The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Pekka Virtanen sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 120 publications — 24th percentile
24% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Pekka Virtanen sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 38 D-Index — 26th percentile
26% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.
Pekka Virtanen is affiliated with Tampere University in Finland, focusing on engineering and materials science. Their work primarily spans several specialized fields, including biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, organic chemistry, mechanical engineering, and catalysis.
Their research topics cover a variety of areas, with a strong emphasis on catalytic processes and biomass conversion. Key scientific themes include:
They have coauthored work with several frequent collaborators, including Päivi Mäki-Arvela, Ramakrishna Jogi, Ajaikumar Samikannu, Andrey Shchukarev, and Kari Eränen. Their publications have appeared in various scientific venues, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach. These venues include:
Selected recent publications by Pekka Virtanen showcase research on catalyst development and applications in biomass conversion and catalytic reactions:
Marianna Virtanen;Mika Kivimäki;Matti Joensuu;Pekka Virtanen
Jussi Vahtera;Mika Kivimäki;Jaana Pentti;Anne Linna
P Virtanen;J Vahtera;M Kivimäki;J Pentti
Fredrik Norström;Pekka Virtanen;Pekka Virtanen;Anne Hammarström;Per E Gustafsson
M Virtanen;M Kivimäki;J Vahtera;M Elovainio
P Virtanen;V Liukkonen;J Vahtera;M Kivimäki
Pekka Virtanen;Urban Janlert;Anne Hammarström
Virpi Liukkonen;Pekka Virtanen;Mika Kivimäki;Mika Kivimäki;Jaana Pentti
Pekka Virtanen;Urban Janlert;Anne Hammarström
Jussi Vahtera;Pekka Virtanen;Mika Kivimaki;Jaana Pentti
Pekka Virtanen;Jussi Vahtera;Ulla Broms;Lauri Sillanmäki
Pekka Virtanen;Jussi Vahtera;Mika Kivimäki;Virpi Liukkonen
Anna-Karin Waenerlund;Pekka Virtanen;Anne Hammarström
Pekka Virtanen
Tarja Heponiemi;Marko Elovainio;Jaana Pentti;Marianna Virtanen
Antti Saloniemi;Pekka Virtanen;Jussi Vahtera
Kimmo Vänni;Pekka Virtanen;Tiina Luukkaala;Clas-Håkan Nygård
Raija Lietzén;Pekka Virtanen;Mika Kivimäki;Lauri Sillanmäki
Anne Hammarström;Per E. Gustafsson;Mattias Strandh;Pekka Virtanen
Marianna Virtanen;Mika Kivimäki;Pekka Virtanen;Marko Elovainio
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