Master's thesis worker, Indoor Air Quality

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About the Job:

The Indoor Air Quality Research Team at Aalto University is looking for a Master's thesis worker for the topic described below. The work is part of the SustainSpace Project, a research initiative funded by Business Finland and Aalto University, in collaboration with industrial partners. The project focuses on improving the understanding of cleanroom environments and their operational impacts on energy use, air quality, and contamination control.

This position is well-suited for students interested in indoor air quality, building technology, or cleanroom engineering, and may provide opportunities for scientific publication and further research.

Description:

Cleanrooms are highly controlled environments used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, semiconductor manufacturing, and photonics. These facilities rely on sophisticated ventilation systems and strict operational procedures to maintain extremely low particle concentrations. However, the processes carried out inside cleanrooms, such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor processing, and optical component production, generate particles and heat loads that affect air quality and ventilation performance.

The aim of this MSc thesis is to conduct a comprehensive literature review on cleanroom processes and particle emissions across several industries. The research will investigate how different manufacturing activities contribute to particle generation, thermal