Electrifying society
Solving the challenges of electrification is not just a scientific question: it requires extensive societal debate.
Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Sustainable future in bio and circular economy
Our department focuses on sustainable utilization of raw materials, designing and developing more efficient processes for new materials and products.
As chemical engineers, we contribute to shaping a sustainable future by developing processes that support the evolving circular economy and bioeconomy.
Iiro Harjunkoski
Vice Head of Department / Associate Professor
Research
The department is in a key position in research of chemical engineering, materials technology, metals processing, efficient energy technologies and digitalization of these.
Our core competences include unit operations and processes in chemical engineering, hydro- and pyro-metallurgy, catalyst and polymeric materials, novel catalytic process, process control and process systems engineering.
Emeritus research groups
Infrastructures
Contact information
Collaboration and impact
See all the Aalto CHEM collaboration projects here
Are you interested in studying at the School of Chemical Engineering? Here are our Chemistry and Metallurgical Engineering programmes:
- Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology:
- Master's Programmes at the School of Chemical Engineering:
- Joint Master's Programmes:
- Joint international Master's Programmes:
See all our school's programmes
- Doctoral studies: Aalto Doctoral Programme in Chemical Engineering
News
Prestigious Faraday Medal acknowledges circular economy trailblazer Mari Lundstr枚m
Among Professor Lundstr枚m鈥檚 innovations is a patented electrochemical method for recovering extremely low concentrations of metals from ores and recycled materials.
When atoms begin to dance 鈥 At Aalto University, metallurgy became choreography
On the Dance Metallurgy pilot course, copper ions were given movement and a face. When a metal essential to the green transition stepped onto the dance floor, chemical phenomena that often seem intimidating opened up in an entirely new way.
Chemical engineering student Mauri Hartikainen: 鈥淲ith metallurgy, you can truly make an impact in building a sustainable future鈥
Mauri Hartikainen chose sustainable metallurgy as his Master鈥檚 major because he wants to be involved in developing clean technology solutions. What fascinates him most about metals is their almost limitless recyclability.
Scientific Computing Skills: a new umbrella course for all researchers
Today, computing skills are essential not only in academic research but also across industries. Take part in hands-on trainings provided by Aalto Scientific Computing and by partner organisations such as CodeRefinery and CSC IT Center for Science.Events
Public defence, Processing of Materials, MSc (Tech.) Heikki Lappalainen
Evaluation of the environmental impacts of increasing lithium production using life-cycle assessment and process simulation.
AI in Research Work, October 8, 2026
Learn about generative artificial intelligence in research work with Data Agents Dr. Enrico Glerean, Dr. Pedro Silva, and Dr. Emrecan Gulay
Data storage and management for Aalto researchers,聽Oct 28, 2026
Learn best practices in data storage at Aalto University.More about our topics
Iita Kejonen is involved in recycling battery metals from electric cars: 鈥楤y working in industry, I can influence the development of the entire field鈥
Studies in materials science and engineering at the School of Chemical Engineering led to work with battery metals and minerals. As a Technology Manager, Iita can influence the development of responsibility in the entire automotive sector.
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