/en/listing/50631/feed News listing en /en/news/decoding-the-chemistry-of-space-with-machine-learning Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:56:52 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1363259 at /en Astronomers can detect complex chemical fingerprints in stardust – but many of them remain unidentified. The SpaceML project combines machine learning and computational chemistry to simulate how molecules form and evolve in space, helping researchers decode these signals. Research & Art Left: person wearing a black jacket and pearl necklace. Right: molecular structure illustration against a cosmic background. /en/news/smart-textiles-are-reshaping-our-understanding-of-materials-and-interspecies-communication Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:49:09 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1346111 at /en The PAST-A-BOT research project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC), is developing soft, intelligent textiles that could one day function as rescue robots, sound-sensing agricultural fabrics, or assistive clothing. At the same time, the project aims to rethink the way we approach materials research. Research & Art Kolme valkoista, pyöreää pitsikuviota mustalla taustalla, jokaisella ainutlaatuinen geometrinen muotoilu. /en/news/a-paradigm-shift-machine-learning-is-transforming-research-at-the-atomic-scale Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:56:14 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1344373 at /en Assistant professor Miguel Caro and his research group use and develop machine learning tools to accelerate discoveries from simulation to experiment Research & Art A 3D structure with green spheres interconnected by a grey mesh, set against a multicoloured background. /en/news/chemical-engineering-has-swept-veera-away-im-so-excited-this-is-what-its-all-about Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:10:30 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1342234 at /en Veera Mettänen, a first-year master's student at Aalto University, is fascinated by nanoscale phenomena and the behavior of materials — that is, why things happen. In the future, she wants to develop into a good leader. Studies Henkilö seisoo suuren puunrungon edessä puistossa, yllään mustavalkoinen kuvioitu paita ja musta huivi. /en/news/echosense-textiles-that-listen-to-the-world-around-us Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:43:13 +0000 Giulnara Launonen 1341647 at /en What if fabrics could listen to their surroundings and help us sense the world in new ways? Discover how this research project explores turning textiles into sensors that capture inaudible vibrations from plants, animals, and the environment. Research & Art Aalto University campus photo (270921), photo by Anni Kaaria /en/news/learning-growing-and-exploring-a-path-through-doctoral-studies-at-aalto Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:27:43 +0000 Giulnara Launonen 1337388 at /en Hamidreza Daghigh Shirazi reflects on his doctoral journey at Aalto University Research & Art Bioinspired film, leek. Photo by Maija Vaara and Mithila Mohan, Aalto University /en/news/invisible-triumph-how-a-finnish-invention-powers-modern-microelectronics Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:35:49 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1334213 at /en Atomic layer deposition (ALD), developed in Finland, is a semiconductor manufacturing method at the heart of modern technology, enabling ever-smaller computers, smartphones, and everyday devices. Press releases Research & Art Kaksi pyöreää kiekkoa kumikäsineisiin puetuissa käsissä, yksi metallinen ja yksi sininen, laboratorioympäristössä. /en/news/scientific-computing-skills-a-new-umbrella-course-for-all-researchers Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:02:17 +0000 Enrico Glerean 1333651 at /en Today, computing skills are essential not only in academic research but also across industries. Take part in hands-on trainings provided by Aalto Scientific Computing and by partner organisations such as CodeRefinery and CSC IT Center for Science. Research & Art Studies Aalto Scientific Computing /en/news/researchers-invent-nano-clouds-that-can-change-colour-temperature-and-outwit-heat-sensors Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:45:52 +0000 Virpi Raski 1322579 at /en Bio-Inspired Metasurfaces Enable Daytime Cooling, Heating, and Thermal Camouflage in a Single Solution Research & Art Kaavio, joka näyttää metasurfaceen jäähdytys- ja lämmitystehosteet, esimerkkejä valkoisista ja harmaista metasurfaces talvella ja pilvissä. /en/news/ville-jokinen-has-been-appointed-to-a-fixed-term-associate-professor-position-in-the-department-of Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:35:53 +0000 Virpi Raski 1319789 