The Board, nominated by the mother universities, decides on HIIT’s overall research strategy.

Both parent universities appoint two academic members. In addition, they appoint together three members who are not employed by either university. One member is elected by HIIT personnel.

The HIIT Board also acts as the Board of FCAI.

The current HIIT Board serves from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026.

Member Personal deputy
Dean, Professor Jouko Lampinen, Aalto Professor Peter Liljeroth, Aalto
Dean, Professor Sasu Tarkoma, UH Professor Samuli Siltanen, UH
Assc. Professor Janne Lindqvist, Aalto University Lecturer Lassi Haaranen, Aalto
Professor Jussi Kangasharju, UH Professor Veli Mäkinen, UH
Executive Vice President Tua Huomo, VTT Research Professor Heikki Ailisto, VTT
Chief Policy Adviser Mika Tuuliainen, Confederation of Finnish Industries Executive Director Riikka Heikinheimo, Confederation of Finnish Industries
Head of New Technologies Erkki Ahola, Technology Industries of Finland Director Ville Peltola, Technology Industries of Finland
Personnel representative: Assc. Professor Pekka Marttinen, Aalto Research Fellow Alan Medlar, UH

Director of HIIT, Professor Petri Myllymäki reports to the Board. The Secretary of the Board is HIIT’s Vice-Director Patrik Floréen.

Board Meeting Minutes are available here