Strategic Research Profiles at Åbo Akademi University
Åbo Akademi University focuses its research on four strategic themes:
Technologies for a Sustainable Future (earlier name: Molecular Process and Material Technology), focusing on chemical engineering and material aspects in the bioeconomy.
Solutions for Health (earlier name: Drug Development and Diagnostics), focusing on bioimaging, functional materials, health economics, IT in health and targeted therapies and diagnostics.
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
Åbo Akademi University research on minorities builds on a broad understanding of minority research and its focus extends to minorities on a global level and
Technologies for a Sustainable Future
The research profile Technologies for a Sustainable Future develops new technology that can be used to replace fossil raw materials with renewable resources such as
Solutions for Health
In co-operation with the University of Turku, we have established a joint focal area in solutions for health. Turku is a leader in drug development
The Sea
Marine biology is a research-intensive subject with a strong international orientation. Since June 2017, The Sea has been one of our four focal areas in