Maarit Karppinen appointed Academician of Science
Fundamental research into new materials is at the heart of Karppinen’s work. What she is most proud of is her students, whose expertise benefits companies and society.
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Tech and power - Europe’s digital dependencies come with serious risks
We’re hooked on tech that we don’t fully control––from semiconductors and foreign-owned data centres to everyday apps and digital services.
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Aalto Distinguished Professor Tapani Vuorinen receives prestigious Wihuri International Prize
Over more than four decades of research in wood chemistry, Vuorinen has had a wide-ranging impact on science, industry and society
Health x technology: Making prosthetics feel natural for users – for a lifetime
Traditional prosthetics often feel clunky but tomorrow’s hands could move intuitively with users, without a moment’s thought.
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Designs for a Cooler Planet 2026 exhibition
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100STARTUPS Main Event (October 21-22)
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Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 28.10.2026 (external link)
Come and discover what’s new in research at Aalto University.
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