Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel
The President of Finland awards decorations ɫɫÀ² University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
The President of Finland Alexander Stubb grants decorations to the following Aalto University employees on the Finnish Independence Day 6 December 2024.
Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Matti Kuittinen, Professor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Kari Laasonen, Professor, School of Chemical Engineering
- Markus Linder, Professor, School of Chemical Engineering
- Tapio Lokki, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering
- Teemu Malmi, Professor, School of Business
- Rebecca Piekkari, Professor, School of Business
- Ahti Salo, Professor, School of Science
- Jukka Tuhkuri, Professor, School of Engineering
Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Riitta Silvennoinen, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Rasmus Vuori, Lecturer, Vice Dean, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Iiris Kauppila, Manager of Academic Affairs, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Heidi Paavilainen, Senior University Lecturer, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Annu Ahonen, Managing Editor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Kirsti Keltikangas, Specialist, School of Electrical Engineering
- Pirjo Muukkonen, Finance Manager, School of Chemical Engineering
Cross of Merit of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Emma Holmlund, Planning Officer, Joint Services
- Eeva Lampinen, Controller, School of Science
First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland with golden cross
- Hanna Karkku, Planning Officer, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Jari-Pekka Ruonio, Engineer, School of Electrical Engineering
Warm congratulations to all!
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