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The International Water Mist Association鈥檚 Young Talent Award 2019 to Topi Sikanen, D.Sc.
Sikanen was awarded for his doctoral thesis 'Simulation of Transport, Evaporation and Combustion of Liquids in large-scale Fire Incidents'.
Results in review: DiCtion is digitalising construction workflows
The DiCtion seminar explored reasons for why digitalisation has thus far done little to increase productivity at construction sites.
Better design
The new frontier in design is about finding ways to better serve the needs of the people. From building hospitals and libraries, to developing home-care services for the aging, the principles of design can be used to give everyone a voice.
Simo S盲rkk盲: Sensor data guides robots and helps with care of premature infants
This Professor of Sensor Informatics uses models to turn noisy data into a clear overall picture. Welcome to hear more at the Installation Talks event on 30 October!
School of Business student Katja Toropainen: What keeps me inspired is the hope that we can make an impact
Katja Toropainen, the founder of Inklusiiv, talks about her studies in Information and Service Management (ISM) and her entrepreneurial career.
Multiplayer bouncing exercise brings extra motivation
The game gives players an empowering experience using custom computer vision, movement exaggeration, and game design techniques.
Professor wins international prize for research on decision-making
Emeritus Professor Raimo P. H盲m盲l盲inen鈥檚 career celebrated with the 2019 Frank P. Ramsey Medal
More speed for the research of robotic transportation and the Internet of Things 鈥 The 5G network has opened in Otaniemi
The new high-speed mobile network will give students, researchers and companies new opportunities to test and develop future technologies.
Martin Andraud: Research work is much like doing sports
Assistant professor Martin Andraud combines artificial intelligence research with integrated circuit design to develop more energy-efficient and adaptable everyday devices
Open Data will change science radically 鈥 experts gather to Otaniemi to discuss common guidelines and best practices
The Plenary Meeting of the Research Data Alliance is one of the most important regular events in the area of Open Data, says Professor Pekka Orponen.
Helsinki 2040: the future is full of hope!
Some 50 Aalto students from arts, technology and business backgrounds presented a promising vision for Helsinki in year 2040.
Northern lights are the most visible sign of the Sun's activity 鈥 and other facts about our closest star
The Sun has been studied at Aalto University's Mets盲hovi Radio Observatory over 40 years. These observations form the basis for solar radio maps that provide researchers with an insight into the Sun鈥檚 behaviour, for example.
Economists suggest: This is how Finland will halve its road transport emissions by 2030
The most efficient way to reach emissions targets is to introduce a permit system for fuel sales that will set quotas for fuel carbon contents
Aalto University presents six concepts on renewable biomaterials at Dutch Design Week
CHEMARTS exhibition showcases fascinating recyclable prototypes which are toxic-free, recyclable and don't release micro-plastics.
Researchers watch quantum knots untie
After first reporting the existence of quantum knots, Aalto University & Amherst College researchers now report how the knots behave
Elias Rantapuska: Markets fluctuate, and so do investors
This Professor of Finance knows that investing one鈥檚 own money is not just a rational process. Welcome to learn more at Installation Talks 30 October!
鈥淐ool over cold!鈥 - University of Copenhagen鈥檚 reaction to Teaching Lab
A delegation of 23 educators from the University of Copenhagen visited Aalto鈥檚 Teaching Lab 1 October to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship in teaching.
Aalto University Entrepreneurial Education Week 鈥 how to integrate entrepreneurial elements into your daily teaching
9-12.12.2019 @Aalto University campus. Register now!
Mika J盲rvinen turns slag and carbon dioxide into profitable business
Professor of Energy Technology believes that science should come up with solutions to major environmental problems
School as a Service concept received the Human City Design Award
The award recognizes the creation of a more sustainable community and environment.