Abstract
Directions of research in metallurgy, as well as in general, used to be strongly influenced by national or local needs and circumstances. The availability of raw materials and energy were the key factors for metallurgical industry, especially in such geographically eccentric areas as Finland. In basic research, however, the role of the international context has been quite strong through centuries. In the current globalization scene, the role of R&D is further emphasized for the success of the metallurgical industry. International networks and cooperation take place both in basic research and in the development of new industrial innovations. In this contribution, some personal experiences in metallurgical research during the last 40 years are reviewed and discussed considering the current and future perspectives. As examples, studies on iron decarburization, non‐stoichiometric compounds, oxide sulfation, slag chemistry in steel, copper and ferroalloys processes, injection metallurgy and inclusion control, gas bubble bursting, thermal plasma synthesis, continuous casting and solidification are briefly discussed.
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