Background
Valden, Mika was born on August 10, 1965 in Tampere, Finland. Son of Erkki and Rauni Valden.
Valden, Mika was born on August 10, 1965 in Tampere, Finland. Son of Erkki and Rauni Valden.
Master of Science in Physics with honors, Tampere University of Technology, Finland, 1990. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics with honors, Tampere University of Technology, Finland, 1996. Docent in Surface Science, Tampere University of Technology, Finland, 1999.
Academy research fellow Tampere University of Technology, 1999—2004, professor physics, since 2005. Postdoctoral visiting scientist Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1997—1998. Research director Surface Science Laboratory, Tampere, since 1999.
Member of Finnish Physical Society (associate).
Married Kirsi Valden. Children: Anni, Aleksi.