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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):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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AGIFLEX: AGENT-BASED MODELS MINIMIZING CARBON USAGE IN FLEXIBLE AND EFFICIENT FUTURE INTEGRATED STEELWORKS
Saxén, H. (Principal Investigator), Helle, M. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Haikarainen, C. (Co-Principal Investigator)
01/12/23 → 30/11/28
Project: EU
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IRONH2: Towards a New Age of Sustainable Iron and Steelmaking by Hydrogen Reduction
Saxén, H. (Principal Investigator)
01/09/23 → 31/08/27
Project: Research Council of Finland/Other Research Councils
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FFS2: Towards Fossil-free Steelmaking 2
Saxén, H. (Principal Investigator)
01/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Industry/Business Finland
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ULLEVI : Uutta liiketoimintaa lämpöenergian varastoinnista
Saxén, H. (Principal Investigator), Helle, M. (Principal Investigator) & Haikarainen, C. (Principal Investigator)
European Regional Development Fund, Varsinais-Suomen liitto
01/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: EU
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H2TRANSBF2030: Minimisation of CO2 Emissions from the BF by hydrogen containing injectants and use of DRI/HBI during transition to new Ironmaking processes until 2030
Saxén, H. (Principal Investigator)
01/07/22 → 31/12/25
Project: EU
Publications
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A Comparative Study on Hydrogen Reduction of Iron Oxide Pellets in a Shaft Furnace with Selective Gas Recycling
Zhao, C., Shao, L. & Saxén, H., Aug 2026, In: Steel Research International. 97 , 8, p. 4108-4118Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Data-Enhanced mechanistic modeling for Multi-Variable thermal state prediction of the blast furnace process
Zhou, G., Yu, Y., Liu, W. & Saxén, H., 15 Jan 2026, In: Chemical Engineering Science. 320, Part B, 16 p., 122580.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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In-Situ Study of the Crystallization Behavior of CaO–SiO2–Al2O3–MgO–FeOx Melts
Tao, M., Zhao, Q., Mei, X., Wang, Z., Liu, C., Saxén, H. & Zevenhoven, R., Feb 2026, In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science. 57, 2, p. 981-992 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Kinetic modeling and parameter estimation of thin-layer iron oxide reduction with hydrogen in a fixed-bed reactor
Salucci, E., d'Angelo, A., Russo, V., Grénman, H. & Saxén, H., 1 Feb 2026, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 529, 18 p., 172848.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Non-isothermal Hydrogen Reduction and Kinetic Behavior of Iron Ore Pellets Under Simulated Shaft Furnace Conditions
Soodmand, A. M., Heidari, A., Zhai, Y., Iljana, M., Heikkilä, A., Saxén, H., Grénman, H., Cavaliere, P., Dijon, L., Morais, V. & Fabritius, T., 11 May 2026, In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science. 57, 6, p. 3452-3467 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)8 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Journal of Iron and Steel Research, International (Journal)
Saxén, H. (Reviewer)
1 Jan 2026 → 31 Dec 2030Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Simulation of direct reduction ironmaking under increased levels of hydrogen
Saxén, H. (Speaker)
9 Dec 2025 → 12 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Conference presentation
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Raisa Roeplal, committee member at doctoral thesis defense at TU Delft
Saxén, H. (Examiner)
10 Nov 2025Activity: Evaluation, assessment or examination › Pre-examination of dissertation or acting as opponent to doctoral students or membership of examination board
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Evaluation of associate professor's position at LUT
Saxén, H. (Examiner)
10 Oct 2025 → 14 Dec 2025Activity: Evaluation, assessment or examination › Statement of assessment of professorship
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Ahmed Hadi, pre-examination of doctoral thesis at TU Delft
Saxén, H. (Examiner)
20 Sept 2025 → 28 Nov 2025Activity: Evaluation, assessment or examination › Pre-examination of dissertation or acting as opponent to doctoral students or membership of examination board