Ms. Milla Vehviläinen at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland
👨🎓 Profile
📜 Summary
Milla Vehviläinen is a dedicated research scientist specializing in electromobility. She has extensive experience in computational modeling and simulation of electromechanical powertrains, contributing to both academic research and practical applications in electrical engineering.
🎓 Education
Milla is pursuing a D.Sc. (Tech) at Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, expected to complete in Q4/2025, focusing on computational modeling with a GPA of 4.6/5.0. She earned her M.Sc. (Tech) in Mechatronic System Design from LUT University, Lappeenranta, in 2020, with a GPA of 4.2/5.0. Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. (Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from LUT University, where she graduated in 2018 with a GPA of 3.1/5.0.
💼 Professional Experience
Currently, Milla works as a Research Scientist at VTT in Espoo (since 09/2020), focusing on computational modeling and simulation of electromechanical systems. Previously, she was a Research Trainee at VTT (07/2020 – 09/2020), where she developed a simulation toolbox for smart electric vehicle systems. Milla also has experience as an R&D Engineer Trainee at ABB Oy in Helsinki, working on product development for wind generators (05/2018 – 04/2020), and as a Sales Engineer Trainee in spare parts sales (05/2017 – 04/2018). She started her career as a trainee at Way Structural Technology Oy, contributing to 3D design projects for power plants (05/2016 – 06/2016).
📚 Academic Citations
Milla has authored several peer-reviewed publications, including: “Adapting geometry-based polygonal contacts for simulating faulty rolling bearing dynamics” in Mechanism and Machines Theory (2024) and “Simulation-Based Comparative Assessment of a Multi-Speed Transmission for an E-Retrofitted Heavy-Duty Truck” in Energies (2022).
⚙️ Technical Skills
Milla is skilled in MBS dynamics, 3D CAD, and condition monitoring. She is proficient in programming languages such as Python and VBA, and she has experience with software tools like Siemens NX, Teamcenter, SAP, and Tekla.
🔬 Research Interests
Milla’s research interests include electromechanical systems, electromobility, and fault detection and monitoring in electrical systems.
📖 Top Noted Publications
- Authors: Milla Vehviläinen, Pekka Rahkola, Janne Keränen, Jari Halme, Jussi Sopanen, Olli Liukkonen, Antti Holopainen, Kari Tammi, Anouar Belahcen
- Journal: Mechanism and Machine Theory
- Year: 2024
- Authors: Milla Vehviläinen, Pekka Rahkola, Janne Keränen, Jenni Pippuri-Mäkeläinen, Marko Paakkinen, Jukka Pellinen, Kari Tammi, Anouar Belahcen
- Journal: Energies
- Year: 2022