Juha Keskiväli works at Measurlabs as a team lead and chemical analysis expert. His areas of expertise include organic chemistry, catalysis, liquid fuels, and the standards related to their analysis. Juha has previously worked as a product researcher at Finnish fuel industry giant Neste.
Juha obtained a PhD in chemistry from the University of Helsinki in 2018 with a doctoral thesis focused on the catalytic valorization of biomass.
Academic publications
Juha has co-authored 12 academic papers on topics including biomass conversion, synthesis, and heterogeneous catalysis. Some examples include:
Transition metal triflate catalyzed conversion of alcohols, ethers and esters to olefins in RSC Advances
Isosorbide synthesis from cellulose with an efficient and recyclable ruthenium catalyst in Green Chemistry
Low-speed pre-ignition and super-knock in boosted spark-ignition engines: A review in Progress in Energy and Combustion Science
Juha’s latest articles in our blog
August 15, 2023
Elemental analysis – methods and applications
The choice of the most appropriate elemental analysis technique is based on factors including sensitivity, sample characteristics, and elements of interest.
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January 27, 2023
PAH analysis – overview of EU regulations and testing requirements
Several EU regulations place restrictions on the presence of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (better known as PAH compounds) in food and consumer products.
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December 12, 2022
Guide to gas testing: samples, methods, and standards
Gas testing can be tricky, as gaseous samples pose challenges for sampling and shipping. A careful testing plan is key to overcoming such challenges.
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