A selection of Aalto University Magazine articles
Openings: Creativity helps us navigate the invisible
Riikka Mäkikoskela’s leading article in Aalto University Magazine describes the combination of rational reasoning, emotional intelligence and radical creativity as an invisible tool in order to birth something new.
Everyday choices: Ken Dooley, what makes a building smart?
This professor of practice wants to solve frustrating problems with simple tools.
Revealing dynamics of power: Building empathy through animals
Assistant professor Astrid Huopalainen sheds a light on why we should be aware of the use of power in human-animal interactions. Part of Revealing dynamics of power article in which three researchers from different disciplines explain how they bring to light the hidden ways power is used in human interactions – with other humans, animals or technology.
Oops: A curious discovery
During doctoral researcher Fereshteh Sohrabi’s master’s project, curiosity turned a failing experiment into a new research avenue.
Opening up the world of science
Aalto University Junior provides free study visits for groups from primary and secondary schools. Aalto students earn work experience credits by running the workshops.
Arto Nurmikko to receive honorary doctorate
Arto Nurmikko works as a professor of engineering and physics at Brown University. His research covers multiple fields, including microelectronics, nanoscience and photonics, and developing cutting-edge technologies that can be applied to the physical and life sciences field. One of Professor Nurmikko’s current areas of interest is neuroengineering, where he employs his expertise to create devices that could be directly connected to the human brain.
Artificial intelligence assists in dental care and jaw surgery
A model locates nerve canals in the lower jaw quickly and precisely, helping radiologists and dentists save time and effort.
Everyday choices: Russell Lai, what do swordsmanship and cryptography have in common?
Assistant Professor Russell Lai wields mathematical symbols and German longswords.
Art challenges established truths in the health and social sectors
Professor Susanna Helke looks at health and social services through the lens of a filmmaker, Laura Arpiainen as an architect and professor. Both are concerned about the crisis in the care sector in Finland.
Returning to the roots
Arnevi Rautanen and Juha Utriainen gave up their careers to take up farming in the village of Joroinen in Eastern Finland. At their family farm, values are more than just empty words — they are principles that the couple lives by every day.
Aspirational actions is the theme of the latest Aalto University Magazine
In the April issue, we discuss how science and art can act as instruments of hope.
Avatars and genuine interaction
Aalto University’s researchers are contributing to the creation of redesigned maternity and child health clinics and positive childbirth experiences in their research projects. The visions seize the potential of technology, such as childbirth simulation in a 3D-video conference using an avatar, a virtual character. On the other hand, the researchers would also like to hold on to the best practices from the past, such as the traditional child health clinic card, genuine human interaction and the rotina tradition, visits by family and close-ones to meet the newborn and bring foods as a gift.
The world’s lightest revolution
Green hydrogen promises to turn Europe into an energy heavyweight, make traffic emission-free and replace carbon in steel manufacturing. But can it actually deliver – and how?
Trustworthy and expert content stand out in reader survey of Aalto University Magazine
Over 600 people responded to a survey on readers’ opinions of Aalto University Magazine, the university’s publication for stakeholders and alumni that comes out twice a year.
How will e-scooters transform urban spaces?
We often think of electric scooters as part of the switch to eco-friendly mobility but their role in urban landscapes is more complicated.
Launching autonomous vessels in our waters
In years to come, autonomous ships could reshape the entire maritime industry, say marine technology experts Mashrura Musharraf and Sauli Eloranta.
Oops: A journey that would not happen today
Tom Lindholm is the Managing Director of Aalto University Executive Education Ltd and Head of Lifewide Learning at Aalto University. In the late 1990s, his master’s thesis involved travelling to power plants around the world.
Everyday choices: Eliisa Lotsari, do you ever go ice swimming?
This academy research fellow and assistant professor delights in cold water, both in nature and in the lab.
Speeding up the textile revolution with Ioncell®
Ioncell Oy, which develops ecological textile fibres for the circular economy, is the first company to call Aalto University a founding shareholder. Three people walk us through the new company’s plans.
