Stories from alumni and students
Food out of thin air and green electricity 鈥 School of Chemical Engineering Alum of the Year Juha-Pekka Pitk盲nen
Alum of the Year Juha-Pekka Pitk盲nen draws on everything he has learned at Otaniemi when he does his work.
Heikki Holmberg, School of Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2023: The semiconductor industry is a sector of the future
The Alumnus of the Year appreciates his institute and has only noticed the value of the know-how acquired during the studies in working life.
Gabriele Del Brenna uses the skills learned at Aalto in his work as an Acoustic Designer
'Finland is a unique place, and great for student life,' says Gabriele Del Brenna. In this interview, he talks about his experiences in acoustics and audio technology studies and gives his tips for international experts to find employment after graduation.
Alumna Emilia Perttu: 'I had the courage to follow my dreams and put in the effort for what interested me'
Our alumna, Emilia Perttu has always known she wanted to work in the field of technology and innovation. Through her studies she started to search for a career path that suited her. Eventually, her efforts paid off, and today she works as a lead UI/UX designer at the hybrid agency Nitro.
Internship in Denmark: as toy designer at LEGO Group
Teamwork and a playful attitude inspired Joona J盲rvinen, MA student of Collaborative and Industrial Design.
Vojt臎ch Zaj铆膷ek believes that being the captain of a basketball team taught him important skills in leadership
Working together and relying on each other in order to succeed is something that is also emphasized in the Global Management programme
Alumna Riikka Davidkin: Impact is at the heart of my work 鈥 We do nothing if it cannot have a positive impact in society in the first place
Our alumna Riikka Davidkin dreamed of an international career already as a child. Now, as head of a team investing in impact funds at Social Finance in New York, she feels that her work has great significance. In her mind, it is the financial sector that is best positioned to have an impact on solving the big problems of our time.
The MBA Alum of the Year Found Meaning Challenges in the Humanitarian Field 鈥 鈥淚 Have a Talent for Managing Crises鈥
The MBA Alum of the Year 2023 award has been granted to P盲ivi Hurttia who has pursued a career in journalism and communications, among other things. Hurttia recently returned from Ethiopia where she spent a year working at the International Committee of the Red Cross, ensuring the safety of humanitarian assistance to all regions.
Echoing a kindred spirit from a century past
Counsellor of Education Alma Muukka-Marjovuo grew up surrounded by art. Now she works to ensure that all children and young people in Finland have access to top-notch art education.
A summer job as a spatial data trainee made Bai-Bai Bairoh to choose Geoinformatics as his study path
While working as a research assistant during his studies, Bai-Bai has been learning how to bridge the gap in understanding between experts of spatial data and those who know almost nothing about it.
Master's student Anna Huttunen: 鈥楲istening to others can help you listen to yourself鈥
Anna Huttunen, a multi-year student tutor and current wellbeing ambassador, shares her thoughts on student wellbeing and how it could be improved.
Meri M盲nty moved from Rovaniemi and has enjoyed her time in Aalto: 鈥漁taniemi is a world of its own鈥
Meri M盲nty, a second year student in Aalto University, moved to the capital region from Rovaniemi in July 2022. Meri, who is especially interested in chemistry and materials, quickly found her way in the student community of Aalto.
Merist盲 Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat 盲kki盲 tutuiksi.
Merist盲 Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat 盲kki盲 tutuiksi.
Master's students in marketing envision the future of retail
Could a grocery shop be as appealing to the senses as a marketplace? Could a clothes shop both be responsible and offer excellent customer service and reasonably priced clothes?
From an emergency room to HR, Selena Kabonge has always wanted to work in a field where she could help others
Studying People Management and Organizational Development perfectly combines her three passions: leadership, people and helping others
Master鈥檚 Programme in People Management and Organizational Development supports Heini Ynnil盲鈥檚 journey from expert to leader
When archaeologist Heini Ynnil盲 realized that experts are not always the best leaders she decided to develop her leadership skills in a Master鈥檚 programme that is tailored for students who are enthusiastic about managing people and developing organisations
Abhiteg Jammu discovered that the ability to effectively manage and develop people is crucial to any company鈥檚 future success
After working in the start-up world and within marketing, he realized that any organization's success is ultimately dependent on the people
Alumna Anna Loimusalo: Colourful career path has led to the field of anti-financial crime
Anna Loimusalo, who works in anti-financial crime at OP Financial Group, says she has found her professional passion. Her major subject at Aalto University School of Business, information and service management, has proven an excellent fit for her current role.
Student Niko Lindh: The importance of semiconductor technology is emphasised from the beginning of studies
Niko Lindh, who is studying in the Functional Materials major, will be working in a research group at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science during the summer. He believes that the experience in research work will be beneficial for his future career.
Sofia Guridi is designing a better world with smart textiles
Sofia Guridi, a doctoral student at Aalto University鈥檚 Bioinnovation Center, wants to introduce bio-based smart textiles that help improve people鈥檚 everyday life.
Alumna Mira H盲nninen: It is inspiring to see that my own work can have a positive impact on society
Our alumna Mira H盲nninen, who currently works at Neste, applied to the School of Business for a master鈥檚 degree in Business Law because she wanted a more practical business perspective in her law studies. "The most rewarding thing about the studies was that we didn't just study the content of regulation, but also considered what kind of practical impact it has on companies' business and decision-making."
