Cecilia is researching how surface treatment processes can improve product sustainability
All surfaces in our surroundings are affected by how they are used and the environments they are exposed to. Cecilia’s work with surface treatments extends the lifespan of many products and processes, reducing resource consumption - and thereby contributing to a more sustainable world.
Cecilia Goyenola joined RISE 6.5 years ago after completing her PhD at Linköping University. Today, she works as a researcher in the Surface Treatment and Adhesive Bonding unit, where she engages broadly with topics related to coatings and processes:
– We focus a lot on functionality. For example, how the dirt from our fingers affects the plastic surfaces we touch, or how different corrosion protection methods can extend the life of metal products.
Active work for a better future
Being able to actively work with sustainability is a key motivator for Cecilia. At RISE, she has the opportunity to take part in projects that align with her personal values:
– I’m driven by doing things that improve the world we leave to our children. This involves issues such as the environment and equality, and I try to find connections to these in the projects I work on.
– One concrete example is research into how new materials and processes can replace chromium 6, previously used in corrosion-protective surface coatings, with something less harmful to people and the environment. Another example is the development of a network for various stakeholders in the surface treatment industry to collaborate towards a more sustainable future.
Collaborations that lead to new possibilities
One advantage of working at RISE, according to Cecilia, is the opportunity to collaborate with so many different people - regardless of organizational affiliation or geography:
– Working in a multidisciplinary way, as we do at RISE, is incredibly fun. I collaborate with people from different units and departments, and in various locations such as Piteå, Lund, Stockholm, and Gothenburg. I’ve met so many fascinating individuals who are eager to share their expertise and experience with me.
Collaborations with external customers and partners in the “surface treatment world” are also rewarding, and the possibilities that these partnerships offer are something Cecilia greatly appreciates:
– Sometimes you think a problem can’t be solved - but together, it can!
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