President’s Anniversary Seminar – Tuula Teeri 60 years

Welcome to celebrate Tuula Teeri’s 60th birthday at President’s Anniversary Seminar with reception on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at 13.30.

The topic will be a great passions of President Teeri: biotechnology and biomaterials. Join us for an afternoon and evening filled with fascinating talks on the topic by Aalto’s researchers, such as professors Janne Laine, Markus Linder, Merja Penttilä, Herbert Sixta, and Tapani Vuorinen. 

Programme 
13.30–16.00 Anniversary Seminar
Undergraduate Centre, lecture hall Aalto
Otakaari 1 F, Espoo

Aalto University – the driver of the multidisciplinary bioeconomy
Janne Laine, Dean, Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering 

From cellulose to synthetic biology  
Merja Penttilä, Adjunct Professor, Aalto University; Research Professor, VTT   

Quick and little – the art of revolutionary bleaching 
Tapani Vuorinen, Professor, Aalto University

Our biological materials future. Where we are and where we need to go 
Markus Linder, Professor, Aalto University  

Revolutionizing the fashion market towards sustainability 
Herbert Sixta, Professor, Aalto University

Life is great at 60 – past, present and future  
Tuula Teeri, President,  Aalto University

Portrait unveiling
 

16.00–17.30 Anniversary reception
Undergraduate Centre, Y-wing, 2nd floor foyer
Otakaari 1 F, Espoo

“In lieu of any kind of gift, I would ask that you instead consider donating to our ongoing fundraising campaign online (giving.aalto.fi). Aalto University has committed to educating future game changers; to equip our young people with the skills needed to be successful. In order to do this we must ensure the longevity and legacy of our institution be available and sustainable – your contributions will go a long way to ensuring the future of Finland and beyond.”
President Tuula Teeri
Aalto University

Further details, and reservations regarding congratulations at the reception:
Hely Kilpeläinen
hely.kilpelainen@aalto.fi, +358 50 452 4690