Mikko Viilo
About Mikko Viilo
Mikko Viilo is an R&D Project Manager at Vaisala Oyj and a Vice Member of the County Council for Vantaan ja Keravan hyvinvointialue. He focuses on sustainable development and has a background in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, along with ongoing studies in Environmental and Political Science.
Work at Vaisala
Mikko Viilo has served as an R&D Project Manager at Vaisala Oyj since 2002. In this role, he focuses on the development of new industrial measurement instruments. His responsibilities include managing product development projects and ensuring that the instruments meet industry standards and customer needs. With over two decades of experience at Vaisala, he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing measurement technologies.
Current Political Involvement
Since 2021, Mikko Viilo has been a City Council Member for the City of Vantaa. His political activities emphasize sustainable development, integrating environmental issues with economic and social well-being. Additionally, he has been a Vice Member in the County Council of Vantaan ja Keravan hyvinvointialue since 2022, where he continues to advocate for policies that support sustainable practices.
Education and Expertise
Mikko Viilo studied at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, where he earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from 1995 to 2001. He is currently pursuing studies in Environmental Science and Political Science at the University of Helsinki, which he began in 2019. His educational background supports his professional focus on sustainable development and critical thinking.
Board Memberships and Professional Associations
Mikko Viilo has been a Board Member at Tekniikan akateemiset TEK since 2020. In this capacity, he engages with issues relevant to engineering professionals and contributes to discussions on the advancement of technology and engineering practices. His involvement in professional organizations complements his work in both the public and private sectors.
Focus on Sustainable Development
Mikko Viilo's professional interests center around sustainable development, particularly at the intersection of environmental, economic, and social issues. He has been actively involved in political activities since 2019, advocating for policies that promote sustainability. His approach combines systematic and critical thinking to achieve effective outcomes in both his engineering and political endeavors.