Olli Erkki LEHTO

Background

LEHTO, Olli was born on May 30, 1925 in Helsinki. Son of Paul V. L. Lehto and Hilma Autio.

Education

University of Helsinki.

Career

Professor, of Mathematics 1961-1988, Dean, Faculty of Science 1978-1983, Rector 1983-1988, Chancellor since 1988. President Finnish Mathematics Society 1962-1985. Executive Committee Institute Mathematics Union 1975-1990, Secretary-General 90.

President since 1990.

Visiting Professor, at numerous universities in Europe, North. America and Asia. Doctor of Philosophy. honorary degree (Turku) 1980, (Moscow) 1989.

Membership

General Committee Institute Council of Scientific Unions since 1982. Administration Board Institute Association of Universities since 1985.

Interests

• Butterflies.

Connections

Married Eva G. Ekholm in 1954.

Father:

Paul V. L. Lehto

Mother:

Hilma Autio

Spouse:

Eva G. Ekholm