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Radiation influences Aalto-1 nanosatellite software design
In his his Master’s Thesis, Joonas Javanainen examined the level of preparedness the additional challenges of space impose on software design.
Researching Ice
Ice mechanics researchers study the sea behavior and loads ice exerts on structures and ships.
HYBER Symposium
Pushing the boundary of true interdisciplinarity, the 2nd HYBER Symposium offered again 2 full days of top talks.
Biochemical engineer Frances Arnold wins 2016 Millennium Technology Prize
She receives the prize recognition of her discoveries to create new and better proteins in the laboratory.
From the roof to the street – INKA project aims to exploit recycled materials in asphalt
The project, started in the beginning of the year, studies the use of shredded roofing felt in asphalt.
Yle interview
Mikko Möttönen was interviewed by Yle for an article about quantum technologies and research at QCD.
Winner of Millennium Technology Prize 2016 to be announced on 24 May
The prize is a Finnish tribute to technological innovations for a better life. Aalto University alumni and the public are welcome to join the events.
Of the significance of human voice as part of experience
In Kone Foundation podcast-interview singer, artist and doctoral researcher Heidi Fast talks about her artistic research.
The rebirth of pulp
CHEMARTS brings together biomaterials and design students. Their encounters sprout ideas that can make the world a better place.
Exploring big data for understanding consumer food habits and health
RICHFIELDS aims to design a consumer data platform, to collect and connect, compare and share in-formation about food behaviours.
Aalto Behavioral Laboratory – behavioural research for everyone
Aalto Behavioral Laboratory opened in Otaniemi last autumn and has since then provided versatile services to researchers.
Digitalisation will thoroughly challenge our whole society
Global business will be possible on an unprecedented scale.
At the brink of the new
The findings of basic research need to travel long before commercial products emerge. This journey demands hard work, says Professor Esko Kauppinen.
Aalto-1 satellite integrated into the dispenser in Delft in the Netherlands
When the last tests have been completed, Aalto-1 will continue its journey to the launch site of the Falcon 9 rocket on the west coast of the USA.
Aalto Fashion Steps Into The Spotlight
Finland is known for many things: it's beautiful snowy landscapes, it's iconic architecture, and now, for it's rebellious fashion talent.
Architecture, construction and competence as themes of FWBN
Welcome to the Forum Wood Building Nordic organised at Aalto University on 15-17 June 2016.
Acoustics researcher Kai Saksela’s startup makes it into Startup Sauna
Noiseless Acoustics ltd, the developers of an acoustic camera, was one of three Finnish companies chosen from among 700 applicants.
Three new members from Aalto University selected to Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
Professors Kuoppamäki, Piekkari and Sillanpää were selected on their academic and scientific merits.
School of Science part of Aalto Festival
During the Festival you can explore the activities at School of Science.
Research result: The Sun’s magnetic field during the grand minimum is in fact at its maximum
During a time period of the Maunder Minimum type the magnetic field may hide at the bottom of the convection zone.