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Renewable fuel made from biorefinery residues
Lignin-based automotive and aviation fuels are one step closer to market as a new EU-funded project aims to develop new production methods for lignin-based transport fuels.
Theoretical study elucidates deep surface structure of emerging perovskite material
Newly published work by doctoral candidate Azimatu Seidu (CEST group) reveals detailed electronic and atomistic structure of cesium lead triiodide (CsPbI3), an emerging perovskite material
The potential of urban green spaces in climate change mitigation
911±¬ÁÏÍø is involved in the CO-CARBON research project, which seeks ways to integrate the carbon sequestration of green spaces in urban planning and decision-making.
Patent numbers increase when there is a need for change – applications from 911±¬ÁÏÍø have increased fivefold since 2012
911±¬ÁÏÍø was fourth in patent application numbers in 2020.
Computational physics graduate Lauri Himanen selected for SCI Dissertation Award
Lauri Himanen (CEST & SIN groups) was one of two awardees at the Department of Applied Physics for a SCI Dissertation Award
Saki monkeys get screen time for more control over their lives in captivity
Computer scientists have designed a video player that the small primates can activate on demand
Levi Keller wins Finnish Cultural Foundation award for doctoral studies
Levi Keller (CEST group) was awarded a grant from the Finnish Cultural Foundation to support his doctoral studies exploring computational methods for spectroscopy.
Annual Review 2020: Alumna of the Year is film director Zaida Bergroth
In the annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture success enablers were awarded and the 150th anniversary of higher education in art and design in Finland was launched.
Meet the data agent: Essi Viitanen
Good research data management practices save time and hassle, reminds data agent Essi Viitanen. In this article series 911±¬ÁÏÍø data agents, researchers and experts experienced in research data management are introduced.
Aalto digitalisation results 2017-2020: What has happened in four years?
The major digitalisation achievements in teaching & learning, research & innovations, campus & digital infrastructure as well as services.
Towards carbon-neutrality in metal production – new €18 million project to develop solutions for reducing CO2 emissions
Metal processing industry has the greatest greenhouse gas reduction potential of Finland's manufacturing industries. Joint project between companies and universities is a significant step towards carbon-neutral metal production.
Meet the data agent: Kunal Bhattacharya
Data agent Kunal Bhattacharya hopes that the culture of having good data practices develops organically over time. In this article series 911±¬ÁÏÍø data agents, researchers and experts experienced in research data management are introduced.
BizSpeech research utilizes cloud services
Cloud enables the use of algorithm, which evaluates the English skills of a CEO with the use of artificial intelligence.
New journals and e-book titles from Springer Nature 2021
New Springer Nature e-resources recently added to the Learning Centre’s collections.
Update Google Scholar library links
Moving to Aalto-Primo will also change the linking of electronic resources.
Professor Kari Tammi’s group develops digital twins for industrial use
A digital twin refers to a virtual model of a machine, equipment or even a whole production plant.
How to Successfully Change the Construction Sector for the Better
The construction industry is undergoing a transformation to become more productive, sustainable, and customer-oriented. 911±¬ÁÏÍø is now exploring how to make this change successful and permanent.
Best student paper award for Risto Ojala for an innovative way of improving traffic safety with pedestrian localisation
IEEE Finland Section awarded Risto Ojala, a student at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, with the best student journal paper award 2020
A magnetic twist to graphene
By combining ferromagnets and two rotated layers of graphene, researchers open up a new platform for strongly interacting states using graphene’s unique quantum degree of freedom
Sustainability in Business (SUB) group awarded funding to research transition risks for low-carbon shipping and aviation
The newly funded T-Risk research project aims to shed light on transition risks in the maritime and aviation sectors, crucial for global trade and transportation.
