More 'Recent news' and 'Related content' in the corresponding sections below.
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.
An exhibition developed within the joint Nordic Beyond e-Textiles project, showcasing sustainable smart textiles, will be on display at Turku City Library from 2 May to 1 June 2025.
A joint conference by ArcInTex & Beyond e-Textiles
Video by 'Multifunctional Materials Design' research group created in December 2024
Aalto Virtual Exhibitions
Cooperating partners: Aalto University - VIA University College - University of Borås - University of Turku - Iceland University of the Arts
A podcast hosted by Alicja Lawrynowicz and Matteo Iannacchero, in which they discuss the innovative world of smart textiles, uniquely framed by Nordic perspectives. Different guests will show different points of view: from academic research to innovation on a larger scale.
Multifunctional Materials Design research group (MMD)
Multifunctional Materials Design: research group members
Nordic network on smart light-conversion textiles beyond electric circuits
AI-guided biohybrid assembly platform for e-textiles
Electrochemically-Assisted Aqueous Reduction of Waste Streams for Metals Recovery and Functional Surfaces
MMD projects funded by FinnCERES (theme Energy)
MMD projects funded by FinnCERES (sub-theme Acoustics)
Autonomously adapting and communicating modular textiles
MMD projects within the PREIN Flagship
Continuous monitoring of hypothermia in elderly people by the novel integrated wearable sensor system based on cellulose hydrogel and metallic nanowires
Multifunctional, high performance cellulose-based substrates for photovoltaics and optoelectronics
Super-stretchable functionalized materials and fibers for third generation wearable technology
We are a group that embraces cross-disciplinary research and co-creative approaches. If you are interested in our projects or to join the group, please contact Prof. Vapaavuori by e-mail.
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YouTube channel of the Multifunctional Materials Design research group (AALTO CHEM).
