Stories from alumni and students
F. M. Mahafugur Rahman receives TEK鈥檚 and TFiF鈥檚 best dissertation award
In his dissertation, Aalto University alumnus presented real-time control algorithms for next-generation renewable energy production
Student Pranava Pakala: The world is your oyster at Aalto!
Pranava studies Electronics and Nanotechnology and she believes that the field is the solution to most of the problems the world faces today
School of Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2022 Pekka Tiitinen: Electricity sector training opens up diverse career opportunities
Managing Director of ABB Finland encourages students to acquire broad experience of business life already during their studies 鈥 because experiencing a range of different work duties can teach you a lot.
Alum Maija Jokela鈥檚 work is displayed around town
The construction industry is more diverse than its reputation, realised Ramboll Finland鈥檚 Managing Director Maija Jokela during her first summer job.
Master's studies in Biotechnology provide a strong theoretical basis for Dinara's research
Dinara Bozzhigitova works at VTT, in an enzyme and material biotechnology research team. In autumn 2022, she started her Master's studies in Biotechnology at the School of Chemical Engineering. Dinara's goal is to gain a more thorough understanding of the theory behind her work, and to help develop new, sustainable technologies.
Construction industry influencer Maija Jokela has been named School of Engineering Alumna of the Year 2022
鈥橲ustainable development and energy efficiency are at the heart of planning in construction projects. Together with Aalto University, we are working to make strides in these themes as well.鈥
Alumna Erika Ahlberg: If you never make mistakes, you haven't been brave enough
Our alumna Erika Ahlberg wanted to combine her previous studies in retail and design in her master's degree, and the International Design Business Management program was a great fit for this. In her career in fashion, sales, marketing, and brands, she has courageously taken on challenges - for example, jumping into the management of an organization of 100 people without any previous managerial experience.
鈥淗ave the tenacity and believe in your progress" 鈥 Studying quantum, the field of the future, now
Vivian Phan is a BSc graduate of Aalto University鈥檚 Quantum Technology studies and worked as part of the Micro and Quantum Systems research group. She shares what it鈥檚 like to build a career in a field that鈥檚 new and will most likely have its biggest impact years or decades from now.
New master鈥檚 students gathered to network at the Welcome Evening event
The alumni provided valuable tips for studies and finding employment
Summer School Alum story: 鈥淣ever before have I learned so much in two weeks鈥
With 35 students from 16 different countries, this summer鈥檚 Digital Business Master Class by Aalto University Summer School taught the students all things digital business and allowed them to collaborate on real-life business cases by partnering companies.
Alumna Kiia Einola: The most important thing in studies was the ability to learn new things
The alumna of the Master's Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering feels that studying is more fun when you have other students around you
Alumna Aigerim Nukenova: Student Business Project was a valuable and beneficial experience for me
Our alumna Aigerim Nukenova studied in the Information and Service Management master鈥檚 programme, and now works as a Data Analyst at Fixably. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and sauna, and jogging in nature.
Fashion designer, photographer and band join forces to create a magical summer utopia
Fashion designer Justus Kantakoski and photographer Mortti Saarnia, were nominated for an EMMA Award this year for a music video for Suistamon S盲hk枚.
Alumnus Tomi Nyman: Sales business is consultative and creative problem solving
Tomi Nyman, who works as National Manager at Hilti, says that social skills and mentality for continuous learning are the most important skills in today鈥檚 working life. That鈥檚 why the understanding of how I learn is the single most important lesson learnt at university. Nyman鈥檚 study combination, Management as a major and Finance as a minor, is especially useful in his current position.
Alexander Wirtz receives a master鈥檚 thesis award
The winning thesis is in the field of finance, and it looked at a wide range of factors that have been hypothesized to affect an individual investor鈥檚 equity allocation decisions
Summer School Alum story: 鈥淚 feel fortunate to work on something that directly impacts so many people worldwide鈥
Jonathan Kahati from Israel took a leap of faith and worked hard to pursue his dream of becoming a product manager, one of the most versatile job roles in today鈥檚 product-driven organisations.
Alumna Annastina Saari: I want to be involved in solving the climate crisis
鈥業 had always dreamed of a career dealing with environmental questions鈥, says our alumna Annastina Saari, who studied international business as well as information and service management, and who now works as a consultant for D-mat, a company that is specialized in sustainable lifestyles.
Summer School Alum story: 鈥淒igital Business Master Class was a wonderful supplement to my MBA鈥
With a background in Marketing and Brand Management, Cordelia Blanchard was looking for short-term exchange possibilities and found the Digitial Business Master Class by Aalto University Summer School.
Alumnus Kron Rexhepi: The most important work life skills are curiosity and the willingness to learn new things
School of Business alumnus Kron Rexhepi followed his interests to pursue a career in data analytics. The networks formed at the School and the programming courses he took helped him to find an inspiring job where he could utilize his previous experience in both consulting and data.
Master's student Akseli Rautakorpi: 鈥滳hemistry plays a central role in solving our biggest societal problems"
Akseli Rautakorpi chose Chemistry and Materials Science as his Bachelor's major. Currently, Akseli is studying and working part-time as a member of a research team.
