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Pertti Törmälä

Pertti Törmälä

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Materials Science

D-Index
63
Citations
14533
World Ranking
6161
National Ranking
26

Pertti Törmälä publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Pertti Törmälä sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 307 publications — 61st percentile

61% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Pertti Törmälä D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Pertti Törmälä sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 63 D-Index — 53rd percentile

53% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2004 - Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering

Overview

Pertti Törmälä is affiliated with Bioretec Ltd in Finland, contributing to the scientific community through work in biomaterials science and engineering. They have been recognized as a Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering since 2004.

Their research focus encompasses a range of topics in the biomaterials field, although specific details on publications, coauthors, and frequent publication venues are not available. Their role at Bioretec Ltd suggests involvement in applied biomaterials research and development, likely intersecting with medical and clinical applications given the company's domain.

The acknowledgment as a Fellow since 2004 indicates contributions to the biomaterials science and engineering community over an extended period. While formal publication and collaborative networks are not detailed, the affiliation and award imply sustained engagement with research and industry advancements in this area.

Best Publications

  • Device for installing a tissue fastener

    Pertti Tormala;Olli Karhi;Markku Tamminmaki

  • Porous medical device and method for its manufacture

    Esa Suokas;Pertti Törmälä;Nureddin Ashammakhi;Heimo Ylänen

  • Bioabsorbable fixation in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology

    Pentti U Rokkanen;Ole Böstman;Eero Hirvensalo;E.Antero Mäkelä

  • Biodegradable self-reinforced composite materials; Manufacturing structure and mechanical properties

    P. Törmälä

  • Surgical applications of biodegradable polymers in human tissues

    Seppo Vainionpää;Pentti Rokkanen;Pertti Törmälä

  • BIODEGRADABLE IMPLANTS IN FRACTURE FIXATION: EARLY RESULTS OF TREATMENT OF FRACTURES OF THE ANKLE

    P Rokkanen;P Rokkanen;O Böstman;O Böstman;S Vainionpää;S Vainionpää;K Vihtonen;K Vihtonen

  • Biodegradable surgical implants and devices.

    Martti Talja;Pertti Törmälä;Pentti Rokkanen;Seppo Vainionpää

  • Effect of filler content on mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of particulate biphasic calcium phosphate--polylactide composites.

    N.C. Bleach;S.N. Nazhat;K.E. Tanner;M. Kellomäki

  • Modification of poly(L-lactides) by blending: Mechanical and hydrolytic behavior

    Mari Hiljanen-Vainio;Paula Varpomaa;Jukka Seppälä;Pertti Törmälä

  • Ultra-high-strength absorbable self-reinforced polyglycolide (SR-PGA) composite rods for internal fixation of bone fractures: In vitro and in vivo study

    P. Törmälä;J. Vasenius;S. Vainionpää;J. Laiho

  • Ankle fractures treated using biodegradable internal fixation.

    Böstman O;Hirvensalo E;Vainionpää S;Mäkelä A

  • Bioabsorbable polymers: Materials technology and surgical applications:

    P TÖrmälä;T Pohjonen;P Rokkanen

  • Absorbable pins of self-reinforced poly-L-lactic acid for fixation of fractures and osteotomies

    H Pihlajamaki;O Bostman;E Hirvensalo;P Tormala

  • Strength and strength retention vitro, of absorbable, self-reinforced polyglycolide (PGA) rods for fracture fixation

    S. Vainionpää;J. Kilpikari;J. Laiho;P. Helevirta

  • Developments in craniomaxillofacial surgery: use of self-reinforced bioabsorbable osteofixation devices.

    Nureddin Ashammakhi;Hilkka Peltoniemi;Eero Waris;Riitta Suuronen

  • Absorbable self-reinforced polylactide (SR-PLA) composite rods for fracture fixation: strength and strength retention in the bone and subcutaneous tissue of rabbits

    A. Majola;S. Vainionpää;P. Rokkanen;H. M. Mikkola

  • Processing and characterization of absorbable polylactide polymers for use in surgical implants.

    Kirk P. Andriano;Timo Pohjonen;Pertti Törmälä

  • The effects of fibre reinforcement and gold plating on the flexural and tensile strength of PGA/PLA copolymer materials in vitro.

    P. Törmälä;S. Vainionpää;J. Kilpikari;P. Rokkanen

  • Dynamic mechanical characterization of biodegradable composites of hydroxyapatite and polylactides.

    S. N. Nazhat;M. Kellomäki;P. Törmälä;K. E. Tanner

  • Strength retention properties of self-reinforced poly l-lactide (SR-PLLA) sutures compared with polyglyconate (MaxonR) and polydioxanone (PDS) sutures. An in vitro study

    Pirkka Mäkelä;Timo Pohjonen;Pertti Törmälä;Timo Waris

  • Intraosseous cellular response to biodegradable fracture fixation screws made of polyglycolide or polylactide

    U Päivärinta;O Böstman;A Majola;T Toivonen

Frequent Co-Authors

Nureddin Ashammakhi
Nureddin Ashammakhi University of California, Los Angeles
Teuvo L.J. Tammela
Teuvo L.J. Tammela Tampere University
Yrjö T. Konttinen
Yrjö T. Konttinen Helsinki University Hospital
Jukka Seppälä
Jukka Seppälä Aalto University
Mikko Hupa
Mikko Hupa Åbo Akademi University
Jari Jalava
Jari Jalava Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
Seppo Santavirta
Seppo Santavirta Helsinki University Hospital
K.E. Tanner
K.E. Tanner Queen Mary University of London
Annikki Mäkelä
Annikki Mäkelä University of Helsinki
Pauli Puolakkainen
Pauli Puolakkainen University of Helsinki

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