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Five teams awarded at opening ceremony
President Ilkka Niemelä recognised five teams from the Aalto community for their achievements at the Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year. In addition to three Aalto Awards, two Impact Awards were granted for the first time.
Scientific journals are interested in a good story well told, too
International scientific publications are flooded with manuscripts. We asked Gustaf Olsson – professor emeritus and member of several editorial boards – what makes an article stand out.
Kirsi Virrantaus and Pentti Kujala continue as vice deans at School of Engineering
The area of responsibility for Professor Virrantaus is teaching and her term runs from 1 July 2018 to 31 July 2021. Professor Kujala's area of responsibility is research, and his term runs from 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2021.
Creating cruise ships requires research
The doctoral dissertation of shipbuilder Sisko Hellgren is a study into building cruise ships in a shorter time and at a lower expense – without sacrificing quality.
QS Ranking: Aalto places 140th in the world
Aalto is #1 in Finland with regard to relative number of research citations and employer reputation.
World Challenge 2018 Finals in Finland on 27–30 August – work for a better world
Innovators are invited to develop apps that improve life on earth by utilising satellite data.
New professor of technology education inspires young people to the field of technology
Aalto University’s new Professor of Practice Maria Clavert promotes technology education from basic education to university level and teacher education.
Finding the unknown, D.Sc. Natalie Segercrantz
Doctoral graduate Natalie Segercrantz likens research work to being an explorer. In a laboratory, one can encounter something that has never been witnessed before.
Leena Korkiala-Tanttu honoured as RIL’s Construction engineer of the year 2018
Professor Korkiala-Tanttu specialises in the geotechnics of infrastructure, such as roads and railways. She is also an experienced researcher in matters related to nuclear waste disposal.
Jouni Punkki: The future of concrete is 3D
Professor Jouni Punkki examines the new possibilities of concrete and makes spectacular sculptures of it.
The first installation talks of 2018 now available on video
Aalto's newly tenured professors reveal the secrets of carbon nanomaterials for health applications and origins and beneficiaries of invention.
Laser scanning the 3D world
Robotic cars, forest growth, virtual theatre, renovations... Laser scanning has a lot of applications, and new ones are being discovered all the time.
Monitoring the world’s forests with satellite data – Assistant Professor Miina Rautiainen granted 2 million in ERC funding
Detailed knowledge on the state of forest resources and climate change can be produced through more effective interpretation of satellite images.
Ari Niemelä the School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2017
Ari Niemelä works at the Meyer Turku shipyard, where his task is to develop the design of demanding ship hull concepts by exploiting the most recent knowledge and design methods without compromising safety or passenger comfort.
Matti Vaaja appointed Assistant Professor of Geoinformatics at Aalto University
Vaaja is an expert on photogrammetric measuring technology and 3D point cloud models, which are used e.g. for interior measurement of buildings and in autonomous robotic cars.
Vision 2030 for Finland’s construction industry
Aalto University and 11 companies from the construction industry have established a consortium that aims to develop the Vision 2030 for the Finnish construction industry.
Energy sector executive Mika Anttonen named School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year
Anttonen is known for his open-minded work in the energy sector for mitigating climate change.
