This curriculum vitae outlines the educational and professional background of Juha Veikko Mentu. It details his M.Sci degree in Microbiology and Limnology from Helsinki University in 1983. It lists his extensive work experience in paper industry microbiology, environmental microbiology research, and as a freelance writer and researcher. It also provides an overview of his publications, memberships, and languages spoken.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Juha Veikko Mentu
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Juha Veikko Mentu
Date and place of birth: 7.10.1951, Lappeenranta, Finland
Adress: Jänistie 1 as 7 40900 JYVÄSKYLÄ
Tel: +358 (0)40 5437768
E-mail: juha.veikko.mentu@gmail.com
Married with: Sanni Salme Silvennoinen
Children: Päivi Inari Mentu, b. May 1972; Mikko Juha Johannes Mentu, b. March 1990
EDUCATION
M.Sci. 24.11.1983 (Helsinki University):
- Microbiology: laudatur
- Limnology: cum laude
- General Chemistry: cum laude
Second Master Thesis about Microbiological Control of Paper Industry Waste Water Treatment 1994 (Helsinki University):
- Limnology
Courses of Fiber and Polymer Chemistry 1991-1992 (Helsinki University)
Studies for Dr.Ph. from 1991
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Finnish: Native language
English: Excellent (pro exercitio, Helsinki University)
Swedish: Good (”Statens Språkexamen”, Helsinki and ”Högre Svenska” course, Karlstads Folkuniversitetet, Sweden)
German: Good (pro exercitio, Helsinki University and private training courses)
WORKING LIFE EXPERIENCE
Free-lance writer: BIOTECHTOUCH 2012 -
Key Account Manager (Analytical microbiology): Samplion Oy (Siilinjärvi/Jyväskylä) 1.1.2009 – 31.5.2012
Researcher (Environmental Microbiology): Histola Research Oy (Tampere/Jyväskylä) 1.7.2008 – 31.1.2008
Free-lance Researcher / Trainer (Paper Industry Microbiology) 2006 -
Researcher / Special Researcher (Paper Industry Microbiology): Enso-Gutzeit Oy/Enso Group Oy/Stora Enso Oyj 1986-2006 (Imatra, Finland and Karlstad, Sweden)
Researcher / Teacher (Environmental Microbiology): Helsinki University, Dep. of Microbiology 1982- 1986
Teacher / Trainer (part-day; Paper Industry Microbiology & Biotechnology) 1980 - AEL, FinnFiber Oy, City of Helsinki, INSKO, METSKO, POHTO Oy, Teknisten liitto, Applied Science Universities of South Carelia and Jyväskylä, Helsinki University
SPECIAL TASKS

2. Project Coordinator (Nordisk Industrifond / Hygienic Milk Packages): 1994-1997
Member / Chairman of Microbiology Steering Group (Oy Keskuslaboratorio Ab): 2001-2006
CURRICULUM VITAE
Juha Veikko Mentu
MEMBERSHIPS
Mikrobiologikilta 1983 – (Board member 2007-2008)
Soc. Industrial Microbiology 1993 -
Marttaliitto 2010 -
FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES
Music (Member of Jyväskylä Orthodox Choir; Flute)
Arts (Landscape Drawing)
Professional blog: www.industrymicrobiologist.blogspot.com 2008 –
PUBLICATIONS
1. Mentu,J., Heitto,L., Keitel,H.V. & Hakalehto,E. (2009). Rapid Microbiological Control of Paper Machines with PMEU Method. Paperi ja Puu – Paper and Timber Vol 91 / No. 7-8 / 2009.
2. Mentu,J. 2007. Paperikone – ekosysteemi ja fermentori. INOCULA 1/2007:
3. Niemi,R.M, Mentu,J, Siitonen,A & Niemelä,S.I. (2003). Confirmation of Escherichia coli and its distinction from Klebsiella species by gas and indole formation at 44 and 44.5 degrees C. J Appl Microbiol. 2003;95:1242-9
4. Mentu,J., Pirttijärvi,T., Lindell,H. & Salkinoja-Salonen,M.S. (1997). Microbiological Control of Pigments and Fillers in Paper Industry. In: Baker, C.F. (Ed.): The Fundamentals of Papermaking Materials. PIRA International, Leatherhead, UK.
5. Mentu,J. & Kolstad,J. (1997). HACCP in Liquid Packaging Carton Production. The 3rd Nordfood Conference “Sustainable Food Production and Competitive Industries”. Nordfood 5:1997.Oslo.
6. Mentu,J. & Kolstad,J. (1996). Microbiological Control of Liquid Packaging Board (LPB). In: 2nd NordFood Conference “Future, Culture and Know-how”. NORDFOOD 2:1996. Oslo.
7. Mentu,J. (1996). Biofouling in Paper Machines. In: Future Prospects of Biofouling and Biocides. VTT Symposium 165, Espoo.
8. Mentu,J. & Salkinoja-Salonen,M.S. (1993). Luminometric ATP Assay: a Tool for the Control of Biological Waste Water Purification in the Paper Industry. Abstracts of Finnish Chemical Congress and Exhibition 1993. Helsinki.
9. Väisänen,O.M., Mentu,J. & Salkinoja-Salonen,M.S. (1991). Bacteria in Food Packaging Paper and Board. J.Appl.Bacteriology 1991;71:130-133
10. Mentu,J., Niemelä,S. & Väätänen,P. (1988). Effects of Treatment of Paper Industry Wastewater on Coliform Bacteria. Wat.Sci.Tech. 1988; 20, 1: 271
11. Niemi,R.M., Niemelä,S.I, Mentu,J. & Siitonen,A. (1987). Growth of Escherichia coli in a Pulp and Cardboard Mill. Can.J.Microbiol. 1987; 33
12. Niemelä,S.I. & Mentu,J. (1985). Lohjanjärven eteläosan hygieenis-bakteriologinen selvitys. Vesihallituksen monistesarja nro 373. Helsinki.
13. Niemelä,S.I., Väätänen,P., Mentu,J., Jokinen,A., Jäppinen,P. & Sillanpää,P. (1985). Microbial Incidence in Upper Respiratory Tracts of Workers in the Paper Industry.

3. Appl.Environ.Microbiology, July 1985: 163-168
14. Vaara,T., Sivonen,K., Välilä,K. & Mentu,J. (1984). Syanobakteerien typensidonta ja sen hyödyntäminen. SITRA, julkaisu 7: Biologisen typensidonnan ja ravinnetypen hyväksikäytön projekti. Helsinki.
15. Niemelä,S.I., Mentu,J., Väätänen,P. & Lahti,K. (1983). Maximum Growth Temperature as a Diagnostic Character in Enterobacteriaceae.INSERM, 1983, 114: 619-627