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A fast solidification process makes material crackle
A new model helps understand for example defects formed in metal production.
Quantum-limited heat conduction over macroscopic distances
Our paper "Quantum-limited heat conduction over macroscopic distances" has just been published in Nature Physics.
The probabilistic Machine Learning Group (PML) is looking for master students interested in working on machine learning projects
We are looking for capable MSc candidates to work on challenging research problems together with
university researchers.
university researchers.
New invention revolutionises heat transport
Scientists at Aalto University have succeeded in transporting heat maximally effectively ten thousand times further than ever before.
Aalto students created two new open data based services for train passengers
Junat.net and Julia enable real time traffic follow-up by using interfaces of the Finnish Transport Agency.
More than a third of the handsets used in Finland are 4G/LTE capable
More than a third of the handsets used in Finland are 4G/LTE capable.
High demand for experts in geotechnical engineering
Students of geotechnical engineering do not have trouble finding a job. According to Professor Korkiala-Tanttu, there is even a shortage of experts.
Healthy communities through good planning
Professor Marketta Kyttä studies people’s experiences about the environment. Her research group helps to plan better communities.
Understanding about real estate markets reduces risks
Professor Heidi Falkenbach studies real estate markets. Many general topics, starting from the financial crisis, are in some way linked to this field.
Water is a treasure
Human activities have a strong impact on water cycle and water quality, which leads to challenges in both Finland and elsewhere in the world.
Satellites provide information about Earth’s surface and the atmosphere
Professor Miina Rautiainen examines the Earth with help of satellite images. Remote sensing opens a window on a wide range of observations.
Finnish process industry driving automation of information exchange
Digital Business Ecosystem aims for rapid integration throughout the entire chain of suppliers and partners.
Creativity can be taught, says Katja Hölttä-Otto, Professor of Product Development
If necessary, Hölttä-Otto promises to prove with a simple test that anyone can learn to be creative and that it can be taught.
Antimatter met strategy in the installation lectures
The installation lectures by newly tenured professors at Aalto University were published online.
Professor Metal
Mari Lundström wants to recover and reuse metals. She approaches her task with a steely resolve.
150 000 Euros in ERC funding to commercialise thermoelectric materials
The materials developed by Maarit Karppinen’s research group could improve energy efficiency.
Aalto takes first place among Finnish organisations in ERC grants
Among European universities Aalto’s position rises from the 59th to 28th.
Professor Gerhard Fink relies on wood as a construction material
Gerhard Fink started as Assistant Professor of wooden structures at Aalto University. He feels highly motivated by the new position.
Article ”Aesthetics in the Age of Digital Humanities” published
Article ”Aesthetics in the Age of Digital Humanities”
by Ossi Naukkarinen and Johanna Bragge in Journal of Aesthetics & Culture.
by Ossi Naukkarinen and Johanna Bragge in Journal of Aesthetics & Culture.
Quantum knots observed for the first time
Our paper titled "Tying Quantum Knots" was just published in Nature Physics.