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Professor Heli Jantunen Awarded Yushan Scholar in Taiwan
Heli Jantunen, the receiver of 2019 Finnish Science Award, was awarded Yushan Scholar by the Ministry of Education (MOE), ROC Taiwan. Professor Heli Jantunen is a current Head of the Microelectronics Research Unit at the University of Oulu. Her works on ultra-low temperature co-firing ceramics in particular have received world-renowned recognition.
Energy harvesting from a cow?
In recent article in Helsingin Sanomat, university resarcher Jari Juuti is interviewed how energy harvesters can be utlized for powering electronics in dificult situations.
MSCA Individual Fellowship call is open
Are you Interested in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship at the Microelectronics Research Unit? If yes, please contact us so we can begin to work on the application together.
Development of new Competitive and Sustainable Bio-Based Plastics
Microelectronics Research Unit is part of NEWPACK project consortium which developes bio-based plastics.
New electronics through new materials
At the University of Oulu, two research infrastructures are making new headway in fundamental research which will have far-reaching consequences for future systems and communication technologies. These two projects - PII, Printed Intelligence Infrastructure and FUWIRI, Research Infrastructure for Future Wireless Communications - received major funding totalling 3,1 million euros from the Academy of Finland in the previous funding round.
Carbon nanotubes open new horizons for neuroscience: controlling neural cell outgrowth
Researchers of the Microelectronics Research Unit (MIC) at the University of Oulu have demonstrated in collaboration with Tampere University that carbon nanotubes can be used to control the direction of neural cells growth.
Two major awards to Professor Heli Jantunen
Professor Heli Jantunen has received two major awards for her work in science and technology.
Project on smart matrices for knee cartilage repair got 5.5 millions from EU
The Microelectronics Research Unit (MIC) and the Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology (MIPT) at University of Oulu have received a new funding (about 1 million euros) from EU Research and Innovation Programme Horizon 2020 for innovative strategies to repair cartilage damage. The RESTORE project joins 9 European partners from 7 countries. The total funding for the 3.5-year project is worth 5.5 million euros.
Mikroelektroniikan tutkimusyksikkö etsii diplomityöntekijöitä sekä tutkimusharjoittelijoita.
Mikroelektroniikan tutkimusyksikkö etsii diplomityöntekijöitä sekä tutkimusharjoittelijoita.
Novel sensor and switch applications for flexible and stretchable electronic materials
M.Sc (Tech.) Jarkko Tolvanen defended succesfully his doctoral thesis "Novel sensor and switch applications for flexible and stretchable electronic materials" on 2nd of November 2018.
Next-generation power sources pave the way for self-sustaining devices
Batteries will lead the way in the future of the Internet of Things, but they can damage the environment.
Open positions
Our unit has three positions currently open. Assistant Professor position in the field of small power self-sufficient sensor systems
Electricity out from trainers
Tek-magazine has made an article about Dr. Jaako Palosaari and his research on energy harvesters.
Skills and knowledge in electroceramics at the University of Oulu range from composition to components
The Microelectronics Research Unit at the University of Oulu approaches development of electroceramics from the angle of the whole.
A tale of two cities: How China and Finland are leading the global 5G technologies
Dr. Yang Bai was interviewed to Peoples Daily about the 5G research at Oulu and Shenzen.
Electronics harvests its own energy
Newspaper UusiTeknologia wrote a comprehensive article about energy harvesting and our research
Energy harvesting brings power to out-of-the-way places
If wires and batteries are out of the question, energy can be harvested from mechanical vibrations, movement, friction and heat.
Kesäharjoittelupaikkoja Mikroelektroniikan tutkimusyksikössä
Mikroelektroniikan tutkimusyksikkö, 2 harjoittelupaikkaa ajalle 1.6.-31.8.2018
Energy harvesting from walking
Dr. Tech. Jaakko Palosaari defended his doctoral thesis on energy harvester in December. Newspaper Tekniikka & Talous published an article in Finnish about the harvesting technology.
Postdoctoral reseacher position, biochemistry and cell biology
Postdoctoral reseacher position, biochemistry and cell biology
New, affordable and easy to upscale electrocatalyst for hydrogen production from water
Research teams of Umeå University, Åbo Akademi, University of Danang and University of Oulu have developed a novel robust and efficient catalyst nanomaterial for electrochemical water splitting, which is easy to apply and feasible to produce in large quantities at low cost.
Significant EU funding for joint diseases research
Academy of Finland Postdoctoral Fellow Gabriela Lorite and Associate Professor, Academy Research Fellow Simo Saarakkala from the University of Oulu have received 1
Material Can Turn Sunlight, Heat and Movement Into Electricity -- All at Once
Marie Sklodowska-Curie grantee Dr.