Pyry Niemelä
About Pyry Niemelä
Pyry Niemelä is a trainee at Team DNA Analytics at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany. He has a background in biochemistry and molecular biotechnology, with experience in project leadership and research roles at the University of Turku.
Work at European Patent Office
Currently, Pyry Niemelä works at the European Patent Office as a Trainee in Team DNA Analytics. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to various analytical projects in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. His position involves engaging with DNA analytics, which is integral to the patent examination process.
Education and Expertise
Pyry Niemelä studied at the University of Turku, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from 2013 to 2017. He further pursued a Master's degree in Molecular Biotechnology and Diagnostics from 2017 to 2020. His educational background provides a strong foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology, which supports his current work in DNA analytics.
Background in Research and Projects
Pyry Niemelä has extensive experience in research roles at the University of Turku. He served as a Research Assistant in various capacities from 2016 to 2019, contributing to multiple projects. Additionally, he completed a Master Thesis Project from 2017 to 2018 and worked as a Project Worker for four months in 2021. His involvement in these roles has enhanced his research skills and practical knowledge in the field.
Leadership in iGEM Competition
Pyry Niemelä was a Project Team Lead for the iGEM Competition from 2018 to 2019. He played a significant role as a founding member of the first iGEM team from the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi. His responsibilities included managing the research idea and its implementation, as well as overseeing finances as a treasurer, which involved securing funds for lab work and a trip to Boston.
Internship and Practical Experience
In 2020, Pyry Niemelä completed a six-month internship at Ximbio, where he gained practical experience in a professional setting. Earlier, he worked as a Customer Services Agent at ManpowerGroup from 2012 to 2014, which provided him with valuable skills in customer interaction and service management.