Our experts
Our experts have extensive experience in the fields of bioeconomy and cleantech. We bring you deep expertise and new success factors.
Mikko Ahokas M.Sc.
CEO
Mikko is an expert with a versatile education and experience in environmental and process engineering. He is a M.Sc. in environmental science. Mikko has worked for nearly 20 years in projects related to energy, bio- and circular economy, environmental technology, biofuels and engineering. Before becoming an entrepreneur Mikko has worked in leading positions in e.g. WSP Finland and St1 Biofuels.
His special fields of expertise include: process and concept design, feasibility analysis, cash flow analysis, due diligence
Sanna Taskila D.Tech.
Specialist
Sanna has a doctor’s degree in environmental engineering and bioprocesses. Sanna has 15 years of experience in leading and financing bio- and circular economy related projects in the academy and companies.
Her special fields of expertise include: resource efficiency, use of side streams, carbon footprint, market analysis, financial instruments, investment materials
Jori Jokela M.Sc.
Expert
Jori has worked as an environmental expert in the mobile industry for over ten years. He is an expert in environmental legislation, materials management and material choices when looking at environmental aspects and process development.
His special fields of expertise include: environmental issues in the electronics industry (REACH, RoHS, WEEE), environmental management tools (eg Dassault MCC and PTC Insight)
Ilkka Kovalainen B.Eng.
Expert
llkka is an expert in bio- and circular economy. Ilkka has over twenty years of experience in design, organizing and implementing bio economy projects. In addition, he has solid expertise in the design, financing and implementation of public and business projects, from innovation to investment.
His special fields of expertise include: commercialization services, circular economy concepts
Eelis Paukku LL.D, M.Sc.(Tech.)
Expert
Eelis is a Doctor of Laws from the University of Lapland and a Master of Science (Tech.) from the University of Oulu. He has just finalized his dissertation on environmental and commercial law at the University of Lapland.
His special fields of expertise include: business law, environmental and tax law, commercial and technical affairs, permits, IPR
Lina Alrabie M.Sc. (Tech.)
Expert
Her experience covers structures, environment and energy, mechanical structures design, water management & treatment, water networks & canals modeling and climate change.
Tatyana Pitchulina M.A
Expert
Tatyana works at Macon as an expert of international trade. She has a Master of Arts degree from the University of Tampere (Multilingual Communication & Translation) and also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business logistics.
Tatyana works as an international trade consultant and business educator and has long-term experience in CEO, sales management and marketing management positions. Thanks to it, she has an extensive international network of experts especially in the chemical and minerals industries (e.g. EU, Russia, Persian Gulf area, Africa and China).
Aleksi Rautavuori (MSc., MBA)
Expert
Aleksi is specialized in corporate strategy, sales, marketing and pricing. He masters project management and change management to ensure desired business changes are accomplished.
Aleksi works as an expert at Macon through his company Rautavuori.com.
Ilmari Larjavaara Dr.SoC.Sc & BBA (International Trade)
Expert
Ilmari works as a distinguished Russian expert at Macon. He is a Doctor of Social Sciences from the Alexander Institute of the University of Helsinki and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade too, specializing in Russian trade.
Ilmari has an extensive and active network in respect of Russian trade. He also has project management experience in Business Finland, ERDF and CBC projects.
Markku Illikainen
Expert
Markku has been the CEO of Oulu Waste Management /Kiertokaari Oy for 25 years. During that time, the Rusko landfill site became a genuine circular economy center.
Markku is a creative engineer whose many ideas have been realized and can be seen at Rusko Waste Center in City of Oulu.
Katja Vaulio B.A.
Expert
Katja is a professional of waste management, waste legislation, circular economy and plastic solutions, worked with waste management and educated and solved the problems of recycling. She is well-informed on the plastic strategy of EU and has also developed a plastic strategy to Greek village – “how to reduce the amount of plastic”.
Katja has a wide education as Bachelor of Arts. Her main essay was Russian language and culture and she has also studied environmental sciences, communication, business and Greek language and culture. She has lot of knowledge for international projects, sustainable travelling and developing it.
Heikki Ojamo Prof.
Specialist
Heikki has previously worked as a professor of bioprocess engineering at Aalto University and the University of Oulu. In addition to his university career, Heikki has also worked as an expert and researcher in various biotechnology companies.
