Background
Kujanpaa, Veli Pekka was born on May 23, 1954 in Ylistaro, Finland. Son of Niilo Jaakko and Irja Anni Kujanpaa.
Kujanpaa, Veli Pekka was born on May 23, 1954 in Ylistaro, Finland. Son of Niilo Jaakko and Irja Anni Kujanpaa.
Master of Science in Engineering, University Oulu, Finland, 1978. Licentiate of Technology, University Oulu, Finland, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy in Technology, University Oulu, Finland, 1984.
Assistant University Oulu, 1976-1982, senior assistant, 1983-1984. Senior research scientist Lappeenranta (Finland) University of Technology, 1985-1988, professor, since 1998. Visiting scientist Oak Ridge (Tennessee) National Laboratory, 1984-1985.
Chief research scientist Technical Research Centre of Finland Manufacturing Technology, Lappeenranta, 1988-1997.
Member American Welding Society, Laser Institute American, Finnish Welding Society.
Married Helina Maaria Foudila, July 14, 1973. Children: Lassi, Juho, Miika.