Research at Aalto
The strength of Aalto University research is based on the collaboration and individual areas of expertise of the six leading schools in their respective fields, the School of Economics, the School of Art and Design, and the four Schools of Technology: School of Engineering, School of Chemical Technology, School of Science, School of Electrical Engineering. A solid expertise in economics, arts and design and technology allows the University to carry out world-class multidisciplinary research in active cooperation with the surrounding society.
The University activities are based on long-term basic research and artistic activities as well as on high-quality teaching. Aalto University wants to enhance its expertise in all its areas of specialization and eventually rank among the top universities in the world.
In both research and artistic activities, Aalto University invests in its current strong points as well as in new combinations of the different areas of expertise of its schools. The University wants to realize the full potential of its multidisciplinary profile and to tackle pressing global issues through fresh ways of cooperation.
Research focus areasThe most important focus areas of research at Aalto University are computational science and modeling, materials research, design, and ICT and media. |
Research organizationAalto University carries out research on three campuses, 36 departments and several separate research institutes. |
FactoriesThe Design Factory, the Media Factory and the Service Factory are platforms combining the expertise of the different Aalto University schools. |
Research assessmentThe international research assessment exercise of Aalto University was carried out in 2009, on the brink of the launch of the new University. |
AivoAALTOThe project uses modern neuroimaging methods to examine social interaction, decision-making and the effect of cinema on the human mind. |
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