Eve Saarikoski

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About Eve Saarikoski

Im currenty working as Development Manager at KCL, focusing on development of new innovative biocomposite products based on raw materials from forest industry and bio-polymers. KCL’s unique piloting platform and comprehensive laboratory services support product development processes across the diverse value chains of the bioeconomy. Our latest offering includes also novel biomaterials, contract manufacturing services, consultancy and support for larger co-development projects. My previous work experience: Product Manager, UPM Formi at UPM Biocomposites 2022 - 2024 -Responsible for product lifecycle management. Includig product data, quality specifications, approvals & certifications, product specific development projects, food contact related reguirements and LCA of UPM Formi. In addition, development and positioning of our 3D printing materials business. Application Manager (3D printing) at UPM Biocomposites 2016 - 2022 - Responsible for UPM Formi 3D product line and 3D printing materials business in general at UPM Biocomosites. Material development and testing, B2B sales, IPR, sourcing, positioning and targetting, customer trials, marketing, ecosystems creation. PhD thesis in Aalto University, Polymer Technology research group (February 2015)- Developing materials based on renewable resources. Dissolved cellulose based blends for films/coating applications and for injection molding. Im specialized in- Thermoplastic polymers / polymer blends with natural fibres - Additive manufacturing / 3D printing process and 3D printing materials development- Food contact materials - Rheology (especially water based solutions, dispersions, suspensions and gels)- Rheological properties of microfibrillated cellulose and dissolved cellulose - Cellulose (dissolved cellulose, nanocellulose) and cellulose based materials - Acrylic acid based polymers - Thermal and mechanical testing of polymers Areas of expertise: Product Management / Quality Management / Food contact materials (Especially EU 2010/11 regulation)/ Carbon footprint / Application specific product development / Innovation and IPR / Extrusion / Chemistry / Biobased plastics (PLA)/ Natural / biopolymer-based materials / blends / composites, Cellulose and cellulose based materials, Rheology of polymers and polymer suspensions and Additive manufacturing, Ecosystems creation and networking.