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New research centre will promote research and development of autonomous systems
The multidisciplinary Aalto Center for Autonomous Systems (ACAS) focuses on research and development of intelligent transport systems, factories and infrastructures.
Building with wood is a climate-friendly option – the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction
Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning – and provides pleasure.
Aalto ENG Teaching Forum held on 27 January 2020: TEE2020 at the School of Engineering
Check out the materials from the event and give feedback!
Four new professors appointed in the School of Engineering
The professorships are located in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and in the Department of Civil Engineering.
Concrete is cast stone moulded by humans
The Betoni–Concrete exhibition presents concrete and its use from the point of view of engineers, architects, designers and artists. The exhibition opens up on the 23 January in Dipoli.
Department of Civil Engineering Master's Thesis seminars 2020
Featuring presentations of master's theses in the Department of Civil Engineering
How to Digitalise Construction for On-site Workers
What would happen if we could tap into the knowledge of workers on the construction site? Would a real-time situation picture of the site make workers more productive? Theseare critical questions from Christopher Görsch’sresearch project, which formspart of Aalto University’s DiCtion program.
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.
