Yrjö Neuvo

Professor Yrjö Neuvo is a distinguished academic and technology leader, currently serving as Professor and Research Director at the Aalto School of Science and Technology (formerly Helsinki University of Technology). He previously held the position of Professor at Tampere University of Technology from 1976 to 1993. In addition to his academic roles, he served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Member of the Group Executive Committee at Nokia Corporation from 1993 to 2005, where he led global mobile R&D efforts.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, 1974

Research Interests:
Professor Neuvo's research spans digital signal processing, multimedia signal processing, and wireless communications. His work has significantly influenced both academic research and industrial innovation, bridging theory and application in signal processing systems for mobile and multimedia technologies.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• IEEE Life Fellow
• Four Honorary Doctorates
• Asteroid 1938 DN officially named Neuvo in his honor

Leadership & Governance Roles:
Professor Neuvo has held numerous leadership and advisory positions, including:

• Chairman of the ARTEMIS JTI Governing Board (2007–2008)
• Bureau Member of the European Science and Technology Assembly (ESTA) (1994–1997)
• General Chairman of the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (1988)
• Member of the Governing Board and Executive Committee of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology
• Board Member of Metso, Vaisala, and three high-tech startups

Labs & Teams:
As Research Director at Aalto School of Science and Technology, Professor Neuvo leads strategic research initiatives in signal processing and wireless technologies, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.