DEFENDED PhD THESIS

Recently defended PhD theseis

Year	Autor	Title and supervisor
2024	Margareta Novian Cahyanti	Sustainable energy carriers for renewable energy systems: exploring the potential of torrefied lignocellulosic biomass Supervisor: Professor Timo Kikas, PhD
2024	Nikki Sjulander	Chemical-free pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for the conversion of structural polymers Supervisor: Professor Timo Kikas
2023	Veljo Raide	Liquid fuels air-fuel mixture processing system with spark ignition engine for use in generators in a crisis situation Supervisors: Professor Jüri Olt, DSc (Eng); Associate Professor Risto Ilver
2022	Kätlin Pitman	Biosensor array for BOD measurements in different types of wastewater Supervisors: Researcher Merlin Raud, Assistant Professor Jaak Nerut, Professor Timo Kikas
2022	Assar Luha	Occupational noise exposure and hearing problems among active military service personnel in Estonia Supervisors: Professor Eda Merisalu, Assistant Professor Hans Orru
2022	Vahur Rooni	Development and optimization of a reagent-free pretreatment method for the production of liquid biofuels from lignocellulosic waste Supervisor: Professor Timo Kikas
2021	Margus Arak	Cultivation Technology for Low-Bush Blueberry Cultivation in Milled Peat Field Plantations Supervisor: Professor Jüri Olt, DSc (Eng)
2020	Lisandra Marina da Rocha Meneses	Second-generation bioethanol production: strategies for sidestreams valorisation in a sustainable circular econom Supervisor: Professor, Timo Kikas; Co-Supervisor: Associate Professor Kaja Orupõld
2020	Märt Reinvee	Applicability of low-cost electromyographs in ergonomic assessment Supervisors: Professor Emeritus Jaak Jaaniste; Professor Mati Pääsuke
2018	Kaarel Soots	Post-harvest Processing Technology for Cultivated Berries Supervisor: Professor Jüri Olt, DSc (Eng)
2016	Marten Madissoo	Surface quality improvement of hard-to-cut materials with modified cutting tool at finishing turning Supervisor: Professor Jüri Olt, DSc (Eng)
2015	Aare Aan	On using Mathcad software for modelling, visualization and simulation in mechanics Supervisor: Professor Mati Heinloo, DSc (Math)
2015	Marti Tutt	Factors affecting biochemical composition of lignocellulosic biomass and its effect on selection of pretreatment method and on bioethanol production potential Supervisors: Professor Jüri Olt, DSc (Eng); Senior Researcher Timo Kikas, PhD
2014	Risto Ilves	Fuel Supply System of Piston Engine Working on Liquid Biofuels Supervisor: Professor Jüri Olt, DSc (Eng)
2013	Arne Küüt	Characteristics of Bioethanol Fuel Obtained From LignocelluloseI Biomass in Internal Combustion Reciprocating Engines With Spark- and Compressioignition Supervisor: Professor Jüri Olt, DSc (Eng)
2012	Tõnu Leemet	The characterization and modelling of the dynamic behavior of hard-to-machine alloys Supervisor: Professor Jüri Olt, DSc (Eng)
2010	Oliver Sada	Indoor Climate and Animal Keeping Technologies Valuation by Factors of Working Environment of Pigsties Supervisor: Professor Emeritus Boris Reppo, DSc (Eng)
2009	Kalvi Tamm	The Dependence on the Structure of Machinery and the Locality of Plots on Cereal Farm Work Activities Supervisors: † Professor Emeritus Heino Möller, Cand.Sci.; Professor Jüri Olt, DSc (Eng)
2007	Raivo Vettik	Computer-aided Optimization of Pig Farming Technologies and Machinery Use Supervisors: Professor Emeritus Boris Reppo, DSc (Eng); Andres Annuk, PhD
2005	Einar Mikson
2005	Ülo Traat	Põllumajandustraktorite korrashoid Supervisors: Lembit Aadusoo, PhD; Arvo Leola, D.Eng
2001	Arvo Leola
2001	Jüri Olt	Combined Technology for Growing Potatoes Supervisor: Professor Mati Heinloo, D.Sc(mat)
1998	Viljo Viljasoo
1997	Boris Reppo