Background
Virkkala, Raimo Olavi was born on June 11, 1959 in Helsinki, Finland. Son of Kalevi Onni and Eila Jenny (Simola) Virkkala.
Virkkala, Raimo Olavi was born on June 11, 1959 in Helsinki, Finland. Son of Kalevi Onni and Eila Jenny (Simola) Virkkala.
Master of Science, University Helsinki, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy, University Helsinki, 1990. Docent in Zoology, University Helsinki, 1993.
Research assistant, U. Helsinki, 1985-1991; researcher, U. Helsinki, 1992-1993; researcher, National Board Waters and Environment, Helsinki, 1993-1994; senior scientist, Finnish Environment Institute, Helsinki, since 1995. Expert World Wildlife Fund Finland, Helsinki, since 1987.
Married Leena Mari Vahala, July 14, 1989. 1 child, Anna-Maria Ilona.