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Professor Hilkka Kenttamaa's research focuses on the areas of organic bioorganic mass spectrometry. Her work emphasizes a fundamental understanding of gas-phase ion chemistry and the structural characterization of molecules. Mass spectrometry, a powerful tool for the analysis of organic biomolecules, has been pivotal in her studies. She has developed chemical ionization methods that allow for the distinction of isomeric compounds, such as hydrocarbons and amino acids, and has undertaken structural characterization of complex molecules, including synthetic polymers and peptides. Additionally, her research involves the examination of composition in complex mixtures, particularly in base oils. Kenttamaa has worked on laser-based methods that facilitate the evaporation of intact neutral biomolecules and synthetic polymers for mass spectrometric analysis. Her contributions include designing gas-phase synthesis strategies and conducting kinetic and thermochemical studies on various molecular systems. The findings from her research have important implications for understanding DNA degradation and the effects of antitumor drugs under UV irradiation.
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