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Funding for partnership networks in research, development and innovation
The Academy of Finland funding ʵ University supports the development of nanocellulose-based scaffolds as well as the knowledge base and operating methods of the circular economy.
Funding for research infrastructures from Academy of Finland
Funding is extensively allocated to several different infrastructures at Aalto University, and there are also those who have not previously received national infrastructure funding.
AI predicts which drug combinations kill cancer cells
A machine learning model can help us treat cancer more effectively
Funding for strategic research
Projects funded by the Academy of Finland study the importance of urban green spaces in carbon sequestration and the reliable utilization of social and health services data
Scientists use bacteria as micro-3D printers
Technique creates highly customised structures that could be used in regenerative medicine
Doctoral student Anastasiia Kravtcova: “Doctoral studies can be a combination of a job, hobby and lifestyle”
The chance of making a societal impact motivated Anastasiia Kravtcova to pursue her doctoral studies and to dive into a groundbreaking topic in medical engineering at the School of Electrical Engineering.
University collaboration brings a scope of new possibilities for Planmeca’s business
FCAI, Planmeca and Tampere University Hospital have developed an artificial intelligence method that helps, for example, with the placement of teeth implants.
In memoriam: Omar Velazquez, M.Sc., Doctoral Candidate
Omar Velazquez Martinez joined the Aalto community in 2015 as a student of the international European Minerals Engineering Course. From the very beginning, Omar became an active member of the Aalto community, whether supporting activities of the Student Guild, offering invited lectures or hosting new students in our School.
Professor Zhipei Sun elected as a Fellow Member of The Optical Society
The honor is granted for professor Sun's pioneering contributions to photonic and optoelectronic applications with low-dimensional materials.
Doctor’s career path: CEO Sami Itani
‘Doctoral studies consist of team-based project work in which you can act as your own project manager.’
Machine Learning Coffee Seminars continue with a great lineup of speakers
MLCS gathers together people from different fields of science who have at least one thing in common, interest in machine learning
Doctor's career path: Assistant Professor Petra Vokata
‘Top conferences in my field were great opportunities for networking and receiving valuable feedback on research.’
Doctor's career path: Lecturer Katharina Cepa
‘I think the strongest aspect of doctoral studies at Aalto is the community.’
Data management instructions for Academy of Finland applicants
In the Academy of Finland’s September 2020 call data management plans will be submitted to the Academy in two stages. Research Services of Aalto University help researchers with data management plans and other issues related to research data management.
Doctor’s career path: Assistant Professor Mikko Hänninen
In my opinion, personal learning and development are more important than course grades or assignments.
Academy of Finland’s Ask & Apply info sessions related to the September call 2020
Find out all about the September call from the webinars that start to roll on 26 August.
School of Electrical Engineering was awarded thirteen new Academy projects
The funded projects develop new solutions for health technology, wireless communication, smart devices, energy systems, for example.
Record number of Academy Projects
Of the 37 Academy Projects awarded ʵ by the Academy of Finland, 31 focus on natural sciences and technology. In total, the funding granted ʵ from the September 2019 call rose to 25.3 million euros.
A project led by Professor of Practice Pekka Mattila received funding from the Academy of Finland
The aim of the study is to explain the development of Finnish business management training and to understand the factors affecting it.
Academy of Finland has published the call texts for September 2020 call – deadline 30 September
The Academy of Finland has published the call texts for the upcoming September 2020 call. Applications can be submitted in the online services starting on 1 September. The call closes on 30 September. The Centre of Excellence call closes on 28 October.