FACESS - Flexible Autonomous Cost efficient Energy Source and Storage

Dr. Kari Rönkä received his M.Sc. degree in applied physics and Dr. Tech. degree in electronics manufacturing technology from the Helsinki University of Technology (TKK), Espoo, Finland, in 1991 and 2001, respectively. In 1996 - 2006 he was working in Nokia Networks and Selmic in several line, project, technology and business management positions related to electronics manufacturing engineering. In VTT since 2006, he has worked in several senior reseacher and technology manager positions in areas of micromodules, packaging and printed functionality. Currently he is working as Product Line Manager for Printed Hybrid Systems in Printed Functional Solutions knowledge center. His research interests include technology, concept and commercial issues for smart system integration, printed functionality and plastic integration. He is also a Project Coordinator in FACESS (FP7ICT2007-215271) project.

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is an impartial multidisciplinary expert organisation. VTT‟s special strength is its ability to create new, globally competitive technologies and innovations by combining knowledge and expertise in different fields. With it‟s know-how, VTT produces research, development, testing and information services to public sector and companies as well as international organisations. With its staff of 2700 VTT experts, VTT provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services. From its wide knowledge base, VTT can combine different technologies, create new innovations and a substantial range of world class technologies and applied research services. Through its international scientific and technology network, VTT can produce information, upgrade technology knowledge, and create business intelligence and value added to its stakeholders. VTT´s technological focus areas are applied materials, bio and chemistry processes, energy, information and communication technologies, industrial systems management, micro-technologies and electronics, and technology in the community. The turnover of VTT in the year 2009 was 267 Million €.