Education: MSc: Tallinn Polytechnical Institute (1970) PhD: Moscow Institute of Fine Chemical Technology (1980) Field of research: powder materials science and engineering, in particular ceramic-based composites, tribology and sustainability Work Experience: R&D work: Researcher, Senior research scientist, Assistant professor, Associate professor, Full professor Managerial and administrative work in Tallinn University of Technology: Dean (1994-2000), Vice -rector (2000-2011 and 2014-2017) Honors & Awards: Fellow of Estonian Academy of Sciences (2011); Estonian National Science Price (1985, 2005, 2024); National Distinguished Service Medal (2006) etc.