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2006-09-29 News Release

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Ciba Chemicals sponsors pulp and paper research

New printing and paper science professorship in Finland sponsored by Ciba Specialty Chemicals with focus on physico-chemical properties of paper surfaces and interfaces.

Dr Jouko Peltonen has been appointed to a new professorship in printing and paper science sponsored by Ciba Specialty Chemicals. Based at Finland’s Abo Akademi University, the position will focus on deepening scientific understanding of factors that influence paper printability, particularly physico-chemical properties of surfaces and interfaces that play a critical role in the printing process. Professor Peltonen, an expert in surface and colloid chemistry, will assume the position on October 1, 2006.

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Mikko Hupa, Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Abo Akademi University, comments: “This professorship will make an important contribution to the university’s pulp and paper research. Ciba Specialty Chemicals’ support will enable research along the whole value chain, from wood fibers and paper machine wet-end chemistry to surface treatment and printed products. The position will also contribute to research and development of novel natural fiber-based value-adding products. Professor Peltonen’s background and research profile will further strengthen the faculty’s approach to this interdisciplinary research field.”

Innovation partnerships complement Ciba Specialty Chemicals’ internal research and development activities: paper lab in Turku, Finland. Click Go for larger image. photo: Ciba

Fritz Herren, Head of Research & Development in Ciba Specialty Chemicals’ Water & Paper Treatment Segment, adds: “Ciba’s partnership with Abo Akademi reflects our strong commitment to paper research and the Finnish paper industry. We aim to foster further technological developments in paper, helping improve efficiency and profitability in the industry. We believe that a better understanding of the complex interactions that take place in paper-making and paper-coating will bring tangible benefits all along the value chain, from chemical supplier to press room. Professor Peltonen’s expertise in surface and colloid chemistry makes him the right person to shed new light on this research area.”

Professor Jouko Peltonen. Click Go for larger image. photo: Ciba

The five-year professorship will focus on improving understanding, mastery and control of paper printability, particularly the physico-chemical aspects of surfaces and interfaces. The position will cover research areas aimed at producing a better paper sheet as well as novel ways to assess and improve the way paper performs in the printing process. It will also explore novel surface properties and even new functionalities that could help the paper and graphics industries optimize and differentiate their offerings.

Jouko Peltonen (45) earned his doctorate in physical chemistry from Abo Akademi University in 1994. Since 1995, he has served as project manager in the university’s Department of Physical Chemistry, running projects in the fields of biosensing films, paper coatings and printing. He has also held positions as research fellow at the Academy of Finland and senior lecturer at Abo Akademi. Professor Peltonen has received several prizes for his teaching and research.

Ciba Specialty Chemicals’ partnership with Abo Akademi University follows on its acquisition of the Finland-based Raisio Chemicals in 2004.

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