Riikka Mikkonen

Riikka Mikkonen has a diverse work experience. Riikka is currently employed at FORCIOT, where they hold the position of Printed Electronics Specialist since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked as an R&D Engineer at FORCIOT since March 2022.

Before joining FORCIOT, Riikka worked at Tampere University as a Doctoral Researcher from January 2019 to March 2022. Their research focused on material studies for printed electronics, with particular emphasis on straightforward processing approaches for conformable applications on challenging substrates with unique electrical and mechanical characteristics. Riikka gained expertise in surface modification methods, inkjet and screen printing, ink development, and related characterization methods.

Prior to Tampere University, Riikka worked at Tampere University of Technology. Riikka served as a Doctoral Researcher from July 2017 to December 2018, where they conducted research on commercially available silver inks screen printed on a PPE-based substrate for their Master's thesis. Riikka also worked as a Research Assistant for a brief period in June 2017.

Before pursuing their academic career, Riikka gained work experience at Konecranes. Riikka worked as a Subcontracting Engineer Trainee (Electrics) from May 2013 to September 2016. Earlier, in May-August 2012, they worked as a Summer Trainee at Konecranes.

Overall, Riikka Mikkonen has a strong background in printed electronics research and has worked in various roles at different companies, contributing to their expertise in ink development, surface modification, and processing approaches for challenging substrates.

Riikka Mikkonen began their education in 2010 at Tampere University of Technology, where they pursued a Master's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Riikka completed their degree in 2017 after studying for seven years. In 2017, they continued their educational journey at Tampere University, enrolling in a Doctor of Science program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Riikka is expected to complete their doctorate in 2022.