School news
Aalto University admitted 2126 new students to BSc programmes taught in Finnish or in Swedish
New students were also selected through the open university pathway and transfer application
Paula Nybergh ºÚÁÏÍøs to innovation activities of Aalto's Bioinnovation Center
Our alumna, Paula Nybergh, with a Licentiate of Science (Technology) and an honorary Doctor of Science (Technology), has made a significant donation to support the innovation activities of the Bioinnovation Center.
Erdal Aydin has been appointed as a fixed term Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
PhD Erdal Aydin has been appointed as a five year fixed-term Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering as of 1 September 2026. The field of the professorship is Control and Automation of Chemical Processes.
Aalto University ranks 126th in the world in QS World University Rankings
Aalto performs best in the employment outcomes and sustainability indicators.
School of Chemical Engineering – Dean’s summer letter 2026
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the summer holidays, I would like to take a moment to look back on the first half of the year and revisit some of the key highlights from across our School.
As we approach the summer holidays, I would like to take a moment to look back on the first half of the year and revisit some of the key highlights from across our School.
When atoms begin to dance – At Aalto University, metallurgy became choreography
On the Dance Metallurgy pilot course, copper ions were given movement and a face. When a metal essential to the green transition stepped onto the dance floor, chemical phenomena that often seem intimidating opened up in an entirely new way.
Autumn 2026 Finnish courses for international personnel in the metropolitan area universities
Aalto University offers Finnish language study opportunities to its employees in autumn 2026. Registration starts from 5 May!
President’s letter 16 June 2026 – Positive signs around us
‘The economy is showing several positive signals’, notes Ilkka Niemelä
Charles Cai has been appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
PhD Charles Cai has been appointed as tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems as of 1 August 2026. The field of the professorship is Sustainable Bioproducts and Processes.
President Ilkka Niemelä explains what the new vision for higher education and research means for Finland and Aalto
Aalto has the capability and the will to act as a trailblazer in implementing the vision.
Strong results from the Research Council’s winter call
A total of 54 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellow or Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland. The total funding awarded ºÚÁÏÍø University amounts to 33.2 million euros.
Aalto University’s solutions at the New European Bauhaus Festival support the EU’s ambition to become world leader in circular economy
Aalto University presented several different circular economy solutions at The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels. The event brought together leading names in EU policymaking, researchers, designers and grassroots actors from across Europe to shape a more sustainable future.
Iina Vaajamo appointed to a five-year fixed-term Assistant Professorship at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DSc. (tech.) Iina Vaajamo has been appointed to a five-year fixed-term position as Assistant Professor in the tenure track system at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering effective 1. September 2026. The field of the professorship is pyrometallurgy.
Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero appointed Dean of the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
Serna-Guerrero will start his five-year term on 1 December 2026
Board appointed Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero as Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering
The Aalto University Board convened on 4–5 June 2026
A unique joint effort – Aalto University receives EUR 9 million in donations to accelerate the energy transition
Donations from ABB, Fortum, St1 and the Walter Ahlström Foundation will be used to establish new professorships. At the same time, the donations support the establishment of Aalto University House of Energy Transition.
Keys to growth: How the energy transition is making oil obsolete
The transition to clean energy is a societal transformation on the same scale as digitalisation, and Finland has many strengths to support it, says professor Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, who leads Aalto University’s new competence centre, House of Energy Transition.
The process for travel grant applications related to study trips will change as of 24 August 2026
The study trip must be agreed with the course’s responsible teacher before applying for a grant.
Kristiina Kruus has been invited as an honorary member of the Chemistry Guild
At its annual meeting, the Chemistry Guild invited Kristiina Kruus, Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering, to become an honorary member. Honorary membership is for life and may be granted to a person who has made a special contribution to the guild’s activities or otherwise significantly advanced its goals.
Preparations for RAITEE 2027 Assessment have started
RAITEE evaluates the current state and supports the long-term development of research and education
