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Biography
Dr. Tesfaye is Adjunct Professor (metallurgical thermodynamics) in the Technologies for a Sustainable Future at Åbo Akademi University, a Process Metallurgist at Metso Metals Oy, and Associate Editor of JOM - The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). He received his M.Sc. degree in materials processing technology and Ph.D. degree in metallurgy from Aalto University. His research activities are focused mainly on the thermodynamic investigation of inorganic materials as well as rigorous theoretical and experimental investigations for promoting improved valuable metals and renewable energy production. Dr. Tesfaye was also appointed as a Visiting Research Scientist in Seoul National University, South Korea, for 6 months (2018).
Dr. Tesfaye edited many scientific research books, and serves as Guest Editor and Reviewer for different journals. He is an active member of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), and is a winner of the 2018 TMS Young Leader Award. His personal research achievements include significant improvement of experimental research applying the solid-state EMF technique for thermodynamic studies, as well as remarkable contribution for promoting the move towards the circular economy. In his research areas, Dr. Tesfaye has published over 100 peer-reviewed publications.
Teaching
- Lecture: co-lecturing on the following courses: Chemical Thermodynamics (5 ECTS), Chemistry and Society (5 ECTS), Inorganic Materials (5 ECTS), and Inorganic Industrial Chemistry (5 ECTS)
- Supervision: supervisor of both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as postdocs.
Research interests
Dr. Tesfaye's professional interest is research & teaching in the areas of circular economy of materials and renewable energy.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Associate Editor, JOM (Springer Nature) - The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
1 Jan 2024 → …
Process Metallurgist, Metso Metals Oy
1 Mar 2022 → …
Vice Chair of TMS Energy Committee, TMS - The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society | http://www.tms.org
15 Feb 2022 → 14 Feb 2024
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Circular Economy of Materials
- Metallurgical Thermodynamics
- Pyrometallurgy
- Recycling
- Process Metallurgy
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HTR: A step forward on cleaner high-temperature recycling of non-ferrous metals
Tesfaye, F., Vainio, E. & Hupa, L.
01/01/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Foundation
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Innovative e-waste recycling processes for greener and more efficient recoveries of critical metals and energy
Tesfaye, F., Vainio, E., Hupa, L. & Jylhävuori, N.
01/01/22 → 31/12/23
Project: Foundation
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Thermodynamic investigation of complex inorganic material systems for improved renewable energy and metals production processes
01/09/17 → 31/08/20
Project: Research Council of Finland/Other Research Councils
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Ashes from challenging fuels in the circular economy
Lehmusto, J., Tesfaye, F., Karlström, O. & Hupa, L., 1 Apr 2024, In: Waste Management. 177, p. 211-231 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Graphite recovery from waste Li-ion battery black mass for direct re-use
Chernyaev, A., Kobets, A., Liivand, K., Tesfaye, F., Hannula, P-M., Kallio, T., Hupa, L. & Lundström, M., 25 Jan 2024, In: Minerals Engineering. 208, p. 1-12 12 p., 108587.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Mechanical and thermal properties of hybrid polypropylene composites fabricated from the non-metallic fractions of waste printed circuit boards and shellfish waste
Jiang, J., Yu, S., Tong, J., Tesfaye, F., Yao, Z., Zhou, Y-G., Lu, H., Yang, H. & Wen, Z., 18 Mar 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: JOM Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society. p. 1-28 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamic Properties of Selected Compounds in the Ag–Ga–S–AgBr System for Modern Application in Energy Conversion Devices
Moroz, M., Tesfaye, F., Demchenko, P., Prokhorenko, M., Rudyk, B., Pereviznyk, O., Mastronardo, E., Lindberg, D., Reshetnyak, O. & Hupa, L., 2024, Energy Technology 2024: Carbon Dioxide Management and Other Technologies. Iloeje, C., Alam, S., Post Guillen, D., Tesfaye, F., Zhang, L., Hockaday, S. A. C., Neelameggham, N. R., Peng, H., Haque, N., Yücel, O. & Baba, A. A. (eds.). 1 ed. Swizerland: Springer, Cham, Vol. 1. p. 257-268 (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series (MMMS)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamic Properties of Selected Compounds in the Ag-Ga-Te-AgBr System
Moroz, M., Tesfaye, F., Demchenko, P., Prokhorenko, M., Mastronardo, E., Reshetnyak, O., Lindberg, D. & Hupa, L., 23 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion. p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamic Properties of Selected Compounds in the Ag–Ga–S–AgBr System
Fiseha Tesfaye (Speaker), Mykola Moroz (Contributor), Leena Hupa (Contributor), Daniel Lindberg (Contributor), Pavlo Demchenko (Contributor), Myroslava Prokhorenko (Contributor), Bohdan Rudyk (Contributor), Orest Pereviznyk (Contributor), Emanuela Mastronardo (Speaker) & Oleksandr Reshetnyak (Contributor)
4 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Conference presentation
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TMS 2024: Energy Technologies and CO2 Management
Iloeje Chukwunwike O. (Organiser), Fiseha Tesfaye (Organiser), Donna Guillen (Organiser), Shafiq Alam (Organiser), Alafara Abdullahi Baba (Organiser), Lei Zhang (Organiser), Neale R. Neelameggham (Organiser), Susanna Aletta Carolina Hockaday (Organiser), Hong Peng (Organiser) & Onuralp Yucel (Organiser)
3 Mar 2024 → 7 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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2023 Korea-Finland Sustainable and Circular Economy Symposium
Min-Kyu Paek (Organiser), Fiseha Tesfaye (Organiser) & Daniel Lindberg (Organiser)
1 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Developments on pyrometallurgical recycling of metals and the journey to carbon net-zero
Fiseha Tesfaye (Speaker)
1 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Conference presentation
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Energy Technologies and CO2 Management
Shafiq Alam (Organiser), Donna Guillen (Organiser), Fiseha Tesfaye (Organiser), Lei Zhang (Organiser), Lina Hockaday (Organiser), Neale R. Neelameggham (Organiser) & Hong Peng (Organiser)
19 Mar 2023 → 23 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...