RTU Honorary Doctors

Maurizio Vretenar

1961

Italy
The title of RTU Honorary Doctor was awarded in 2023 for long-term investment and support of RTU scientific activity, promoting RTU cooperation with CERN, RTU involvement in scientific and technological projects, and investing in RTU growth and development of scientific activity.

Sergio Cavalieri

1969

Italy
The title of RTU Honorary Doctor was awarded in 2023 for significant contribution to the development of trans-institutional cooperation between RTU and the University of Bergamo, supporting the establishment of the RTU Latvian-Italian Cooperation Centre and the annual summer school «Nonlinear Life» jointly organized by RTU and the University of Bergamo in 2022.

Fabio Pollice

1966

Italy
The title of RTU Honorary Doctor was awarded in 2023 for significant contribution to the development of cooperation between RTU and the University of Salento in the fields of biomedical engineering and aerospace engineering, and active involvement in the work of the Board of Patrons of RTU Latvian-Italian Cooperation Centre.

Ashok Vaseashta

1954

USA
The title of RTU Honorary Doctor was awarded in 2023 for active support in the implementation of the convergent science education approach at RTU, as well as long-term cooperation in the exchange of teaching staff, researchers and students.

Remo Morzenti Pellegrini

1968

Italy
RTU honorary doctorate degree was awarded in 2022 for the contribution in promoting the cooperation between RTU and University of Bergamo, Italy, in the field of studies, research and culture, providing an opportunity for RTU academic staff, researchers and students to participate in implementing joint activities in Riga and Bergamo. Professor has also contributed significantly in promoting RTU cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in Riga.

Gary Marquis

1957

Finland
RTU honorary doctorate degree was awarded in 2022 for the contribution in promoting the cooperation between RTU and Aalto University, Finland, promoting the strategic and international recognition of RTU and shaping its image.

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Paul E. Tesluk

1969

USA
The title of RTU Honorary Doctor has been granted in 2021 for a contribution towards the development of RTU Riga Business School, recognizing his academic achievements and input to advancing the cooperation between the University at Buffalo and Riga Technical University.

Hidenori Mimura

1956

Japan
The title of RTU Honorary Doctor has been granted in 2019 for his contribution to the academic and research activities of RTU by delivering outstanding lectures at the seminars of the RTU Institute of Technical Physics and providing support for the organisation of conferences and the presentation process of RTU Doctoral Theses.

Olafs Daugulis

1968

USA
The title of RTU Honorary Doctor has been granted in 2019 for outstanding achievements in pedagogical and scientific activities in the field of organic chemistry, significant contribution to the improvement of RTU study process and long-term cooperation in providing study and traineeship opportunities for Latvian university graduates and academic staff at higher education institutions in the USA.

Andrés George Kecskeméthy Darányi

1957

Germany
The title of RTU Honorary Doctor has been granted in 2018 for an active work at RTU devoted to development of scientific research in interdisciplinary fields, especially robotics and electrical mechatronics. Significant contribution to promotion of RTU cooperation with German universities and companies.

Roberts D. Lorencs (Robert D. Lorenz)

1946–2019

USA
The title of RTU Honorary Doctor has been granted in 2017 for an active work at RTU devoted to commercialisation of scientific results and cooperation with the industry, especially in the field of electrical engineering. Significant contribution to promotion of RTU cooperation with the USA universities.

Āris Žīgurs

1965

Latvia
For his valuable contribution to RTU development, support of the university academic and research activities, devoting his professional knowledge and vast experience to our university for many years. Honorary Doctor of RTU (2014).

Vytautas Milašius

1934–2019

Lithuania
For significant contribution to close collaboration between RTU and Kaunas University of Technology in the field of scientific research, evaluation of scientific qualifications, methodic elaborations and development of common programmes.
RTU Honorary doctor (2012).

Franco Milano

1942

Italy
For significant contribution to modern medical physical technologies applications, long-term cooperation in the frame of  the «Erasmus» program, providing teaching and practice in the area of  medical physics in Italy.
RTU Honorary doctor (2012).

Eberhard Blümel

1953

Germany
For significant contribution of international scientific cooperation between RTU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology and Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization Fraunhofer Society.
RTU Honorary doctor (2012).

Rik W. de Doncker

1958

Germany
For significant contribution to the perfection of the study process at RTU and the development and promotion of international scientific cooperation in the field of electrical engineering.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2010).

Edvīns Vedējs

1941–2017

USA
For significant contribution to the perfection of the study process at RTU and the development and promotion of international scientific cooperation in the field of organic chemistry.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2009).

Olli Antero Seppänen

1944

Finland
For significant contribution to the perfection of the study process at RTU and the development and promotion of international scientific cooperation in the field of heating, ventilating and air conditioning.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2009).

Kjell Gunnar Hoff

1946

Norway
For significant contribution to the development and implementation of modern higher education programmes, and the organization and promotion of long-term cooperation between RTU and Norwegian higher schools.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2007).

