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Psyched up for computer science
How can we align technology with the way we think about, feel, and understand the world? Robin Welsch is a psychologist-turned-computer scientist on a quest to find an answer.
Aalto's strong textile expertise showcased at New York Textile Month event
DIALOGUES event in New York 2鈥6 November reimagines the landscape of tomorrow鈥檚 textiles and fashion
Jukka Niskanen has been appointed Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Jukka Niskanen (Ph.D) has been appointed five-year fixed term Assistant Professor position at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering as of 1 January 2023. The field of the professorship is Polymer Engineering
Aalto University develops informal lifewide learning offerings as a part of the Digivisio 2030 programme
Aalto University participates in Digivisio 2030 early-stage pilot and develops its informal learning offering.
School of Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2022 Pekka Tiitinen: Electricity sector training opens up diverse career opportunities
Managing Director of ABB Finland encourages students to acquire broad experience of business life already during their studies 鈥 because experiencing a range of different work duties can teach you a lot.
Nobody can make it alone in the circular economy - How can indicators solve the challenges of the circular economy?
The efficient use and exchange of information are considered fundamental aspects for the prosperity of ecosystems, being them natural or industrial. Consequently, data sharing becomes a requisite for successful circular economy models since, by definition, they require the collaborative interaction of various actors throughout the value chain of materials and products. However, there are significant data gaps that currently prevent the implementation of circular economy in practice.
Biowastes converted into a sustainable material for sound absorption
Researchers at Aalto University are developing a way to convert biowaste into a new, sustainable sound-absorbing material. One of the intended outcomes for the research project is to create alternatives to mineral wool construction materials that are commonly used for sound absorption and thermal insulation.
Students accelerate product development 鈥 PDP courses at Design Factory for 25 years
The semester-long PDP course brings together students from different fields to take on a real-life challenge. In the latest course, which ended in May, the students improved the production of a packaging material and developed a new steering system for electric boats.
Partnership: Art and creativity are drivers of society
Rafaela Sepp盲l盲 urges young people in the arts and creative industries to set out bravely on their own paths but also interact with others.
Award-winning decision analysis researcher Ahti Salo: In crises, old data does not tell the whole story of the future
Salo's research has developed a portfolio decision analysis that selects many options from a large set of alternatives.
Petter Holme: Temporal networks help to understand the spreading dynamics
'My research concerns networks in general 鈥 power grids, social and ecological networks, bus transportation, and many others. I approach my research using mathematical theories and frameworks, as well as computer modelling. Concrete examples of these networks studied include Internet dating, the Frozen movie, and the Covid epidemic.'
Tapping hidden visual information: An all-in-one detector for thousands of colours
A new chip from Aalto researchers puts photonic information at our fingertips.
The Squirrel鈥檚 Nest / Oravan Pes盲 Podcast 2018-2022
A new season and previously archived episodes of The Squirrel's Nest / Oravan Pes盲 Podcast co-created in Ariel Bustamante鈥檚 'Conversation Room' now available online.
Alexander Henn wins the Marcus Wallenberg Young Scientists Competition
The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation organises an annual event for young researchers to promote collaboration, inspire research and create networking opportunities.
Former economics student Soila H枚ijer ended up in IT and enjoyed her work
鈥業 want to encourage girls to partake in the diverse IT sector鈥
Russell Lai is at the vanguard of cryptography
Aalto University鈥檚 new Assistant Professor Russell Lai is a cryptography researcher, who wants to bring the fruits of his academic work to the use of everyday citizens, without sacrificing robustness.
Kalle Airo: "For an entrepreneurial mind, a problem is an opportunity, not a threat鈥
Kalle Airo leads Entrepreneurial Mindset at Aalto
Marcus Wallenberg Prize to Professor Herbert Sixta for the development of Sustainable wood-based textile fibres
The 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Professor Herbert Sixta and Professor Ilkka Kilpel盲inen for the development and use of novel ionic liquids to process wood biomass into high-performance textile fibres.
The School of Business is funding projects that foster and encourage diversity, inclusivity and equality
Aalto BIZ Case Development Center and Root to Rise project received EDI funding
Deep technology solves global challenges - Aalto University is a great growth platform for deep tech companies
Deep tech companies that got their start at Aalto University include IQM, ICEYE, Ioncell and Mustekala.
