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Aalto University is a foundation-based university and has six schools.
Björn Ottersten appointed to Aalto University Foundation Board
Hanna Sievinen continuing on board for second three-year term
The University Academic Affairs Committee has appointed Björn Ottersten to serve on the board as its newest member, while reappointing Hanna Sievinen to continue her membership for a second term, effective 1 January 2027. Board members serve three-year terms.
Professor Björn Ottersten serves as a professor at the University of Luxembourg and as Professor of Signal Processing at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden. Since 2026, he has also held an adjunct professorship at EURECOM consortium, France. He is a member of the ERC (European Research Council) Scientific Council.
Ottersten served as the founding Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust at the University of Luxembourg from 2009 to 2023. He has also been Head of the Department for Signals, Sensors and Systems, KTH, and Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering, KTH. Previously, he has worked in research positions, including at Linköping University in Sweden, Stanford University in the United States, and KU Leuven in Belgium.
The Aalto University Foundation Board reappointed member Hanna Sievinen to continue in her position for the next three-year term, from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029.
Professor Karel Ch. A. M. Luyben is stepping down upon completing the maximum years of board service.
‘We warmly thank Karel Luyben for his outstanding collaboration and the invaluable work he has contributed to Aalto University. His broad international experience and deep knowledge of academic environments have brought new perspectives and irreplaceable insight to our university for leadership and operational development,’ commends Kristiina Mäkelä, Chair of the University Academic Affairs Committee and Provost of Aalto University.
As of 1 January 2027, the Aalto University Foundation Board members include: Tiina Alahuhta, Mariana Amatullo, Andreas Mortensen, Marita Niemelä, Tero Ojanperä, Björn Ottersten and Hanna Sievinen.
Further information:
Kristiina Mäkelä, Provost, Chair of the University Academic Affairs Committee
Tel. +358 40 559 3454, provost@aalto.fi
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Board
The Aalto University Board decides on the strategy, operation and financial issues and is responsible for any far-reaching plans.
Aalto University Academic Affairs Committee
The Aalto University Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) is a joint, university-level administrative body consisting of several members. It serves to promote a high quality of research, teaching, and artistic activity.
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