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A computational deep glance at 2-dimensional MXene materials reveals new insight about their surface properties

New computational study looks at surface functionalization of 2-dimensional materials class
Research & Art
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A graphic showing a magnifying glass revealing atoms in a structure

Helsinki would need at least 5,000 intermediate-deep geothermal wells to meet the energy demands in district heating – researchers call for more studies

Geothermal energy wells are being explored as a way to provide district heating to cities and suburbs. A new study suggests that fields of wells connected to existing heating systems, instead of individual wells, should be studied.
Research & Art
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Otakaari 1, kuva: Mikko Raskinen.

Five new Marie Curie fellows join Aalto

The prestigious research grants supports international researchers to travel abroad to work.
Research & Art
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An autumnal aerial view of Aalto University campus from Laajalahti, autumn colours, yellow and orange, are prominent in the trees

EU awards significant funding for Finnish AI-assisted fusion research

The University of Helsinki will lead a new centre specialised in fusion research based on artificial intelligence and modelling, harnessing the strong expertise in AI in the Helsinki region for future energy production.
Research & Art
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Credit © ITER Organization

Method yielding more accurate total energies could boost quantum chemistry calculations

CEST researchers publish new method calculating total energies efficiently and accurately
Research & Art
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Graphic showing chemical structures in 3D and drawn on yellow background

International Women's Day 2021 - celebrating the women of PHYS!

Article highlighting the accomplishments of the women from the Physics Department
Research & Art
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bubble graph of stats

Key problems regarding equality have been recognized - A pilot to promote solutions

As a result of Aalto participating in the Equal career paths (NOW!) project, Learning Services are piloting a service concept where students share their experiences on e.g. working in teams and teachers get to walk in the students' shoes. The expected outcome is that the participants become more aware of their unconscious biases, learn how their behavior affects other people, and ideate on how the experiences of the students in (gender) minority can be better acknowledged in teaching. 
For Aalto community
Research & Art, Studies, University
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NAU survey data

Valtteri Lahtinen's piece selected as top mathematics article

The mathematics used in the study can be used in the design and development of superconducting quantum circuits, and in the analysis of the models of the logic of quantum computation.
Awards and Recognition
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Valtteri Lahtinen sailing on Lake Päijänne.

AScI internship program sees record number of applications

As it enters it’s 9th year, the AScI internship programme is celebrating receiving over 1,000 applications for a single recruitment round
Cooperation
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A group of people sat around a table

Theoretical study elucidates deep surface structure of emerging perovskite material

Newly published work by doctoral candidate Azimatu Seidu (CEST group) reveals detailed electronic and atomistic structure of cesium lead triiodide (CsPbI3), an emerging perovskite material
Research & Art
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Graphic showing 2 phases of the perovskite material CsPbI3

Computational physics graduate Lauri Himanen selected for SCI Dissertation Award

Lauri Himanen (CEST & SIN groups) was one of two awardees at the Department of Applied Physics for a SCI Dissertation Award
Research & Art
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A merged image showing a graphic by Lauri Himanen with a photo

Levi Keller wins Finnish Cultural Foundation award for doctoral studies

Levi Keller (CEST group) was awarded a grant from the Finnish Cultural Foundation to support his doctoral studies exploring computational methods for spectroscopy.
Research & Art
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A photo showing doctoral student Levi Keller

From Mars to machine learning

Aalto PhD student Tuomas Kynkäänniemi did summer- and part-time work at the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) calibrating sensor of a Mars rover, but his research is now worlds away
Studies
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On the right, NASAs perseverence rover, on the right, a selection of GAN generated images showing some convinving and some bad pictures of dogs, mountains, lighthouses and wine

Dissertation and Master’s thesis Awards in the School of Science in 2020

Every year, Aalto University rewards the top 10% of the doctoral dissertations with an Aalto University Dissertation Award
Awards and Recognition
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Doctoral hats, 2016

New physics rules tested on quantum computer

Simulation of non-Hermitian quantum mechanics using a quantum computer goes beyond centuries old conventions
Press releases
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A small microchip containg quantum circuitry inside a metal sample holder

Finnish Cultural Foundation hands out more than half a million euros in grants ɫɫÀ² community members

The grants were allocated to 32 Aalto University applicants and working groups
University
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Suomen Kulttuurirahasto logo

Mikko Möttönen named Innovation Professor of the year by the CTO Forum

Physicist lauded for both his theoretical and experimental research on quantum information
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Professor Mikko Möttönen

School of Science announced 2021 equality implementation plan, and funds new diversity and inclusivity projects

The three community led projects will facilitate discussions about inclusivity, and increase representation of a more diverse range of people in science teaching and research
Campus
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Students

A magnetic twist to graphene

By combining ferromagnets and two rotated layers of graphene, researchers open up a new platform for strongly interacting states using graphene’s unique quantum degree of freedom
Research & Art
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Twisted graphene sheets give rise to electrons with exotic properties

Edible shock- and heat-resistant wood foam could replace plastic packaging

A new bio-based material could replace substances such as Styrofoam and bubble wrap. Artificial intelligence is being used to the development of the material.
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Because of its lightness, its heat insulation properties, and its strength, the foam material can also be used for insulation in buildings if it is both resistant to humidity and fire safe. Picture: Mikko Raskinen.