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Three new FiDiPro Professors ʵ
The new FiDiPro research projects will advance the development of industrial internet and bioeconomy.
Aalto University's Computer Science ranks well in global comparison
Aalto University’s Computer Science reached to TOP 100 being the only Finnish University in a global university comparison.
Doctoral candidate values the industry co-operation offered by SELECT+
After making it through a tight screening process, Lourdes Rodríguez Chiang is studying in a European progamme that focuses on sustainable energy.
Heidi Salonen appointed Assistant Professor in Indoor Environment Technology
Professorship is located at the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering
Data miner sets off to conquer Berlin
Eric Malmi will be competing in the Falling Walls Lab competition with research that aims to automatically reconstruct family trees.
Leena Louhiala-Salminen awarded as the ABC Outstanding Researcher
Leena Louhiala-Salminen’s sustained record of valuable research and publication extends over more than 20 years.
Discoverer of carbon nanotubes Sumio Iijima awarded Aalto University Honorary Doctorate
Since the 1991 discovery carbon nanotubes have been one of
most heatedly researched materials in contemporary physics.
most heatedly researched materials in contemporary physics.
Honorary Doctor Claudia Tesche wants to “play the music of the brain back into it”
She was awarded for her pioneering work of over 30 years on neuronal dynamics and MEG brain imaging methodology and research.
Metsähovi caught a strong sun spot in solar map video
A video made of Metsähovi solar maps reveals the largest sun spot in 24 years.
Smartphones are saving and wasting our time
The use of smartphones generates ambivalent user experiences – they are seen as both time-saving and time-wasting devices.
Dr. Mervi Rajahonka acknowledged by the EDAMBA 2014 doctoral thesis competition
The research focused on the concept of modularity.
Newly conferred Honorary Doctor, algorithmics pioneer Esko Ukkonen: ”Computation will become like electricity”
Professor Esko Ukkonen was made Honorary Doctor of Technology at Aalto University’s Conferment Ceremony 10 October 2014.
Jonna Kuusisto invited to present her work at European Paper Week
Jonna Kuusisto has been selected as one of three young researchers to present her work.
InterTran research project focused on expanding policy domain of traffic and transport in Europe
The 3-year project was concluded in September.
Toyota enthusiastic over Aalto’s materials research
Professor Maarit Karppinen’s research group is developing better battery materials by means of atomic layer deposition.
Kristian Möller received the 2013 Best Paper Award by Industrial Marketing Management journal
The paper provides novel lenses for making sense of the business marketing research.
New members for the Millennium Prize Selection Committee
Appointments made at the proposal of Aalto University.
It matters who touches you when you make decisions
Even though a touch makes people more generous, this works mainly if the transaction occurs between strangers, a new study suggests.
Dam construction on the Mekong River poses threat to ecosystems and livelihoods
Tens of dams have been built on the Mekong River. The dams and climate change threaten the area’s ecosystems, livelihoods and food security.
Aalto University-launched brain stimulation company lists on the stock exchange
Medical device developed by Nexstim achieves very promising results for stroke patient rehabilitation