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Marita Niemelä appointed É«É«À² University Board
Andreas Mortensen to continue for a new three-year term
New heads of departments and deputy department heads appointed at the School of Electrical Engineering
Jussi Ryynänen, Tapio Lokki and Jorma Kyyrä will begin their terms as heads of departments in January 2023.
Biowastes converted into a sustainable material for sound absorption
Researchers at Aalto University are developing a way to convert biowaste into a new, sustainable sound-absorbing material. One of the intended outcomes for the research project is to create alternatives to mineral wool construction materials that are commonly used for sound absorption and thermal insulation.
Gary Marquis was awarded Honorary Doctorate
Riga Technical University recognised Gary Marquis for his work in advancing cooperation between RTU and Aalto University.
Professor Leena Korkiala-Tanttu awarded the Pikku-Tömppä
A versatile background, good knowledge of design and construction processes, and the ability to combine high-level scientific expertise with practical engineering expertise were the reasons behind the award.
Students accelerate product development – PDP courses at Design Factory for 25 years
The semester-long PDP course brings together students from different fields to take on a real-life challenge. In the latest course, which ended in May, the students improved the production of a packaging material and developed a new steering system for electric boats.
Partnership: Art and creativity are drivers of society
Rafaela Seppälä urges young people in the arts and creative industries to set out bravely on their own paths but also interact with others.
Award-winning decision analysis researcher Ahti Salo: In crises, old data does not tell the whole story of the future
Salo's research has developed a portfolio decision analysis that selects many options from a large set of alternatives.
Take our campus survey, make a difference and win – respond by 9th November
Towards the best campus experience in the world! Share your opinion about your work environment: what works, and what needs further development. By leaving your contact information you can also win lunch for a week or other prizes that promote well-being.
Computer science and business & economics among top 100 worldwide
Aalto University’s engineering also placed among the top 125 in the Times Higher Education ranking by subject
Millennium Technology Prize was given to solar cell technology pioneer, Professor Martin Green
Passivated Emitted and Rear Cell technology help us provide low-cost energy solutions and can mitigate climate change
Webinar on Automatic Coordination of Construction Actors – ACTOR
ACTOR is a Finnish R&D project aiming to increase construction productivity and decrease carbon emissions through process automation. The first ACTOR webinar on November 3, 2022, introduces the project and its consortium and discusses construction productivity killers and ways to overcome them.
A healthy dose of usability
Digital health services have emerged as cost-efficient options for healthcare, but better user experience is needed to ensure inclusive digitalisation.
Petter Holme: Temporal networks help to understand the spreading dynamics
'My research concerns networks in general – power grids, social and ecological networks, bus transportation, and many others. I approach my research using mathematical theories and frameworks, as well as computer modelling. Concrete examples of these networks studied include Internet dating, the Frozen movie, and the Covid epidemic.'
Natalia Särmäkari: ‘Digital fashion is changing the ideals of designership’
Särmäkari explores how the role of the fashion designer is changing with the digital fashion boom
Saunas on Otaniemi campus temporarily out of use
As part of energy conservation efforts, the saunas located on the Otaniemi campus are temporarily out of use.
Energy market expert Jaakko Jääskeläinen has been appointed Professor of Practice
'I will provide tools for the next generation of energy market experts to solve real-world challenges arising from the energy transition,’ says Jääskeläinen.
Smart buildings make life easier and use less energy
In a smart building, the lighting system learns how occupants move throughout the building, transport robots talk to lifts, and users are guided to available workspaces by a mobile app. A new doctoral school at Aalto University is set to boost development in the field of smart buildings.
Alum Maija Jokela’s work is displayed around town
The construction industry is more diverse than its reputation, realised Ramboll Finland’s Managing Director Maija Jokela during her first summer job.
