Archives: Members

Jonathan (John) R. Ellis

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2015 Field: Theoretical Physics Mobilitas Pluss Top Researcher, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics (2017)Visiting Scientist, CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (2016) Professor of Theoretical Physics, King’s College London (since 2010) Born on July 1,1946 in London

Steven R. Bishop

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2012 Field: Nonlinear Dynamics Professor, University College London (since 1984) Born on October 18, 1955

Yuri E. Berezkin

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2012 Field: Cultural Anthropology Department Head, Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Kunstkamera), Russian Academy of Sciences (since 2003)Professor, European University at St.Petersburg (since 1996)

Maarja Kruusmaa

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2016 Field: Engineering Head of the Centre for Biorobotics, Tallinn University of Technology (since 2008) Professor of Biorobotics, Tallinn University of Technology (since 2008) Vice Dean of Research, School of Information Technologies, TUT (2015) Born on January 4, 1970 1996 Tallinn University of Technology 2002 PhD 2008 … Continued

Urmas Kõljalg

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2011 Field: Biosystematics and Ecology Professor of Mycology, University of Tartu (since 2001) Director of Natural History Museum, University of Tartu (since 2005) Born on February 24, 1961 in Paide 1979 Paide Co-educational Gymnasium 1988 University of Tartu 1996 PhD in botany 2001 Professor

Kalle Kirsimäe

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2018 Field: Geology Professor of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Tartu (since 2002) Born on 5 April 1967 1992 University of Tartu 1994 MSc in applied geology, University of Tartu 2000 PhD in applied and Quaternary geology, University of Tartu

Mati Karelson

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2007 Field: Natural sciences and medicine Professor of Molecular Technology, University of Tartu (since 2005) Born on December 27, 1948 in Tartu 1972 University of Tartu 1975 Cand. Sc. (PhD) in chemistry 1992 Professor

Mart Kalm

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2010 Filed: Aesthetics and Arts Research Vice-President, Estonian Academy of Sciences (since 2014–2024)Professor, Estonian Academy of Arts (since 2000)Born on September 3, 1961 in Tallinn 1979 Tallinn Secondary Science School 1984 University of Tartu 1991 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in art history, Moscow Architectural Institute 1998 PhD in art … Continued

Dimitri Kaljo

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 1983 Field: Geology Palaentology specialist, Department of Geology, Tallinn University of Technology (since 2016) Born on October 12, 1928 in Haapsalu 1948 Gustav Adolf Gymnasium 1953 University of Tartu 1956 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in geology and mineralogy 1978 D.Sc. in geology and mineralogy 1986 Professor

Anne Kahru

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2018Field: Ecotoxicology Membership in Academy Committees: Member of the Committee on Environment, Member of the Assembly of Female Academy Members Ecotoxicology, elected 2018 Lead. Research Fellow, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics (since 2007) Born on February 17, 1955 in Pärnu-Jaagupi1973 Rapla Secondary School1978 University of … Continued

Jaak Järv

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 1997 Field: Natural Sciences Secretary General, Estonian Academy of Sciences (since 2017)Representative of the Estonian Academy of Sciences in the EASAC Council Member of the Academia Europaea (elected 2020)Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Tartu (since 1992) Born on November 5, 1948 in Tartu 1967 Tartu Tamme Gymnasium … Continued

Vladimir Hiznjakov

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 1977 Field: Physics Senior Researcher, Institute of Physics at the University of Tartu (since 2004) Born on May 25, 1938 in the Province of Rostov (Russia) 1955 Tapa Russian Gymnasium 1960 University of Tartu 1966 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in physics and mathematics 1973 D.Sc. in physics and mathematics 1982 … Continued

Olav Aarna

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 1990Field: Informatics Chairman of the Research Council, Estonian Business School (since 2014) Professor emeritus, Tallinn University of Technology (since 2007) Born on November 4, 1942 in Tallinn 1960 Tallinn Secondary School No. 10 1965 Tallinn University of Technology 1971 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in engineering 1987 D.Sc. in engineering … Continued

