Mikko Lilja works in the Centre of Excellence in Inverse Modelling and Imaging headed by Professor Matti Lassas, and his duties will initially include at least master’s thesis supervision and instruction. He is already familiar with the University of Helsinki, having lectured in a seminar, Case Studies in Mathematics and Statistics, led by Professor Lauri Oksanen.
His three-year professorship of practice is a part-time position.
Having graduated from Aalto University (previously Helsinki University of Technology), Lilja since 2016 worked at Planmeca Oy and Planmed Oy, both companies manufacturing medical imaging devices and software. Planmed will contribute to the costs of the current professorship of practice.
At Planmed, Lilja as a Head of software and algorithm development, leads the software algorithm development team for imaging devices and develops methods for obtaining and processing both mammographic and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.
“Finland has a long tradition of manufacturing and developing medical imaging equipment. Planmed, which develops imaging devices and software, and its parent company Planmeca are situated near each other in Helsinki’s Herttoniemi district, offering an interesting work environment,” says Lilja.
Lilja recommends inverse problems to students interested in applied mathematics. New specialists are needed in the field, and jobs are available in Finland.
“Planmed employs mathematicians, physicists and computer scientists in software development and is continuously seeking talented natural scientists. Trainees too are hired for summer jobs,” he notes.