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2 Tomi Lauri

university teacher, teaching and research staff, Aalto ARTS, art and design

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3 Enrico Glerean   

staff scientist, teaching and research staff, Aalto SCI, technology, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaaliliitto'

I am a staff scientist at the School of Science, core member of : we run the , help researchers with their , and teach massive online hands-on courses like . I am also part of the Aalto Data Agents network, my expertise is in working with : I train and support researchers with practical issues related to GDPR, secure computing, , and responsible use of AI. I am co-teacher of the mandatory Research Ethics course for doctoral students. I work for the European Data Protection Board as an external expert on . My research domain is , with focus on methods for magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. I am a passionate promoter of : I am a founding member of the . I am an activist trying to bring a change on issues about equality and inclusivity especially for women in STEM: I am the main organizer of the "Making Waves" initiative. 

5 Juha Huuki  

university lecturer, teaching and research staff, Aalto SCI, technology, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaaliliitto'

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6 Reetta Karinen

senior university lecturer, teaching and research staff, Aalto CHEM, technology, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaaliliitto' 

I’m Reetta Karinen, senior university lecturer from Aalto CHEM. I have a long background in teaching and research positions in Aalto. I have participated in various common duties and decision-making on the School level and I have been a deputy member in Aalto University Academic Affairs Committee during the present term. 

7 Ari Korhonen 

senior university lecturer, teaching and research staff, Aalto SCI, technology, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaaliliitto' 

I am a long-term member of the Aalto community: I have studied and worked in Otaniemi for over 30 years, graduated and obtained my doctorate from the Helsinki University of Technology, and smoothly transitioned ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University from there. During the recent term, I have had the opportunity to participate in meetings both in the AAC (Academic Affairs Committee) and PAK (SCI Committee) as a deputy member.  

I teach large basic courses in computer science. We have long been living in a time of disruption, where education is increasingly moving online and leveraging various artificial intelligence solutions and the opportunities they bring. This disruption also requires adequate resourcing to ensure that the transition to future solutions is carried out wisely. My research is related to learning analytics and educational technology, providing me with a research-oriented perspective on managing this disruption. 

My goal in the Academic Affairs Committee is to ensure that maintaining and promoting the quality of teaching and research is seen as the key and equally important objectives of our university, without forgetting societal interaction. You can find more information about me on Aalto's website at /en/people/ari-korhonen. 

8 Jorma Laaksonen

senior university lecturer, teaching and research staff, Aalto SCI, technology, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaaliliitto'

My interest in running for AAC membership stems from two factors: firstly, my extensive academic career, and secondly, my experience as a shop steward at our university and involvement in the Union of Research Professionals, Tieteentekijät, at both local and national levels. 

I was first employed at Helsinki University of Technology in the summer of 1988 in the Laboratory of Computer and Information Science.  Since then, I have been nominated in the positions of assistant, laboratory engineer, teaching researcher, and senior university lecturer. I have also served as an acting associate professor and an academy research fellow. When the position of dean of the School of Electrical Engineering was filled in 2023, I was identified among the considered applicants as the one with the greatest scientific merits. 

I have been a group leader in three Centers of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Finland, advised 11 doctoral theses, and supervised 48 master's theses. In total, I have more than 300 scientific publications, been the responsible teacher of 9 different courses, and served as the responsible person for the Macadamia M.Sc. major. Full CV:  

9 Anu Lehtovuori

senior university lecturer, vice head of the department, teaching and research staff, Aalto ELEC, technology, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaaliliitto'

Strong competence and common sense to academic decision making! I have experience from Aalto academic committee as a member and vice member since 2015 and from ELEC academic committee since 2011. 

Again in your service to promote successful working environment, 
Anu  

11  Hans-Joachim Schulze

lecturer, teaching and research staff, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaaliliitto'

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13 Johanna Wartio

project manager, teaching and research staff, Aalto ARTS, art and design, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaaliliitto'

I am Johanna Wartio, Project Manager and Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. My work lies at the intersection of creative-sector research, development and education, where scientific and artistic expertise meets research project and funding work. 

In the AAC I seek to strengthen interdisciplinarity, research ethics and quality assurance, while supporting academic freedom, researcher autonomy and the advancement of doctoral education. I serve as a student deputy member of the ARTS Doctoral Programme Committee and represent Aalto’s Research Professionals (ATTE ry). The contribution of both scientific and artistic knowledge is vital to transparent academic governance.

