Learning from nature
In his lab, Academy Professor Olli Ikkala is catching up with evolution’s lead in the manufacture of materials. The results of his work may be of crucial significance to an energy-scarce society.
Pavlov's classical conditioning inspires materials scientists
Concepts of experimental psychology replicated in smart materials
Two unique exhibitions by Aalto University at the Oodi Library to experience and play
The Finnish EU presidency is now in full swing and for September (when the EU level AV conference will take place), Aalto is offering two very different exhibitions to be on display at the Oodi library in Helsinki.
SCI Teacher Services; new people have started
New Pedagogical Specialist Miia Forstén started in spring 2019 and Digi-peda Specialist Hannu Tiitu started a few weeks ago.
Aalto quantum computing spinout secures €11.45m in funding
IQM hopes to commercialise groundbreaking research from Aalto and VTT
Ten new doctoral training projects exploring quantum technology in novel ways
The projects focus on scientific, technological, business and/or artistic ideas
Meet the new Innovation Advisors at SCI
We chat to Ilkka Hyytiäinen and Juha Siivola who, along with Tuomas Planman will support the school as innovation advisors
From the Dean: Could we play as a team like the ice hockey world champions?
Thanks for the results go to our researchers and teachers, you’re doing a great job!
Dean of the School of Science grants Master’s thesis awards 2018
Kukka-Emilia Huhtinen, Ana Maria Triana Hoyos and Antti Tolppanen receive the Master's Thesis Awards.
20 new Academy Projects ºÚÁÏÍø
The total funding granted by the Academy of Finland’s Research Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering is 8.9 million euros.
Snowflakes hold the secret to how tooth enamel is formed
The newly published work helps to explain why even closely-related species – such as humans and orangutans – have very different looking teeth.
The Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion awarded physics lecturer and a pioneer in gamification
Outstanding Teacher of the Year award was given to Jami Kinnunen, lecturer popular with physics students. Juho Hamari was chosen as the Young Researcher of the Year
Funding for four new Academy Research Fellow and 14 Postdoctoral Researcher posts
The funding for the five-year Academy Research Fellow and the three-year Postdoctoral Researcher posts was awarded by the Academy of Finland's Research Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering.
A call open for novel ideas in Quantum Technology – funding available for doctoral training positions
The proposed doctoral study projects are expected to introduce scientific, technological, business and/or artistic ideas that explore quantum technology in novel ways.
Professor Olli Ikkala wins Dutch Polymer Science award
The annual PTN Medema Lecture award is granted to a renowned international polymer scientist
Fixing back problems and improving hygiene at music festivals: innovative ideas by this year’s undergraduate student projects
The theme of this year’s annual SCI course project was health and well-being
New materials for fuel cells
Researchers from Aalto University and Northeastern University (China) have demonstrated a solid oxide fuel cell based on a single-oxide SrTiO2 electrolyte. A high power density of 620 mW per cm2 with hydrogen as fuel was obtained. The electrolyte forms a mixed proton and oxygen ion conductor with a core-shell structure
Aalto dissertation award 2019 in the School of Science
Annual prize ceremony celebrates the best doctoral dissertations of the past year
International Women's Day alumni seminar stirs up discussion of neural networks and peace
The topics covered in the alumni seminar also included new business models and the societal impact of AI and digitalisation.
When nothing is impossible: technology sector offers a variety of career paths
The message of Aalto Junior’s Women’s Day event was that, in the field of technology, nothing is impossible for women. More than 100 participants from schools in Greater Helsinki had an opportunity to visit, among others, Aalto's space laboratory.
