Kari Steffen

Kari Steffen is an experienced professional currently serving as the OHS and Security Manager at Nanoform, an innovative nanoparticle medicine company, since October 2016. In parallel, Kari has been a Senior Researcher at the University of Helsinki since January 1998, focusing on ultrasound-enhanced electrospinning for nanofiber production, soil remediation, and working as a senior lecturer specializing in environmental and food microbiology. Additional roles include Coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Microbiology and Biotechnology and Head of the Archaeological Wood research group. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Microbiology, an M.Sc. in Environmental Microbiology, and a recent certification as an Occupational Safety and Health Manager.