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14 Kari Lehti 

planning officer, other staff, Aalto CHEM, technology

I am an expert in university administration, especially as related to studies, with over 20 years of experience at three different universities. At Aalto, I have spent the last 3,5 years promoting a smooth studying experience at the School of Chemical Engineering. In the Academic Affairs Committee, I bring to the table a broad vision and fresh perspectives. 

Jag har över 20 Ã¥rs erfarenhet i universitetsförvaltning frÃ¥n tre olika universitet, särskilt när det gäller examensstudier. Vid Aalto CHEM har jag främjat smidiga studier i 3,5 Ã¥r. Jag bidrar till kommittén för akademiska ärenden med bred kompetens och nya perspektiv. 

15 Mari Haapio

planning officer, other staff, Aalto ARTS, art and design, electoral alliance 'LES vaaliliitto'

As a member of AAK, I want to promote cooperation, consistency and equality in the university decision-making, processes, rules and practices. The fluency of studies and the study experience are essential to the university, and they can be influenced by making good decisions in academic matters.

I have served as a member of the Academic Committee for Arts, Design and Architecture in 2022-2025 and as a rapporteur in the Academic Committee and the Education Council. I’m the curriculum design coordinator for the School of Arts Design and Architecture and a shop steward of Aalto University Personnel Association Pro.

16 Jaakko Kölhi 

planning officer, other staff, Aalto ARTS, art and design, electoral alliance 'LES vaaliliitto'

As a member of the AAC I want to promote genuine multidisciplinarity at Aalto. Students should have the possibility to take elective courses from different fields. The funding for these courses needs to be secured. I have worked in three schools at Aalto (SCI, ENG and currently ARTS) and taken part in the decision-making bodies, which gives me a solid background for AAC. 

18 Kalle Airo 

senior specialist, other staff, joint services, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen muun henkilöstön vaaliliitto'

Building a more open and functional Aalto — together 

I am running for re-election ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University’s Academic Affairs Committee. During my previous term, I learned that the best results come from listening to staff and students and building understanding across schools.  I want to continue developing our community through openness and consistency: fair preparation, clear decisions, use of staff insight and smooth collaboration between administration and academia. 
 
In the next term, I aim to strengthen Aalto’s everyday life — making decision-making more open, efficient and visibly impactful. I’m grateful for the trust I’ve received and hope that we can continue this work together in the coming term.  Thank you for helping us build Aalto — together. 

  

Bygga ett mer öppet och välfungerande Aalto 

Jag kandiderar för omval till Aalto-universitetets akademiska kommitté. Under min tidigare mandatperiod har jag lärt mig att de bästa lösningarna hittas genom att lyssna pÃ¥ olika personalgrupper och studenter och skapa förstÃ¥else över skolgränserna. Jag vill fortsätta utveckla gemenskapen med lyhördhet och konsekvens: rättvis beredning, tydliga beslut, utnyttjad erfarenhet och smidigt samarbete mellan administration och akademisk verksamhet. 
 
Under den kommande mandatperioden vill jag stärka Aaltos vardag – göra beslutsfattandet öppnare, smidigare och mer synligt i människors arbete. Jag är tacksam för förtroendet och hoppas att vi kan fortsätta det här arbetet tillsammans även framöver. Tack för att vi bygger Aalto tillsammans. 

  

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specialist, other staff, joint services, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen muun henkilöstön vaaliliitto' 

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21 Heli Järvelä 

IT specialist, other staff, joint services, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen muun henkilöstön vaaliliitto' 

I currently work in the IT Services Teaching and Learning team, as a Digital Learning Services solution owner. In this role, I am responsible for areas such as curriculum work, timetable planning, international mobility and the systems of the Learning Centre. Previously, I have been involved in the implementation of Sisu in the Student Information Services, and I have experience in various tasks in the Learning Services of the School of Chemical Engineering. I believe that my background in university and school services gives me a perspective to participate the work of the Academic Affairs Committee. 

22 Saara Kanerva 

specialist, other staff, joint services, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen muun henkilöstön vaaliliitto'

I find it important that things are handled correctly and fairly. Many of the decisions made by Aalto's Academic Affairs Committee affect our work in Learning services, and we see the impact of these decisions in our daily lives. Therefore, I want to be involved in the decision-making process from the start. My goal is for the matters decided in the Academic Affairs Committee to be sensible and for their practical consequences to be considered from multiple perspectives. 

