List of Aalto University people
The Aalto University is a Finnish university established on January 1, 2010, by the merger of the Helsinki University of Technology, the Helsinki School of Economics, and the University of Art and Design Helsinki. This article intends to present the notable alumni and people linked to the Aalto University and its three founding schools.
In the list are included graduates and full professors. Visiting professors have not been added and non-graduated students only in rare cases where so is stated. It is notable that before 2005 there in general were no bachelors degrees awarded at the universities.
Helsinki University of Technology
- Hjalmar Mellin, professor of mathematics, rector (1904–1907)
- Gunnar Nordström, professor of physics
- Gustaf Komppa, professor of chemistry
- Artturi Virtanen, professor of biochemistry, Nobel laureate (Chemistry, 1945)
- Olli Lounasmaa, professor of physics
- Teuvo Kohonen, professor emeritus of computer science, neural networks pioneer
- Kaisa Nyberg, professor of computer science, cryptologist
- Erkki Oja, professor of computer science
- Raimo P. Hämäläinen, professor of applied mathematics and operations research
- Esa Saarinen, professor of applied philosophy
- Alvar Aalto (1898–1976), architect (M.Sc. 1921) (also Aino Aalto and Elissa Aalto)
- Eliel Saarinen (1873–1950), architect, father of Eero Saarinen
- Jorma Rissanen, information theorist (D.Sc.)
- Riitta Hari, professor of biomedical engineering, member of both the Academy of Finland and the United States National Academy of Sciences
- Martti Tiuri, professor emeritus of electrical engineering, mobile communications pioneer (D.Sc.)
- Eino J. Kuusi, scientific administrator and corporate executive (D.Sc.)
- Yrjö Neuvo, mobile communications researcher and corporate executive (Lic.Sc.)
- Markku Leskelä, professor of inorganic chemistry at University of Helsinki, ISI Highly Cited Researcher (D.Sc.)
- Risto Siilasmaa, founder and Chairman of F-Secure (M.Sc.)
- Jorma Ollila, Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell and Nokia, Restructurer of Nokia as CEO (M.Sc.)
- Dan-Olof Riska (D.Sc.), director of HIP, member of the CERN administrative council.
- Matts Roos (D.Sc.), professor emeritus of particle physics at University of Helsinki. Founder of Particle Data Group.
- Matti Alahuhta, CEO of Kone (D.Sc.)
- Mårten Mickos, Kaj Arnö (M.Sc.) and Monty Widenius[1] of MySQL
- Jyrki Kasvi, MP (D.Sc.)
- Satu Hassi, MEP, former MP and minister (Lic.Sc.)
- Tatu Ylönen, designer of the Secure Shell, (Lic.Sc.)
- Wilhelm Wahlforss, industrialist, (M.Sc)
- Antti Tuuri, writer, (M.Sc)
- Uolevi Raade, industrialist (M.Sc)
- Martin Saarikangas, industrialist (M.Sc)
- Björn Westerlund, industrialist (M.Sc)
- Marjo Matikainen-Kallström, MP and olympic gold medalist, (M.Sc)
- Signe Hornborg - first female architect in Europe.[2]
- Viljo Revell, architect (M.Sc)
- Juhani Pallasmaa, architect (M.Sc. and professor)
- Aarno Ruusuvuori, architect (M.Sc)
- Henrik Lilius, professor in architecture
- J. S. Sirén, architect (M.Sc)
- Yrjö Lindegren, architect (M.Sc)
- Ville Hara, architect (M.Sc)
- Erik Bryggman, architect (M.Sc)
- Kaija Siren, architect (M.Sc)
- Simo Paavilainen, architect and professor
- Vilhelm Helander, architect (M.Sc)
- Juha Leiviskä, architect (M.Sc)
- Kristian Gullichsen, architect (M.Sc)
- Martti Välikangas, architect (M.Sc)
- Aarne Ervi, architect (M.Sc)
- Carl O. Nordling, architect (M.Sc)
- Marco Casagrande, architect (M.Sc)
- Waldemar Wilenius, architect (M.Sc)
- Kari Jormakka, architect (M.Sc)
- Gunnar Taucher, architect (M.Sc)
- Arto Sipinen, architect (M.Sc)
- Frans Anatolius Sjöström, architect (M.Sc)
- Eric Adlercreutz, architect (M.Sc)
- Antti Räisänen, professor in electrical engineering.
