People

People and contact information

The university has six schools with 12 000 students and 4 000 employees of whom about 400 are professors. Get to know our experts in technology, business and art.

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Contact Information for Aalto University Admission Services

Find people and research

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Delve into our research – find the people behind it! (external link)

You can find publications, research units and departments in the research information portal.

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Management

The executive bodies of the university are the Board (AUFB), the President, and the University Academic Affairs Committee (AAC). The President's Management Team (PMT) coordinates the daily work at the university and the preparation of pre-decision motions. The Aalto Management Team (AMT) furthers transparency and open dialogue in decision-making regarding university development.

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Study at Aalto

Do you want to study in the Nordics in Finland? At Aalto University science and art meet technology and business. We believe in the power of curiosity and encourage our students to explore the unknown as well as to learn and do things in a whole new way.

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For the media

Aalto University Communications helps media representatives in all questions related to the university. You're welcome to contact us!

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Careers at Aalto

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We are an international community of 20,000 bold thinkers who shape a sustainable future with education, research breakthroughs and innovative ideas and solutions. Join us in changing the world – we have many attractive career opportunities to offer.

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Collaboration

Aalto University offers numerous opportunities for collaboration and networking. How would you like to collaborate with us?

Appointments

Työelämäprofessori Irina Viippola
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Significant grant from the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design Centennial Foundation for the Development of Design Education

MA Irina Viippola has been appointed to the professorship of practice enabled by the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design Centennial Foundation.
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A need for nuance: three professors offer perspective through their research

Three newly tenured Aalto professors talk about the complexities of real-world research
Apurva Ganoo, new Lecturer in Entrepreneurship
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Apurva Ganoo has been appointed as a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

The School of Business and the whole Aalto University will have a stronger focus on entrepreneurship
Jarek Kurnitski
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Professor Jarek Kurnitski as a member of the new climate panel

Government appointed new Climate Change Panel for 2024–2027 which will be composed of 15 researchers from universities and research institutes. The chaired is Jyri Seppälä from the Finnish Environment Institute.

People stories

Koos Zevenhoven, photo by Oona Hilli
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Koos Zevenhoven: The scientific world doesn't know this kind of unusual path very well

'There have also been PhD students in my group, and I haven’t been able to officially act as their advisor. Some of my students have finished their PhD before me.'
Kari Tammi, photo by Kalle Kataila.
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Kari Tammi: When we are lean enough, we have time to think without rushing

'Aalto is a pretty calm and safe environment to work in. The management and evaluation system is relatively kind, and the rules are just right for an odd and absent-minded person like me.'
Jussi Ryynänen, photo by Mikko Raskinen.
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Jussi Ryynänen: In the back row, I wondered what on earth I was doing here and whether I would survive

'I meet a lot of people, and I have a finite social battery that gets drained during the working day. When I want to clear my head of the day's thoughts, I go and lie down under the car to fix it. The best part is that I don't have to talk to the car.'
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Internship in Denmark: as toy designer at LEGO Group

Teamwork and a playful attitude inspired Joona Järvinen, MA student of Collaborative and Industrial Design.
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