Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel on 6 December 2025
The President of Finland awards decorations 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 2025.
Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Peter Lund, Professor Emeritus, School of Science
Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Timo Korkeamäki, Dean, School of Business
- Kristiina Kruus, Dean, School of Chemical Engineering
- Anouar Belahcen, Professor, Vice Dean, School of Electrical Engineering
- Lasse Murtomäki, Professor, School of Chemical Engineering
- Jyrki Sinkkilä, Professor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Ari Ekroos, Professor, School of Engineering
- Harri Laakso, Professor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Knight, First Class, of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Laura Aalto, Communications Director
- Juha Ala-Laurinaho, Staff Scientist, School of Electrical Engineering
- Laura Beloff, Professor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Minttu Lintera, Service Manager, Joint Services
- Marja Rastas, Lecturer, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Jutta Heino, HR Manager, Joint Services
Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Jari Aromaa, Senior University Lecturer, School of Chemical Engineering
- Jaana Rich, Technical Services Manager, School of Chemical Engineering
Cross of Merit of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Eeva Räisänen, Senior Manager, Community Communications, Joint Services
- Jessica Sinikoski, Head of Events and Campus Experience, Joint Services
First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland with golden cross
- Helena Knuuttila, HR Specialist, School of Science
- Mikko Raskinen, Audiovisual Producer, Joint Services
- Teemu Päivärinta, Research Technician, School of Engineering
- Birgit Holmberg, Executive Assistant, Joint Services
First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Kaisa Väänänen, Finance Secretary, School of Electrical Engineering
The above decorations have been proposed by the university to its staff.
In addition, we have been informed of the following
Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Peter Sarlin, Professor of Practice, School of Business
Warm congratulations to all!
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