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Assistant Professor (Docent)
PL 55 (A. I. Virtasen aukio 1)
00014
Finland
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Curriculum Vitae
Name: Antti Jussi Sipilä
Present Position:
Adjunc professor (Docent) , University Researcher
University of Helsinki,
Department of Chemistry
P.O. Box 55
SF-00014 University of Helsinki
Finland
Phone: + 3580294150380
e-Mail: [email protected]
Academic Qualifications:
• Principal investigator at University of Helsinki
• 1982 - Master of Science (University of Helsinki)
• 1993 - Doctor of Philosophy (University of Helsinki)
• 2001 - Docent in Organic Chemistry (University of Helsinki, wood chemistry)
Previous Experience:
•1983 - 1987 acting teaching assistant at the Organic Chemistry Lab. at UH Chem. Department
• 1987 - 1998 teaching assistant at the Organic Chemistry Lab. at UH Chem. Department
• 1998 - 2003 Post Doc researcher at UH: external funding, with personal scientific responsibility
• 1983 - 2016 contrib. to teaching of practical synthetic organic chemistry (around 350h annually)
• 2002 - 2016 university lecturer: basic and advanced organic chem. (around 12 ETCS annually)
Teaching Responsibilities:
• adjunct professor in Wood Chemistry
• lecturing basic orcanic chemistry at HY open university
• supervision of BSc and MSc (tot. approx. 50) and PhD students (5)
• 2 MSc and 3 PhD and 1 Post Doc at the moment
Research Interests:
• lignin biosynthesis, plant cell wall formation
• biomimetic and enzymatic oxidation of phenols and lignocellulose
• lignin valorization in biorefineries
• the reactivity of lignin during pulping and bleaching
• synthesis and application of oligomeric lignin model compounds
• chemistry of p-quinone methides and quinones
• NMR structural determination of lignins and lignin-carbohydrate complexes (LCC)
• LC-MS in analysis of lignocellulosic materials
• synthesis of transition metal complexes
Publications and Patents:
• Approx. 65 Peer reviewed articles and 70 extended congress publications (TUHAT res. portal)
• 2 patents
Joint Research Projects under Scientific Responsibility:
Starting from 1990, approx. 15 projects under scientific responsibility. Latest:
• Finnish academy: Dissecting aromatic metabolism in lignin degrading basidiomycete fungi “AROMAFUNG” (2016-2020). Consiortium with dos. Kristiina Hilden, Dept. of Food and Environmenrtal Science, Viikki.
• EU Horizon 2020: Fuel and Chemicals from lignin trough enzymetic and chemical conversion “FALCON”
720918: H2020-NMBP-BIO-2016 (2017-2020)
• Novo Nordisk foundation 3year grant: Production of high quality lignin from plant biomass by enzymatic catalysis “LigniCat”. Joint project coordinated by dos. Kristiina Hilden, Dept. of Food and Environmenrtal Science, Viikki. (2016-2019).
• EU, contract NMP2-CT-2006-026456; White Biotechnology for added value products from renewable plant polymers: design of tailor-made biocatalysts and new industrial bioprocesses (BIORENEW), 2006-2010: Synthesis design and reactivity studies of lignin model compounds.
• The Academy of Finland, contract 124160, 2008-2012: Modeling of xenobiotic degradation by basidiomycete laccases. Subproject: Experiments on lignin model compounds.
• Tekes – the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation –project:Lignin Valorisation (LigniVal), 2008-2011: Subproject: Synthetic modification of isolated lignins.
• The Academy of Finland, contract 1133022 (2008-2012). Oxidoreductases and natural type mediators in fungal conversion of lignocellulose and lignin(LUOMUKAT).
• EU Wood-Wisdom ERA-net project, High-Value Products from Lignin Side-Streams of Modern Biorefineries (ProLignin), 2011-2014, Subproject in co-operation with North-Carolina State University (FidiPro emer. prof. Dimitris Argyropoulos).
PhD supervision:
• 1998-2005 in a theme: “Transition metal complex catalysed oxidation of phenolic compounds”. Thesis defended in June 2005.
• 2003-2013 in a graduate school Paper and Pulp Technology (PapSat). A joint research project with VTT Biotechnology (Dr. Anna Suurnäkki, Dr. Kristiina Kruus): “Reactivity and Reactions of Lignin Model Compounds with Oxidative Enzymes”. Thesis defended in June 2013.
• 2003 in a theme: “Catalytic oxidation of lignocellulosic materials-a study with lignin model compounds”. Moved to North Carolina State University and fulfilled degree there.
• 2009-2014 in a theme: "Palladium- and Copper-Catalyzed Reactions of Unsaturated Amines on Solid Support". Thesis defended in June 2014.
• 2008- in a theme: “Natural Mediators in Lignin Biodegradation, under processing
• 2009- in a theme: “Fatty Acid Esterification of Softwood Kraft Lignin for lignin valorization in biorefineries”.
