Quality at Aalto CHEM
The quality assurance system of the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering supports the members of the School in promoting quality in their everyday activities.
Management of School of Chemical Engineering
The management site of School of Chemical Engineering (CHEM) provides information regarding administration and decision-making processes, and the bodies involved.
More information about the School's services, for example HR, finances and communications, can be found in Services.
Key materials about our School for our personnel can be found in the .
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Organisation and leadership
Descriptions of the units and leaders of the School of Chemical Engineering.
Strategic and operative management
Details on how the school's operations are directed and how planning works.
Academic decision making
The school is led by the Dean. The Dean appoints the Heads and Vice Heads of the school's departments, as well as the directors of the degree programmes and the doctoral programme. The dean participates in cross-school cooperation within Aalto, aimed at enhancing the implementation of Aalto's strategy.
The primary body for addressing academic issues at CHEM is the Academic Committee. Additionally, certain academic matters are managed by the Doctoral Programme Committee and the Degree Programme Committee, in accordance with the school's bylaws.
Academic Committee for Chemical Engineering (KTAK)
Academic Committee for Chemical Engineering, members, meeting schedule and materials
Doctoral Programme Committee
Doctoral Programme Committee for the School of Chemical Engineering
Degree Programme Committee
Degree Programme Committee for the School of Chemical Engineering
Preparation for decision making
Several other bodies contribute to the governance of the school by supporting the work of the decision-making entities.
Dean's Executive Team
Dean's Executive Team
Tenure Track Committee
The tenure track committee's task is to give the dean its opinions on tenure track matters: recruitment, advancement and granting tenure.
Teaching Competence Assessment Committee
Evaluating teaching merits on academic careers
Decision-making support
Industrial advisory board (IAB)
IAB is to support Aalto CHEM leadership in an ongoing effort to enhance the School’s position as a world-class Chemical Engineering School.
Scientific Advisory Board
The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the School of Chemical Engineering
Appointments and recognitions at CHEM
Ville Jokinen has been appointed to a fixed term Associate Professor position in the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
Ph.D. Ville Jokinen has been appointed five-year fixed term Associate Professor position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 June 2025. The field of the professorship is Microfabrication.
Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony
All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Pekka Peljo appointed as Associate Professor (tenured) at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
D.Sc. (Tech.) Pekka Peljo has been appointed as Associate Professor (tenured) position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 April 2025. The field of the professorship is Electrolytic Processes for Green Energy Transition.
From a lab researcher to a start-up CEO
The dean of the School of Chemical Engineering Kristiina Kruus has awarded thesis prizes to masters and doctors who graduated in 2024 at the degree certificate distribution event on 26 March 2025.Development of the School
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Chemical Engineering
We aim to be a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and fulfill their aspirations fully.
