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Learning, growing, and exploring: a path through doctoral studies at Aalto
Hamidreza Daghigh Shirazi reflects on his doctoral journey at Aalto University
Professor Tuuli Mattelmäki: “Insight often comes through surprise”
Professor of Design is researching how creative and empathetic working methods can promote social change and eco-social sustainability.
Colour stripping presented at BIO2 seminar
On June 5th, 2025, the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at Aalto University hosted its annual BIO2 research seminar at the Aalto Design Factory.
Time crystals could power future quantum computers
A time crystal, a long-life quantum system approaching perpetual motion, has been hooked up to its environment for the first time, unlocking an intriguing way to increase quantum computational and sensing power.
Nanoparticles in Functional Textiles
Dr. Md. Reazuddin Repon has contributed as an editor to a book titled “Nanoparticles Integrated Functional Textiles”.
Introducing Qi Chen: Trustworthy AI requires algorithms that can handle unexpected situations
AI developers must focus on safer and fairer AI methods, as the trust and equality of societies are at stake, says new ELLIS Institute Finland principal investigator Qi Chen
The research puzzle of when humans and AI don’t see eye to eye
Francesco Croce works on robustness in multi-modal foundation models
A rap algorithm led him to research language models at Google DeepMind – now Eric Malmi returns to Aalto as an adjunct professor
Eric Malmi received his PhD from Aalto University in 2018 with a dissertation that developed AI methods for linking historical records and family trees. At Google DeepMind he has developed Gemini language models and a chess AI. He returned to his alma mater because of ELLIS Institute Finland.
Prestigious THE university ranking places Aalto University again among the top 200 in the world
Aalto advanced particularly in teaching and partnerships with industry
The real reasons Endurance sank – study finds Shackleton knew of ship’s shortcomings
A world-first study reveals the famed polar explorer was aware of worrying structural shortcomings in the ill-fated ship – Endurance was not designed for compressive ice conditions – yet it set sail anyway.
Ships must adapt to a warming Arctic – Finnish research is at the forefront of better design
Aalto University expertise is in high demand as changing sea ice conditions open up new maritime routes.
Science Day at the Department of Applied Physics showcased young talent
The day included talks, posters and alumni presentations.
Internationalisation requires leaders to adapt their mental models
To succeed in today’s diverse and fragmented international environment, leaders of Finnish companies need to be able to rethink established mental models and ways of working. Failures can challenge ingrained assumptions and spark change.
The first Finnish introductory work on materials science is published
Professor Sami Franssila’s book Aine (“Matter”) introduces the fundamentals and phenomena of materials science in a way that speaks to both students and readers interested in science. The work is the first Finnish-language general university-level presentation in the field. 'Aine' covers the full spectrum of materials, from metals to polymers and from ceramics to composites.
Finland’s smallest large carnivore seeks new forests – remote sensing supports wolverine conservation
Satellite data and snow track surveys reveal that wolverines have returned to Southern Finland. While the national population is growing, the species remains endangered. A new study sheds light on the forest environments that support its survival.
Feedback requested for new AI tools – Scopus AI and Web of Science Research Assistant
Have you used the AI tools of reference and citation databases? Tell us what you think.
Sustainable solutions can transform textile waste to new possibilities: Shubhajit Dutta
Shubhajit Dutta is working on sustainable textile recycling.
Environmental impact of bio-based plastics may exceed fossil-based alternatives, study finds
For the environment, what really matters is the life cycle of a plastic and how it is used.
Rapid growth of solar power in Finland could crash summer electricity prices – new study warns of economic risks
Finland must rethink its power market to safeguard clean energy investments.
Invisible triumph: how a Finnish invention powers modern microelectronics
Atomic layer deposition (ALD), developed in Finland, is a semiconductor manufacturing method at the heart of modern technology, enabling ever-smaller computers, smartphones, and everyday devices.
