New heads of departments and deputy department heads appointed at the School of Engineering
Pedro Vilaça, Raine Mäntysalo and Leena Korkiala-Tanttu will begin their terms as heads of departments in January 2022.
Urgent need for talent and skills: Environmental problems require interdisciplinary solutions
A project funded by the Tiina and Antti Herlin Foundation creates more human resources for the green transition by producing a new kind of textbook, about ecologically sustainable energy solutions.
Construction of Jokeri Light Rail 75% complete – rail construction progressing ahead of schedule
The construction of Jokeri Light Rail has proceeded ahead of schedule, and the light rail line can start operating in early 2024
Does environmental stress drive migration?
New comprehensive analysis ranks environmental and social factors for explaining migration globally as well as in each country—and it’s more complicated than previous understanding suggests
‘Research allows you to pursue your interests, to learn something new, to broaden your mind and to challenge yourself in new ways’
Postdoctoral researcher Ali Khosravi is in the Stanford list of top 2% researchers in the world. His expertise is in using energy engineering and artificial intelligence to model energy systems that are carbon neutral and affordable. What led Ali to pursue career in research? And what are his tips for young researchers who want to make their research visible?
A new programme models airflows much faster than before – without a supercomputer
Modelling reveals that even rooms with efficient ventilation often have areas where the air is stagnant. Assistant Professor Ville Vuorinen believes that a new programme could become a tool that can be used by both researchers as well as experts responsible for planning of public spaces.
New study options for the Bachelor's Programme in Engineering
The spring 2022 joint applications process will feature four new options for the Bachelor's Programme in Engineering (studies in Finnish or Swedish):
You can still register for training in research data management and open science
So far, we have over 1,500 registrations for our RDM and open science webinars this autumn.
Otaniemi, meet A!ex, our autonomous car
This white car may look like a regular SUV, but a closer examination reveals a laser scanner on its roof. Inside, it’s missing a gear stick, as A!ex shifts gears with the aid of an algorithm.
Insulation from old jeans, walls from waste concrete – less guilt and more solutions are needed for construction
The biggest environmental act would be not building at all. But a circular economy can also mitigate the environmental impact of construction.
Four Aalto subjects rank in top 100 globally
Economics and Business, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Polymer Science are the best performers among Aalto’s fields in the US News ranking
Mariana Amatullo appointed to Aalto University Board
Mikko Kosonen and Ilkka Kivimäki to continue for a new three-year term.
A greenhouse out of wood: new design makes vertical farming greener
Efficient insulation halves energy consumption and could boost the income of vertical farms
Aalto Pioneering Excellence awards given to School of Arts, Design and Architecture communications team and School of Engineering Majakka project
An Honorable Mention was given to the Aalto Thesis project of the School of Business, which focuses on the development of theses.
Do you drive a car in metropolitan area? Come and test how to make motoring routes smoother and safer.
During the autumn, an international Code the Streets pilot will be implemented in metropolitan area, where motorists will be offered alternative driving routes with a navigator. We are now looking for testers for the navigation app who have an Android phone.
Recording and Q&A now available from the Platform Strategy Seminar 5 October, 2021
The Aalto University seminar "How to Win with Platform Strategy" with top experts from MIT, Harvard, Aalto University, and industry took place on 5 October, 2021 both online and onsite at Aalto Â鶹´«Ã½ in Espoo. On this page you can find the recording of the event and Q&A.
Two new Centres of Excellence to Aalto University – the university is also involved in two consortia
Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Transfer and Life-Inspired Hybrid Materials were chosen as Centres of Excellence led by Aalto University
Collaboration between Aalto University and ABB leads to pioneering innovations in sustainable development
We are developing world-class technologies together as the shipping sector is shifting to using electronic, autonomous and emission-free solutions. We collaborate closely also in technologies related to digital twins for electric drives and 5G solutions for power grids. The driver behind the development is electrification accelerated by the energy transition.
Business & Economics places 60th in Times Higher Education ranking
Aalto University ranks 2nd among Nordic universities
Geoinformatics and space technology expert Jarkko Koskinen, Alumnus of the Year 2021
"Spatial data is in the middle of some massive developments and geoinformatics experts are more sought-after than ever. Some of the largest companies in the world, such as Google, Microsoft, Apple and Huawei currently count spatial data among their fields of business. With the advances in robotisation and digitalisation, accurate and high-quality real-time spatial and position data are needed everywhere", says Koskinen.
