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Promising results obtained with a new and simpler way to fabricate graphene component
The 2D material device designed and fabricated by Aalto University's researchers may prove useful in wearable electronics and sensors.
Solar energy pioneer Professor Peter Lund receives award for life's work
FinSolar project network of more than 50 organisations honoured Professor Peter Lund.

Navigation using music leaves the user's hands free
Most people are able to navigate easily by following audio guidance while walking or cycling.

Strategy is not just talking and hand waving
Researchers show that unless companies understand what their capabilities are, they may end up attempting to do something that is not possible.
Health Capital Helsinki brings together top experts
Broad cooperation is needed in the creation of new companies, in order for the right know-how and people to find each other.
Awarded method makes textile fibre from waste cotton
A greener textile industry requires expertise in chemistry, design and economy, stresses Herbert Sixta who leads the development of Ioncell-F.
Network methods enable more efficient, fault-tolerant, and environmentally friendlier transport services
This project harnesses the network theory to serve data-driven understanding of cities, urbanization, and public transport planning.
Professor Sigg makes sense of sensor data in Pervasive and mobile environments
Professor Sigg motivates his students by letting them solve actual problems.

Towards more efficient gene therapy by investigating interactions of polyelectrolytes
A recent thesis investigated the interactions of charged polymers in salt solution.
Presentation of professor: Sebastiaan van Dijken
Sebastiaan van Dijken is a Professor at the Department of Applied Physics and the leader of the Nanomagnetism and Spintronics research group.
A maker of better materials
Professor Tanja Kallio develops ecological, safe and affordable materials for batteries and electrocatalysts.

New study module DiViDe started
The new Digital Visual Design - Advanced Intermediality in Performance in collaboration with Theatre Academy

The OP Financial Group Research Foundation awards Professor Juuso Välimäki
The Foundation granted a EUR 20,000 encouragement award for distinguished research merits.
Research project creates standards for the Internet of Things
With the standards of Internet of Things, different devices and other systems can publish, discover, and exchange data with other connected systems.

A process revolutionising cotton recycling wins the H&M Global Change Award
The Ioncell-Fâ„¢ process adapted for the conversion of waste-cotton into new textile was awarded as one of five winners among 2,700 proposals.
Ten fingers not needed for fast typing
The number of fingers does not determine typing speed, new study shows.

Spare parts into data bits – cost efficiency through on demand 3D printing
The project aims at creating opportunities for Finnish companies to lead the way in setting up an international network of digital spare parts.

A dissertation focuses on the concept of quality of printed photographs
By combining analog and digital techniques, it is possible to produce technically excellent image quality.
Creativity is important in reforming organisations and developing business operation
According to a study, the conditions for creative journalism have weakened.
Searching for the very best decision
Work done by Professor Jeffrey Keisler currently visiting Aalto University helps politicians and companies who balance with limited resources.