Sustainable materials and systems
Research from circular economy to hydrogen potential
We promote more efficient industrial sidestream utilization and climate-friendly production methods. Also, the research on the hydrogen economy and the potential for hydrogen in advanced, sustainable steel production is our special area.
In addition to circular economy, steel and hydrogen research, our research also covers:
- environmental technologies based on catalysis
- pioneering methods in materials science
- sustainable biomaterials
- new possibilities in energy systems and transitions
- sustainable mining and mineral exploitation
Current
Researchers and projects
Take a look at our researchers and their research topics.
Research projects
The University of Oulu participates in research collaboration projects of national and international significance. Below you can find information on some research projects.
For more information on projects, see also focus area emerging projects, led by starting group leaders.
Coordination and faculties
Focus area research is coordinated by the Kvantum Institute and combines research from the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Technology, and Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering.