EU awards significant funding for Finnish AI-assisted fusion research
The University of Helsinki will lead a new centre specialised in fusion research based on artificial intelligence and modelling, harnessing the strong expertise in AI in the Helsinki region for future energy production.
Method yielding more accurate total energies could boost quantum chemistry calculations
CEST researchers publish new method calculating total energies efficiently and accurately
International Women's Day 2021 - celebrating the women of PHYS!
Article highlighting the accomplishments of the women from the Physics Department
Key problems regarding equality have been recognized - A pilot to promote solutions
As a result of Aalto participating in the Equal career paths (NOW!) project, Learning Services are piloting a service concept where students share their experiences on e.g. working in teams and teachers get to walk in the students' shoes. The expected outcome is that the participants become more aware of their unconscious biases, learn how their behavior affects other people, and ideate on how the experiences of the students in (gender) minority can be better acknowledged in teaching.Â
Valtteri Lahtinen's piece selected as top mathematics article
The mathematics used in the study can be used in the design and development of superconducting quantum circuits, and in the analysis of the models of the logic of quantum computation.
AScI internship program sees record number of applications
As it enters it’s 9th year, the AScI internship programme is celebrating receiving over 1,000 applications for a single recruitment round
Theoretical study elucidates deep surface structure of emerging perovskite material
Newly published work by doctoral candidate Azimatu Seidu (CEST group) reveals detailed electronic and atomistic structure of cesium lead triiodide (CsPbI3), an emerging perovskite material
Computational physics graduate Lauri Himanen selected for SCI Dissertation Award
Lauri Himanen (CEST & SIN groups) was one of two awardees at the Department of Applied Physics for a SCI Dissertation Award
Levi Keller wins Finnish Cultural Foundation award for doctoral studies
Levi Keller (CEST group) was awarded a grant from the Finnish Cultural Foundation to support his doctoral studies exploring computational methods for spectroscopy.
From Mars to machine learning
Aalto PhD student Tuomas Kynkäänniemi did summer- and part-time work at the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) calibrating sensor of a Mars rover, but his research is now worlds away
Dissertation and Master’s thesis Awards in the School of Science in 2020
Every year, Aalto University rewards the top 10% of the doctoral dissertations with an Aalto University Dissertation Award
New physics rules tested on quantum computer
Simulation of non-Hermitian quantum mechanics using a quantum computer goes beyond centuries old conventions
Finnish Cultural Foundation hands out more than half a million euros in grants ºÚÁÏÍø community members
The grants were allocated to 32 Aalto University applicants and working groups
Mikko Möttönen named Innovation Professor of the year by the CTO Forum
Physicist lauded for both his theoretical and experimental research on quantum information
School of Science announced 2021 equality implementation plan, and funds new diversity and inclusivity projects
The three community led projects will facilitate discussions about inclusivity, and increase representation of a more diverse range of people in science teaching and research
A magnetic twist to graphene
By combining ferromagnets and two rotated layers of graphene, researchers open up a new platform for strongly interacting states using graphene’s unique quantum degree of freedom
Edible shock- and heat-resistant wood foam could replace plastic packaging
A new bio-based material could replace substances such as Styrofoam and bubble wrap. Artificial intelligence is being used to the development of the material.
Sustainable optical fibres developed from methylcellulose
Researchers from Tampere University and Aalto University have developed optical fibres from methylcellulose, a commonly used cellulose derivative. The finding opens new avenues to short-distance optical fibres using sustainable and environmentally benign fibre processing. The finding was published in the journal Small
From picoseconds to decades: modelling materials for future energy
Professor Andrea Sand tells us about her work modelling how radiation affects materials, and how this can help develop new energy sources for the future
Professor Peter Lund receives Chinese award
Peter Lund has been given the Jiangsu International Science and Technology Cooperation Award in recognition for his contribution into the development of renewable energy, and for developing cooperation between the European Union and China.
