Stories from alumni and students | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1200557/feed News listing en How an Aalto alum uses data to help replace fossil fuels /en/news/how-an-aalto-alum-uses-data-to-help-replace-fossil-fuels Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:56:54 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1356925 at /en Yuri Kroyan, an energy industry associate, develops advanced statistical models to describe and predict how the world can move away from fossil fuels. Energy solutions Careers Aalto University Magazine Alumni stories energy technics Aalto Magazine Henkilö tummassa puvussa seisoo suuren ikkunan ääressä, josta näkyy meri. Etualalla on sininen sohva. Isabel Salmi emphasises that you don't have to be a math genius to study Information Technology /en/news/isabel-salmi-emphasises-that-you-dont-have-to-be-a-math-genius-to-study-information-technology Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:43:27 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1356932 at /en Third-year Information Technology student Isabel Salmi got help with developing a study technique – and found the joy of mathematics in the process Studies student stories students Studies Isabel Salmi Electronics and Electrical Physics student Antti Salpakari believes in a brighter future /en/news/electronics-and-electrical-physics-student-antti-salpakari-believes-in-a-brighter-future Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:18 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1356924 at /en Second-year student Antti Salpakari feels that studying electronics and electrical physics gives him the skills to create a better future. Studies Technology and engineering Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering student stories Studies Antti Salpakari Lotta Partanen moved from design to creating new business /en/news/lotta-partanen-moved-from-design-to-creating-new-business Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:33:31 +0000 Ville Hakulinen 1355929 at /en Aalto University alum Lotta Partanen realized that she is more interested in new businesses than in furniture design. She has ended up building and leading VTT's Launchpad business incubator. Careers Design Global business dynamics Alumni stories IDBM alumni design Studies University Lotta Partanen Slushissa Creating robot prototypes in collaboration with other students motivates Viktor Solianoi /en/news/creating-robot-prototypes-in-collaboration-with-other-students-motivates-viktor-solianoi Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1356559 at /en Viktor Solianoi completed vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. His passion for the field led him to study automation and robotics at Aalto University Studies Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation student stories automation robotics Studies Opiskelija Viktor Solianoi Alum Vesa Sironen: 'It's important that studies have a certain amount of flexibility' /en/news/alum-vesa-sironen-its-important-that-studies-have-a-certain-amount-of-flexibility Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:33:04 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1356558 at /en Alum of the School of Business and board professional Vesa Sironen studied for his bachelor's degree in Mikkeli and his master's degree in Töölö, in addition to completing the separate ITP and IDBM programmes in Otaniemi. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Alumni Vesa Sironen Combining studies in technology and business allows Kriti Bojja to navigate multiple career directions /en/news/combining-studies-in-technology-and-business-allows-kriti-bojja-to-navigate-multiple-career Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:07:19 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1351591 at /en Kriti Bojja is excited about the variety of career opportunities the Digital Systems and Design major will allow her to pursue Studies Technology and engineering All English-language bachelor's programs ELEC, Bachelor’s Programmes School of Electrical Engineering student stories students Studies Kriti Bojja Growing Materials, Growing Ideas: Inside the BioMaker Studio /en/news/growing-materials-growing-ideas-inside-the-biomaker-studio Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:09:43 +0000 Carla Taboada 1351218 at /en At Aalto University’s BioMaker Studio, initiated by Ena Naito, students and researchers experiment with living materials, from algae to mycelium, creating an open, interdisciplinary space where design, biology, and collaboration grow together. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Design Arts and design Technology and engineering Research Careers Collaboration Bioinnovation center Bio Materiality CHEM, Doctoral Programmes Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Experimental Design CoDe News student stories alumni biodesign doctoral programmes Research & Art Studies A table with bowls, bottles, and cups. People are working with various items, including a bottle of dark liquid. Summer School Alum Story: Why diversity and inclusion matter – learnings from this summer /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-why-diversity-and-inclusion-matter-learnings-from-this-summer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:02:42 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1345898 at /en This summer’s course shows students that no organisation can afford to overlook its commitment to this topic, neither now nor in the future. Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories inclusion summer courses diversity Studies Two people seated on brown leather chairs in a room with framed portraits and wooden furniture. Alum Tuomas Paananen: 'Many paths lead back to studies' /en/news/alum-tuomas-paananen-many-paths-lead-back-to-studies Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:26:55 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1343921 at /en Tuomas Paananen, originally from Vihti, knew from a young age that he wanted to be an entrepreneur. Collaboration Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Alumni Tuomas Paananen Oskari Heikkilä is the first Aaltonian to do the double degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering in Iceland /en/news/oskari-heikkila-is-the-first-aaltonian-to-do-the-double-degree-in-automation-and-electrical Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:58:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1342507 at /en Oskari Heikkilä ended up with a variety of experiences, and two master's degrees from the double degree program between Reykjavik University and Aalto University. Studies Technology and engineering Alumni stories Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation School of Electrical Engineering bioinformation technology double degrees international joint programmes student exchange student stories Studies Oskari Heikkilä in front of a brick building with metal art pieces Summer School alum Suvi: “Successful brands don’t just wing it” /en/news/summer-school-alum-suvi-successful-brands-dont-just-wing-it Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:10:39 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1339193 at /en We spoke with Summer School alum Suvi Valtonen-Kim, a Korean-Finnish design student in her senior year, based in Hong Kong. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories summer courses Studies A person standing in an empty auditorium wearing a floral dress and black jacket with wooden seats. Summer School alum story: How Finnish happiness found its way to Japan /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-how-finnish-happiness-found-its-way-to-japan Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:35:11 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1341266 at /en Summer School in Happiness Science gave Junko Motohashi a reason to slow down and reflect on her personal life and career. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories news summer courses Studies A person in a blue cardigan stands in a modern, minimalistic room with wooden and stone elements. President Ilkka Niemelä to alumni: 'At Aalto, we dare to dream - and we dare to do' /en/news/president-ilkka-niemela-to-alumni-at-aalto-we-dare-to-dream-and-we-dare-to-do Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:57:57 +0000 Ville Luoto 1340204 at /en Aalto Alumni Weekend brought together 1 400 alumni. Aalto stories Collaboration Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni business cooperation Cooperation Alumni Weekend 2025. Kuva: Kristian Presnal Hitesh Monga shaped his path in Aalto from a summer intern to a master’s graduate /en/news/hitesh-monga-shaped-his-path-in-aalto-from-a-summer-intern-to-a-masters-graduate Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:47:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1339883 at /en Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him ʵ and beyond Studies Technology and engineering 5G AI Alumni stories ELEC, Master's Programmes School of Electrical Engineering student stories Studies Hitesh Monga wearing Tutor in Aalto University shirt and overalls, standing in front of a brick wall with metal artwork The Alum of the Year Juha Jolkkonen Has Built an Impressive Career as a Leader, Physician and Reformer /en/news/the-alum-of-the-year-juha-jolkkonen-has-built-an-impressive-career-as-a-leader-physician-and Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:06:56 +0000 Susanna Ritala 1340017 at /en Alum of the Year Juha Jolkkonen has played an active role in developing the Aalto Executive MBA program for the City of Helsinki. Aalto stories Careers Honoured Alumni stories alumni career stories Awards and Recognition Juha Jolkkonen Alum Nina Zhao: Curiosity has taken me far /en/news/alum-nina-zhao-curiosity-has-taken-me-far Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:21:29 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1340011 at /en Nina Zhao has graduated from the master's program in Global Management, and she currently works at EY People Advisory Services in New York. Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Nina Zhao Support for the transition to working life and insights into one's own skills /en/news/support-for-the-transition-to-working-life-and-insights-into-ones-own-skills Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:17:19 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1337352 at /en Participants of the latest mentoring programme Inka Vettenranta and Marek Hudeček share their mentoring experiences. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity mentoring Cooperation Studies Kaksi ihmistä keskustelemassa. School of Science Alumnus of the Year Matti Aksela: it’s always worth learning something new /en/news/school-of-science-alumnus-of-the-year-matti-aksela-its-always-worth-learning-something-new Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:28:51 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1339041 at /en Aksela mentors international students through the Aalto International Talent programme and hopes to see even greater diversity in the technology sector. Honoured Careers Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Awards and Recognition Cooperation University Matti Aksela School of Electrical Engineering Alum of the Year 2025 Ville Voipio shares his insights on the importance of adaptability /en/news/school-of-electrical-engineering-alum-of-the-year-2025-ville-voipio-shares-his-insights-on-the Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:45:24 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1339186 at /en Three themes guide Ville Voipio's career: digitalisation, sustainability and economic well-being. He received the Alum of the Year award at the Alumni Weekend event on 25 October 2025. Careers Collaboration Honoured Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni Awards and Recognition Cooperation Henkilö tummassa takissa seisoo tiili- ja kiviseinän vieressä, taustalla puisto ja puita.