Efficient Powertrain Solutions

About the research group

The Efficient Powertrain Solutions (EPS) research group supports the end-to-end process of powertrain development from fuel to energy and emission management while its research focuses on combustion engines.

The research group is committed to developing excellence in methods of testing, simulation and control, building on detail knowledge. The scale and application areas of the used methods make the research group internationally unique.

The research group aims to develop efficient heavy-duty transport and the energy sector with an outcome of zero or even negative emissions impact. The goal is to maximise overall powertrain energy efficiency and develop integrated powertrain control solutions. This is done by providing innovative tools for design optimisation of powertrain configurations and control strategies.

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Dissertation 13.08.2025

Recycled lubricants and pulp by-products as solutions to emission challenges in marine and off-road engines

News 21.03.2025

EnergyWeek 2025 brought together researchers, policymakers and industry leaders in Vaasa – discussions highlighted innovative energy solutions, and collaboration between universities and companies

News 13.02.2025

Research and Competence Center for Engine Technology in Vaasa

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Research projects

Latest publications

Former Renewable Energy research group's publications

Formerly, the Efficient Powertrain Solutions (EPS) research group was part of the Renewable Energy research group.

Publication year	Publication	Authors
2021	The scientometric analysis of the research on microalgae-based wastewater treatment	Li, Zhuo; Zhu, Liandong
2021	Shell-derived chitosan as a green flocculant to harvest microalgae for biofuel production	Yin, Zhihong; Hu, Dan; Li, Xinzhu; Zhong, Yueni; Zhu, Liandong
2021	Research of Parameters of a Compression Ignition Engine Using Various Fuel Mixtures of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Fatty Acid Esters (FAE)	Shepel, Oleksandra; Matijošius, Jonas; Rimkus, Alfredas; Duda, Kamil; Mikulski, Maciej
2021	Renewable Fuels for Internal Combustion Engines	Wierzbicki, Sławomir; Duda, Kamil; Mikulski, Maciej
2021	Preparation of biochar grafted with amino-riched dendrimer by carbonization, magnetization and functional modification for enhanced copper removal	Yin, Zhihong; Zhu, Liandong; Mo, Fan; Li, Shuangxi; Hu, Dan; Chu, Ruoyu; Liu, Chenchen; Hu, Chaozhen
2021	Model-based on-board post-injection control development for marine diesel engine	Storm, Xiaoguo; Nguyen Khac, Hoang; Modabberian, Amin; Zenger, Kai; Hyvönen, Jari
2021	Model predictive control for a multiple injection combustion model	Nguyen Khac, Hoang; Modabberian, Amin; Storm, Xiaoguo; Zenger, Kai; Hyvönen, Jari
2021	Evaluating the Influence of Cetane Improver Additives on the Outcomes of a Diesel Engine Characteristics Fueled with Peppermint Oil Diesel Blend	Paneerselvam, Purushothaman; Venkadesan, Gnanamoorthi; Panithasan, Mebin Samuel; Alaganathan, Gurusamy; Wierzbicki, Sławomir; Mikulski, Maciej
2021	Application of chitosan-based flocculants to harvest microalgal biomass for biofuel production : A review	Yin, Zhihong; Chu, Ruoyu; Zhu, Liandong; Li, Shuangxi; Mo, Fan; Hu, Dan; Liu, Chenchen
2021	A review on co-cultivation of microalgae with filamentous fungi : Efficient harvesting, wastewater treatment and biofuel production	Chu, Ruoyu; Li, Shuangxi; Zhu, Liandong; Yin, Zhihong; Hu, Dan; Liu, Chenchen; Mo, Fan