About Åbo Akademi University Strategic Research Profiling

Åbo Akademi University focuses its research on four strategic themes:

Molecular Process and Material Technology, focusing on chemical engineering and material aspects in the bioeconomy.

Drug Development and Diagnostics, focusing on materials and technologies for health – from molecules to devices and drug delivery systems.

Minority Research, interdisciplinary research on the complexities involved in the production and construction of minority positions, identities, and rights.

The Sea, towards a living lab for marine and maritime research – society, nature, and technology.

These four strategic research themes direct Åbo Akademi University towards a set of pathways that provides for aspirations and inspire actions towards important contributions to societal issues.

Research profiles

Minority Research

Research on minorities from social science and humanities perspectives We are the only university in Finland that has been specifically established to serve the needs

Molecular Process and Material Technology

Chemical engineering and materials technology connected to the advanced utilization of nature-based compounds is one of our internationally recognized areas of research. The approach we

Drug Development and Diagnostics

In co-operation with the University of Turku, we have established a joint focal area in drug development and diagnostics. In the Turku region, successful research

The Sea

We have long maintained a high profile in Baltic Sea research. Marine biology is a research-intensive subject with a strong international orientation. Since June 2017,

Updated 2.1.2020