Mikko Sipilä

Curriculum Vitae

1.     Full name and date

• Sipilä, Mikko
• Male
• Date: 01.01.2019
• Researcher ID: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/G-3024-2010
• ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-8594-7003
• Website of research group: https://npf-masspec-helsinki.tech.blog
• Website of Institute: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/inar

2.     Current position

• Associate Professor (1.10.2017 –), Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research, University of Helsinki.
• also: Finnish Academy Research fellow (1.9.2016 –).
• also: Group leader (“New particle formation – mass spectrometry”)

 3.     Education and degrees awarded

• Docent, University of Helsinki, Physics, 30th Oct 2015.
• PhD, University of Helsinki, Physics, 29th Oct 2010. Doctoral thesis: Insights into Atmospheric Nucleation, grade: ‘Laudatur’ (highest possible grade given to 2% of theses).
• MSc, University of Helsinki, Physics, 24th Feb 2006. Master thesis: Two-photon photoelectric effect from nanometric silver aerosol particles, grade: ‘Eximia cum laude approbatur’ (second highest grade).

4.     Research funding as PI as well as leadership and supervision

• Total external funding as PI: 4.1 Million EUR.

• Academy of Finland 277 373 EUR “Ilmakehän klusterimuodostuksen suora havainnointi vaihtelevissa ymäristöissä konsistentilla ja liikkuvalla laitteistolla” 1.9.2017 – 31.8.2021.
• European Research Council 1 950 000 EUR. “Molecular steps of gas to particle conversion:  From oxidation to precursors, clusters and secondary aerosol particles (GASPARCON)”, 1.2.2017 – 31.1.2022.
• Academy of Finland 210 000 EUR: “Molecular steps of gas to particle conversion”  - research costs 01.09.2016 - 31.08.2019.
• Academy of Finland 434 485 EUR: “Molecular steps of gas to particle conversion” – Academy research fellowship, 01.09.2016 - 31.08.2021.
• TEKES 700 000 EUR: Tutkimusideoista uutta tietoa ja liiketoimintaa: ”APCI teknologia CBRNE markkinalle / APCI technology to CBRNE market” 1.8.2014 - 31.7.2016.
• TEKES 219 234 EUR: Tutkimusideoista uutta tietoa ja liiketoimintaa: ”APCI-teknologian kaupallistaminen / Commercialization of APCI-technology” 1.7.2012-31.12.2013.
• Academy of Finland 286 887 EUR: “Nucleation of particles and ice in the atmosphere: from surface layer to upper troposphere” postdoctoral researcher position 1.9.2011-31.8.2014, 2011.
• Kone-foundation, Finland 10200 EUR “Laboratory experiments on atmospheric aerosol particle formation and dynamics of newly formed clusters utilizing new measurement methods for molecular cluster detection.” 2009.
• Otto Malm foundation, Finland 3000 EUR “Laboratory experiments on atmospheric aerosol particle formation pathways utilizing novel approaches to nanocluster detection.” 2008.
• Few smaller travel grants, contributions and WP leaderships in other projects.

5.     Publication and citation record

• Clarivate Analytics (earlier Thompson Reuters) Highly Cited Scientist 2018.
• ca. 110 peer reviewed publications in international journals out of which Nature: 7, Science: 6
• First author in one Science and one Nature publication.
• Total number of citations: 6500, h-index: 40

 6.     Previous work experience in science

• Assistant Professor 1.10.2015 –1.10.2017, Department of Physics, University of Helsinki.
• Post-doctoral researcher. 1.7.2011 – 31.9.2015, Department of Physics, University of Helsinki. (also: Finnish Academy post-doctoral researcher, 1.9.2011-31.8.2014)
• Laboratory Engineer 1.11.2010 – 31.6.2011, Department of Physics, University of Helsinki.
• Researcher. 1.1.2009 – 6.7.2009, Leibniz-Institut für Troposphärenforschung, Leipzig, Germany.
• PhD student 1.3.2006 – 31.12.2008 and 7.7.2009 – 31.10.2010, Helsinki Institute of Physics.
• Research assistant 6/2004 – 2/2006, 6/2003 – 8/2003, 6/2002 – 8/2002.       Dept. Physics, University of Helsinki.

 7.     Merits in teaching and pedagogical competence

• I have lectured altogether 10 University courses at the Department of Physics and INAR, University of Helsinki:
  • 2016 & 2017 Laboratory works II (5 ECT, 32 hours)
  • 2016 Laboratory works I, intensive course (5 ECT, 32 hours)
  • 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 & 2013 Aerosol physics I (5 ECT credits, 28 hours)
  • 2013 Transport Phenomena (5 ECT credits, 28 hours)
  • Numerous visiting lectures, assistant and supervision duties on different cources.
     

8.    Awards, prizes and honours

• GaEF “Marian Smoluchowski Award for Aerosol Research” 2017.
• Finnish Association for Aerosol Research “Award for excellent work in aerosol science” 2011.

 9.  Other academic merits

• Associate Editor for ‘Atmospheric Measurement Techniques’.
• Referee for following scientific journals: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, Journal of Geophysical Research, Atmospheric Research, Atmospheric Environment and Aerosol Science & Technology.
• Participated to numerous field expeditions, including polar expeditions to Aboa, Queen Maud Land, Antarctica (2014 – 2015); Station Nord, Greenland (2015); Ny Ålesund, Svalbard (2017, 2018), Neumayer III, Antarctica (2018).

 10.  Impact on business

• Invention disclosures left at University of Helsinki: 6
• Granted Patents / live applications: 2/4
• Spin-off and other companies co-found and board memberships:
  • Co-founder of Helsinki Aerosol Consulting Oy/Ltd (2008), Airmodus Oy/Ltd (2010), Karsa Oy/Ltd (2016), HSolutions Oy/Ltd (2016)     
  •   Board member of Helsinki Aerosol Consulting Oy/Ltd. (2008-2010), Airmodus Oy/Ltd. (2010 - 2016), Karsa Oy/Ltd (2016), HSolutions Oy/Ltd (2016-cont, chairman of the board of directors)