Latest research news
Banking sun and wind energy
How to make the storing of renewable energy cheaper and easier? If this study is successful, it will represent a major leap towards finding a solution to climate change.
Internet of Energy encourages consumers to use their own energy
Heat pumps, local solar power plants and electric cars are now spreading throughout Finland. In electricity generation we are moving towards a world where supply is distributed and diversified.
Maarit Karppinen awarded ERC-PoC Funding
The funded project will provide a proof-of-concept for a transparent and flexible microbattery with a wide range of possible applications.
Alumni Elina Brotherus on exhibition in Paris
Aalto University alumni, photographer Elina Brotherus has an exhibition at the Pompidou Centre in Paris. The exhibition "Règle du jeu" (Game Rules) presents a renewed Brotherus.
Spectral library reveals how boreal trees reflect solar radiation
An internationally significant spectral library helps in the interpretation of satellite images and in the assessment of the effects of forests on climate.
Assembly of nanoparticles proceeds like a zipper
Aalto scientists demonstrated that viruses and nanoparticles can be assembled into processable superlattice wires.
New light on perovskite solar cell durability problems
A correct amount of water is critical in the manufacture of the cell for the crystallization of materials.
New light on perovskite solar cell durability problems
A correct amount of water is critical in the manufacture of the cell for the crystallization of materials.
Extensive research project advances the use of artificial intelligence in B2B content marketing
The Tekes funded cross-disciplinary project utilizes big data of partner companies.
Digitalization facilitates cross-cultural encounters in health care
Aalto University researchers and students develop a new app for cross-cultural education targeted for health care professionals.
During their 50 years together ”Polin Kemistit 67” have seen the transformation of the chemical industry
A book with stories and photos of the group’s study time and working life was published on 13 September.
Revealing the cause for high air content in concrete
A study carried out in Aalto University showed that the effectiveness of the mixing process has a great significance when newer plasticizing additives are used.
Doctoral dissertation: Emotions can function as a compass when making decisions on founding companies and on financing them
Emotions inspire people to create something new.
Anssi Pulkkinen’s ruins installation in Habitare
The Habitare Fair shows sculptor Anssi Pulkkinen’s installation of a ruined Syrian home, Street View (Reassembled), in the Fair Center on 13-17 September.
European conference in machine learning and data mining gathers a record number of participants
Aalto University researchers have been involved in both chairing and participating in the program committees.
Renewable energy is crucial for the generations to follow
Fossil energy resources are limited and the overconsumption of the non-renewable resources creates great environmental challenges, says Yongdan Li, Professor of Industrial Chemistry.
Full house of industry representatives and researchers at Al Goes Industry event
Finland has every possibility to be a leader in artificial intelligence.
Suomi 100 satellite on display in the Space Truck in Otaniemi 15 September
The third satellite built at Aalto University will be launched into space in December.
Reeta Ek the Young Designer of the Year 2017
The Young Designer of the Year prize of 2017 is given to textile and surface designer Reeta Ek
Maija Tammi shortlisted for National Portrait Gallery’s prize for the best photographic portrait
Tammi’s photograph portrays Erica, an android developed at Osaka University.