Prof. Petri P. Kärenlampi
Working Career
University of Joensuu
1.8.1999 ->
Professor of Forest Products Technology
STORA Corporate Research
AB, Säffle, Sweden
Senior Specialist in Fiber and Paper Physics 1.4.1998 –
7.6.1999
· Established basis for the development of paper
products through a rigorous analysis on the relationship in
between paper structure and properties.
· Co-directed significant product development
projects.
· Provided support for a variety of corporate
development projects.
Champion International
Corporation, West Nyack, NY
Senior Engineer in Papermaking Technology 3.12.1996 - 31.3.1998
· Established a paper fracture mechanics program.
Conducted numerical analysis on the effect of material properties
on paper machine runnability. Coached technical staff in
establishing a measurement method for the Mode I fracture energy
and softening compliance of paper. Mentored others in advancing
their knowledge and skills in experimental mechanics.
· Established efforts towards the engineering of
more flexible, stronger and better-bonding reinforcement fibers.
Designed procedures for the evaluation of the important fiber
properties. Outlined a procedure for demonstrating the benefits
of engineered fibers.
· Provided both paper physics and wood science
support for solving product quality problems.
· Interacted with manufacturing unit staff to
identify the reason for a decreasing trend in pulp strength.
· Guided technical staff in establishing a
cost-effective procedure for the evaluation of bending stiffness
of paper.
· Communicated scientific product development
principles with the technical staff of manufacturing units.
· Established and extended a network with
academic institutions, and to some degree with technical
specialists in other companies. Exercised R&D-intelligence.
Provided guidance for company-supported academic research.
Reviewed papers for scientific journals.
· Contributed to organizational restructuring.
University of Helsinki, Department of Forest Resource
Management
Docent (Adjunct Associate Professor) 11.2.1997 ->
Associate Professor 1.7.1991-31.12.1996
Junior Teacher 1.1.1989-31.6.1991
Associate Professor 1.11.-31.12.1988
Junior Teacher 1.1.1987-31.10.1988
Research Scientist 1.7.-31.12.1986
· Authored a significant number of technical and
scientific publications
· Established and directed a significant series
of externally
financed research programs in the field of fiber and paper physics.
· Supervised Doctoral Students
· Spoke frequently in international conferences.
· Frequently asked to review research papers.
· Frequently asked to speak in applied seminars.
· Board member of the International Ph.D.-programme in Pulp and Paper
Science and Technology,
organized by seven universities in Finland, 1995-1996.
Earlier affiliations:
· Swedish University of Agricultural
Sciences, graduate research assistant 20.11.1985-30.6.1986
· Rauma-Repola Corporation, development trainee 2
months 1985
· National Board of Forestry, development
trainee, 68 working days 1985
· United Papermills Co., temporary forestry
officer 23.7.-12.8.1984
· Rauma-Repola Corporation, development trainee
21.5.-1.6., 25.6.-6.7.1984
· High-School teaching in Mathematics, Physics
and Chemistry in Toijala 30.1.-10.2.1984
· Puulaaki Corporation, logistics trainee
15.12.1983-13.1.1983
· Kylmäkoski Forestry District, may kinds of
field work 1981-1984
Military Service 8.6.1981-3.5.1982, additional training
later, lieutenant