Mirella Miettinen, Research Scientist, PhD Profile I have worked as Research Scientist in the Fine Particle and Aerosol Technology Laboratory since 2004. My recent studies have focused on workplace aerosols, especially measurement and characterization of nanoparticles at workplaces. I also research legal issues related to regulatory risk assessment of nanomaterials in the EU and the US. In addition, as a member of Nanotechnology Team, I have synthesized and characterized novel nanomaterials, such as graphene nanostructures. Degrees 2016, M.Sc. (Admin.) in Environmental Law, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, Department of Law 2014, Ph.D. in Environmental Science, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry, Department of Environmental Science 2009, B.Sc. (Admin.) in Environmental Law, University of Joensuu, Faculty of Law, Economics and Business Administration, Department of Law 2004, M.Sc. in Environmental Science, University of Kuopio, Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Environmental Sciences Recent projects Nanohiukkasten monitorointi työntekijän hengitysvyöhykkeeltä altistumistasojen selvittämiseksi [https://www.tsr.fi/valmiit-hankkeet/hanke?h=115172#tiedote] Kuinka paljon ja millaisille nanohiukkasille työpaikoilla altistutaan Suomessa? [https://www.tsr.fi/valmiit-hankkeet/hanke?h=114255#tiedote] Teaching Combustion physics and chemistry
Mirella Miettinen List of publications, 15.1.2018 A PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES A1 Journal article (refereed), original research Karjalainen A., Leppänen M., Leskinen J., Torvela T., Pasanen P., Tissari J., Miettinen M. Concentrations and number size distribution of fine and nanoparticles in a traditional Finnish bakery. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 2017. Published online. DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2017.1403611. Miettinen M., Torvela T., Leskinen J. T. T. Physicochemical characterization of aerosol generated in the gas tungsten arc welding of stainless steel. Annals of Occupational Hygiene 2016;60:960 968. Miettinen M., Torvela T., Pfüller C., Hokkinen J., Ramsteiner M., Modesto-Lopez L., Jokiniemi J., Lähde A. Structure of a new rotationally faulted multi-layer graphene-carbon nanoflower composite. Carbon 2015;84:214 224. Modesto-Lopez L. B., Miettinen M., Riikonen J., Torvela T., Pfüller C., Lehto V-P., Lähde A., Jokiniemi J. Films of graphene nanomaterials formed by ultrasonic spraying of their stable suspensions. Aerosol Science and Technology 2015;49:45 56. Modesto-Lopez L. B., Miettinen M., Torvela T., Lähde A., Jokiniemi J. Direct deposition of graphene nanomaterial films on polymer-coated glass by ultrasonic spraying. Thin Solid Films 2015;578:45 52. Miettinen M., Hokkinen J., Karhunen T., Torvela T., Pfüller C., Ramsteiner M., Tapper U., Auvinen A., Jokiniemi J., Lähde A. Synthesis of novel carbon nanostructures by annealing of silicon-carbon nanoparticles at atmospheric pressure. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 2014;16:2168. Miettinen M., Johansson M., Suvanto S., Riikonen J., Tapper U., Pakkanen T. T., Lehto V-P., Jokiniemi J., Lähde A. Atmospheric pressure chemical vapor synthesis of silicon-carbon nanoceramics from hexamethyldisilane in high temperature aerosol reactor. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 2011;13:4631 4645. Leppänen M., Korpi A., Miettinen M., Leskinen J., Torvela T., Rossi E. M., Vanhala E., Wolff H., Alenius H., Kosma V-M., Joutsensaari J., Jokiniemi J., Pasanen P. Nanosized TiO2 caused minor airflow limitation in the murine airways. Archives of Toxicology 2011;85:827 839. Koivisto A. J., Mäkinen M., Rossi E. M., Lindberg H. K., Miettinen M., Falck G. C-M., Norppa H., Alenius H., Korpi A., Riikonen J., Vanhala E., Vippola M., Pasanen P., Lehto V-P., Savolainen K., Jokiniemi J., Hämeri K. Aerosol characterization and lung deposition of
synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles for murine inhalation studies. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 2011;13:2949 2961. Rossi E. M., Pylkkänen L., Koivisto A. J., Vippola M., Miettinen M., Sirola K., Nykäsenoja H., Karisola P., Stjernvall T., Vanhala E., Kiilunen M., Hämeri K., Joutsensaari J., Tuomi T., Jokiniemi J., Wolff H., Savolainen K., Matikainen S., Alenius H. Airway exposure to silica coated TiO2 nanoparticles induces pulmonary neutrophilia in mice. Toxicological Sciences 2010;113: 422 433. Miettinen M., Riikonen J., Tapper U., Backman U., Joutsensaari J., Auvinen A., Lehto VP., Jokiniemi J. Development of a highly controlled gas-phase nanoparticle generator for inhalation exposure studies. Human & Experimental Toxicology 2009;28: 413 419. Pyykönen J., Miettinen M., Sippula O., Leskinen A., Raunemaa T., Jokiniemi J. Nucleation in a perforated tube diluter. Journal of Aerosol Science 2007;38:172 191. B NON-REFEREED SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES B2 Book section Piirainen, S., Finér, L., Juntunen, M.-L., Mannerkoski, H., Miettinen, M. & Starr, M. (2010) Forestry operations have a small impact on the groundwater quality in aquifers. In: Finér, L., Kortelainen, P., Lode, E. & Lier, M. (eds.). Forests and abundance of water - focus on boreal forests and peatlands. Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 168:18. Piirainen, S., Finér, L., Juntunen, M.-L., Mannerkoski, H., Miettinen, M. & Starr, M. (2009) Forestry operations have a small impact on the groundwater quality in aquifers. In: Finér, L., Laurén, A. & Lier, M. (eds.). Adapting forest management to maintain the environmental services: carbon sequestration, biodiversity and water. Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 133:79. Miettinen, M., Leskinen, A., Sippula, O., Jokiniemi, J., Pyykönen, J., Ristimäki, J., Keskinen, J. (2006) Fine particle transformations during dilution. Teoksessa: (toim.), FINE Pienhiukkaset Teknologia, ympäristö ja terveys 2002-2005. TEKES. Teknologiaohjelmaraportti, ss. 102-108. D PUBLICATIONS INTENTED FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITIES D1 Article in a trade journal Miettinen Mirella, Torvela Tiina, Leskinen Jari. Ruostumattoman teräksen TIG-hitsauksessa vapautuu paljon nanokokoluokan hiukkasia. Hitsaustekniikka, 5/2016, s. 32 33. D3 Professional conference proceedings Kangas A., Leppänen M., Leskinen J., Kanerva T., Säämänen A., Miettinen M., Viitanen A-K. Työntekijän altistuminen nanohiukkasille kampaamotyössä. Sisäilmastoseminaari 2017 (toim. Säteri J. ja Ahola M.), Sisäilmayhdistys, raportti 35, s. 277 282.
D4 Published Research reports Miettinen M., Leppänen M., Leskinen J., Torvela T., Kangas A., Kanerva T., Säämänen A., Viitanen A-K. Nanohiukkasten monitorointi työntekijän hengitysvyöhykkeeltä altistumistasojen selvittämiseksi. Työsuojelurahaston hankkeen 115172 loppuraportti. Itä-Suomen yliopisto, Ympäristö- ja biotieteiden laitos, 2017, 83 s. Leskinen J., Miettinen M., Jokiniemi J. (2016) Nanohiukkasille altistuminen asfaltointityössä. Työsuojelurahaston hankkeen 115509 loppuraportti. Itä-Suomen yliopisto, Ympäristö- ja biotieteiden laitos, 30 s. Miettinen M., Torvela T., Koponen H., Leskinen J., Lähde A., Tissari J., Jokiniemi J. (2015) Kuinka paljon ja millaisille nanohiukkasille työpaikoilla altistutaan Suomessa? Työsuojelurahaston hankkeen 114255 loppuraportti. Itä-Suomen yliopisto, Ympäristötieteen laitos, 48 s. Miettinen, M. (2004) Typical nanoparticle concentrations in exhaust plumes and rates of processes affecting nanoparticle formation and growth. University of Kuopio, Department of Environmental Sciences, Report 7/2004. G THESES G1 Bachelor s thesis Miettinen, M. (2003) Kansainvälisen oikeuden vaikutus vesien pilaamissääntelyyn Suomessa. Bachelor s thesis of Administrative Sciences, University of Joensuu, Faculty of Law, Economics and Business Administration, Department of Law. Joensuu, 2003, 26 s. G2 Master s thesis Miettinen, M. (2016) Comparison of the approaches to regulate environmental, health, and safety risks of nanomaterials in the chemicals, food, and pesticides/biocides sectors in the EU and the US. Master s thesis of Administrative Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, Law School. Joensuu, 2016, 79 pp. Miettinen, M. (2004). Päätehakkuun vaikutukset vajo- ja pohjaveteen. Master s thesis of Science. University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Environmental Sciences. Kuopio, 2004. 77 s. G5 Doctoral dissertation (article) Miettinen M. (2014). Engineered nanomaterials via aerosol routes: formation, characteristics and safety aspects. Thesis in: Report Series Aerosol Sci, N:o 148, 2014. 136 pp. H PATENTS AND INNOVATION ANNOUNCEMENTS H1 Patent Filed patents: 2 WO2017093596 A1, 8 June 2017 (filed 3 Dec 2015, PCT/FI2015/050851) PCT/FI2016/050648, University of Eastern Finland, 20 Sep 2016
H2 Invention announcement Invention disclosures: 2 University of Eastern Finland, 27 June 2014 University of Eastern Finland, 8 March 2016