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 bachelor's degrees awarded at the universities.
Helsinki University of Technology
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Aino Aalto Elissa Aalto Alvar Aalto (1898–1976), architect (M.Sc. 1921)Eric Adlercreutz , architect (M.Sc.)Matti Alahuhta , CEO of Kone (D.Sc.)Kaj Arnö (M.Sc.), of MySQL Kim Borg , operatic bass and vocal pedagogue (M.Sc.)Erik Bryggman , architect (M.Sc.)Marco Casagrande , architect (M.Sc.)Torolf Eklund , aeronautical engineerAarne Ervi , architect (M.Sc.)Kristian Gullichsen , architect (M.Sc.)Raimo P. Hämäläinen , professor of applied mathematics and operations researchRiitta Hari , professor of biomedical engineering, member of both the Academy of Finland and the United States National Academy of Sciences Satu Hassi , MEP, former MP and minister (Lic.Sc.)Vilhelm Helander , architect (M.Sc.)Signe Hornborg , first female architect in Europe[1] Kari Jormakka , architect (M.Sc.)Jyrki Kasvi , MP (D.Sc.)Teuvo Kohonen , professor emeritus of computer science, neural networks pioneerGustaf Komppa , professor of chemistryOra Lassila computer scientist, researcherJuha Leiviskä , architect (M.Sc.)Markku Leskelä , professor of inorganic chemistry at University of Helsinki ; ISI Highly Cited Researcher (D.Sc.)Henrik Lilius , professor in architectureYrjö Lindegren , architect (M.Sc.)Olli Lounasmaa , professor of physicsMarjo Matikainen-Kallström , MP and olympic gold medalist (M.Sc.)Hjalmar Mellin , professor of mathematics, rector (1904–1907)Mårten Mickos , of MySQL Carl O. Nordling , architect (M.Sc.)Gunnar Nordström , professor of physicsKaisa Nyberg , professor of computer science, cryptologistErkki Oja , professor of computer scienceJorma Ollila , Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell and Nokia; restructurer of Nokia as CEO (M.Sc.)Simo Paavilainen , architect and professorJuhani Pallasmaa , architect (M.Sc. and professor)Kai Puolamäki , researcherUolevi Raade , industrialist (M.Sc.)Antti Räisänen , professor in electrical engineeringViljo Revell , architect (M.Sc.)Jorma Rissanen , information theorist (D.Sc.)Aarno Ruusuvuori , architect (M.Sc.)Martin Saarikangas , industrialist (M.Sc.)Eliel Saarinen (1873–1950), architect; father of Eero Saarinen Esa Saarinen , professor of applied philosophyNiklas Savander , corporate leader (M.Sc.)Risto Siilasmaa , founder and Chairman of F-Secure (M.Sc.)Arto Sipinen , architect (M.Sc.)J. S. Sirén , architect (M.Sc.)Kaija Siren , architect (M.Sc.)Frans Anatolius Sjöström , architect (M.Sc.)Gunnar Taucher , architect (M.Sc.)Antti Tuuri , writer (M.Sc.)Martti Välikangas , architect (M.Sc.)Artturi Virtanen , professor of biochemistry, Nobel laureate (Chemistry, 1945)Wilhelm Wahlforss , industrialist (M.Sc.)Björn Westerlund , industrialist (M.Sc.)Monty Widenius , of MySQL [2] Waldemar Wilenius , architect (M.Sc.)Tatu Ylönen , designer of the Secure Shell (Lic.Sc.)
The University of Art and Design Helsinki
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Eero Aarnio , designerUmayya Abu-Hanna , cultural active, columnist and writerPedro Aibéo , researcher in Architectural DemocracyKari Asikainen , designerAleksi Bardy , directorElina Brotherus , photography artistKaj Franck , designerMiklos Gaál , photographer and graphics artistKlaus Härö , film directorSamu Heikkilä , film editorHelena Hietanen , artistPekka Himanen , philosopher, professor of creative economyKirsti Ilvessalo , textile artistHarri Koskinen , designerYrjö Kukkapuro , designerIrma Kukkasjärvi , textile artistMika Launis , illustratorStefan Lindfors , designerMarita Liulia , performance and video artistKiba Lumberg , artistSusanna Majuri , photography artistOlli Mannermaa , designerLeo Mechelin , statesman, previous president of the schoolEero Nelimarkka , painterJyrki Parantainen , professor of photographyTimo Saarnio , designerAleksi Salmenperä , film directorTimo Sarpaneva , designerMagnus Scharmanoff , photography artistYrjö Sotamaa , rectorMinna Sundberg , illustratorIlmari Tapiovaara , designerLauri Törhönen , film directorKatja Tukiainen , artist and cartoonistPeter von Bagh , professor of film historyTapio Wirkkala , designer
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: