The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters invites academics and scientists who have distinguished themselves in their own fields to become members. Membership of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, in common with membership of any other academy of science, is looked on as a considerable achievement in a person’s academic career. The number of members is limited: there can be no more than 333 members under the age of 65. Membership is for life.
It has been the custom since 1919 for the final vote on the selection of new members to take place at the statutory meeting in April. This year, all together 39 new members were elected.
Congratulations to all new members!
The new members are:
Section of Science:
Aalto-Setälä Katriina – Professor, Tampere University
Cerullo Vincenzo – Professor, University of Helsinki
Elo Laura – Professor, tutkimusjohtaja, University of Turku
Guina Mircea – Professor, Tampere University
Hamari Juho – Professor, Tampere University
Kantele-Häkkinen – Professor, University of Helsinki
Kerminen Veli-Matti – Professor, University of Helsinki
Kummu Matti – Professor, Aalto University
Kuusniemi Heidi – Professor, University of Vaasa
Lipsanen Harri – Professor, Aalto University
Mustjoki Satu – Professor, University of Helsinki
Mähönen Ari Pekka – Professor, University of Helsinki
Nykter Matti – Professor, Tampere University
Pankka Pekka – Professor, University of Helsinki
Peltola Eveliina – Assistant Professor (tenured), Aalto University
Pietiläinen Kirsi – Professor, University of Helsinki
Pihlatie Mari – Professor, University of Helsinki
Pulliainen Jouni – Research Professor, Finnish Meteorological Institute
Ras Robin H. A. – Professor, Aalto University
Salminen Paulina – Professor, University of Turku
Telkki Ville-Veikko – Professor, University of Oulu
Vainio Rami – Professor, University of Turku
Section of the Humanities:
Hjelm Titus – Professor, University of Helsinki
Kaartinen Marjo – Professor, University of Turku
Katila Riitta – Professor, Stanford University
Leino-Sandberg Päivi – Professor, University of Helsinki
Leppänen Paavo – Professor, University of Jyväskylä
Luhtakallio Eeva – Professor, University of Helsinki
Moisio Sami – Professor, University of Helsinki
Obeng-Odoom Franklin – Professor, University of Helsinki
Pyyhtinen Olli – Professor, Tampere University
Tukiainen Janne – Professor, University of Turku
Vierros Marja – Professor, University of Helsinki
External members:
Hanhimäki Jussi – Professor, Geneva Graduate Institute
de Hoop Maarten – Professor, University of Helsinki
Karttunen Mikko – Professor, Western University
Marcus Charles – Professor, University of Washington
Master Emma Rusi – Professor, University of Toronto and Aalto University
Yan Zheng – Professor, Xidian University