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Are we at the limits of measuring water-repellent surfaces?
As we develop extremely liquid-repellent surfaces, the errors in existing measurement techniques are getting too large.
Low Temperature Laboratory receives over one million euros in funding, opening more widely to European researchers
The Low Temperature Laboratory develops quantum sensors needed in nanoelectronics research, among other core activities
World-leading neuroscientists gathered on Twitter for online research conference
Scientific conferences are expensive, time-consuming and often involve a heavy carbon footprint. Luckily, there are alternatives.
Quantum physicists succeed in controlling energy losses and shifts
Achievement can be applied to speed up quantum computers and design new quantum technological devices
Anton Paar Research Award to Robin Ras and Quan Zhou
Anton Paar Research Award to Robin Ras and Quan Zhou
Bugs or dust? New method quickly reveals whether a surface is truly clean
By combining artificial intelligence and hyperspectral imaging, we can make sure facilities are clean during norovirus and flu season—cutting cleaning costs and reducing use of disinfectants
More recycling and business worth billions to the battery sector
The main objective of BATCircle is to generate added value to sectors manufacturing battery metals and chemicals, and their circular economy.
2.5 million euros for Aalto SCI research infrastructures
Both equipment and technical support personnel receive funding.
Quantum Wheel brings world-class game makers and quantum physicists together
From 15th until 17th February 2019 the Helsinki SkyWheel and Allas Sea Pool are the base for the 5th Quantum Game Jam; an intensive weekend during which game makers and physicists get together with the aim of creating games that harness the nature of quantum mechanics.
Measuring forces of living cells and microorganisms
Force sensors to study living cells and microorganisms with extraordinary precision
Artificial intelligence ARTIST instantly captures materials’ properties
New approach holds potential to slash research and development costs for designer materials and technologies of the future
Finnish Olympiad in Informatics announces winners: a study place and international contests as incentives for secondary school students
Finnish Olympiad in Informatics 2019 winners are Santeri Toivonen, Roope Salmi and Olli Järviniemi. The competition may guarantee a study place at a university for the best competitors or take them to international programming competitions.
SCI Outgoing Faculty Programme
Starting from the beginning of 2019 School of Science launches Outgoing Faculty Programme to support the internationalization of the SCI faculty.
Secrets of our universe live in a big blue cylinder
There isn’t much on Earth but you can find it just about everywhere else — how a type of helium might tell us how everything we know got its start.
Quantum Technology studies begin at Aalto – Pioneering physics student Artturi Jalli is already programming the IBM quantum computer
The unique Quantum Technology major takes you to the forefront of the ongoing quantum revolution in computation, communication, sensing, and simulation.
#WayOutThere on Facebook Live
Join us Wednesdays in January for our interview series on distant galaxies, the beginnings of the universe and new space
First confirmation of a Wigner crystal in graphene paves the way for a new kind of quantum computing
Using graphene, exotic arrangements of electrons can be studied, with possible applications including quantum computing.
Sustainable ideas and inspiring people presented with Aalto SCI Alumna of the Year and SCI Awards 2018
SCI Alumna 2018 Annu Nieminen is an entrepreneur with a passion to encourage companies in maximizing the positive impact on the society. SCI awardees are described as inspirational, helpful, patient, and knowledgeable persons in the community.
Machine learning helps design new materials
By allowing scientist to accurately predict how novel materials will behave under pressure for the first time, a machine learning algorithm developed in an collaboration between Aalto and University of Tampere could open up new methods for designing materials.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Olli Ikkala awarded academic knighthood of the Ordre des Palmes académiques
Professor Ikkala was recognised for his contributions to advancing scientific partnerships between France and Finland.