Pro-Gradu supervision:
Supervision of BSc and MSc (tot. approx. 50). Latest:
•2015 Paloma Garcia 40 op. “Convenient preparation of a b-O-4 type lignin model trimer”
•2015 Jussi Kontro: “Naturally acylated structures in native lignins”
•2015: Ulisse Montanari “Synthesis of lignin star model compounds and their dehydrogenation polymer
Erasmus-Students:
• 2016 Aurelie la Berre
• 2015 Markus Leicher 20 op. “Enzymatic oxidation of 3,5,dihydroxytoluene”
• 2014 Phillip Hoffman 10 op.: “Synthesis of tetramerin benzyl-ether LMC”
Acting as opponent:
• 2008, KTH Stockholm, Sweden. Anders Holmgren ”Biochemical Control Aspect in Lignin Polymerization”
• 2013, KTH Stockholm, Sweden. Xueyu Du “Deepening the insights of lignin structure and modification-Lignin carbohydrate complex (LCC) fractionation and lignin amination.
Acting as a rewiever:
• Various journals from Springer and ACS etc. , approx.. 3-5 in a year since 2004.
• Member ofAdvisory board in Holzforschung, International Journal in Biorefining
• Rewiever for master and doctoral thesis
Other activities:
• Member of leading group of UH Department of chemistry (2004-2010)
• Member of the faculty counsil (2010- )
• Deputy member of the UH collegium (2010- )
• Member of the PhD Council in Chemistry of Milan-Bicocca University 2011-.
• YTHS Lokakuu 2013 ”Turvallinen työskentely oppilaslaboratoriossa” Jussi Sipilä, Leena Kaisalo ja Jarkko Ihanus, Helsingin yliopisto, Kemian laitos
• Kemiauutiset 03/2010: Chemistry of Lignocellulosics: synthesis to biotechnology
Acting as an opponent:
• 2008, KTH Stockholm, Sweden. ”Biochemical Control Aspect in Lignin Polymerization”
• 2013, KTH Stockholm, Sweden.”Deepening the insights of lignin structure: Lignin-carbohydrate complex (LCC) fractionation and characterization and Kraft lignin amination
Acting as a reviewer:
• Various journals from Springer, Elsevier, RCS and ACS etc., approx. 3-5 in a year.
• Member ofAdvisory board in Holzforschung, International Journal in Biorefining
• Reviewer for Master and Doctoral thesis
Created teaching material:
• Printed lecture material for basic organic chemistry (Finnish, 130 pages + exercises), advanced organic chemical reaction mechanisms (English, 100 pages + exercises), Wood Chemistry (English, 100 pages) and Safety in Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Finnish, 50 pages): http://reagenssi.kemia.helsinki.fi/nettilabra/turvallinen_laboratorio/index.html
Other activities:
• Teaching basic organic chemistry at Helsinki University/Open University/ Avoin Yliopisto and Lignin Chemistry at Aalto University
• Member of department council of UH Department of Chemistry (2004-2010)
• Member of the faculty council (2010- )
• Deputy member of the UH collegium (2010- )
•Member of the PhD Counsil in Chemistry: University of Milano-Bicocca
• Studies on classical solo singing and opera 1976-1984: Conservatory of Helsinki and Sibelius Academy
In collaboration with prof. Georg Gübits, BOKU, Austria
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Hilden, K., Kalsi, M. J., Kazanaviciute, A., Roine, E. & Sipilä, J.
European Commision Joint Research Centre
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2026
Project: EU Horizon Europe: Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA)
Hilden, K., Kazanaviciute, A., Mattila, S., Sipilä, J., Wahlsten, M. & Zhang Xu, A. J.
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2025
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
Hilden, K., Sipilä, J., Mäkelä, M., Nousiainen, P. A., Kontro, J. & Mikkilä, J. A.
01/01/2017 → 31/12/2021
Project: Research project
Hilden, K., Mikkilä, J. A., Sipilä, J., Mäkelä, M., Nousiainen, P. A. & Kontro, J.
01/09/2016 → 31/08/2019
Project: Research project
Hilden, K., Sipilä, J., Kontro, J., Mäkelä, M., Nousiainen, P. A. & Mikkilä, J. A.
01/09/2016 → 30/04/2021
Project: Research project
Paula Annukka Nousiainen (Teacher) & Jussi Sipilä (Teacher)
Activity: Other activity types › Types for other activities - External teaching and subject coordination
Paula Annukka Nousiainen (Teacher) & Jussi Sipilä (Teacher)
Activity: Other activity types › Types for other activities - External teaching and subject coordination
Jussi Sipilä (Pre-examiner)
Activity: Examination types › Pre-examiner of doctoral thesis
Jussi Sipilä (Reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
Jussi Sipilä (Reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
01/01/2010
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