DIWA 鈥 Digital Waters Flagship Programme
Promoting sustainable development by linking digital solutions to water resource management.
Research
Research at the School of Engineering is about studying and developing society鈥檚 critical infrastructure: new energy solutions, more durable and efficient machinery, and the design and construction of tomorrow鈥檚 living environments.
Research at the School of Engineering is focused into four areas:
- Buildings, property and infrastructures
- Energy technologies and systems
- Machine design, materials and manufacturing
- Monitoring, planning and management of land and water
Research work happens within and between research groups operating in the school's three departments. Pioneering research at the school is made possible by an international research staff, broad-based collaboration and world-class research infrastructure at our Otaniemi campus.
Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering
Department of Built Environment
Academic ranking
#36
#85
#27
Joint research effort assessing ongoing changes in northern peatlands.
Innovation portfolio: School of Engineering
View research to business teams and other selected spinouts, startups and alumni companies from the School of Engineering
Research news
Six Aalto鈥檚 fields rank among the world鈥檚 top 100 in ShanghaiRanking
The comparison assesses research quality and impact, research excellence, international collaboration, academic recognition and leadership
Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region available
Funding call of the Urban Impact project (Kaupunkivaikutus) is open until 11. October 2026.
Applications open: Aalto Creatives pre-incubator autumn 2026
The next Aalto Creatives pre-incubator starts in September. Applications close on 7 September. Join the info event on 27 August to hear from alumni and meet the Aalto Creatives team.