Anna Maija Valtavirta
About Anna Maija Valtavirta
Anna Maija Valtavirta is a MEMS Platform Development Engineer at Murata, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master's degree in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from Aalto University and has previous experience as a research assistant and thesis worker.
Work at Murata
Anna Maija Valtavirta has been employed at Murata since 2019, serving as a MEMS Platform Development Engineer. In this role, she focuses on the development of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), contributing to advancements in technology and engineering solutions. Her position is based in Vantaa, Finland, where she has accumulated five years of experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Anna Maija Valtavirta holds a Master's degree in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from Aalto University, which she completed from 2018 to 2019. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from Aalto University from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she has a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Helsinki, obtained between 2009 and 2012. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both physics and engineering principles.
Research Experience
Valtavirta has significant research experience, having worked as a Research Assistant at Aalto University in multiple instances, including a two-month position in 2016 and a two-month role in 2017. In 2018, she served as a Research Assistant at ESRF - The European Synchrotron in France for three months. Furthermore, she worked as a Master's Thesis Worker at Aalto University School of Science and Technology for seven months in 2019, contributing to academic research and development.
Teaching and Assistance Roles
In addition to her research roles, Anna Maija Valtavirta has experience in educational support. She worked as a Course Assistant at Aalto University from 2016 to 2017 for one year, where she assisted in course-related activities. This role complemented her academic pursuits and provided her with insights into teaching methodologies within the engineering discipline.