Appointments
Pekka Peljo appointed as Associate Professor (tenured) at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
D.Sc. (Tech.) Pekka Peljo has been appointed as Associate Professor (tenured) position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 April 2025. The field of the professorship is Electrolytic Processes for Green Energy Transition.
Appointments at the Department of Film
The Dean of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture Tuomas Auvinen has made two appointments.
Christian Lindholm named Executive in Residence – Shaping education and ecosystems for future interfaces
Lindholm brings unparalleled expertise and vision to revolutionize our understanding of the interface between humans and machines.
Henni Tenhunen started as a Data Agent at the School of Science
Aalto Open Research Network has a new member, Henni Tenhunen. Her aim is to support data management practices at the School of Science.
Tero Ojanperä appointed Chair of the Aalto University Board
Marita Niemelä was appointed Vice Chair
Lauri Ehanti appointed Head of Investments
Ehanti will be responsible for the investment portfolio and investment strategy
Two new assistant professors started at the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology
Two new assistant professors were appointed in the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology at Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering. Read the interview with Kwantae Kim and Paul Verrinder.
Four new Professors appointed in the School of Engineering
Professors of Practice Katja Tähtinen and Assistant Professors Jan Akmal, Magda Posani, and Jenni Partanen were appointed to the career path of professors during August-October 2024.
Valuable lessons from nature: Professor finds inspiration in spider silk
Tenured Aalto associate professor Maria Sammalkorpi explains how the phenomena in nature can be used to understand and improve manufactured materials
Appointments at the School of Chemical Engineering
The School of Chemical Engineering has appointed Jukka Hassinen as Development Manager and Sanna Hellstén as FinnCERES flagship Manager.
Tarun Sharma rejoins Aalto to give back and make change
Tarun Sharma, Partner & COO of Nokia Ventures, came to Finland for a 6-month stint but stayed on purpose. Now he joins Aalto University Department of Industrial Engineering and Management as Executive in Residence focusing on Corporate Venturing and Entrepreneurship.
Timo Korkeamäki to continue as Dean of the School of Business until the end of 2029
The Board of Aalto University has appointed Timo Korkeamäki as Dean of the School of Business for a second five-year term starting 1 January 2025
A front-row view on today’s major challenges: Corinna Coupette bridges law and technology
Coupette was appointed assistant professor of computer science this autumn
Call for two Assistant Professors in Computational Physics
The Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University School of Science invites applications for two Assistant professor positions in Computational Physics.
Prof. Sorin Paraoanu builds quantum devices that probe the foundations of our universe
Recently appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Prof. Sorin Paraoanu is building quantum sensors and designing experiments that unveil the secrets of our universe.
Tero Ojanperä appointed to the Aalto University Board
Board member Mariana Amatullo will continue for a new term
Prof. Yaolin Xu combines physics and chemistry for better batteries
Newly appointed Assistant Professor Xu looks to build up his lab and team at the Department of Applied Physics to pursue better batteries for a sustainable future in energy storage.
Marjo Kettunen appointed development manager at the School of Science
Marjo Kettunen has been appointed development manager at the School of Science (SCI). She is transitioning from the School of Chemical Engineering, where she has served as development manager since spring 2018.
Physics professor: Nuclear simulations need powerful computers, and ‘Finland is at the forefront’
Andrea Sand leads the Nuclear Materials and Engineering research group – a large team of international researchers with funding resources and collaboration opportunities spanning the European continent.
