911±¬ÁÏÍø

News

Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel on 6 December 2025

The President of Finland awards decorations to 911±¬ÁÏÍø employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland

The President of Finland Alexander Stubb grants decorations to the following 911±¬ÁÏÍø employees on the Finnish Independence Day 6 December 2025.

Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland

  • Peter Lund, Professor Emeritus, School of Science    

Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland

  • Timo Korkeamäki, Dean, School of Business
  • Kristiina Kruus, Dean, School of Chemical Engineering
  • Anouar Belahcen, Professor, Vice Dean, School of Electrical Engineering
  • Lasse Murtomäki, Professor, School of Chemical Engineering
  • Jyrki Sinkkilä, Professor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
  • Ari Ekroos, Professor, School of Engineering
  • Harri Laakso, Professor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Knight, First Class, of the Order of the Lion of Finland   

  • Laura Aalto, Communications Director
  • Juha Ala-Laurinaho, Staff Scientist, School of Electrical Engineering
  • Laura Beloff, Professor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland        

  • Minttu Lintera, Service Manager, Joint Services
  • Marja Rastas, Lecturer, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
  • Jutta Heino, HR Manager, Joint Services

Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland            

  • Jari Aromaa, Senior University Lecturer, School of Chemical Engineering
  • Jaana Rich, Technical Services Manager, School of Chemical Engineering

Cross of Merit of the Order of the White Rose of Finland

  • Eeva Räisänen, Senior Manager, Community Communications, Joint Services
  • Jessica Sinikoski, Head of Events and Campus Experience, Joint Services

First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland with golden cross

  • Helena Knuuttila, HR Specialist, School of Science
  • Mikko Raskinen, Audiovisual Producer, Joint Services
  • Teemu Päivärinta, Research Technician, School of Engineering
  • Birgit Holmberg, Executive Assistant, Joint Services

First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland

  • Kaisa Väänänen, Finance Secretary, School of Electrical Engineering
     

The above decorations have been proposed by the university to its staff. 


In addition, we have been informed of the following

Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland

  • Peter Sarlin, Professor of Practice, School of Business


Warm congratulations to all!


 

  • Updated:
  • Published:
Share
URL copied!

Read more news

Aerial view of two tall buildings, green roofs, parked cars and a small playground between them
Studies, University Published:

Aalto offering free education to architects after €260 000 donation

Koulutuksen tavoitteena on täydentää erityisesti arkkitehtialan ammattilaisten osaamista vastaamaan nykypäivän tarpeita.
Red service break notice from IT Services with progress bar
University Published:
Two people flying a kite outside with a modern building in the background. One wears a yellow shirt, the other a red jacket.
Cooperation, Research & Art, University Published:

Strong results from the Research Council’s winter call

A total of 54 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellow or Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland. The total funding awarded to 911±¬ÁÏÍø amounts to 33.2 million euros.
A sign reads 'Made in 911±¬ÁÏÍø' with a large 'A' below. Transparent bubble chairs are in the foreground.
University Published:

Grants from Matti Lehti fund for the year 2026 awarded

The Matti Lehti fund has been donated to develop and encourage research, teaching and studies on digital information society in the School of Business