News

Katja Vuorialho appointed Human Resources Manager of the School of Science

Vuorialho starts her work on May 18.
Katja Vuorialho

The Dean of the School of Science has appointed L.L.M. Katja Vuorialho the School’s HR Manager, as of 18 May 2022.

HR Manager reports to the Dean and in matrix University’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

Dean Jouko Lampinen is delighted to welcome Vuorialho in the SCI team:

'Katja will bring to the team her versatile work experience as well as her strong knowledge on HR, coaching and organization development. She will also bring her passion to further develop the school’s working environment and people practices'.

Vuorialho has worked in HR managerial positions in several companies (Accountor, UPM, Sanoma). She has also been an entrepreneur and consultant and worked several years as a legal counsel.

“I am really happy, excited and privileged to join SCI and Aalto University. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to a bigger purpose - research, education and a sustainable future. I look forward to working with SCI’s HR team to continue the team’s previous work and seize new development opportunities at SCI'.

Jouko Lampinen would also like to warmly thank Vuorialho's predecessor Sanna Kokko for her invaluable contribution to the success and spirit of the school over the past eight years and wish her best of luck in her new endeavors.

  • Updated:
  • Published:
Share
URL copied!

Read more news

Red service break notice from IT Services with progress bar
University Published:
Erdal Aydin
Appointments Published:

Erdal Aydin has been appointed as a fixed term Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

PhD Erdal Aydin has been appointed as a five year fixed-term Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering as of 1 September 2026. The field of the professorship is Control and Automation of Chemical Processes.
Person in striped shirt leaning on white round column by teal wall, hands clasped
Appointments Published:

Emrecan Gulay started as a Data Agent at the School of Business

Aalto Open Research Network has a new member, Emrecan Gulay. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of BIZ.
Person with short dark hair in a black shirt, face blurred, standing against a plain light grey background
Appointments, Research & Art Published:

Professor Hironori Yoshida: “Machines should adapt to materials, not the other way around”

Professor of Formgiving believes the future of design lies in embracing irregularity rather than eliminating it. His research combines design, AI and robotics.