I am Aleezay Ahmed from Pakistan, and I have a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree in sustainable biomass and bioproducts engineering. My transition from pure chemistry to a biomass engineering background was prompted by the realization that developing new materials, while exciting, was not enough. Incorporating circular economy principles and relying on biologically sourced materials was essential for creating sustainable solutions.

As part of DESTINY, my work focuses on thermochemical valorization of hemp side-streams. I investigate hemp hurd pyrolysis products, characterize hemp seed-derived products to identify potential applications, and develop packaging materials from hemp wax. My research is carried out at the University of Eastern Finland at the Department of Technical Physics and the University of Bologna at the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Email: aleezay.ahmed@uef.fi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleezay-anjum-ahmed-8185871a5/