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Call for abstracts: ISSAV/ESWC 2019 (UPDATE: Deadline extended!)

Submit your abstract for the International Seminar on Safety and Security of Autonomous Vessels and European STAMP Workshop and Conference.
Research & Art
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Kandidaattikeskuksen Y-osa ulkoapäin / Kuvaaja Tuomas Uusheimo

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
Research & Art
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HRTEM of SrTiO2

Changing work presents a wealth of research topics

Is there anything stable left in work life? At least constant change, say Future of Work researches, and advocate joining forces in work related research.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Hertta Vuorenmaa ja Eero Vaara. Kuva: Venla Helenius.

Imagining a future without carbon

With a changing climate, our future is uncertain. Design can help us create the future we want to become reality.

Research & Art
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Idil Gaziulusoy

CS Dissertation: Tuomo Lempiäinen increases understanding of capabilities and limitations of distributed systems

During his doctoral studies, Tuomo Lempiäinen studied the theory of distributed computing and participated in the organization of the ALGO conference.
Research & Art, Studies
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Tuomo Lempiäinen_photo by Matti Ahlgren

Sustainable mindset as a competence of future Aalto graduate?

Annukka Jyrämä's insights on sustainable mindset.
Studies, University
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Students unloading measuring instruments donated by HUS on biological phenomena measurement to determine the lifecycle effects of products

Dissertation: Team entrepreneurship experiences develop students’ abilities to notice and utilise different opportunities in working life

According to the research, understanding and mutual respect develops through working together in teams.
Research & Art
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Laskuvarjohyppääjiä muodostelmassa taivaalla

The winner of ORCID competition is...

Dean of the School of Business Ingmar Björkman was awarded a beautiful orchid as a prize for winning the competition.
Awards and Recognition
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Virtual world took people to space

The School of Electrical Engineering organised its traditional Research Winter Day on 13 March. This time, research was presented through demos.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Aalto University / Aalto satellites family / photo: Linda Koskinen

Finding solutions to clinical problems

A sufficient number of “whys” and “what ifs” prompted Professor Ivan Vujaklija to find more answers in an academic environment.
Research & Art, University
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Aalto University / Professor Ivan Vujaklija / photo: Mikko Raskinen

Finance paper accepted to be published in the Journal of Financial Economics

An article by Aleksi Pitkäjärvi, Matti Suominen, and Lauri Vaittinen has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Financial Economics.
Research & Art
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Leading European non-formal science education institutions gather

Aalto University hosts an international co-design workshop on 18-19 March. As an output a crowdsourced map tool will be presented.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Photo: Florian Voggender

Chemical technology education fosters sustainable development and opens doors to employment

School of Chemical Engineering provides students with capacities to work for the climate, the environment and sustainable development.
Studies
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Olarin lukiolaisia Kemian tekniikan korkeakoulun opiskelijamarkkinoinnin työpajassa 8.2.2019/ Kuva: Helena Seppälä

Sustainable development is at the heart of our operations

Solving of the great challenges facing mankind in a sustainable way is a key element of Aalto University's research and teaching. Sustainable solutions guide our operations as an organization.
University
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Aalto Research groups

AScI funding awarded to planning future energy systems and to designing penguin-inspired active surfaces

Each programme to receive funding of €150 000 over three years.
Research & Art
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Are we at the limits of measuring water-repellent surfaces?

As we develop extremely liquid-repellent surfaces, the errors in existing measurement techniques are getting too large.
Press releases
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Water droplet on a surface

CS Dissertation: Jarno Lintusaari reveals recent developments in approximate computational inference

In his doctoral thesis Jarno Lintusaari modeled the complex spread of tuberculosis with Approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) methods and he was one of the main developers of openly available software tool ELFI
Research & Art, Studies
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Jarno_Lintusaari_Aalto_University_photo_Matti_Ahlgren

Artificial intelligence helps to detect rare diseases and risk factors for child protection

High-quality primary research ensures that Finland is an independent forerunner in developing artificial intelligence.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Datailta kuvaaja Hanna Kautto

Low Temperature Laboratory receives over one million euros in funding, opening more widely to European researchers

The Low Temperature Laboratory develops quantum sensors needed in nanoelectronics research, among other core activities
Press releases
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Kylmälaboratorio on yksi maailman johtavista matalien lämpötilojen fysiikan, nanoelektroniikan ja kvanttiteknologian tutkimuskeskittymistä. Kuva: Roee Cohen.

Photoshoot day of materials samples by the Materials Platform

The Materials Platform organizes photoshoot sessions for materials samples on a regular basis. All Aalto University researchers who are involved in materials research are invited to participate.
Research & Art, University
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RNSF_regenerating nature smart fabric, research Julie-Anne Gandier , photo Valeria Azovskaya, 2019