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Ammonia 鈥 a new green energy solution? Research project receives 鈧2.5 million in funding
Ammonia is a promising alternative fuel for the marine industry and for storing green hydrogen, but there are many question marks over its use.
Nordic joint project aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from marine traffic
The research project develop renewable fuels suitable for ships' combustion engines.
Mashrura Musharraf: You don鈥檛 get to see a lot of women like me in academic leadership positions
'I think my shoes are quite unique, and so is my path. You don鈥檛 get to see a lot of women like me, a non-white female from Bangladesh, in academic leadership positions. Especially in a male-dominated field like marine technology.'
Green transition on seas seminar
Welcome to the seminar of the Finnish Maritime Foundation on 26.10.2023.
The seminar brings together students, academia and industry to discuss challenges and opportunities of the sustainable green transition in shipping. After the industry鈥檚 keynote speeches, three co-financed research topics will be presented and the panel will debate what kind of research and expertise are needed in the sector.
The seminar brings together students, academia and industry to discuss challenges and opportunities of the sustainable green transition in shipping. After the industry鈥檚 keynote speeches, three co-financed research topics will be presented and the panel will debate what kind of research and expertise are needed in the sector.
Aalto University grants honorary doctorate to Ari Niemel盲
The Head of Hull Basic Design at the Meyer Turku shipyard, Ari Niemel盲, is one of the world's leading experts in ship hull design. He has developed pioneering advances that have promoted Finnish shipbuilding expertise around the globe and enabled the implementation of complex new ship concepts.
Professor of Practice Marjo Keiramo is adding radical creativity to ship design studies
Large, floating structures, such as cruise ships, are complex systems whose design and development requires open-mindedness, collaboration, networks 鈥 and radical creativity.
Aalto in 2022: Perpetual motion machine, The Wardrobe of the Future, Antarctica expedition and more
This year has been another feast of science and art. The latest research was rapidly used by decision-makers as well, for example in the energy crisis.
Launching autonomous vessels in our waters
In years to come, autonomous ships could reshape the entire maritime industry, say marine technology experts Mashrura Musharraf and Sauli Eloranta.
Collaboration between W盲rtsil盲 and Aalto University is expanding - aiming for sustainable future solutions
One key driver of the partnership is the energy transition and the need to develop new zero-emission fuel solutions.
Interruption to water supply in Otaniemi 9.5.2022
Water supply was cut before noon but returned to normal by midday
Wreck of Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance found in Antarctica
Ice scientist Jukka Tuhkuri was on hand to witness the historic moment.
Mashrura Musharraf, Assistant Professor of Marine Technology, studies intelligent ships
鈥淢aritime automation needs to be developed so that the systems are safe and meet human needs,鈥 she says.
New European partnership commits the waterborne transport sector to zero emissions by 2050
The Horizon Europe Cooperation Agreement seeks zero-emission solutions for all major ship types and services by 2030. This will enable zero-emission water transport before 2050.
Passion, expertise and collaboration are the keys to a successful cruise ship design
New doctoral research highlights the importance of the creative phase for the end product, the keys to success and the challenges of the future.
Pentti聽Kujala聽named聽winner of Transportation Research Award 2020聽
Improving the safety of ships operating聽in ice-covered waters.聽
For her beloved Baltic Sea
As a little girl, Tiina Tuurnala would take her family鈥檚 motorboat around nearby islets to catch ship wakes. Now, she is at the helm of the Finnish Shipowners鈥 Association and is steering the maritime industry towards a low-emission future.
Meyer Turku and Aalto University to expand collaboration in marine technology research and education
Aalto University and Meyer Turku Oy have signed an agreement that will strengthen and develop multidisciplinary research and education collaboration as well as give a boost to expert co-operation.
Rauma Marine Constructions to partner with Aalto University looking to cut emissions and increase safety in seafaring
Experts of the future are crucial to the maritime sector
Science makes ships lighter and more environmentally friendly
With new structures and materials, we can reduce cruise ship hull weight by as much as 20%
