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Research at the School of Science
Find out more about our research, infrastructures and major projects
Centers of Excellence and Flagships we coordinate
The School of Science coordinates several world-class research hubs.
Aalto University is coordinating the Finnish Quantum Flagship — an eight year project uniting quantum science and technology research institutions and and companies throughout Finland.
The national Quantum Technology Finland (QTF) Centre of Excellence brings together scientific and technological excellence and cutting-edge research infrastructures to harness quantum phenomena in solid-state-based quantum devices and applications.
Centers of Excellence and Flagships we participate in
The School of Science and our researchers take part in a number of world-class research hubs.
Boosting the world’s bioeconomy by developing new bio-based materials with Aalto University and VTT, companies, and research organizations through a shared passion to create a sustainable future and a belief in innovations based on solid scientific foundations.
The LIBER Centre of Excellence
LIBER aims to create dynamic and soft hybrid materials with a capability to learn, adapt or response to the environment. LIBER combines eight research groups with expertise on molecular self-assembly, soft robotics, surfaces and interfaces, genetic engineering of proteins, biotechnological production of engineered biomolecules, and computational modelling.
Aalto University Bioinnovation Center
To achieve human wellbeing in planetary boundaries, we need new sustainable solutions to wisely use our natural resources. The Bioinnovation Center especially focuses on innovations in sustainable bio-based materials, with special focus on textiles and packaging.
The GeneCellNano flagship is hosted by Aalto, Universities of Eastern Finland, Helsinki, Oulu, and Finnish Red Cross Blood Service.
Develops methods of applied mathematics and physics for the benefit of society
PREIN Flagship is a Photonics Research and Innovation platform focusing on
light-based solutions from scientific excellence to industrial and societal impact.
Strategic clusters and institutes
The School of Science and our researchers host and are involved in a number of world-class research hubs and initiatives.
Collaborative institute for research on information technology.
Strategic initiative set up by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki to ensure excellence in information security research and education.
Aalto Brain Centre
Strategic initiative of neuroscience and neurotechnology
Biodesign Finland
Need-driven medical technology strategic initiative
InstituteQ coordinates quantum research, education, and business in Finland
Aalto Science Institute (AScI)
AScI is a strategic initiative of the Aalto University School of Science that promotes internationalisation through a variety of instruments.
Research infrastructures
OtaNano
OtaNano is Finland's national research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies
MAGICS infrastructure
The MAGICS infrastructure, uniquely integrates art and science for advanced research and learning. It offers tools for 4D digitization and measuring human behaviour in digital environments, supporting areas like AI, gamification, and immersive realities. It connects expertise from academia and industry, fostering robust partnerships and providing open access to its facilities for a wide user base.
Aalto NeuroImaging (ANI) Infrastructure
ANI research infrastructure houses three functional neuroimaging modalities, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) at Advanced Magnetic Imaging (AMI) Centre, magnetoencephalography (MEG) at MEG Core and Aalto Behavioral Laboratory (ABL).
Science-IT
Infrastructure for high-level computational research.
Research & Art
Recent funding news
Cloud empires: Mapping the geopolitics of data infrastructures
The trend towards hyperscale cloud infrastructures is creating powerful global gatekeepers of computational capability. We must understand the geopolitical implications.
Bioinspired colours and adaptable materials - Professor Olli Ikkala's third EU project builds on living systems
Department of Applied Physics Professor Olli Ikkala received his third Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) on 11 April 2024. The funding amounts to €2.5 million and the project will run for five years.
Physicists embark on six-year hunt for dark matter particle
Researchers to probe the galactic halo in search of axions
Tiny organisms, big discoveries: How swarming shrimp could influence a new wave of ‘mesorobotics’
Aalto researcher aims to understand the complex movement of brine shrimp—a gateway to physics on an unfamiliar scale