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Ninni Norra nabs a School of Business student place via the special achievements category
The special achievement (erityiset saavutukset) referred to in this applicant category may be any achievement in entrepreneurship, leadership, volunteerism, sports, music, art, or science and technology that is particularly significant compared to the average in the same age group
Student Flavie Ailhaud enjoys Aalto's flexible course selection and Finnish nature
Communications and Data Science student spent her first year at Grenoble and now she is studying the second year at Aalto University
Sakari PoikkimĂ€ki is replacing harmful chemicals with enzymes: âWe can use small biological organisms in many everyday productsâ
Chemical engineering alumnus Sakari PoikkimÀki works as a fermentation expert at Roal Oy, a company that manufactures enzymes. Studies at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering led to a dream job where small living organisms are harnessed for good.
Iita Kejonen is involved in recycling battery metals from electric cars: âBy working in industry, I can influence the development of the entire fieldâ
Studies in materials science and engineering at the School of Chemical Engineering led to work with battery metals and minerals. As a Technology Manager, Iita can influence the development of responsibility in the entire automotive sector.
Laureen Mahler uses origami folding to create bio-based packaging that is also pleasant to look at
Many products of the packaging industry are made of plastic and other fossil-based materials. The Aalto University Bioinnovation Center is developing ecological packaging solutions based on origami folding which also have value as beautiful objects.
Towards a sustainable packaging industry â Madhawa Basnayaka develops ecological and intelligent packaging
Basnayakaâs doctoral research conducted at Aalto Universityâs Bioinnovation Center aims to find intelligent packaging solutions, in which biomaterial replaces electronics parts made of plastic.
Elizaveta wants to improve peopleâs lives through biotechnology
In autumn 2022, Elizaveta Sidorova began her Masterâs studies at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. After working with cell biology and bioproducts in the past, she is now exploring the field of biotechnology and looking forward to doing work that can have a genuinely positive impact on peopleâs lives.
Meishan Lin wants to start a company that can benefit humanity
Meishan Linâs dream is to start a cancer research and drug discovery company. She is currently completing the second year of her Bachelorâs studies at Aalto University, School of Chemical Engineering.
Student Pranava Pakala: The world is your oyster at Aalto!
Pranava studies Electronics and Nanotechnology and she believes that the field is the solution to most of the problems the world faces today
Master's studies in Biotechnology provide a strong theoretical basis for Dinara's research
Dinara Bozzhigitova works at VTT, in an enzyme and material biotechnology research team. In autumn 2022, she started her Master's studies in Biotechnology at the School of Chemical Engineering. Dinara's goal is to gain a more thorough understanding of the theory behind her work, and to help develop new, sustainable technologies.
Master's student Akseli Rautakorpi: âChemistry plays a central role in solving our biggest societal problems"
Akseli Rautakorpi chose Chemistry and Materials Science as his Bachelor's major. Currently, Akseli is studying and working part-time as a member of a research team.
Mimi Tran used the open university path in technology to transfer from beauty and cosmetics to engineering
Second-year chemical engineering student Mimi Tran graduated in 2019 as a beauty care professional, but wanted to continue studying and developing her skills. Currently, Mimi is pursuing a major in bioproducts with a minor in industrial engineering and management.
From a cabin crew member to a chemical engineer
Mariina Tikka, who is completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, started her studies in autumn 2020. For her major, Mariina chose bioproducts (biotuotteet in Finnish), which is one of the three options in the School of Chemical Engineering Finnish Bachelor's programme. Interested in natural sciences, especially biology, Mariina feels that she has found her place in the field of chemical engineering.
Student Reetta KÀlvÀlÀ wants to use technology to develop better cancer treatments
Reetta studies bioinformation technology, and she thinks university seems easier than upper secondary school because she can study according to her own schedule.
School of Business student story: Elli Jauhiainen
Elli Jauhiainen, a second-year student of the Bachelor's Program in International Business says the best thing about the program is the opportunity to learn how to work in a multicultural environment: âIt is fascinating to get to know the etiquette and customs of other business cultures.â
School of Business student story: Nikolai Andriakov
Studying in the Bachelor's Program in International Business gives Nikolai Andriakov the quantitative skills needed in business life: âAs a technical-oriented person, I really want to gain these skills and there are many courses that help to build a solid knowledge in quantitative disciplines.â
Alumna of the Year 2021 Reetta Kaila has built a career that lives up to her values
Reetta Kaila, D.Sc. (Tech.), has been selected as the Alumna of the Year 2021 of the School of Chemical Engineering. Kaila, who is the Director of Sustainable Fuels and Environment at WÀrtsilÀ Energy, is on a mission to reduce emissions and create a sustainable society.
School of Business student story: Johan Salim
Johan Salim, a second-year student of the Bachelor's Program in International Business, appreciates the important skills he has learned during his studies: âYou will be equipped with all the tools you need to head out and build the career of your dreams.â
Raili Kajaste-Rudnitskaja: chemical engineering studies opened up an international career in the oil industry and investment banks
Raili talks about her international career
Studies can also be combined with parental leave
The bachelor's studies of Hanna SeppĂ€lĂ€inen, a student of chemical engineering, included challenging courses, research assistant work, events and can-can dance. She begins her masterâs studies as a new mother.
