Anja Aarva Email & Phone Number

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Kaupunginkanslia, Strategiaosasto, ICT-johtamisen tukiAloitin työni Helsingin kaupungin kansliassa Data ja analytiikka tiimissä, jossa työskentelin Tekoäly ja optimointi alatiimissä. Tämä dynaaminen ja innovatiivinen ryhmä toimii edistäjänä ja esteiden raivaajana uusien teknologioiden parissa arvioiden näiden hyödyntämismahdollisuuksia kaupungin tarpeisiin. Tavoitteena on tietojohtamisen kypsyystason kasvattaminen. Tutkijan taustani on tukenut monipuolista työnkuvaani ja olen päässyt laajentamaan osaamistani luonnontieteistä humanististen tieteenalojen pariin.Strategiaosaston organisaatiomuutoksen myötä vaihdoin uuteen tiimiin: ICT-johtamisen tukeen. Tiimin ydintehtävänä on kaupungin digitalisaation ja tietohallinnon ohjauksen ja johtamisen kehittäminen, sekä toimintatapojen yhtenäistäminen. Työssäni autan rakentamaan data-arkkitehtuuria, osallistun dataekosysteemityöhön ja toimin tietojohtamisen tukena. Työn merkityksellisyys motivoi ja tuo tekemiseen iloa.

Espoo, Finland

I worked in a truly multidisciplinary Microsystems Technology group. The group focuses on sensor development for neurotransmitter detection. In my research I have combined computational simulations with high quality experimental data in order to shed light on material characterization (X-ray spectroscopy) as well as to better understand the phenomena that take place during electrochemical measurements. In my simulations I have employed density functional theory (DFT) and novel machine learning (ML) based methods. My role and ambition was to be a versatile expert who can understand and unite the best sides of both: computational and experimental science.

Casaccia Research Centre, Italy

I was present at ENEA between 10/2008-04/2009, but the work was done between 2008-2010. This was made possible by two personal grants provided by Finnish Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation. Main tasks of my working period at ENEA were an extensive review of state-of-the-art materials for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) components and, based on the review, a report of novel innovative methods for coating and improving active SOFC components. Results of this work were summarized in a couple of international publications. I continued collaborating with ENEA as a freelance writer after moving to Singapore. In this work I was able to take few steps from not just making science towards suggesting guidelines for future focuses.

Espoo, Finland

Working at VTT taught me how to be a research scientist. I got plenty of experience and general knowledge of how to make science. And of course I learned a lot about my topic: fuel cell technologies. I started my work at VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland) as a trainee and soon after continued as a research scientist. Some results of my work were published in my master’s thesis and in the 10th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC-X) in Japan, but I mainly reported the results for internal use. Generally my work consisted of single cell characterization, testing and reporting for EU projects such as Real-SOFC, SOFC600 and FCTESQA as well as several other tasks in the fuel cell laboratory. In my work good IT skills were essential. Creative and analytical mindset together with good problem solving skills were absolutely necessary.

Kotka, Finland

My main responsibility was analyzing samples from different parts of paper manufacturing process. I used gas chromatography and several other analyzing methods and equipment. I also took part in a work instruction development project.

Espoo, Finland

My work included mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analyses and processing of results, working in a clean room environment, preprocessing of environmental samples and also tasks related to sample logistic.The Geosciences Laboratory was accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17025, accreditation identifier T025.

Helsinki, Finland

I had several responsibilities, for instance: disinfection of instruments, calibration of medical devices and maintenance of device register, fulfillment of nursing rooms and ordering supplies.

Espoo, Finland

I worked at the reception, my work included identification and preprocessing of samples and bacteria cultures.The Medix laboratoriot Oy was accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17025, accreditation identifier T070.

Doctor Of Science, Department Of Electrical Engineering And Automation

Aalto Doctoral Programme in Electrical Engineering with Electronics Integration and Reliability

Master Of Science (Technology), Chemical Engineering

Major: Physical chemistry, Minor: Industrial management

Graduate, Matriculation Examination (High School)