In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one personâs brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.
Aalto University researchers Shrikanth Kulashekhar and Hanna Renvall have received funding from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation to develop diagnostics for early detection of dementia risk. The need is great, as there are at least 50 million people with memory problems worldwide, a number that is expected to double in the following 20 years.
Researchers from Aalto University utilised functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure brain activity while subjects mulled brief stories related to six different types of love.
Become one of the "aivokummit" and help neuroscience research at Aalto University as a study participant.
Oxford researchers mapped the worldâs AI data centers.
The successful uptake of AI is a matter of emotions, and company leaders are failing to capitalise on it.
Lahnakoski and others examined how the inhabitants of Mesopotamia almost 3000 years ago mapped emotions onto the human body
Scientists Think âHurricanes of Lightâ Could Future-Proof the Internet
This Is How Long One Bad Night's Sleep Actually Impacts You For â And I'm Horrified
Timo Vuori says in the interview (in Finnish) that emotional skills are now considered as a competitive factor.
New Research Finds Stark Global Divide in Ownership of Powerful AI Chips
Scientists Reveal Where the Brain Feels Loveâand Which Type Is Strongest
The European Research Council (ERC) provides funding to leading researchers for pioneering work at the frontiers of science. Aalto University has been successful in these funding calls, where the sole criterion is scientific excellence.
Aalto University physics professor Jose Lado will use this funding to engineer a new type of topological quantum material that could have applications for quantum bit, or âqubit,â development for noise-resilient topological quantum computation.
New materials are hoped to become building blocks for yet unseen quantum devices
Jarno MĂ€kelĂ€ joined Aaltoâs Department of Neuroscience and Medical Engineering as Assistant Professor of Biophysics in early September, together with research fellow Taras Redchuk, postdoctoral researchers Dan Noel, Eveliny Nery, doctoral researchers Ada Pajari and Aakeel Wagay, and research assistant Chris Hayes. They were accompanied by equipment, funding from the Academy of Finland and an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council.
Dr. Hang Zhang was granted 1.5 million euros on Thursday by the ERC to create coupled physical feedback loops in hydrogels with varying dimensions.
The trend towards hyperscale cloud infrastructures is creating powerful global gatekeepers of computational capability. We must understand the geopolitical implications.
Department of Applied Physics Professor Olli Ikkala received his third Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) on 11 April 2024. The funding amounts to âŹ2.5 million and the project will run for five years.
Risto Ilmoniemi received the ERC Synergy Grant in 2018, and Sorin Paraoanu in 2024.
Common neurological disorders like depression and chronic pain can be challenging to treat with conventional methods. An automated version of a long-used brain stimulation technique holds real promise as a reliable and effective drug-free alternative.
Researchers to probe the galactic halo in search of axions
Finland is currently experiencing a baby shortage, which will worsen unless more attention is paid to the birthing experience, says engineer, Licentiate of Science in Technology, e-learning expert and childbirth professional Marjaana Siivola, who will defend her doctoral dissertation at Aalto Universityâs Department of Computer Science this September.
The word ori means âfoldedâ and kami means âpaperâ in Japanese. Origami refers to both the traditional Japanese art of paper folding and to the object it produces. At Aalto University, this centuries-old technique finds applications across a variety of disciplines. Here are five examples:
FQF Director Peter Liljeroth & InstituteQ Director Jukka Pekola discuss Finland's quantum tech landscape.
Associate Professor Timo Vuori explains how to turn harmful anxiety into constructive energy
We live in a world where hackers stalk teleworkers and advertisers spy on us. You canât protect yourself from everything, but a little effort can get you to safer waters. Mikko Kiviharju, professor of practice in cybersecurity, offers five tips for securing your data.
Is it worth inviting everyone to a virtual meeting? Do you stare at your own picture on the screen? Assistant Professor Niina Nurmi discusses some of the best practices from remote meetings, based on a recent study.
Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus Matti Vartiainen explains how hybrid work has changed life here and elsewhere - and what we can expect from the future
Regulation, validation and trust are key when AI is used in medical services, say FCAI and Aalto University experts.
Generative AI seems to be everywhere these days, but does it really make work easier and businesses more productive?
Every year approximately 100 companies are founded in our innovation ecosystem. See our innovation portfolio for more information.
Aalto University introduces 12 new world-changing innovations at Slush. On of them is digital doula Natal Mind, a mobile app designed to support the emotional and mental journey undergone by mothers-to-be.
Could an autonomously âbreathingâ foam thatâs ninety percent air be a sustainable alternative to concrete, steel and glass in construction? A team led by researchers from Finland is set to prove it can.Â
Aalto University students develop prototype of durable wood-based insole â Finnish shoe company starts testing material on users this autumn
On their high school tour, the Aalto Guild of Physics ran into Antero HietamÀki in the teachers' room in JyvÀskylÀ. HietamÀki, now the Administrative Head of the Teacher Training School, was a student of engineering physics and mathematics in the 1980s.
The keynote speaker this time is neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen. The purpose of the event is to introduce the field of technology to underrepresented groups.
As part of the science and technology competition TuKoKe, Armaan Hooda won a Day as a Professor award. He spent the day together with professor Pauliina Ilmonen and other researchers at Aaltoâs Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis.
Markus Toivonen, a Bioinformation Technology alum, started his studies in Aalto University in 2015. The idea for the documentary about Inkubio, the guild of bioinformation technology, was born in 2019, when the guild celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Fajr Asghar and Vilma Svynarenko first calculated the efficiency of solar cells and then wrote an article on renewable energy.
'I have thought many times that I am going to give up the whole thing: this is not going to work. But I recover quickly: often already on the next day, optimism is reborn.'
Professor Jukka Pekola receives the Finnish Cultural Foundation's award for his long-term contributions to quantum technology research and to solving challenges facing humanity.
'Both in physics and computer science there are very few female researchers and professors. Last year we had a celebration because the first female student passed my course. It was a big thing for me.'
The Hydrogen Valley podcast investigates the future of hydrogen economy and the opportunities it presents to Finland and the world.
What does renewal look like in different work environments, what it entails in practice, and what it requires from us as people?
Alustatalouden faktat ja myytit -podcast delves into how the use of data and artificial intelligence helps companies succeed. The podcast is in Finnish.
