Mikael Syväjärvi

Dr Mikael Syväjärvi started in research regarding growth of advanced materials 1995, such as graphene on silicon carbide, and novel approaches of silicon carbide for new energy applications. Since 2005 Dr Syväjärvi is active in the entrepreneurial discovery process by creating startups and technology transfer from research and innovation. He has experience from broader contexts for research to market, such as avenues in European research and innovation strategy for smart specialisation for regional economic growth, and strategic national innovation programmes. He is active in global partnerships for promoting impact from research, educating next generation research leaders, and establishing value chains as tool to contribute to sustainable development goals using energy and environmental technologies from advanced materials.

He is investing his time in transfer of knowledge to the young generation. He is innovation advisor in Young Professionals Society. He has creative interests in photography, video, music making, lysics writing, mixing and mastering (he runs a home studie and release music under the band “In Experience Project).