Ph.D. dissertation

Yesterday, we had a great day for our research group, but also for the School of Pharmacy and the University of Eastern Finland, but most importantly to Ahmed, who had his Ph.D. dissertation. So after the Ph.D. thesis has past pre-examination by 2 external reviewer, the Ph.D. candidate will have a public examination. And yesterday, Ahmed defended his Ph.D. thesis and work proudly in front of the audience to his opponent, Professor Mikko Airavaara, from the University of Helsinki. They had a great over 2 h discussion on science after which the opponent recommended this work to be accepted by the Faculty and Ahmed to be promoted as a Ph.D. Of course, to achieve the graduation, the student has to pass 30 credit points of additional studies also. And at the evening we also have a nice and warm Karonkka to celebrate the opponent and the fresh Ph.D. candidate. So congratulations Ahmed, and Big Thank You!