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Twisted multiferroics discovery makes new kinds of topological spintronic devices possible
Research into moiré patterns in two-dimensional van der Waals materials provides a new way to engineer quantum matter that may lead to more energy-efficient memory storage and improved quantum technologies
SCI Awards 2024 celebrate excellent work and great people at our school
Check out whose outstanding work was acknowledged this year!
Research funding to develop energy-efficient computing and early diagnostics of corneal diseases
The funding granted by the Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation for two Aalto projects totals nearly 1.3 million euros
"Bring your child to work day" 2024 at the Department of Applied Physics
Find out about a fun morning spent making ice cream for children hosted by the Department of Applied Physics
Quantum physics professor searches for exotic qubit alternatives with new European funding
Aalto University physics professor Jose Lado will use this funding to engineer a new type of topological quantum material that could have applications for quantum bit, or “qubit,” development for noise-resilient topological quantum computation.
Last chance to nominate for 2024 Aalto University Open Science Award
The deadline for submissions is 3 Dec, 2024.
Physicists unlock transformative new way to transmit information over laser light
The discovery, centred around controlling tiny hurricanes of light and electromagnetic fields, could revolutionise how much information we can deliver over cables.
Call for two Assistant Professors in Computational Physics
The Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University School of Science invites applications for two Assistant professor positions in Computational Physics.
Prof. Sorin Paraoanu builds quantum devices that probe the foundations of our universe
Recently appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Prof. Sorin Paraoanu is building quantum sensors and designing experiments that unveil the secrets of our universe.
Prof. Yaolin Xu combines physics and chemistry for better batteries
Newly appointed Assistant Professor Xu looks to build up his lab and team at the Department of Applied Physics to pursue better batteries for a sustainable future in energy storage.
Guild of Physics bumps into alum in Jyväskylä teachers' room
On their high school tour, the Aalto Guild of Physics ran into Antero Hietamäki in the teachers' room in Jyväskylä. Hietamäki, now the Administrative Head of the Teacher Training School, was a student of engineering physics and mathematics in the 1980s.
New Read & Publish agreement with American Chemical Society
Aalto University has signed a new Read & Publish agreement with ACS.
Major European funding for research into new quantum materials
New materials are hoped to become building blocks for yet unseen quantum devices
Physics professor: Nuclear simulations need powerful computers, and ‘Finland is at the forefront’
Andrea Sand leads the Nuclear Materials and Engineering research group – a large team of international researchers with funding resources and collaboration opportunities spanning the European continent.
Shaking up Tech welcomes high school students to campuses in January
The keynote speaker this time is neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen. The purpose of the event is to introduce the field of technology to underrepresented groups.
Call for nominees for Aalto University’s Open Science Award 2024
Nominate yourself, your colleague, a research group, a department, or a project for the award.
1.5-million-euro ERC grant for creating physical feedback loops in life-inspired materials awarded to Hang Zhang
Dr. Hang Zhang was granted 1.5 million euros on Thursday by the ERC to create coupled physical feedback loops in hydrogels with varying dimensions.
Training in open research, including AI, ethics, data visualisation, and more – register now
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2024 are open.
Polish up your language skills this autumn
Several language initiatives offer Aaltonians a chance to learn and improve their language skills free-of-charge on campus starting September
Researchers create entangled quantum magnets with protected quantum excitations
Researchers created a new quantum state of matter, dubbed a high-order topological magnet, that may address key issues in quantum technology.
