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Deciphering the structure of nanosystems with machine learning

The CEST group joins forces with a team in Austria to solve a long-standing puzzle in nanoscience.
Research & Art
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Image accompanying publication that resolves the structure of TCNE films on copper

Stopping the unstoppable with atomic bricks

Aalto University theorist part of a team that developed a method for trapping elusive electrons
Research & Art
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Scanning tunneling microscope tip confining electrons in graphene

Tõnn Talpsepp's paper published in the Journal of Banking and Finance

Dr. Tõnn Talpsepp's joint paper with Kristjan Liivamägi and Tarvo Vaarmets has been published in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
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Artificial intelligence produces data synthetically to help treat diseases like COVID-19

The ability to produce data synthetically makes studying of the COVID-19 disease significantly easier.
Press releases
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Violetti- ja beigesävyinen kuvituskuva, jossa näkyy ihmisiä ja numeroita

Nature-imitating coating makes batteries more durable and efficient

Aalto University's researchers were the first in the world to make use of carbon dioxide in the production of a battery protective coating.
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Nature-imitating coating, picture: Juho Heiska

Simple yet effective ways to act on climate change – tips for everyday life

Author and Creative Sustainability student Rinna Saramäki and AaltoSDG mobile application encourage everyone to take action to mitigate climate change.
Studies
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Real-time Data Helps Improve Construction Productivity

The productivity of construction work depends on many factors. Jianyu Zhao, a doctoral candidate at Aalto University, has used indoor positioning to measure worker presence and task progress. His study will help construction companies identify productivity bottlenecks and find way to improve productivity. We sat down with him to discuss his research and its implications.
Research & Art
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Virtual Design and Construction from a Client Perspective

We’ve seen how the strategies and ambitions of clients can be key drivers of digitalization of the construction industry. Sampo Oksama talks about Bonava’s efforts in the field and its collaboration in the DiCtion R&D project.
Research & Art
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School of Electrical Engineering was awarded thirteen new Academy projects

The funded projects develop new solutions for health technology, wireless communication, smart devices, energy systems, for example.
Research & Art
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Tutkija Ville Jokinen Micronovassa materiaalinäyte kädessään, kuva Aino Huovio

Record number of Academy Projects

Of the 37 Academy Projects awarded by the Academy of Finland, 31 focus on natural sciences and technology. In total, the funding granted from the September 2019 call rose to 25.3 million euros.
Research & Art, University
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Yksityiskohta värikkäästä, pyöreitä reikiä sisältävästä kaasukromatografista

Patrick Rinke awarded Academy of Finland funding

The LearnSolar project receives funding for machine-learning based discovery of new solar cell materials.
Research & Art
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A project led by Professor of Practice Pekka Mattila received funding from the Academy of Finland

The aim of the study is to explain the development of Finnish business management training and to understand the factors affecting it.
Research & Art
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Keltainen Aalto-lippu. Kuva: Juha Juvonen / Aalto-yliopisto

Three faces of the Energy Efficiency & Systems Research

Three doctoral students from the research group share their inspiring researcher career path in the fields of electricity markets and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) -engineering.
Research & Art
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Prof. Quan Zhou received new funding from the Academy of Finland

We just received a new grant from the Academy of Finland, titled: “Robotic Magnetic Needle Characterization of Single Nanoparticle Uptake in Cells”, in cooperation with Prof. Hélder Santos of the University of Helsinki.
Cooperation, Research & Art, University
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Quantum Technology Finland awards Bayan Karimi

PhD student wins prize for her groundbreaking research achievements
Awards and Recognition
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QTF Annual Discovery Prize

How to get companies in the metal industry more employees and more students for the master’s degree programme?

‘The great thing about this cooperation is that everyone wins,’ said Ari Jokilaakso, Professor of metallurgy.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Department of Chemistry and Materials Science

Kourosh Latifi successfully defended his PhD thesis "Controlling the motion of particles on a vibrating plate using dynamic acoustic fields"

Latifi graduates from the Robotic Instruments research group.
Research & Art, University
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Henri Weijo to the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Consumer Research

Journal of Consumer Research is the leading journal in consumer research and one of the FT50 journals.
Research & Art
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Henri Weijo

The handbag – a contemporary marketplace icon

The handbag’s journey to an icon and a branded highlight of the wearer's personality is closely linked to the development of women’s standing in society.
Research & Art
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Kuvassa näkyy nainen, joka kantaa käsilaukkua. Kuvan otti Roope Kiviranta Aalto-yliopistosta.

Artur Kopitca received a funded doctoral position from the Aalto ELEC Doctoral School

Our doctoral student Artur Kopitca has been granted a funded doctoral position at the Aalto ELEC Doctoral School.
Research & Art, Studies, University
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