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Deep learning model detects diabetic eye diseases accurately
Finnish AI researchers have developed a deep learning system that may help detecting diabetic eye diseases, which could make doctors鈥 work easier and reduce healthcare costs
Information security researchers need to anticipate the next step of an attacker
In his doctoral studies, Mika Juuti focused on machine learning methods in information security
Dyes and viruses create new composite material for photooxidation reactions
A recent study shows that native viruses can be employed as a scaffold to immobilise photoactive molecules to potentially oxidise organic pollutants present in wastewater, under visible light irradiation
SUB researchers to present at the Academy of Management conference in Boston
From August 9-13, several members of the SUB research group will participate in the 79th annual meeting of the Academy of Management in Boston, USA. They will join scholars from across the world to share and discuss the latest research on the conference theme Understanding the Inclusive Organization, examining how organizations impact communities on many different dimensions, from the psychological to the ecological.
Does data make the difference? Let鈥檚 find out at the upcoming RDA Plenary in Finland
Data has both an enormous and diverse potential to change the way we work, make decisions and empower citizens. But does data really make the difference? This is the theme at the heart of the upcoming 14th Plenary of the Research Data Alliance (RDA).
Breaking the chain of vulnerability
How empathy, close listening and design thinking enable Claudia Gardu帽o and the AaltoLAB Mexico to find the most urgent problems in an indigenous community.
Assistant Professor Elisa Mekler: Gaming can help to cope with difficult life situations and improve one鈥檚 wellbeing
Elisa Mekler found out in her recent study that video games might help people to cope with difficult life situations, which offers a new challenge to game designers
Ongoing research and prototypes
Learning Environments research group has a new space in the V盲re building. In addition of another move 鈥 of which we are very happy about, as we are back in the core of the Aalto Media Lab 鈥 we have done some research, design experiments and prototypes.
Machine learning helps to predict blackouts caused by storms
A collaboration between computer scientists at Aalto University and the Finnish Meteorological Institute applies machine learning to predict how damaging a storm will be
Aalto University鈥檚 fashion studies are enhanced by a strong expertise in textiles
Combining artistic and technical design expertise in teaching is a unique concept worldwide.
Auroral crackling sounds are related to the electromagnetic resonances of the Earth
A study that correlates the sound of the Northern Lights with the Schumann resonances
Media Lab alumni: Juan Carlos Vasquez
Juan Carlos Vasquez is a composer, sound artist and researcher who was awarded as the Primus Master in the Aalto ARTS conferment ceremony this summer. He has been an active member of the Media Lab as a student, researcher and lecturer and has accomplished during his years in Aalto more than many of us could even dream of.
'We must look to the past, for a lesson in designing buildings for the future'
Architect Karin Krokfors says buildings should be designed to be adaptable over time. And that history holds plenty of examples for us to study.
The Finnish EU presidency gets a dose of Aalto visual food for thought
Materials Matter, and Fragile Water, two popular Aalto University exhibitions, are being featured as part of the Finnish EU presidency, which started at the beginning of July, and which runs for six months.
High energy works in an entrepreneurial community, but peace works in the funeral home
Affect research explores how affects, sensory and bodily sensations, are created, and how they have an effect on employees and customers in organisations.
New book from Professor Vesa Puttonen
The book 鈥漀avigating the investment minefield鈥 by H. Kent Baker and Vesa Puttonen has been published.
Passion and patience are the most important qualities for a researcher
Professor Caterina Soldano aims for developing next generation electronics
Ten new doctoral training projects exploring quantum technology in novel ways
The projects focus on scientific, technological, business and/or artistic ideas
'Aalto is a step ahead'
Marja Makarow, Director of Biocentre Finland, was conferred as an honorary Doctor of Technology at the ceremonial doctoral conferment event in Dipoli on 14 June 2019. Makarow, talented in many fields of science, urges Finnish universities to form long-term international partnerships
What does a Doctor of Arts do at the School of Electrical Engineering?
Salu Ylirisku, Doctor of Arts, teaches design process and related skills to aspiring engineers at the School of Electrical Engineering.
