Professor Peter D. Lund awarded high Chinese Honour
Renewable energy expert granted Jiangsu Award and Medal of Friendship
Professor Peter D. Lund was granted the Jiangsu Award and Medal of Friendship on January 9, 2020 for his contributions and cooperation in Jiangsu Province and Nanjing, China. The award is the highest recognition given to foreigners in the region. Jiangsu is one of the leading provinces in China for high technology, such as clean energy and artificial intelligence. Professor Lund is a guest professor at South East University in Nanjing and advisor of the Nanjing Qixia high-tech zone on solar energy, battery and fuel cell technologies.
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Grants and recognition from the Wihuri Foundation
From Aalto University, 40 individuals or groups received funding in 2026. The largest single grant went to the Ownership Lab for research on ownership. In addition, Tapani Vuorinen received the Wihuri International Prize
Aalto Distinguished Professor Tapani Vuorinen receives prestigious Wihuri International Prize
Over more than four decades of research in wood chemistry, Vuorinen has had a wide-ranging impact on science, industry and society
Maarit Karppinen appointed Academician of Science
Fundamental research into new materials is at the heart of Karppinen’s work. What she is most proud of is her students, whose expertise benefits companies and society.