Erja Turunen, Executive Vice President of VTT Technical Research Center of Finland, provided an update on the state of quantum development in Finland as part of the "National Quantum Updates" during the Global Collaboration track at Quantum World Congress 2024.

Dr. Erja Turunen is the executive vice president of VTT's Digital Technologies business area, where she oversees strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and represents VTT in various organizations. She is also a member of VTT’s executive committee with extensive experience in leadership. Her current focus includes areas like microelectronics, quantum, flexible electronics, sensing solutions, connectivity, and cybersecurity.

Throughout her scientific career, she has worked in top research groups in Germany and the US. Erja has been at VTT almost 25 years and having various management positions almost 20 years. Erja is also a board professional currently active in BoD’s for Kvanttinova Oy. Tamlink Oy and EIT raw materials GmbH. Within the years Erja has been member for multiple European initiatives and networks.

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