Research at the School of Engineering is about studying and developing society’s critical infrastructure: new energy solutions, more durable and efficient machinery, and the design and construction of tomorrow’s living environments.
Research work is organised into research groups operating under the school's departments. Pioneering research is made possible by a staff of international experts and world-class research infrastructure located in Otaniemi.
Learn more about start-ups with roots in School of Engineering research
Aalto University Industrial Internet Campus (AIIC) is a platform for students, researchers, and companies to innovate and co-create smart, connected products and services. Industrial Internet Campus enables multidisciplinary research, education and innovation together with industrial partners.
The goal of the Institute is to produce world-class research and development of the measurement technology in the field of construction and environmental engineering.
The Building 2030 project envisions, researches and promotes a better future of construction.
The Hydrogen Innovation Centre works to enable a sustainable hydrogen society by facilitating world-leading research at Aalto, and collaboration between our research community, companies, policymakers and external research organizations.
Aalto Ice and Wave Tank is a multipurpose basin ideally suited for testing ships and other maritime structures in ice conditions.
Aalto i3 – Aalto Industry and Innovation Infrastructure is for students, researchers and companies to innovate and co-create smart, connected products and services. Offering variety of specialised manufacturing and testing facilities, Aalto i3 provides structured access to unique multi-purpose infrastructure.
Aalto Environmental Hydraulics Lab (EHL) is a multipurpose laboratory for experimental research and teaching activities. We seek to improve understanding about dynamics and processes of water, sediment, vegetation, nutrients, and harmful substances in the hydro-environment.
ADDLAB, Aalto University Digital Design Laboratory, is a research organization initiated by the Aalto University's School of Engineering and School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Design Factory serves all Aalto University schools by providing an experimental co-creation platform for interdisciplinary learning
The Solid Mechanics Laboratory is designed for the strength testing of materials and structures in multiple length scales.
