Kimmo Leppänen
About Kimmo Leppänen
Kimmo Leppänen is a Sales Manager at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., specializing in in-situ reaction analysis and particle characterization technologies. He has a strong academic background in chemistry and photonics, along with extensive experience in various analytical roles across multiple countries.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
Currently, Kimmo Leppänen serves as Sales Manager for AutoChem at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he focuses on sales strategies and customer engagement within the AutoChem division. His previous experience at Mettler-Toledo includes working as Technology and Application Manager for Particle System Characterization from 2017 to 2020. During this time, he specialized in in-situ reaction analysis and particle characterization technologies, particularly in crystallizations.
Education and Expertise
Kimmo Leppänen has a strong educational background in chemistry and photonics. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Oulu, followed by a Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Doctor of Science in Technology from the same university. His education emphasizes leadership practices, which he studied at Johtamistaidon opisto. This diverse academic foundation supports his expertise in analytical devices and in-situ analytics.
Background in Analytical Devices
Leppänen has extensive experience in the analytical devices sector. He worked at Oy G.W. Berg & Co Ab as Team Leader and District Representative for analytical devices from 1995 to 2008. He also served as Product Manager for Scientific Instruments at the same company from 2015 to 2017. His role at PerkinElmer, Inc. as Application Specialist for spectroscopy and thermal analysis further solidified his expertise in analytical technologies.
Research Contributions and Impact
Kimmo Leppänen has made significant contributions to scientific research, reflected in his h-index of 10 and i10-index of 11, indicating a notable impact in his field. He has accumulated 208 citations for his scientific publications. His research experience includes positions as a Researcher in photonics at the University of Oulu and as a Research Scientist at VTT, where he focused on photonic devices and measurement solutions.
International Collaboration and Industry Engagement
Leppänen operates within various industry segments, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biotechnology, and polymers. He engages in close collaboration with scientists in laboratories across diverse countries, such as Turkey, Israel, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. This international scope allows him to enhance efficiency and gather new in-situ information related to reaction analysis, showcasing his versatility and commitment to advancing analytical technologies.