Engineering, elected 2016 Head of the Centre for Biorobotics, Tallinn University of Technology (since 2008) Professor of Biorobotics, Tallinn University of Technology (since 2008) Vice Dean of Research, School of Information Technologies, TUT (2015) Born on January 4, 1970 1996 Tallinn University of Technology 2002 PhD 2008 Professor
Biosystematics and ecology, elected 2011 Professor of Mycology, University of Tartu (since 2001) Director of Natural History Museum, University of Tartu (since 2005) Born on February 24, 1961 in Paide 1979 Paide Co-educational Gymnasium 1988 University of Tartu 1996 PhD in botany 2001 Professor
Geology, elected 2018 Professor of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Tartu (since 2002) Born on 5 April 1967 1992 University of Tartu 1994 MSc in applied geology, University of Tartu 2000 PhD in applied and Quaternary geology, University of Tartu
Natural sciences and medicine, elected 2007 Professor of Molecular Technology, University of Tartu (since 2005) Born on December 27, 1948 in Tartu 1972 University of Tartu 1975 Cand. Sc. (PhD) in chemistry 1992 Professor
Vice-President, Estonian Academy of Sciences (since 2014) Professor, Estonian Academy of Arts (since 2000) Rector, Estonian Academy of Arts (since 2015) Born on September 3, 1961 in Tallinn 1979 Tallinn Secondary Science School 1984 University of Tartu 1991 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in art history, Moscow Architectural Institute 1998 PhD in art history, Estonian Academy of Arts … Continued
Geology, elected 1983 Palaentology specialist, Department of Geology, Tallinn University of Technology (since 2016) Born on October 12, 1928 in Haapsalu 1948 Gustav Adolf Gymnasium 1953 University of Tartu 1956 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in geology and mineralogy 1978 D.Sc. in geology and mineralogy 1986 Professor
Ecotoxicology, elected 2018 Lead. Research Fellow, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics (since 2007) Born on February 17, 1968 in Pärnu-Jaagupi 1973 Rapla Secondary School 1978 University of Tartu 1987 PhD (microbiology), University of Tartu 2016–2018 Research Professor, Estonian Academy of Sciences
Neurology, elected 1993 Born on August 2, 1934 in Tallinn 1953 Tallinn Nõmme Gymnasium 1959 University of Tartu 1967 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in medicine 1972 D.Sc. in medicine 1975 Professor 1994 Corresponding Member, American Academy of Neurology 1996 Member, New York Academy of Sciences 2000 Active Member, European Academy of Sciences and Arts 2002 Full Member, … Continued
Natural sciences, elected 1997 Secretary General, Estonian Academy of Sciences (since 2017)Representative of the Estonian Academy of Sciences in the EASAC Council Member of the Academia Europaea (elected 2020)Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Tartu (since 1992) Born on November 5, 1948 in Tartu 1967 Tartu Tamme Gymnasium 1972 University of Tartu 1976 Cand.Sc. (PhD) … Continued
Physics, elected 1977 Senior Researcher, Institute of Physics at the University of Tartu (since 2004) Born on May 25, 1938 in the Province of Rostov (Russia) 1955 Tapa Russian Gymnasium 1960 University of Tartu 1966 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in physics and mathematics 1973 D.Sc. in physics and mathematics 1982 Professor
Informatics, elected 1990 Chairman of the Research Council, Estonian Business School (since 2014) Professor emeritus, Tallinn University of Technology (since 2007) Born on November 4, 1942 in Tallinn 1960 Tallinn Secondary School No. 10 1965 Tallinn University of Technology 1971 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in engineering 1987 D.Sc. in engineering 1988 Professor 1991 Foreign Member of the … Continued
Exact sciences, elected 2009 Head of the Chair of Biophysics and Plant Physiology, Department of Physics, University of Tartu (since 2008) Professor of Biophysics and Plant Physiology, University of Tartu (since 2003) Born on June 28, 1948 in Illuka parish 1971 Tallinn University of Technology 1976 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in solid state physics 1986 D.Sc. in … Continued
Exact sciences, elected 1997 Professor emeritus, University of Tartu (since 2015) Vice President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences (1999-2004) Born on February 29, 1944 in Rakvere 1962 Viljandi Secondary School No. 1 1969 Moscow State University 1972 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in physics and mathematics 1984 D.Sc. in physics and mathematics 1988 Professor 2004 Foreign Member, … Continued
Mechanics, elected 1990 President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences (1994-2004) Professor emeritus, Tallinn University of Technology (since 2016) Born on August 1, 1939 in Tallinn 1957 Tallinn Secondary School No. 7 1962 Tallinn Technical University 1968 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in engineering 1982 D.Sc. in physics and mathematics 1984 Professor 1987 Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti (Italy), … Continued
Astrophysics, elected 1981 Scientific advisor, Tartu Observatory (since 2016) Born on February 23, 1929 in Tartu 1947 Tartu Secondary School No. 1 1952 University of Tartu 1955 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in physics and mathematics 1972 D.Sc. in physics and mathematics 1992 Professor 1990 Member, Academia Europaea
Medical science, elected 2011 Head of the Division of Biology, Geology and Chemistry, Estonian Academy of Sciences (since 2014) Rector, University of Tartu (since 2018) Born on July 14, 1954 in Jõhvi 1973 Nõo Secondary School 1979 University of Tartu 1986 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in medicine, Moscow Neurosurgical Institute (Burdenko Institute) 1995 Professor
Psychology, elected 2010 Head of the Institute of Psychology, University of Tartu (since 2002) Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of Tartu (since 2002) Born on March 3, 1949 in Tallinn 1973 University of Tartu 1976 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in psychology, Moscow State University 1991 PhD in psychology, University of Tampere 1992 Professor
Exact sciences, elected 2013 Professor Emeritus, Institute of Physics, University of Tartu (since 2019) Born on January 1, 1951 in Lääne-Viru County 1969 Rakvere Secondary School No.1 1974 University of Tartu 2007 PhD in applied physics
Informatics, elected 1986 Chairman of Supervisory Board, Cybernetica AS (since 2013) Born on April 16, 1939 in Mõisaküla 1957 Mõisaküla Secondary School 1962 Tallinn University of Technology 1969 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in engineering 1983 D.Sc. in engineering 1985 Professor
Natural sciences and medicine, elected 2016 Head, Clinic of Cardiology, Tartu University Hospital (since 2002) Professor of Cardiology, University of Tartu (since 2004) Born on June 12, 1950 in Viljandi 1968 C.R. Jakobson Viljandi Secondary School No.1 1974 University of Tartu 1979 Candidate of Medical Science (PhD) 1990 Doctor of Medical Science 2004 Professor
Exact sciences, elected 2018 Head of the Division of Astronomy and Physics, Estonian Academy of Sciences (since 2019)Professor of Experimental Physics, University of Tartu (since 2018) Born on 27 December 1965 in Viljandi1984 Suure-Jaani Secondary School1991 University of Tartu1995 PhD, University of Lund
Exact sciences, elected 1994 Rector, University of Technology (since 2015) Born on January 11, 1954 in Tartu1971 Tartu Secondary School No. 21976 University of Tartu1981 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in physics and mathematics1992 Professor1992–1995 Deputy Rector, University of Tartu1995–1997 Minister of Culture and Education, Government of Estonia1998–2006 Rector, University of Tartu2007–2011 Minister of Defence, Government of Estonia2011–2014 … Continued