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Professor Dr. Minna Hakkarainen

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Biography

Minna Hakkarainen is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Polymer Technology. Her research focuses on the development of sustainable circular materials and advanced commodity products, addressing crucial global challenges. She works on designing applications that depend on managed circular end-of-life processes, emphasizing the production of materials from sustainable biobased resources. Her specific research interests include mechanical and/or chemical recycling, utilizing dynamic covalent chemistries, and designing polymers for specific environmental conditions. Hakkarainen also explores recycling valorization of polymers from biomass, developing value-added products such as green chemicals and carbon products. Additionally, she is involved in creating new functional materials from thermoplastics, thermosets, and biopolymers for applications in 3D printing and biomedical fields. Minna teaches various courses related to polymer science and circular economy processes at KTH.

Research Interests

Sustainable Circular Materials Recycling Processes Biodegradable Polymers Thermoplastics Advanced Materials

Courses

Characterization Methods Fibre Polymer Science Circular Economy Materials Processing Circular Material Processes Degree Project Fibre Polymer Technology Polymer Materials Circular Economy Polymer Physics Project Work in Fibre Polymer Technology

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).

Application Checklist

  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)

Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).