News
VisiLean chosen as winner of Construction Computing AwardÂ
Aalto University-born start-up VisiLean has won the Construction Computing Award for Innovation of the Year. The awards were announced on 15 November in London’s Covent Garden.
DiCtion Ontology Makes Data Flow within a Construction Project
DiCtion, a research and development project, seeks to boost productivity through the digitalisation of construction workflows. It introduces a shared ontology, the missing link that we need to make data flow smartly between processes and various systems.
Four views of construction process Waste
Waste in construction comes in many forms and at every stage of the process. Four master’s theses from Aalto University used real-life process data to make the waste visible, measurable, and analyzable
Call for applications: 2020 Fabian ja Jaakko Ahvenainen Foundation grants
Grants for studies in bridge and structural engineering are now up for application – applications must be submitted 19 December 2019.
Make your nomination for the Dean's Service Award 2019
Nominations may be submitted until the end of the year!
The International Water Mist Association’s Young Talent Award 2019 to Topi Sikanen, D.Sc.
Sikanen was awarded for his doctoral thesis 'Simulation of Transport, Evaporation and Combustion of Liquids in large-scale Fire Incidents'.
Results in review: DiCtion is digitalising construction workflows
The DiCtion seminar explored reasons for why digitalisation has thus far done little to increase productivity at construction sites.
Come and discuss learning, research and innovation support services
Researcher, teacher – tell us how we can improve our services to help you to success! Discussion events are on 11 and 13 November.
Professor Ray Sterling: Worldwide developments in urban underground planning
Watch the video recording of Professor Sterling's lecture.
Tiina Tuurnala named as Aalto University School of Engineering Alumna of the Year 2019
'My current position is an excellent vantage point for working toward zero-emission seafaring together with other stakeholders.'
Aalto ENG Teaching Forum on 28 October 2019: Teacher’s wellbeing and collaboration
Seuraavassa Opetusfoorumissa keskustellaan, jaetaan kokemuksia ja ajatuksia liittyen opettajan hyvinvointiin ja yhteistyöhön.
In the following Teaching Forum we will discuss, share experiences and thoughts in teacher’s wellbeing and collaboration.
In the following Teaching Forum we will discuss, share experiences and thoughts in teacher’s wellbeing and collaboration.
Weiwei Lin appointed Associate Professor of Structural Engineering
His research and teaching contribute to the future of design, construction, and maintenance of Finnish bridges and other structures.
Mobile adventure a hit at Dean's Summer Event
Over 120 staff members of the School of Engineering took part in Dean’s Summer Event in Korpilampi. After lunch there were several activities available, but Back to Nature Mobile Adventure was the most popular.
The water we eat
Food production accounts for up to 70% of the global consumption of fresh water, the substance that is so essential to life. We need to change our diets to keep the Earth’s water from running out as its population increases rapidly.
Olli Varis appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor
Professor Olli Varis of the Department of Built Environment, School of Engineering, has been appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor. The title is awarded to professors of exceptional academic merit.
New professors appointed to the School of Engineering
During the autumn several new professors start their work at the departments of the School of Engineering.
Panu Sainio appointed School of Engineering technology manager
Sainio's responsibilities include the development of the school's Technical Support Services and the Aalto Works block in association with the future users of the block as well as Aalto Campus & Real Estate (ACRE).
From K-block É«É«À² University Works
Built mostly in the 1960s, the block is now on its way to a new research and education environment, Aalto Works.
School of Engineering success story presented at Dean's Strategy Coffee
The Dean's Strategy Coffee event of the School of Engineering was held at Saha on Tuesday 21 May. The event was part of the Aalto University 3.0 strategy preparation process.
School of Engineering research groups
The dean of the school has confirmed the English, Finnish and Swedish names for the school's 13 research groups.
