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The Academy of Finland decided on roadmap for research infrastructures

Aalto University is involved in ten research infrastructures selected for the national roadmap for 2021–2024, which support the university's seven research areas.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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A detail of an exhibition on quantum technology at Aalto University, photo by Mikko Raskinen

Ultra-thin designer materials unlock quantum phenomena

New research, published in Nature, has measured highly sought-after Majorana quantum states
Press releases
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majoranas

Professor Mikko Möttönen wins Väisälä prize

The Väisälä Prize is awarded by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters to a young researcher for achievements in the field of mathematics and science. It is the 21st time that the prize has been awarded, and this year there are two winners
Awards and Recognition
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QDC Labs cryostat, group leader Mikko Möttönen

Mauri Kostiainen has received a two million euro grant to study new biohybrid materials

The work of Mauri Kostiainen can help combine the best characteristics of biomolecules and synthetic materials.
Research & Art
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Mauri Kostiainen

Funding for research infrastructures from Academy of Finland

Funding is extensively allocated to several different infrastructures at Aalto University, and there are also those who have not previously received national infrastructure funding.
University
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Sumennetussa, abrastaktissa kuvassa kuparinpunaisena hehkuvia johtoja jossain avotilassa

Online training helps quantum researchers get new tech from the laboratory into commercial products

The idea for commercialization starts from the researcher's own skills and knowledge, but interest in entrepreneurship is much greater if the path from an idea to a product is clearly visible.
Research & Art
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Photo: Mikko Raskinen.

Nokia Foundation award given to Mikko Möttönen for quantum-computing research

Professor Mikko Möttönen has dedicated his research to new technology that is now being used in the development of commercial quantum computing.
Awards and Recognition
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Photo: Nokia Foundation.

Three Aalto University professors among the world’s most highly cited researchers in 2020

Professors Arkady V. Krasheninnikov, Zhipei Sun and Tarik Taleb have been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers list from Clarivate.
Awards and Recognition
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Highly cited researchers at Aalto University 2020

Nanoscience expert Olli Ikkala and team part of new flagship project on biopharmaceuticals

The Academy of Finland project brings together Finland’s front-line genetic, cellular, and nanotherapy researchers, as well as clinical actors, leading companies, and third sector players.
Research & Art
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Kuva: Lasse Lecklin.

When honey flows faster than water

Physicists surprised to find that in specially coated tubes, the more viscous a liquid is, the faster it flows
Press releases
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Droplet of honey in a superhydrophobic tube

Professor Zhipei Sun elected as a Fellow Member of The Optical Society

The honor is granted for professor Sun's pioneering contributions to photonic and optoelectronic applications with low-dimensional materials.
Awards and Recognition
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professor zhipei sun portrait. image anni hanen-kajander / aalto university

My tip for you: Plan, prioritise and check your progress

Alexander Savin manages the Low Temperature Laboratory infrastructure and is also a researcher.
For Aalto community
University
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Alexander Savin

New detector breakthrough pushes boundaries of quantum computing

A new paper published in Nature shows potential for graphene bolometers to become a game-changer for quantum technology
Research & Art
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Artistic image of a graphene bolometer controlled by electric field. Credit: Heikka Valja.

Thermophotonics work receives EU funding

Exploratory research into waste-energy recovery awarded Horizon 2020 grant
Research & Art
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Photo: Aalto University

The German Society of Material Science awards Professor Mady Elbahri the DGM prize of 2020

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V. (DGM) has recognized Professor Mady Elbahri at the School of Chemical Engineering, for his outstanding scientific achievements in the field of Nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Professor Mady Elbahri

Professors Markus Linder and Tapani Vuorinen invited to the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters

Professor of Biomolecular Materials Markus Linder and Professor of Wood Chemistry Tapani Vuorinen from the School of Chemical Engineering at Aalto University have been elected as new members of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters.
Research & Art, University
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Five-year ERC funding to develop the next generation of carbon-based white OLED lights

Postdoctoral Researcher Konstantinos Daskalakis aims to make OLED lighting cheaper, brighter and more efficient
Research & Art
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Photo: Mikko Raskinen.

EU grants for smart materials and next generation LEDs

Three million euros grants to Assistant Professor Jaana Vapaavuori and Postdoctoral Researcher Konstantinos Daskalakis to make environmentally friendly materials
Press releases
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Jaana Vapaavuori (left) and Konstantinos Daskalakis (right)

The Finnish Research Impact Foundation awards funding to three joint projects between Aalto researchers and startup companies

The first ever research grants of the foundation support Aalto research in quantum computers, semiconductor devices and new type of sensors with superior sensitivity
Research & Art
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Kuva: Lasse Lecklin.

Quantum-mechanical interaction between two time crystals has been experimentally demonstrated

An international team of researchers have demonstrated that a new phase of matter which has, until recently, been mere speculation, obeys basic quantum mechanics laws
Research & Art
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Interaction between two time crystals. The arrows represent are magnetic moments which in reality are continuously processing (arrow tips move over the circle around the vertical axis).