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Chemical engineering student Ella Haravuori combines bioproduct development and food sciences
Ella Haravuori studies chemical engineering at Aalto University and food sciences at the University of Helsinki. Ella is particularly interested in biobased packaging materials that can replace plastics in food packaging.
Researchers create gel that can self-heal like human skin
Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate this high stiffness or natural skin鈥檚 self-healing properties, but not both. Now, a team of researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth are the first to develop a hydrogel with a unique structure that overcomes earlier limitations, opening the door to applications such as drug delivery, wound healing, soft robotics sensors and artificial skin.
President of the Republic of Finland awards the Medal of Honour to Professor Kari Laasonen, Professor Markus Linder and Financial Manager Pirjo Muukkonen
Three people have been awarded the President of the Republic's Medal of Honour at the School of Chemical Engineering.
Aalto Creatives launches Art & Tech Open Call '25 development grant for creative industry projects
The Art & Tech Open Call seeks applications from artists and creatives who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology.
Radical creativity online course reached 10,000 registrants
By practicing creativity, you develop the skills and mindset needed to overcome obstacles and solve various challenges.
Olli-Pekka Pentj盲rvi develops biorefining technologies: 鈥淲ith chemical engineering skills, I can influence industrial environmental issues.鈥
Studies in chemical engineering led Olli-Pekka Pentj盲rvi to launch a new biorefinery plant that produces bioethanol from bamboo to reduce transport emissions. Olli-Pekka's work is to scale biorefining technologies to an industrial scale. Chemical engineering provided Olli-Pekka with extensive tools and networks for solving industrial environmental issues.
Grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation for science and art
A total of 37 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants for science or art
Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordstr枚m to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything鈥
Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordstr枚m to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything鈥
Collaborative workshop on innovation for a more versatile use of space
ACRE and Aalto University are participating in the EU co-funded JAVIST project, which is developing and innovating shared spaces on campus.
New research environments on the roadmap
The environments selected for the first time on the Roadmap for the Finnish Research Infrastructures will explore ice and wave modelling, human-centred virtualisation, industrial biotechnology as well as the universe and register-based data sets, among other things
ELLIS Institute Finland is now recruiting Principal Investigators
The newly established institute is looking for talented researchers in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Semi-Summer summer jobs are now open again 鈥 apply by end of February
Semi-Summer 2025 Programme will provide an opportunity to gain the skills needed in a growing and international semiconductor sector.
Online course on Wood Mechanics starts 24.2.2025
Learn 100% online about the engineering potential of wood as a complex natural material.
Important information on PIN code usage at Aalto University campus
A PIN code is required to open the outer doors on the Aalto University campus at certain times.
First results of the campus wide recycling campaign
The Aalto community-wide recycling campaign was launched in October 2024.
Training to support research offered in AI, ethics, data management, software 鈥 register now
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2025 are open.
Alum Niklas Huotari: Five tips to start your career
Alum Niklas Huotari wants to help people succeed in their careers, both through his job and as an active member of the Aalto community.
Apply now: Unite! Visiting Professorship Program at TU Darmstadt
TuDa is looking for experienced postdocs as visiting professors for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Yujiao Dong鈥檚 path to a doctorate at Aalto School of Chemical Engineering
Reflecting on the doctoral journey, academic growth in the field of bio-based materials and the supportive research environment
Business & economics and computer science ranked in top 100 globally
The Times Higher Education ranking measures universities with 18 indicators, including international research and citations .