Ivars Kalviņš

1947

Latvia
For significant contribution to the promotion of scientific cooperation between RTU and the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2007).

Francesco Profumo

1953

Italy
For the contribution to the promotion and development of academic, scientific and international cooperation, providing an opportunity for RTU academic staff and post-graduate students to participate in various international research projects in Italy.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2006).

Juris Binde

1955

Latvia
For significant contribution to the development of contemporary study programmes at RTU, promotion and development of scientific activities in the field of telecommunications, as well as for improvement of RTU infrastructure.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2006).

Jānis Bubenko, Jr.

1935–2022

Sweden
For significant contribution to the perfection of the study process at RTU in the field of information technology, and promotion of scientific cooperation with Swedish universities.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2004).

Andrzej Bledzki

1944

Germany/Poland
For significant contribution to the improvement of the study process at RTU and promotion and development of cooperation among scholars in the field of polymer composite materials.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2004).

Rudolf Taurit

1934

Germany
For significant contribution to the improvement of the study process at RTU in the field of medical engineering and physics, and promotion of cooperation with German universities.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2004).

John Middleton

1946

Great Britain
The RTU Honorary Doctorate title was awarded in 2003 for a great contribution to the promotion and development of RTU's academic, scientific and international cooperation, creating an opportunity for RTU teaching staff, doctoral and master's students to conduct research within the framework of various international projects in Great Britain, Italy, Sweden and Finland.

Juris Ekmanis

1941–2016

Latvia
For significant contribution to the promotion of scientific activities of Riga Technical University and further development of Latvian engineering sciences.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2002).

Anders Flodström

1944

Sweden
For significant contribution to the development of scientific cooperation between RTU and the Stockholm Royal Technical Higher School, as well as for the establishment and successful management of the Association of the Universities of the Baltic Sea Region – BALTECK.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2002).

Valdis Jākobsons

1938–2021

Latvia
For significant contribution to the development of pharmaceutical and medical chemistry focused higher education, science and production in Latvia.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2001).

Guntis Bole

1934–2018

USA
For significant contribution to the promotion and development of the study process at the RTU Faculties of Architecture and Civil Construction.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2001).

Henri Muller-Malek

1932

Belgium
For significant contribution to the implementation of the modern teaching methodology at RTU.
RTU Honorary Doctor (2000).

Stephen Dunnett

1944

USA
For significant contribution to the development of the RTU Riga Business School.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1998).

Alģirdas Matukonis

1920–2013

Lithuania
For outstanding achievements in textile technology, for significant contribution to the training of RTU scholars and academic staff, and promotion of international relations among scholars.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1996).

Tālis Millers

1929–2022

Latvia
For outstanding achievements in chemical technology, significant contribution to the training of the new generation of engineers, scholars and academic staff of RTU, as well as for great contribution to the organization of scientific activities.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1996).

Anatoly Netushil

1915–1998

Russia
For outstanding achievements in acoustic research, for significant contribution to the development of the RTU tuition and scientific basis and promotion of international relations among scholars.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1995).

Heinrich Hellmann

1915–2000

Germany
For outstanding achievements in acoustic research, for significant contribution to the development of the RTU tuition and scientific basis and promotion of international relations among scholars.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1995).

Heribert J. Oel

1925–2006

Germany
For outstanding achievements in the development of chemical technology, for significant contribution to the improvement of the qualification of RTU academic staff and promotion of international relations among scholars.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1995).

Reinhards Vītols

1925–2019

Great Britain
For outstanding achievements in the development of engineering sciences, for significant contribution to the improvement of the qualification of RTU academic staff a significant contribution to the promotion of international relations of Latvian engineers.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1994).

James Kenney

1947

USA
For outstanding achievements in the development of business and engineering science studies in Latvia, for substantial contribution to the establishment of the RTU Riga Business School and promotion of international cooperation among universities.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1994).

Andris Palejs

1933–2012

Canada
For outstanding achievements in the development of engineering sciences in Latvia and for substantial contribution to the promotion of international relations of Latvian engineers.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1991).

Jānis Bubenko

1911–2002

Sweden
For outstanding achievements in pedagogical and research activities in different fields of power engineering, for active promotion of scientific cooperation between RTU and Swedish higher schools.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1991).

Juris Soikāns

1920–1995

Germany
For outstanding achievements in pedagogical and research activities in cyberaesthetics.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1991).

Gundars Ķeniņs-Kings

1926–2015

USA
For outstanding contribution to the development of the national economy of the Republic of Latvia and training of specialists.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1991).

Gunārs Birkerts

1925–2017

USA
For outstanding achievements in architecture by creating unique public buildings, and for the invaluable contribution to the development of the science of architecture.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1990). 

Arvīds Upesleja-Grants

1920–2014

USA
For outstanding achievements in engineering sciences, as well as for the creation of unique road construction projects and the supervision of their structural implementation.
RTU Honorary Doctor (1990).

Kārlis Gailis

1901–1994

Latvia

The title of RTU Honorary Doctor has been granted in 1993.

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