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Esko Kolli

Master of Science (Agriculture and Forestry) Esko Kolli, as representative of the Marjatta and Eino Kolli Foundation, has nearly 30 years of experience of cooperation with the scientific and research community.

Esko also has solid experience in the financial sector, where he served for nearly 20 years as a Managing Director who built a local bank up to become a regional player.

His strong expertise in the forest sector has also been increased by working in steering groups for numerous projects.
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Taija Hämäläinen

Taija Hämäläinen holds a doctorate in energy and process engineering. She serves as the Director of Research at LUT School of Engineering Sciences, focusing on the future of forest-based bioeconomy.
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Petri Ajo

Petri Ajo holds a Master’s degree in environmental engineering and a doctorate in chemical engineering. He currently serves as the Chief Growth Officer at LUT University and has a background in environmental consulting as well as executive roles in the export industry within the field of industrial water treatment.
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Katja Lahikainen

Katja Lahikainen is a university–industry collaboration expert with extensive experience in developing corporate partnerships through both research and practical work.
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Antero Kutvonen

Antero Kutvonen is the Director of Research at the LUT School of Energy Systems.
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Petteri Laaksonen

Petteri Laaksonen is the Director of Research at the LUT University School of Energy Systems.
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