Emil Kurvinen

Emil Kurvinen was born in 1988. He received M. Sc. (Tech.) and D. Sc. (Tech.) degrees in mechanical engineering from Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) in 2012 and 2016, respectively. In 2014-2015 he visited University of Virginia as a Fulbright visiting scholar researching active magnetic bearings. In 2016 to 2017 he served as a engineer, structural dynamics in FS Dynamics Finland Ltd. In 2017-2021 he was as a postdoctoral researcher at LUT. Currently he is Machine Design professor in University of Oulu. He has a solid background in machine design, especially in the design, simulation, analysing of rotating machines. His research interests are rotating machines, especially high-speed machines, digital twins and industrial engineering and management integration to technology.

Kurvinen is also researching vehicle propulsion technology in the "machinery and vehicle technology research group" formed in collaboration with Professor of Vehicle Technology Juho Könnö, which is involved in numerous projects. The research group also participates in research into new, synthetic fuels and engine technology that utilizes them.

Through his extensive work networks and corporate collaboration, Kurvinen is well-versed in the Finnish and international mechanical and metal industries and the latest developments in the field. He also supervises four doctoral dissertation researchers, and a total of 39 people will be working in the mechanical and vehicle technology research group in the spring of 2025.