I am currently on a job rotation in Teacher services, but I will be returning to my position as a planning officer of the bachelor’s programme at the School of Engineering in January 2026. I thus have experience from Aalto in both school-level work and university-level work, and I believe this helps me to approach issues comprehensively. 

23 Katriina Korhonen

specialist, other staff, joint services, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen muun henkilöstön vaaliliitto' 

Aalto University's learning and teaching structures are guided through Learning Services. 

Vote for me: 
- If you want a fresh and clear alternative to the current state of learning services. 
- If you want a change in the fragmentation, non-existent resourcing and poor quality of LES' digital services. 
- If you want the position of library staff to be improved as well. We need their expert guidance when digital materials, AI and their side effects are already everyday life. 
- If you want to ensure that academic decision-making is democratic and open, and that no one is discriminated against because of their own views. 
- If you want visibility into the well-being of learning services and a change in situations where the employee's workload has become too high. A workload situation is a result, for example, of superiors' demands exceeding the employees' resources. The burnout of a stressed employee may be experienced by superiors as nagging and refusing to do tasks without reason, which leads to an inhumane situation for the employee. 
- If you want your voice to be heard! When elected, we will always go through the issues being discussed at AAC together! 

25 Riikka Leikola

planning officer, other staff, Aalto BIZ, business, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen muun henkilöstön vaaliliitto' 

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27 Minna Mäkitalo 

specialist, other staff, joint services, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen muun henkilöstön vaaliliitto' 

I work as a public policy senior specialist and my strongest expertise are questions related to higher education policy. I also have previous experience from various working groups related to education and teaching at Aalto. In AAC, I would promote the best solutions for the entire university by carefully reviewing the proposals. I am a good choice to vote for because I have a lot of experience in influencing decision-making and I am familiar with the subject matters discussed in the AAC. Feel free to contact me if you want to know something more! 
 
Here is my LinkedIn profile:  
 

28 Oskari Nokso-Koivisto

director, other staff, Aalto BIZ, business, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen muun henkilöstön vaaliliitto' 

Hi, and thanks for reading this! 

The world is changing fast. The key forces shaping Aalto today are the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and society’s shifting attitude toward science and universities. It’s no longer self-evident that education will be spared from cuts. How Aalto and its people act now will define what we can do in the future. The right decisions today will pay off tomorrow.

I’m a specialist at the intersection of research and public decision-making, leading the Aalto Economic Institute for over ten years. I have extensive experience and a strong desire to develop Aalto into a more socially impactful community, one that fully uses its members’ skills and stands strong through current upheavals while advancing Finland’s interests.  I’ve taken part in academic decision-making since the early 2000s, from serving as a student representative at TKK to chairing SYL to my current work. 

If you’d like to talk more, call me at 044 045 0732. And remember to vote! 

29 Panu Sainio

chief engineer, other staff, Aalto ENG, technology, electoral alliance 'Akateemisen muun henkilöstön vaaliliitto' 

My strong expertise and interest are in university administration, infrastructures, and the campus. My work allows me to participate in all these areas. I have been member of the AAC since 2018. 

I have been a long-standing deputy shop steward and currently serve as the chief shop steward of JUKO. My university background is as a laboratory manager in Automotive Engineering.  I was actively involved in student union activities during the 90s, and I continue to participate weekly in activities related to the Museum of Student Life and TEK activities. Thus, I have a perspective on change, a wide network, and a certain understanding of what the future may demand. I am ready to continue developing Aalto University in collaboration with you. 

30 Maija Taka

academic coordinator, teaching and research staff, Aalto ENG, technology

My passion is developing doctoral education within our community. With extensive research in doctoral education and teaching of both supervisors and supervisees, I've gained insights into the diverse needs and challenges faced by our doctoral researchers and supervisors. My approach is proactive, hands-on, and inclusive, aiming to elevate doctoral education quality while prioritizing holistic wellbeing and inclusion. We need more structures and support for academic, professional, and career development, and we need a culture and communities for doctoral education development. Join me in driving positive change, enhancing our doctoral education culture, and making our community a lighthouse of learning and support.