Latest research news
Aalto-1 satellite integrated into the dispenser in Delft in the Netherlands
When the last tests have been completed, Aalto-1 will continue its journey to the launch site of the Falcon 9 rocket on the west coast of the USA.
Aalto Fashion Steps Into The Spotlight
Finland is known for many things: it's beautiful snowy landscapes, it's iconic architecture, and now, for it's rebellious fashion talent.
Architecture, construction and competence as themes of FWBN
Welcome to the Forum Wood Building Nordic organised at Aalto University on 15-17 June 2016.
Acoustics researcher Kai Saksela’s startup makes it into Startup Sauna
Noiseless Acoustics ltd, the developers of an acoustic camera, was one of three Finnish companies chosen from among 700 applicants.
Three new members from Aalto University selected to Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
Professors Kuoppamäki, Piekkari and Sillanpää were selected on their academic and scientific merits.
School of Science part of Aalto Festival
During the Festival you can explore the activities at School of Science.
Research result: The Sun’s magnetic field during the grand minimum is in fact at its maximum
During a time period of the Maunder Minimum type the magnetic field may hide at the bottom of the convection zone.
Nature Physics cover and articles
Two articles by QCD were included in the newest issue of Nature Physics. Also, Heikka Valja's artistic view on quantum knots was chosen as cover art.
Magazine puts focus on materials research
Aalto University Magazine 16 examines a key research area that focuses on materials and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Nature Physics magazine's cover page displays artist's representation of a quantum knot
Two articles by Mikko Möttönens research group were published in Nature Physics and Heikka Valja's vision of quantum knots are on the front cover.
Doctoral study locates the boundaries of decision-making power for public company boards
Vigorous delegation weakens the board's significance as a representative of shareholders.
Functionality of the metropolitan sewer system improved in Water Technology Hackathon
The tool for carrying out an automated deviation analysis using different databases was awarded for the best work.
New opportunities for improving production efficiency and maintenance
For operators and maintenance professionals in the manufacturing sector the applications of industrial internet entail also challenges.
The gut microbiomes of infants have an impact on autoimmunity
Exposure to pathogens early in life is beneficial to the education and development of the human immune system.
Experts in commerce familiarised themselves with MIT's R&D activities
They received information about the newest and most interesting shop concepts in the USA as well.
A theory explains why gaming on touchscreens is clumsy
The reason is that key press timing in touchscreen input is unpredictable. When timing is made more predictable, performance improves.
Augmented games can increase the diversity of sports
Augmented climbing wall increases social interaction, helps to attract wider target audiences and empowers users to become content creators.
Cooperation to expand to summer courses
Tried and tested workshop concept continued with Protopaja prototype workshop course.
EIT Digital's first innovation doctors have graduated
EIT Digital has granted its first doctorates to six students. Amongst them is Finnish Anna Viljakainen who works for VTT.
Newspaper coverage
Articles about quantum computing and physics research for which Prof. Möttönen was interviewed was covered by Finnish newspapers.