Background
Pakkanen, Ahti Olavi was born on September 29, 1937 in Lumivaara, Finland. Son of Jooseppi and Laina (Julku) Pakkanen.
Pakkanen, Ahti Olavi was born on September 29, 1937 in Lumivaara, Finland. Son of Jooseppi and Laina (Julku) Pakkanen.
Bachelor of Science, University Helsinki, Finland, 1960. Master of Science, University Helsinki, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University Helsinki, 1968.
School teacher High School, Alavus, Finland, 1960-1961. Teaching/research assistant University Helsinki, 1962-1966. Lecturer University Jyväskylä, Finland, 1967-1972, 76-78, associate professor physics, 1978-1998, professor physics teachers education, 1998-2000, head department, 1982-1983, 90-94, 99-2000, dean faculty, 1982-1985.
Junior research fellow Academy Finland, Jyväskylä, 1972-1976. Research associate Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, 1969-1970. Visiting professor Purdue University, Indiana, 1980-1981.
Member Nuclear Physical European Collaborative Committee, 1988-1993. Chairman Department Professors Association, Jyväskylä, 1989-1990. District governor International Association Lions Clubs District 107G, Finland, 1992-1993.
Member European Physical Society, Finnish Physical Society, Jyväskylä Physical Club (chairman 1974, 84).
Married Eila Annikki Kaartinen, August 20, 1960. Children: Juha, Jari, Laura.