The Estonian University of Life Sciences has named Professor Markku Tapio Kulmala of the University of Helsinki as its honorary doctor for 2026. Kulmala is a world-renowned scientist in the fields of atmospheric and climate research.
His work centres on how very small particles, called aerosols, are formed in the atmosphere. He studies how these particles affect both air quality and the climate. Kulmala has also made major contributions to understanding how the atmosphere and ecosystems interact.
He is one of the most highly cited geoscientists in the world. The university honours its honorary doctors at an academic ceremony.
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