- Niklas Savander, corporate leader, (M.Sc)
- Ora Lassila Computer scientist, researcher.
- Kai Puolamäki, Researcher
- Torolf Eklund, Aeronautical engineer
- Kim Borg, musician (M.Sc)
- Niklas Hed, founder of Rovio Mobile, the developer of Angry Birds
- Jarno Väkeväinen, founder of Rovio Mobile, the developer of Angry Birds
- Kim Dikert, founder of Rovio Mobile, the developer of Angry Birds
Helsinki School of Economics
- Eero Kasanen, Dean of Aalto University School of Economics, Professor of Finance, D.Sc. alumnus
- Jussi V. Koivisto, D.Sc. alumnus
- Erkki Tuomioja, Member of Parliament (Finland), former Minister of Foreign Affairs (2000–2007)
- Hannu Seristö, Vice President of the Aalto University, D.Sc. alumnus
- Helena Petäistö, Journalist
- Kirsi Piha, Former Member of Parliament (Finland), former Member of European Parliament
- Matti Lehti, former Chancellor of HSE, Chairman of the Board of Fortum Corporation, former President and CEO of Tieto Corporation, D.Sc. alumnus
- Mikko Kosonen, President of the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, PhD alumnus
- Pirjo Suhonen, Founder of Ivana Helsinki
- Vesa Puttonen, Professor of Finance
- Barbro Owens-Kirkpatrick, (B.A)
- Arto Lahti, professor and independent presidential candidate
- Kaj Chydenius, composer
- Sari Baldauf, corporate leader
- Jussi Pajunen, mayor of Helsinki
- Kim Kuusi, composer
- Lisa Sounio, CEO of dopplr[3]
- Sirpa Pietikäinen (MBA)
- Timo Santalainen, adjunct professor
- Taneli Tikka, entrepreneur
- Kare Casals, entrepreneur
The University of Art and Design Helsinki
- Elina Brotherus, photography artist
- Kaj Franck, designer
- Klaus Härö, film director
- Stefan Lindfors, designer
- Marita Liulia, performance and video artist
- Susanna Majuri, photography artist
- Timo Sarpaneva, designer
- Tapio Wirkkala, designer
- Eero Aarnio, designer
- Umayya Abu-Hanna, cultural active, columnist and writer
- Aleksi Bardy, director
- Yrjö Kukkapuro, designer
- Marita Liulia, artist and director
- Kiba Lumberg, artist
- Katja Tukiainen, artist and cartoonist
- Yrjö Sotamaa, rector
- Harri Koskinen, designer
- Ilmari Tapiovaara, designer
- Helena Hietanen, artist
- Pekka Himanen, philosopher, professor of creative economy
- Peter von Bagh, professor of film history
- Leo Mechelin, statesman, previous president of the school
- Miklos Gaál, photographer and graphics artist
- Jyrki Parantainen, professor of photography
- Samu Heikkilä, film editor
- Mika Launis, illustrator
- Kari Asikainen, designer
- Timo Saarnio, designer
- Olli Mannermaa, designer
- Lauri Törhönen, film director
- Aleksi Salmenperä, film director
- Magnus Scharmanoff, photography artist
- Riitta Nelimarkka, artist
- Eero Nelimarkka, painter
Aalto University foundation board
The University is governed by the seven-member Aalto University Foundation Board, currently consisting of:[4]
Former members of the foundation board:
References
- ^ Widenius never graduated.
- ^ The Oxford companion to architecture, p. 1018
- ^ Also studied at both TAIK and TKK but only graduated from HSE.
- ^ "Aalto University Foundation". Aalto University. 2011-01-20. http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/organization/board/members/. Retrieved 2011-01-20.