Throughout history, materials have shaped human progress. As we transition into the era of smart, living materials, we are at a change that could redefine construction practices, healthcare tools, and daily life.
Nature has mastered the art of adaptability, producing materials that can dynamically respond to their environment, adjust as needed, and even exhibit self-healing properties. Inspired by nature´s creations, the is pioneering the development of innovative materials that promise to revolutionize industries and improve quality of life. Join us to uncover how research endeavors aim to understand natural behaviors and apply them to future technologies.
Explore the future of materials inspired by nature and dive into the exciting world of life-inspired materials at our upcoming event, part of the "Designs for a Cooler Planet" series.
14:00-15:00 Overview of the project and materials:
15:00-17:00 Interactive Workshop: Hands-on experiments and demonstrations
Coffee/tea and snacks will be served outside the lecture hall in the lobby.
Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025: Inspired by mussels and barnacles, this adhesive challenges toxic, petroleum-based alternatives—and thanks to its biocompatibility, it could have medical applications too.
Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition showcases interdisciplinary experiments at Marsio, Otakaari 2. Open 5 Sept – 28 Oct 2025.
