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Aalto in 2023: The most water-repellent surface ever, breakthroughs in space, feeling the love and more
This year has been another feast of science and art at 911±¬ÁÏÍø
How machine learning can support atmospheric compound discovery
Read how machine learning can help identifying new compounds in atmosphere
Our five most read computer science stories of 2023
Researchers at the Department of Computer Science have explored new frontiers in computational social science, machine learning and various other subfields in 2023. Our readers were most interested in stories that dealt with love, information security and creativity. See the top five below.
Nokia donates again to quantum and XG doctoral schools
Nokia's industrial doctoral schools in Aalto have been a success. Nokia donates another 480,000€ to them.
Jukka Suomela studies the limitations and efficiency of computation
Associate Professor Jukka Suomela is a theoretical computer scientist, who works with very hard mathematical problems to uncover the limits and possibilities that computers hold
Unite!’s Open Science and Innovation Handbook - a practical guide for researchers
A practical guide for researchers, R&I services, and university managers to transition from modern to open science.
Why can’t AI say ‘I don’t know’?
Overconfident AI systems can be dangerous, so researchers are teaching them humility
Kalle Spoof's doctoral research for Saab opened the door to the company's product development
In his doctoral thesis, Kalle Spoof developed beamforming of radar systems
Season’s Greetings 2023 from FCAI
FCAI wants to attract the best talent to Europe and Finland to bolster artificial intelligence competency
Re-use of social and healthcare facilities contributes to the vitality of municipalities
The research group on social and health care construction SOTERA is working on a project to evaluate the use of space resources for new uses, with an emphasis on resource wisdom, planned renovation and reuse.
Economists' report: Emission restrictions would accelerate the electrification of Helsinki's car fleet
Achieving Helsinki's carbon neutrality goal requires new impactful measures. According to the recent study by 911±¬ÁÏÍø's economics working group, areas with CO2 emission-free transportation would be an efficient way to reduce emissions in Helsinki's transportation sector. A sufficient transition period would be a prerequisite for success.
Celebrating costume design at 911±¬ÁÏÍø!
The Finnish costume design educational programme at 911±¬ÁÏÍø celebrated its 20th anniversary this autumn
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE FINANCE FACULTY
We are primarily looking for students majoring in Finance, but we also welcome applications from students with other quantitatively oriented backgrounds. Completion of a Bachelor’s thesis or other relevant experience is a plus.
Unlocking the mysteries of super black materials: A novel wood-based solution
FinnCERES, black, carbon. There are certain phenomena that continue to captivate the minds of scientists, artists, and the general public alike. One such phenomenon is the enigmatic world of super black materials.
Medical innovation makes early cancer diagnostics cheaper, faster, easier
911±¬ÁÏÍø researcher makes two-pronged improvement on microbubble technology
Get to know us: Ville Alopaeus
Ville Alopaeus has worked as a professor at 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Chemical Engineering since 2008. Researching separation processes and process modelling, Alopaeus aims to contribute to the transition towards a renewable energy and materials environment.
Time off work - the biggest reason why fewer women are CEOs
Women are underrepresented in CEO positions partly because they spend more time outside of the labour market during the years when their careers are most likely to take off. Women also less often work in sales or production, which are common pathways for CEO recruitment.
A summer internship with a twist: the story of prize-winning student Netta Karjalainen
Read the story of prize-winning Bachelor student’s summer internship at Aalto
Researchers discover unconventional superconductivity in a monolayer van der Waals material
The group discovered nodal superconductivity with hidden order fluctuations
Luana Dessbesell aims to translate bioproducts research into commercial success
Professor Luana Dessbesell works on bridging the gap between academia and industry. Her research group Sustainable Bioproducts Innovation is a multidisciplinary group of people who seek to support the development and commercialization of new forest-based innovations.
