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How to create things that don’t exist
The newest theoretical physics professor at Aalto calculates what we need to do to create electronic states that can’t otherwise exist in nature, and how we can harness them for quantum computing
European quantum experts meet in Helsinki to review the progress of quantum technologies and set future strategies
Organised by the Finnish Presidency, Aalto University, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the Academy of Finland, and the Quantum Flagship, the event will take place on October 17-18. Representatives from the quantum technology communities will review present accomplishments within the field as well as establish future visions and strategic goals to position the region as a leader in the field. The first day will conclude with a panel discussion on policy topics, focusing on establishing a European infrastructure on Quantum Technologies.
From space technology to spider silk and the bio-economy – over 2 000 women and girls gather for three different technology events
Technology companies will need more than 53 000 new experts in the next few years. We are holding 'Shaking up Tech' for high school students, 'Girls' Day' for upper comprehensive school students in Heureka, and 'Women in Tech' for technical professionals: three events that highlight the many possibilities in the field of technology and introduce role models.
Quantum Technology Research Lectures
Explore the different areas of research taking place across the Quantum Technology Finland centre of excellence
Pavlov's classical conditioning inspires materials scientists
Concepts of experimental psychology replicated in smart materials
Two unique exhibitions by Aalto University at the Oodi Library to experience and play
The Finnish EU presidency is now in full swing and for September (when the EU level AV conference will take place), Aalto is offering two very different exhibitions to be on display at the Oodi library in Helsinki.
SCI Teacher Services; new people have started
New Pedagogical Specialist Miia Forstén started in spring 2019 and Digi-peda Specialist Hannu Tiitu started a few weeks ago.
Aalto quantum computing spinout secures €11.45m in funding
IQM hopes to commercialise groundbreaking research from Aalto and VTT
Ten new doctoral training projects exploring quantum technology in novel ways
The projects focus on scientific, technological, business and/or artistic ideas
From the Dean: Could we play as a team like the ice hockey world champions?
Thanks for the results go to our researchers and teachers, you’re doing a great job!
Dean of the School of Science grants Master’s thesis awards 2018
Kukka-Emilia Huhtinen, Ana Maria Triana Hoyos and Antti Tolppanen receive the Master's Thesis Awards.
20 new Academy Projects 91ÇàÇà²Ý
The total funding granted by the Academy of Finland’s Research Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering is 8.9 million euros.
Snowflakes hold the secret to how tooth enamel is formed
The newly published work helps to explain why even closely-related species – such as humans and orangutans – have very different looking teeth.
The Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion awarded physics lecturer and a pioneer in gamification
Outstanding Teacher of the Year award was given to Jami Kinnunen, lecturer popular with physics students. Juho Hamari was chosen as the Young Researcher of the Year
Funding for four new Academy Research Fellow and 14 Postdoctoral Researcher posts
The funding for the five-year Academy Research Fellow and the three-year Postdoctoral Researcher posts was awarded by the Academy of Finland's Research Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering.
A call open for novel ideas in Quantum Technology – funding available for doctoral training positions
The proposed doctoral study projects are expected to introduce scientific, technological, business and/or artistic ideas that explore quantum technology in novel ways.
Professor Olli Ikkala wins Dutch Polymer Science award
The annual PTN Medema Lecture award is granted to a renowned international polymer scientist
New materials for fuel cells
Researchers from Aalto University and Northeastern University (China) have demonstrated a solid oxide fuel cell based on a single-oxide SrTiO2 electrolyte. A high power density of 620 mW per cm2 with hydrogen as fuel was obtained. The electrolyte forms a mixed proton and oxygen ion conductor with a core-shell structure
When nothing is impossible: technology sector offers a variety of career paths
The message of Aalto Junior’s Women’s Day event was that, in the field of technology, nothing is impossible for women. More than 100 participants from schools in Greater Helsinki had an opportunity to visit, among others, Aalto's space laboratory.
AScI funding awarded to planning future energy systems and to designing penguin-inspired active surfaces
Each programme to receive funding of €150 000 over three years.