• Veikko Linko: Assoc. Prof., Ph.D., Principal investigator, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu
• Olavi Reinsalu: Ph.D., Postdoctoral researcher, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu
• Mart Ernits: M.Sc., Doctoral student, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu
• Anna Klose: M.Sc., Doctoral student, University of Helsinki, Faculty of Pharmacy
• Iris Seitz: M.Sc., Doctoral student, Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
• Agnes Zerolová: M.Sc., Doctoral student, Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
• Maria Savastver: B.Sc. student, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu

Alumni

• Heini Ijäs: Ph.D. (Smartprobes / LMU Munich)
• Sofia Julin: D.Sc. (VTT Finland)
• Petteri Piskunen: D.Sc. (AMETEK)
• Boxuan Shen: Ph.D. (Karolinska Institutet / Aalto University)
• Salla Välimäki: D.Sc. (Tikkurila)
• Henni Auvinen: M.Sc. (Biolin Scientific)
• Marika Eerikäinen: M.Sc. (Murata)
• Iiris Hakaste: M.Sc. (Boston Scientific)
• Erika Järvihaavisto: M.Sc. (Innovation Manager)
• Juhana Kommeri: M.Sc. (Choicely)
• Alisa Kopilow: M.Sc. (IQVIA)
• Emilia Tomm: M.Sc. (Universität Paderborn)

Instructed Doctoral theses

• Sofia Julin: DNA Origami as a Tool for Assembling Functional Biohybrid Nanomaterials. (2023), Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering.
• Petteri Piskunen: DNA Origami as a Tool in Biosensing and Nanofabrication. (2023), Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering.
• Heini Ijäs: Functional DNA Nanostructures for Molecular Transportation and Biosensing. (2021), University of Jyväskylä, Department of Biological and Environmental Science.
• Salla Välimäki: Structure-Activity Relationships in Heparin Binding and Supramolecular Materials. (2019), Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering.
• Boxuan Shen: Applications of DNA self-assembled structures in nanoelectronics and plasmonics. (2018), University of Jyväskylä, Department of Physics.

Instructed Master's theses

• Emilia Tomm: Effect of Enzyme Interactions on the Stability of DNA Origami Nanostructures. (2023), Universität Paderborn, Department of Chemistry, Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry.
• Iiris Hakaste: Förster resonance energy transfer analysis of a dynamic DNA nanocapsule. (2019), Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering.
• Sofia Julin: Electrostatic self-assembly of DNA origami and gold nanoparticles. (2018), Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering.
• Ilona Leppänen: Stimuli-responsive DNA-based enzyme cascade. (2017), Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering.
• Alisa Kopilow: Immune response of surface modified DNA nanostructures. (2017), Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering.
• Henni Auvinen: Electrostatic complexation of DNA nanostructures and biomacromolecules. (2017), Aalto University School of Chemical Technology.
• Juhana Kommeri: Computer-aided design software for custom nucleic acid nanostructures. (2016), Aalto University School of Science.
• Erika Järvihaavisto: DNA origami-based in vitro delivery vehicles. (2016), Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering.
• Marika Eerikäinen: DNA origami-based enzyme nanoreactor. (2014), Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering.
• Boxuan Shen: Utilizing DNA self-assembled structures in nanoelectronics and photonics: programmable DNA wiring and metamaterial by metallized origamis. (2012), University of Jyväskylä, Department of Physics.
• Seppo-Tapio Paasonen: Conductivity measurements of DNA TX tile and origami structures. (2011), University of Jyväskylä, Department of Physics.

Instructed Bachelor's theses

• Martina Huusela: Capped Janus-nanoparticles as nanoswimmers. (2021), Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering.
• Sofia Ojasalo: Hybrid Nanoassemblies from Viruses and DNA Nanostructures. (2020), Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering.
• Rebecca Suomi: Techniques to Enhance Cellular Delivery of DNA Nanostructures and Applications in Healthcare. (2016), Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering.
• Laura Aarnos: DNA-based enzyme reactors and systems. (2016), Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering.
• Seppo-Tapio Paasonen: DNA:n hybridisaation tutkiminen sähkökemiallisella impedanssispektroskopialla. (2009), University of Jyväskylä, Department of Physics.

Examined theses

• Marcel Hanke: Biophysical investigations of different DNA origami nanostructures in various molecular and ionic environments. Doctoral thesis (2023), Universität Paderborn, Department of Chemistry, Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Germany.
• Samrat Basak: Computer-controlled Fast and Processive Bipedal DNA Motor that Travels Long Distances. Doctoral thesis (2023), Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
• Alexander J. Speakman: Electrically Directed Gene Expression (EDGE): Using switchable DNA triplexes and electrolysis to modulate transcription in a cell-free medium. Doctoral thesis (2022), School of Engineering, Institute of Bioengineering, University of Edinburgh, UK.
• Benjamin O. Asamoah: Light and matter interactions on plasmonic platforms. Doctoral thesis (2021), University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry, Department of Physics and Mathematics.
• Saminathan Ramakrishnan: Atomic force microscopy studies of DNA origami nanostructures: from structural stability to molecular patterning. Doctoral thesis (2018), Universität Paderborn, Department of Chemistry, Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Germany.
• Heini Takkinen: Fluorescence labeling of the photosensory unit of Deinococcus radiodurans bacteriophytochrome for Förster resonance energy transfer studies. Master’s thesis (2016), University of Jyväskylä, Department of Biological and Environmental Science.

Other teaching experience and responsibilities

• Visiting lecturer, Modern Manufacturing Methods for Optical Components (2024), University of Eastern Finland, Department of Physics and Mathematics.
• Lecturer, Applied Functional Materials Based on DNA Nanotechnology: Blended Intensive Programme course (2024), Jyväskylä Summer School, University of Jyväskylä.
• Lecturer, Self-Organisation and Nanolithography: Blended Intensive Programme course (2023), Universität Paderborn, Department of Chemistry, Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry.
• Visiting lecturer, Optical Metrology and Fabrication (2022), University of Eastern Finland, Department of Physics and Mathematics.
• Visiting lecturer for public audiences, The Science Forum (Tieteen päivät) (2019), University of Helsinki.
• Visiting lecturer, DNA Nanotechnology (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021), Aalto University, Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering.
• Visiting lecturer, Nanomedicines for Biomedical Applications (2018, 2019, 2021), University of Helsinki, Faculty of Pharmacy.
• Academic advisor for Master’s programme in Life Science Technologies (Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering) (2017-2019), Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering.
• Visiting lecturer for elementary and high school students (2016, 2017, 2018), various Finnish schools in Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa.
• Visiting lecturer, Medicinal Chemistry, for high school students (2016, 2017), LUMA Centre Aalto, Aalto University.
• Teaching tutor / academic advisor for Bachelor’s programme in Bioinformation Technology (2015-2017), Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering.
• Visiting lecturer, Biopolymers (2014, 2015), Aalto University, Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Technology.
• Assistant, Experimental Physics I (2011-2012), Technische Universität München, Munich School of Engineering.
• Lecturer, Electronics 1A (2010), University of Jyväskylä, Department of Physics.
• Assistant, Microfabrication (2008, 2009), University of Jyväskylä, Department of Physics.
• Assistant, Laboratory Course I in Nanoscience (2008), University of Jyväskylä, Nanoscience Center.
• Assistant, Electronics 1B (2008, 2009), University of Jyväskylä, Department of Physics.
• Assistant, Electronics 1A (2008, 2009), University of Jyväskylä, Department of Physics.