Decorations for personnel on the Independence Day
![Kunniamerkki, Suomen Leijona](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_288w_ah_n/public/2021-12/SL-K_web.jpg?itok=MK_LgJjD)
The President of Finland Sauli Niinistö grants decorations to Aalto University employees on the Finnish Independence Day 6 December.
Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Hannu Seristö, Associate Vice President
Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Kari Halonen, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering
- Jyri Hämäläinen, Dean, School of Electrical Engineering
- Pentti Kujala, Professor of Practice, School of Engineering
- Jorma Kyyrä, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering
- Jouko Lampinen, Dean, School of Science
- Harri Lipsanen, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering
- Markku Maula, Professor, School of Science
- Pekka Orponen, Professor, School of Science
- Pirjo Sanaksenaho, Professor, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Päivi Törmä, Academy Professor, School of Science
Knight, First Class, of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Teppo Heiskanen, Director, Advancement and Corporate Engagement, joint services
- Kristiina Kemetter, Head of Legal, joint services
Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Antti Ikonen, Lecturer, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Reetta Karinen, Senior University Lecturer, School of Chemical Engineering
- Jouko Lahtinen, Senior University Lecturer, School of Science
- Christa Winqvist, Chief Information Officer, joint services
Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Anita Bisi, Manager, International Relations,School of Electrical Engineering
Cross of Merit of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Katariina Toivonen, controller, School of Science
Cross of Merit of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Karoliina Kekko, Planning Officer (currently Specialist), School of Science
Medal, First Class with golden cross, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Annika Tuomola, Finance Secretary, School of Chemical Engineering
- Leena Väisänen, HR Secretary, School of Electrical Engineering
In addition, Riitta Hari, Professor Emerita and Academician, receives the Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland.
Warm congratulations to all!
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