Evaluation Report Publications of the Academy of Finland 1/11

Research quality
The research in the unit is of mixed quality, with the physical chemistry group being 
very active and producing a large number of high-impact publications in the 
evaluation period. The group publishes both very good experimental work and more 
theoretical studies of relevance to its focus on colloid chemistry. The activity in the 
theoretical chemistry group is of a more routine nature, and is largely done based on 
demand from collaborating experimental groups.
A replacement for the chair in physical chemistry has recently been announced, 
inviting applications from all fields of physical chemistry. There is no strategy for the 
development or profile of the chair in physical chemistry, the decision being largely 
left to the international panel evaluating the applicants to the chair.