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2189 results for News, Materials and natural resources, Research, Sustainability, construction, textiles, Press releases, Research & Art, Studies

Grants from Matti Lehti fund for the year 2019 awarded

Total sum of grants is 15300 euros.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Kuvituskuva. Aalto-yliopisto / Mikko Raskinen

Nantech brought nearly one hundred international researchers to Espoo

Understanding of computer science and mathematics becomes increasingly important in the field of DNA nanotechnology, says Professor Pekka Orponen
Research & Art
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Nantech-tapahtuma koostui esitelmistä ja posteriesityksistä. Kuva Matti Ahlgren / Aalto-yliopisto

Professor Kurt Gothelf: The DNA origami method will undoubtedly influence development of new medicine

An invited speaker of Nantech2019, Kurt Gothelf, was one of the first scientists to develop DNA nanostructures
Research & Art
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Kurt Gothelf visited Nantech2019 organized by Aalto University

Engaging talks on the development of urban station areas

The design and potential future station areas provide urban development discussed at the ”Asemanseudut muutoksessa” morning coffee event on May 17.
Research & Art
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Yleiskaavasuunnittelija Ville Ahvikko kertoo Leppävaaran kehityksestä Asemanseudut muutoksessa -aamukahveilla Aalto-yliopistolla

FinnCERES flagship hiring 20 doctoral students or postdocs at Aalto and VTT

FinnCERES is broadening its operations and is looking for talented and motivated doctoral students or postdoctoral researchers.
Research & Art
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Lignocellulose samples by Mohamed Magd. Photo: Valeria Azovskaya

Aalto University participates in a major event involving 2 000 circular economy influencers

The World Circular Economy Forum will take place between 3 and 5 June.
Research & Art
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Ioncell

Increased income reduced prevalence of malaria through agricultural development programme in Uganda

Thanks to improved economic status, families able to buy bed nets also for children and pregnant women
Research & Art
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The icture shows Assistant Professor Yao Pan.

Lessons from Mars and blue algae ― Come explore the future of the circular economy on 5 June

Organised by Aalto University, speakers include NASA Researcher Jonathan Trent, founder of Origin by Ocean Mari Granström, and circular fashion expert Kirsi Niinimäki
Research & Art
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Ioncell

Tomi Viitala: I research subjects that have practical significance and are interesting to various audiences

This Assistant Professor of Tax Law constantly aims for steady improvement, both professionally and as an ultrarunner.
Research & Art
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Vero-oikeuden apulaisprofessori Tomi Viitala Amsterdamissa

Nine new Academy Projects ʵ

The total funding granted by the Academy of Finland’s Research Council for Biosciences, Health and the Environment and Research Council for Culture and Society is 3.3 million euros.
Research & Art
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Crystal_Flowers_kuvituskuva_Suomen_Akatemian_rahoitusuutiseen_kuva_Mikko_Raskinen

Many Shades of Cocreation: Research Designs for Collaboration

When academics and practitioners work together on research, there’s no standard template to follow. Aalto researchers provide a model.
Research & Art
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Nanomaji water filters in East Africa

Michael Hummel: Sustainable and renewable materials will replace oil-based products

Researchers need to be team players, says Professor of Biopolymer Chemistry and Engineering.
Research & Art
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Michael Hummel, kuva: Jaakko Kahilaniemi

Mikhail Kuklin starts as Aalto University's Data Advisor

Interview with data advisor
Research & Art
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Mikhail Kuklin (Data Advisor)

How to tackle scarce data and high dimensionality in machine learning? Juho Piironen brings novel techniques to predictive modeling

Doctoral candidate, MSc Juho Piironen, studied Bayesian statistical inference in supervised learning problems and proposed novel techniques to account for uncertainty and computational cost in predictive model construction and feature selection.
Research & Art, Studies
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Juho Piironen_photo by Matti Ahlgren

€17 million fund backs 170 projects to develop disruptive solutions to key societal challenges

ATTRACT initiative starts a one-year race to develop sensing and imaging technologies that will enable breakthrough innovations
Research & Art
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Man loading sample in machine

Eero Kontturi: The most important skill for a researcher is the desire to read and write

Professor of Materials Chemistry of Cellulose relaxes by reading scientific articles and makes no distinction between work and free time.
Research & Art
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Eero Kontturi. Kuva: Lasse Lecklin / Aalto-yliopisto

New technology aims to become AirBnB for electric cars

New app coordinated by Aalto University and Forum Virium Helsinki can make life easier for eco-conscious drivers
Press releases
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Kuva: Matti Ahlgren.

Aalto granted EUR 10.4 million for profiling by Academy of Finland

Aalto University’s application was ranked number one by the international peer expert panel.
Research & Art, University
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Academy of Finland's profile funding 2019, photo Mikko Raskinen

What can you do for the climate?

Within the next ten years, Finns need to cut down more than 75% of our carbon footprint. The change is enormous, and will be based on new lifestyles, says Michael Lettenmeier.
Research & Art
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Post doc tutkija Michael Lettenmeier Kuva: Sanna Lehto

Do you have a research-based idea which could be commercialized? TUTLI funding call for new projects is now open at Aalto – Info session on 22 May 2019 from 9 to 12 at Agrid, Mordor!

What is TUTLI?
From research ideas to new business (TUTLI) is funding intended for commercialization of market-based research projects provided by Business Finland since 2012. The application process differs significantly from other Business Finland's funding calls. The first stage of the call is implemented by pitching the project idea for the jury in the pitching event. TUTLI funding requires and enables significant input into preparation of commercialization.
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Cooperation, Research & Art
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