Hannu Rajaniemi

Hannu Rajaniemi is a noted Co-Founder and CEO of Helix Nanotechnologies, where efforts focus on creating an advanced mRNA platform to address challenges such as COVID-19, climate change, and cancer. As an accomplished author, Rajaniemi has written celebrated science fiction novels, including The Quantum Thief, The Fractal Prince, The Causal Angel, and Summerland. Previous experience includes co-founding ThinkTank Maths Ltd., a consultancy specializing in applied mathematics, AI, and data science, serving clients like the European Space Agency and the UK Ministry of Defence. Academic contributions include roles as a postgraduate tutor at Edinburgh University and a research assistant in astrophysics at Oulun yliopisto. Rajaniemi's educational background comprises a Ph.D. in Mathematics from The University of Edinburgh, a CASM in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics from the University of Cambridge, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics from the University of Oulu.