Arvi Freiberg

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2009 Field: Exact Sciences Head of the Chair of Biophysics and Plant Physiology, Department of Physics, University of Tartu (since 2008) Professor of Biophysics and Plant Physiology, University of Tartu (since 2003) Born on June 28, 1948 in Illuka parish 1971 Tallinn University of Technology 1976 Cand.Sc. (PhD) … Continued

Ene Ergma

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 1997 Field: Exact Sciences Professor emeritus, University of Tartu (since 2015) Vice President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences (1999-2004) Born on February 29, 1944 in Rakvere 1962 Viljandi Secondary School No. 1 1969 Moscow State University 1972 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in physics and mathematics 1984 D.Sc. in physics … Continued

Jüri Engelbrecht

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 1990 Field: Mechanics President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences (1994-2004) Professor emeritus, Tallinn University of Technology (since 2016) Born on August 1, 1939 in Tallinn 1957 Tallinn Secondary School No. 7 1962 Tallinn Technical University 1968 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in engineering 1982 D.Sc. in physics and mathematics 1984 … Continued

Jaan Einasto

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 1981 Field: Astrophysics Scientific advisor, Tartu Observatory (since 2016) Born on February 23, 1929 in Tartu 1947 Tartu Secondary School No. 1 1952 University of Tartu 1955 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in physics and mathematics 1972 D.Sc. in physics and mathematics 1992 Professor 1990 Member, Academia Europaea

Toomas Asser

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2011Field: Medical science Non-Executive Member of Board, Estonian Academy of SciencesRector, University of Tartu (since 2018) Born on July 14, 1954 in Jõhvi 1973 Nõo Secondary School 1979 University of Tartu 1986 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in medicine, Moscow Neurosurgical Institute (Burdenko Institute) 1995 Professor

Jüri Allik

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2010Field: Psychology Head of the Institute of Psychology, University of Tartu (since 2002) Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of Tartu (since 2002) Born on March 3, 1949 in Tallinn 1973 University of Tartu 1976 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in psychology, Moscow State University 1991 PhD in psychology, University of … Continued

Jaan Aarik

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2013Field: Exact Sciences Professor Emeritus, Institute of Physics, University of Tartu (since 2019) Born on January 1, 1951 in Lääne-Viru County1969 Rakvere Secondary School No.11974 University of Tartu2007 PhD in applied physics

Ülo Jaaksoo

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 1986 Field: Informatics Chairman of Supervisory Board, Cybernetica AS (since 2013) Born on April 16, 1939 in Mõisaküla 1957 Mõisaküla Secondary School 1962 Tallinn University of Technology 1969 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in engineering 1983 D.Sc. in engineering 1985 Professor

Jaan Eha

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2016Field: Natural Sciences and Medicine Professor, University of Tartu (since 2004)Professor, Tartu University Hospital, Heart Clinic of Tartu University Hospital Born on June 12, 1950 in Viljandi 1968 C.R. Jakobson Viljandi Secondary School No.1 1974 University of Tartu 1979 Candidate of Medical Science (PhD) 1990 Doctor of … Continued

Marco Kirm

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2018 Field: Exact Sciences Head of the Division of Astronomy and Physics, Estonian Academy of Sciences (since 2019)Professor of Experimental Physics, University of Tartu (since 2018) Born on  27 December 1965 in Viljandi1984 Suure-Jaani Secondary School1991 University of Tartu1995 PhD, University of Lund

Jaak Aaviksoo

Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 1994Field: Exact Sciences Membership in Academy Committees: Chairman of the Committee on Energy Born on January 11, 1954 in Tartu1971 Tartu Secondary School No. 21976 University of Tartu1981 Cand.Sc. (PhD) in physics and mathematics1992 Professor1992–1995 Deputy Rector, University of Tartu1995–1997 Minister of Culture and Education, Government of … Continued