Background
Varis, Anna-Liisa was born on August 25, 1925 in Antrea, Finland. Daughter of Onni Ivar and Eeva Liisa (Kiesi) Tuomola.
Varis, Anna-Liisa was born on August 25, 1925 in Antrea, Finland. Daughter of Onni Ivar and Eeva Liisa (Kiesi) Tuomola.
Master of Science in Agriculture, University Helsinki, 1953. Doctor of Science, University Helsinki, 1972.
Researcher, Agricultural Research Center, Vantaa, Finland, 1953-1974; professor, U. Helsinki, 1974-1990; professor emeritus, docent, U. Helsinki, since 1990. Member National Research Council for Agriculture and Forestry, 1983-1988.
Fellow Royal Entomological Society London. Member Finnish Entomological Society (Saalas medal 1997), Finnish Agricultural Society, Nordic Agricultural Researchers (vice president Finnish section 1985-1987), Society Environmental Science, Order White Rose Finland (knight first class 1973), Plant Protection Society Finland (Badge of merit 1985, vice president 1984-1986, president 1987-1989, honorary member 2001, standing committees European Congresses of Entomology 1997), European Science Journalists, New York Academy of Sciences.
Married Eero Aulis Varis, December 18, 1955. Children: Liisa, Olli, Heikki.