Professor Seppänen served as REHVA President from 2005 to 2008 and Secretary General from 2008 to 2012. “Olli Seppänen was awarded SCANVAC Honorary Membership in recognition of his many years of work to strengthen cooperation between the Nordic and Baltic countries and promote SCANVAC worldwide.
” The award was formally presented on 26 June 2026. Seppänen became only the third person ever to receive this honour. The two previous recipients were Halvor Rostad (Norway) and Per Rasmussen (Denmark).
The honorary title was presented by SCANVAC President Professor Risto Kosonen, who highlighted Seppänen’s longstanding leadership and significant impact on strengthening cooperation across the Nordic and Baltic regions. Seppänen previously served as SCANVAC President and also played a central role in reviving the Nordic Ventilation Group and raising SCANVAC’s international profile.
Professor Seppänen’s contribution to indoor air quality and ventilation research has been widely recognised within the global HVAC community. His work has significantly advanced SCANVAC’s mission to promote healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments. – Professor Seppänen’s dedication has greatly strengthened SCANVAC’s role in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
His leadership and international engagement have helped ensure that SCANVAC remains an authoritative voice in advancing indoor environmental science and innovation in heating, ventilation and air conditioning, Kosonen said.
