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Master's studies inspired a career in research
Minerva Huovari wanted to combine chemical engineering and new energy solutions, so she chose the Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions - Industrial Energy Processes and Sustainability.
Student Silva Robbins: A career as a doctor is not the only option for those interested in medicine
Silva studies bioinformation technology and participates actively in student life. She sees the Otaniemi campus as unique because it brings different fields and their student cultures together.
Student Niina Tapanainen: I study technology because I want to improve people's lives
During her bachelor's studies, Niina selected information technology as her major. She is encouraging people to be open-minded about combining technology and the humanities.
Student Zachary Burda wants to develop robots that make people's everyday lives easier
Zachary studies automation and robotics and he has admired Aalto's modern and entrepreneur-friendly outlook since he was in upper secondary school
School of Business student story: Rainer Kravets
Student of the BScBA Program, Rainer Kravets interviews sustainability managers from successful Nordic businesses in his podcast. Studying in English gave him the confidence to start the podcast: “Without developing my language and communication skills, I would not have been able to do it.”
School of Business student story: Osama Hamoud
Osama Hamoud, a 3rd year student of the Bachelor's Program in International Business never thought he could stay away from home for too long: “Despite being thousands of kilometres away from Cairo, Mikkeli still feels like home thanks to our amazing community.”
School of Business student story: Ni Nguyen
Studying in the Bachelor's Program in International Business has made Ni Nguyen more confident: “Public speaking used to be my biggest fear but now, the shaking voice and tensed facial muscles during presentations have vanished.”
School of Business student story: Kaisar Bilal
For Kaisar Bilal, a 2nd year student, studying in the Bachelor's Program in International Business has been an eye-opening experience: "Mikkeli community has taught me that studying is indeed fun and manageable."
Studies opened the doors to the world of programming for Veera Ihalainen
With Digital Systems and Design as her major, Veera has particularly liked the project courses and programming, even though she does not have a background in coding
School of Business student story: Veikka Partanen
Veikka Partanen, a 2nd year student of the Bachelor's Program in International Business and a part-time entrepreneur, has learned how to balance between school and his business: “My time in Mikkeli has taught me that anything is possible if you have the passion for it.”
Parallel paths: Designer and materials scientist conjure up glimmering colours out of wood
Designer Noora Yau and materials scientist Konrad Klockars have used wood to conjure up a colour, which is transparent yet glows like a copepod in shallow water. The pair’s good chemistry and open attitude towards asking silly questions is a great help in their work.
Anu Kaukovirta has been selected as the School of Chemical Engineering's Alumnus of the Year 2020
As a sign of her significant career and role in our society, Doctor of Technology Anu Kaukovirta has been selected as the School of Chemical Engineering's Alumnus of the Year 2020. She has worked as both a researcher and a director in industry and research institutes and throughout her career has been in close contact with her school. Currently, Anu works at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) as Vice President of Research.
Get to know us: Doctoral student Pingchao Ke
Having an overseas research experience is very important for every researcher.
Get to know us: Doctoral student Taina Kalliomäki
University of applied science studies before Aalto.
Get to know us: Doctoral student Jere Partinen
Be prepared to face difficulties, but do not let them stop you.
Studies in a new language, a gap year with mathematics and new friends - this is what it’s like to study at the School of Chemical Engineering
Interview with our student Mikaela Kumlin.
Laboratory work, calculations and sauna nights - this is what it’s like to study at the School of Chemical Engineering
Interview with our student Rudolf Nikander.
Internship in Japan: Working as an Industrial Designer at Mitsubishi Electric
Janne Pärssinen, a master student in Industrial Design, is delighted he had influence on the projects as an intern.
