Independence Day 2023 decorations for Aalto personnel
The President of Finland grants decorations ɫɫÀ² University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!

The President of Finland Sauli Niinistö grants decorations to the following Aalto University employees on the Finnish Independence Day 6 December.
Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Leena-Katariina Korkiala-Tanttu, Professor, School of Engineering
- Esko Kauppinen, Professor, School of Science
- Turkka Keinonen, Professor, Vice Dean, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Hele Savin, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering
- Matti Liski, Professor, School of Business
Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Marko Luoma, Manager, School of Electrical Engineering
Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Kerttu Pollari-Malmi, Senior University Lecturer, School of Science
- Riitta Gröhn, Head of Cyber Security, joint services
Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Sirje Liukko, Planning Officer, School of Chemical Engineering
- Marja Niemi, Manager, leadership support services, Scool of Science
Cross of Merit of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Tapio Koskinen, Head of Technical Service, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Anne Sunikka, Service Manager, joint services
- Terhi Saarinen, Senior Research Liaison Officer, joint services
Cross of Merit of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Mari Dagnall, Planning officer, School of Science
- Esa Heikkinen, Coordinator, Infrastructure, School of Science
Medal First Class with golden cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Seija Erander-Luukkanen, secretary, School of Engineering
Medal First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Sanna Patana, secretary, School of Electrical Engineering
In addition
- Risto Nieminen, Professor Emeritus and Academician, School of Science, receives the Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland.
- Otto Toivanen, Professor, School of Business, receives the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.
Warm congratulations to all!
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