Dr. Techn. Liisa K. Rihko-Struckmann

Dr. Sc. (Tech.)

Address:
Max-Planck-Institute of Dynamics for Complex Technical Systems
Sandtorstr. 1
D-39106 Magdeburg, Germany

Phone: +49-(0)391-6110 318
Fax: +49-(0)391-6110 566
Email: rihko(AT)mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de

Brief Biography:

1964 born in Maaria (Turku), Finland
1983–1989 Studies: Department of Chemical Engineering at Helsinki University of Technology (industrial and organic chemistry, process technology and plant design)
1989 Master's degree. Thesis: Study of the Dynamical Behavior of a Pilot Scale Polymerisation Reactor with Radioactive Tracers
1994 Licentiate of Technology degree (with Distinction). Thesis: Etherification of Isoamylenes with Methanol and Ethanol. Supervisor Prof. A. O. I. Krause.
1997 Doctor of Science (Technology) (with Distinction). Thesis: Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies on Etherification: Reactions of C5 and C6 Alkenes with Methanol and Ethanol, Supervisor Prof. A. O. I. Krause, Opponent Prof. U. Hoffmann, TU Clausthal, Germany.
 
Professional Career:
 
1989–2000 Research Engineer, Dept. of Catalysis Research, Neste Oy (former Fortum, today Neste Oil), Oil Refining (professional leave 1999-2000)
1999–2000 Post Doc position in Helsinki University of Technology, Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Plant Design
2001–2003 Post Doc position in Process Systems Engineering Group (Prof. K. Sundmacher), Max-Planck-Institute of Dynamics for Complex Technical Systems.
2003→ Senior scientist and laboratory manager in Process Systems Engineering Group (Prof. K. Sundmacher), Max-Planck-Institute of Dynamics for Complex Technical Systems.
2009→ Adjunct lecturer (Lehrbeauftragter) in Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Chair of Process Systems Engineering (Prof. K. Sundmacher)

Research Interest:

  • Catalysis, Reaction Engineering and Modeling of Chemical and Energy Conversion Systems, especially in the Fields:
  • CO2 Utilisation and Recycle, Chemical Storage of Renewable Energies by Use of Carbon Dioxide (CO2RRECT-Project)
  • Biomass Conversion to Fuels and Electricity, Integrated Process Systems for Biomass Conversion into Electrical Energy Using Fuel Cells (Probio-Project)
  • Biomass to Fuel Conversion Technologies
  • Biofuel Production using Photosynthetic Organisms

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