Suomalainen metsä- ja järvimaisema ilmasta kuvattuna.

Forest, the Environment and Energy

We research and develop new products, production processes, and measurement and monitoring solutions in the fields of bioeconomy, bio-based and circular economy and technology industry.

Our expertise and laboratories are strong in f bioproduct and fiber technology, wastewater purification, environmental safety, wood modification and energy technology.

Strong expertise in research and development

We collaborate with nearly 400 companies in research and development projects, contract research, as well as piloting and analysis services.

Our solutions for the diverse challenges and needs

Bio-based and Circular Economy

Bio-based and Circular Economy

Our research and development in the fields of bio-based and circular economy focus on creating value-added biochar products for various industries, promoting material efficiency and circular economy in construction, and improving the treatment and recyclability of used textiles. Digitalization is a natural fit for our projects.

Komponentteja Savonlinnan 3K-tehtaalla

Sustainable Energy Systems

Sustainable Energy Systems

Our new strategic research initiative, Sustainable Energy Systems, will effectively address the ongoing energy transition needs both regionally and nationally. Our applied research will focus on sector integration, with a particular emphasis on the crucial role of clean energy generation and storage solutions.

Fibre & Process Engineering and Wood Construction

Fibre & Process Engineering and Wood Construction

Xamk researches and develops new eco-efficient and energy efficient process concepts for forest biomass, and processing and modification of wood fibre. Xamk’s newest development work is done in cooperation with Aalto University and the focus is on research and piloting activities done with Aaltocell™ technology that aim at productizing microcrystalline cellulose.

Environmental Safety and Water Technology

Environmental Safety and Water Technology

Xamk’s environmental safety and water technology research group’s development objectives and focus areas include clean technological solutions in the bio-based, water and circular economy as well as intelligent monitoring methods and management of risks related to environmental safety and health, and monitoring of the state of the environment in communities and industry.

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Our research centres

Pientä hiiltä kuvattu läheltä.

Biosampo

Biosampo

Bio-based and circular economy research centre

Elektronisia laitteita.

Electronics 3K Factory

Electronics 3K Factory

Electronics training, development and production services

Laboratoriotilat katon rajasta kuvattuna.

FibreLab

FibreLab

Bioproduct technology innovation centre

Kymilabs

Kymilabs

Emission and noise measurement, CE marking and concrete testing services

XFlash 7 –EDS-detektori liitettynä Hitachi S-4800 SEM -pyyhkäisyelektronimikroskooppiin. Laitteella voidaan tehdä alkuaineanalyyseja.

Mikpolis

Mikpolis

Materia and manufacturing engineering expertise

Read more about our research and development projects

Current topics

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Research Directors and Research Managers

Phone
+358445715861
Email
Lasse.Pulkkinen@xamk.fi
Department
Metsä, ympäristö ja energia
Lasse Pulkkinen
Research Director
+358445715861
Lasse.Pulkkinen@xamk.fi
Phone
+358503459540
Email
Petteri.Jernstrom@xamk.fi
Department
Metsä, ympäristö ja energia
Petteri Jernström
Research Director
+358503459540
Petteri.Jernstrom@xamk.fi
Phone
+358504615572
Email
Elina.Havia@xamk.fi
Department
Elektroniikan 3K-tehdas
Elina Havia
Research Manager
+358504615572
Elina.Havia@xamk.fi
Phone
+358407071180
Email
Yrjo.Hiltunen@xamk.fi
Department
Kuitulaboratorio
Yrjö Hiltunen
Research Manager
+358407071180
Yrjo.Hiltunen@xamk.fi
Phone
+358447028418
Email
Sirpa.Rahiala@xamk.fi
Department
Metsä, ympäristö ja energia
Sirpa Rahiala
Research Manager
+358447028418
Sirpa.Rahiala@xamk.fi
Phone
+358400869952
Email
Hanne.Soininen@xamk.fi
Department
Metsä, ympäristö ja energia
Hanne Soininen
Head of Research Group
+358400869952
Hanne.Soininen@xamk.fi

Heads of RDI Units

Phone
+358503707671
Email
Elmar.Bernhardt@xamk.fi
Department
Elektroniikan 3K-tehdas
Elmar Bernhardt
Testing and Electronics Design
+358503707671
Elmar.Bernhardt@xamk.fi
Phone
+358503098207
Email
Hannu.Leinonen@xamk.fi
Department
Elektroniikan 3K-tehdas
Hannu Leinonen
Head of RDI Unit
+358503098207
Hannu.Leinonen@xamk.fi
Phone
+358407368651
Email
Hanna-Kaisa.Koponen@xamk.fi
Department
Kymilabs
Hanna-Kaisa Koponen
Head of RDI Unit
+358407368651
Hanna-Kaisa.Koponen@xamk.fi
Phone
+358405345127
Email
Aapo.Nylen@xamk.fi
Department
Mikpolis

Mechanical testing of materials and structures
Condition testing of materials
Structural, compositional and elemental analysis of materials
Thermal analysis of materials
Surface analysis of materials
On-site testing
Prototyping and testing of products and materials

Aapo Nylén
Head of RDI Unit
+358405345127
Aapo.Nylen@xamk.fi
Phone
+358405828468
Email
Tapio.Tirri@xamk.fi
Department
Kuitulaboratorio
Tapio Tirri
Head of RDI Unit
+358405828468
Tapio.Tirri@xamk.fi