His special fields of expertise include: bioprocesses, especially their development and scale-up
Reijo Ruohola Engineer
Expert
Reijo is the senior expert by all measures. He has been the Managing Director of Teoteam Oy from 1986 to 2012. During this time, the company has completed over 400 electrical, instrumentation and automation projects. Reijo is an electrical work inspector authorized by Tukes and an energy inspector authorized by the Energy Authority. At the moment he works via Trade Name Reijo Ruohola.
Reijo’s projects have been mainly related to water supply plants, environmental industry and surface treatment industry. He does eg. electrical and automation planning, preliminary studies, cost estimates, condition inspections, and power certification and periodic inspections. Project implementations has given him solid practical expertise in designing low cost and usability-friendly solutions.
Sanna Taskila D.Tech.
Specialist
Sanna has a doctor’s degree in environmental engineering and bioprocesses. Sanna has 15 years of experience in leading and financing bio- and circular economy related projects in the academy and companies.
Her special fields of expertise include: resource efficiency, use of side streams, carbon footprint, market analysis, financial instruments, investment materials
Ilkka Kovalainen B.Eng.
Expert
llkka is an expert in bio- and circular economy. Ilkka has over twenty years of experience in design, organizing and implementing bio economy projects. In addition, he has solid expertise in the design, financing and implementation of public and business projects, from innovation to investment.
His special fields of expertise include: commercialization services, circular economy concepts
Johanna Alakerttula M.Sc.
Specialist
Johanna is a Master of Science in Economics and Business and has more than ten years of experience in state supervision and development of nature and environmental protection and waste management.
Her special fields of expertise include: waste management, producer responsibility, waste legislation, environmental permits.
Hanna Virpiranta M.Sc (Tech.)
Specialist
Hanna has graduated as a Master of Science (Tech.) in process engineering from the University of Oulu and is now studying for a doctoral degree. She is specialized in bioprocess engineering, and her research is related to biological treatment of sulfate- and metals-containing waters. Hanna has worked in projects which aim to reduce environmental impacts of mining activity. Development and testing of biological water treatment methods in laboratory scale are area of her expertise.
Riikka Kinnunen M.Sc.
Expert
Riikka has worked in various environmental and public sector roles more than 20 years and now she is an entrepreneur.
Circular economy, development of waste management in various industries, promotion of responsible demolition, trustee mandates and recycling of technical materials are her core competence. Change impact of waste legislation affecting companies and “Materiaalitori”-application support are topical at the moment.
Marko Uutela M.Sc.
Expert
Marko works at Macon as a forestry and energy expert. He has more than 8 years of experience in management positions in the forest industry and has served in several positions of trust, steering groups and expert groups in the forest industry. Marko has strong expertise, especially in wood procurement logistics and bioenergy.
Marko has a Master’s degree in Agriculture and Forestry. In addition, he has a degree in environmental design and other trainings related to management and the bioeconomy.
Juuso Kallio
Expert
Juuso has experience e.g. building a brand and producing marketing material in several different IT companies. He has also received special merit for his role as a team leader in an international port and maritime industry case competition, which resulted in the creation of environmentally friendly, cleantech-based branding.
Juuso’s special expertise is in particular the “plain language” communication and marketing of cleantech solutions to the end customer, both in Finnish and English.
Maxim Altantsev B. Eng.
Expert
Maxim is an experienced professional with focus and hands-on practice in B2B business development internationally for large, mid-size and small businesses. He has managed projects in Canada, Russia, Kazakhstan and other countries of Eurasia with international partners from USA, Japan, and Western Europe. He has worked extensively in the field of electric power generation (including smart grid, smart city, green technologies) and distribution, advanced manufacturing technologies, medical equipment, IT, electronics, robotics, and integrations of various technologies.
Ilona Santavaara M.Sc.
Expert
Ilona has 15 years of experience working as an environmental specialist and product compliance manager in the consumer electronics industry. She has a master’s degree in materials chemistry.
Her area of expertise are material legislation and requirements (REACH, RoHS, California Prop 65, skin sensitizers), product environmental requirements (energy efficiency, WEEE) and product life cycle assessments (LCA).
Risto Kallio M.Sc.
Specialist
Risto has decades of experience in international construction projects as an expert and site supervisor and as a building inspector.
His special fields of expertise include: construction
Julio Cesar Sivira Engineer
Expert
Julio is an engineer from Venezuela. He has almost 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
His special fields of expertise include: CAD design, pressure vessels and heat exchangers, international standards (ASME, API, ANSI) and NFOA codes, Venezuelan market
