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Hongbo Zhang, Taru Leppänen and Cecilia Nahnfeldt inaugurated as professors at Åbo Akademi University

Three new professors were inaugurated at Åbo Akademi University on 22 March 2024.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering inaugurated Hongbo Zhang, Professor of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials. The Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology inaugurated Taru Leppänen, Professor of Gender Studies, as well as Cecilia Nahnfeldt, Professor of Practical Theology.

The professors’ inauguration ceremony is one of the highlights of the academic year when the newly appointed professors give their inaugural lectures, which are open to the public.

Rector Mikael Lindfelt and Chancellor Carl Gustav Gahmberg enters the Old Academy Building.
Rector Mikael Lindfelt and Chancellor Carl Gustav Gahmberg enters the Old Academy Building.
Hongbo Zhang
Hongbo Zhang’s research is characterized by microfluidics, nano-medicine, targeted drug delivery and functional materials for medication.
Taru Leppänen
The focus of Taru Leppänen’s research has included, among other things, intersectional and postcolonial analysis of children’s music, and the relationship between intersectionality and materialism.
Cecilia Nahnfeldt
Cecilia Nahnfeldt’s main research focus has been on the view of humanity and gender equality in working life.