at /en Ph.D. Ville Jokinen has been appointed five-year fixed term Associate Professor position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 June 2025. The field of the professorship is Microfabrication. Appointments Ville Jokinen /en/news/greensense-advancing-health-monitoring-with-biodegradable-wearable-sensors Wed, 07 May 2025 12:46:53 +0000 Giulnara Launonen 1313209 at /en A research-to-business project funded by Business Finland was launched in January 2025. The project will focus on developing innovative wearable pressure and temperature sensors for continuous health monitoring of dementia patients. Research & Art Image: generated by AI /en/news/pekka-peljo-appointed-as-associate-professor-tenured-at-the-department-of-chemistry-and-materials Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:42:07 +0000 Virpi Raski 1310094 at /en D.Sc. (Tech.) Pekka Peljo has been appointed as Associate Professor (tenured) position at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science as of 1 April 2025. The field of the professorship is Electrolytic Processes for Green Energy Transition. Appointments Professori Pekka Peljo /en/news/yujiao-dongs-path-to-a-doctorate-at-aalto-school-of-chemical-engineering Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:23:30 +0000 Giulnara Launonen 1298947 at /en Reflecting on the doctoral journey, academic growth in the field of bio-based materials and the supportive research environment Research & Art Aerogel sample, MMD group, SUPER-WEAR project. Photo by Maija Vaara & Mithila Mohan, Aalto University /en/news/the-winner-of-aalto-universitys-open-science-award-2024-is-aaltolab-virtual-laboratories Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:18:58 +0000 Anne Sunikka 1292046 at /en The winner of Aalto University's Open Science Award winner for 2024 has been chosen. Research & Art Sinipunainen liukuväritausta ja ilmapallojen päällä leijuva podiumi, jonka päällä valkoista savua, josta hohtavat valon eri spektrit. /en/news/from-france-to-finland-sujie-yus-interdisciplinary-study-of-sound-insulation-materials Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:43:04 +0000 Giulnara Launonen 1267601 at /en A doctoral student from PSL University explores cellulose-based aerogels as sustainable and efficient materials for acoustic properties during her research visit at Aalto University. Research & Art Anechoic Chambers at Acoustics Labs. Photo by Mikko Raskinen /en/news/valuable-lessons-from-nature-professor-finds-inspiration-in-spider-silk Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:39:12 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1256991 at /en Tenured Aalto associate professor Maria Sammalkorpi explains how the phenomena in nature can be used to understand and improve manufactured materials Appointments University Henkilö istuu tuolissa, jossa on punainen selkänoja, yllään kukkapaita, valkoinen neuletakki ja keltainen hame. Takana tietokoneen näyttöjä. /en/news/pectin-based-composite-for-smart-window-and-energy-storage-applications Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:05:07 +0000 Giulnara Launonen 1245961 at /en Novel application of pectin as photothermal material Press releases Research & Art Image by Fangxin Zou and Yujiao Dong / Aalto University /en/news/virtual-laboratories-improve-accessibility-and-language-awareness-in-science-education Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:57:57 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1230661 at /en Doctoral researcher Samuel Girmay has received notable funding from the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation. His project aims to enhance accessibility and language awareness in secondary school science education using virtual laboratories. Research & Art Samuel Girmay laboratoriossa, yllään valkoinen laboratoriotakki ja suojalasit. /en/news/this-is-how-smart-textiles-can-look-like-self-cleaning-cotton-or-a-colour-changing-print Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:23:06 +0000 Giulnara Launonen 1230771 at /en An article by YLE Svenska about 'Beyond e-Textiles' project and 'Interlaced' exhibition at the University of Turku Research & Art Photo by Mikael Nyberg, University of Turku /en/news/three-new-university-lecturers-at-the-school-of-chemical-engineering Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:07:52 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1201861 at /en The School of Chemical Engineering is strengthened with the appointment of Heli Lehtivuori, Otto Mustonen and Suvi Holmstedt as university lecturers. Their expertise in areas such as spectroscopy, materials chemistry and organic chemistry will enrich the teaching and research at Aalto University. Appointments Research & Art University lecturers Heli Lehtivuori, Suvi Holmstedt ja Otto Mustonen