Department of Chemistry and Materials Science

World-class research with high impact

The Department of Chemistry and Materials Science focuses on micro-, nano- and atomic scale engineering of compounds and materials. Our work in these areas encompasses synthesis, characterization and computational research.

Head of Department is Lasse Murtomäki. Link to his research group and contact information
Vice Head is Antti Karttunen. Link to his research group and contact information
The HR Partner of the Department is Tiina Torvinen.

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Research

The research in the department focuses on advanced and functional materials, chemical synthesis, energy storage and conversion, as well as, molecular and materials modelling. Our teaching provides students a solid background for these topics.

Analytical Chemistry

Research group led by Professor Sakari Kulmala

CHEM_CMAT_Analytical chemistry group_Luminescence research

Computational Chemistry

Research group led by Professor Kari Laasonen

Hydrogen adsorption on NCNT

Data-driven Atomistic Simulation (DAS)

Research group led by Miguel Caro

DAS research group photo

Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

Research group led by Professor Tanja Kallio

Litium ion batteries

Experimental and Theoretical Organic Synthesis

Research group led by Professor Juha Siitonen

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Inorganic Materials Chemistry

Research group led by Professor Maarit Karppinen

Assistant Professor Antti Karttunen and the research group combined electronic materials with cotton. Photo: Mikko Raskinen, Aalto University

Inorganic Materials Modelling

Research group led by Professor Antti Karttunen

Phosphorus helix Karttunen

Microfabrication

Research group led by Professor Sami Franssila

Micronova_cleanroom research

Multifunctional Materials Design

Group led by Professor Jaana Vapaavuori

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Nanochemistry and Nanoengineering

Research group led by Professor Mady Elbahri

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Physical Characteristics of Surfaces and Interfaces

Research group led by Professor Jari Koskinen

Nanocarbon

Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry

Research group led by Professor Lasse Murtomäki

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Soft Materials Modelling

Group led by Senior Scientist Maria Sammalkorpi

Soft Materials Modelling group Aalto University

Infrastructures:

Research infrastructure

We develop local and global networks

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AALTOLAB (external link)

AALTOLAB is a virtual laboratory safety training platform developed at Aalto University. AALTOLAB helps both students and staff to maintain high-level safety standards in our laboratories.

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Contact information:

Contact information for the research groups

Here you can find listed all the research groups at the department.

CMAT department, photo: Mady Elbahri

Contact information for the teaching staff

Here you can find the contact information for the teaching staff.

Micronova, photo: Aino Huovio

Collaboration:

See all the Aalto CHEM collaboration projects here

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CREATE (external link)

CREATE aims at developing innovative Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs).

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Elcorel (external link)

Electrochemical Conversion of Renewable Electricity into Fuels and Chemicals

Department of Chemistry and Materials Science

Are you interested in studying at the School of Chemical Engineering? Here are our Chemistry and Material Science programmes:

See all our school's programmes

Moving to Finland

Here new students and employees can find useful tips for a smooth moving.

We also gathered information about families and recreational activities.

Moving to Finland

Via this page you’ll find information on practical issues regarding moving to Finland, such as social security, taxation and opening a bank account.

For families and spouses

Moving to Finland? Here you can learn more about practicalities.

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Finding a private rental

For longer term accommodation in Helsinki region the best options are either renting or purchasing an apartment or a house. In case you are planning to purchase an apartment we recommend you to contact your bank and/or estate agencies to gain professional assistance and advice. Here you'll find information on renting an apartment, rental rates, and how to find an apartment.

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Social life and recreation

Having social networks helps you feel at home! Aalto University organises many events and other possibilities for international staff and their families to meet and mingle and thus hopefully settle in smoothly. Some examples are Experiencing Finland and Aalto Club events. In addition, we have collected tips and links for you to find the most suitable information.

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Get to know us

A maker of better materials

Professor Tanja Kallio develops ecological, safe and affordable materials for batteries and electrocatalysts.

Tanja Kallio / Kuva: Anni Hanen-Kajander

Assistant Professor Juha Siitonen always wanted to be a chemist

Juha Siitonen, Doctor of Philosophy, started his five-year fixed term as Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science on 1 January 2022. The field of the professorship is organic chemistry.

Apulaisprofessori Juha Siitonen laboratoriossa, yllään laboratoriotakki, suojalasit ja -hanskat.

Bacteria factories and soft robots

Tailored molecules and materials could revolutionise the chemicals industry, move fabrics and make solar panels more ecological.

Jan Deska, Jaana Vapaavuori, kuva: Jaakko Kahilaniemi

Get to know us: Assistant Professor Antti Karttunen

Combining virtual reality with teaching.

Antti at Aalto Unviersity smiling towards the camera

Jari Koskinen was awarded The Order of the White Rose of Finland

Jari Koskinen received The Order of the White Rose of Finland

Jari Koskinen with flowers and emblem

Jaana Vapaavuori: From dancer to researcher

Professor of functional nanomaterials would like to combine technology and art in her research.

Professor Jaana Vapaavuori wearing a lab coat and safety glasses.

The German Society of Material Science awards Professor Mady Elbahri the DGM prize of 2020

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V. (DGM) has recognized Professor Mady Elbahri at the School of Chemical Engineering, for his outstanding scientific achievements in the field of Nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Professor Mady Elbahri

Young Researcher of the Year develops multifunctional materials

The Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion has named Assistant Professor Jaana Vapaavuori as Young Researcher of the Year for 2020. Vapaavuori's work is guided by design thinking and the optimal utilisation of resources.

Jaana Vapaavuori

News

Makoto Ueki on his summer project in MMD group. Images - from Makoto's personal archive
Research & Art Published:

Makoto Ueki: MMD's and Aalto University's emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration offered invaluable lessons for my future career

Makoto Ueki on his summer internship project in Multifunctional Materials Design research group
Micronova on Suomen kansallinen mikro- ja nanotekniikan alan tutkimusinfrastruktuuri, joka on VTT:n ja Aalto-yliopiston yhteisomistuksessa.
Cooperation, Studies Published:

'It was great to be part of the research team' - The semiconductor industry’s summer job program was a success

Donations from companies in the semiconductor industry enabled students Niko Lindh and Adrián Gutiérrez Cruz to get summer jobs with Aalto University research groups
Recovery of Gold as Nanoparticles; Reima Herrala
Press releases, Research & Art Published:

Waste not: A new electrochemical method to recover noble metals as particles

The EARMetal process innovates with electrochemistry to efficiently recover noble metals from complex production solutions, potentially reducing environmental impacts and streamlining metal retrieval
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Cooperation Published:

At the frontiers of combining physics and biology: Workshop photo gallery and participant experiences

This three-day, international event included talks, poster presentations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration

Events

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Public defences

Public defence in chemistry, M.Sc. (Tech.) Amr Ghazy

Photoluminescence and upconversion properties of lanthanide-based atomic and molecular layer deposited thin films (Title of the thesis)
Title: How to Share Research Data: Examples from Engineering and Human Sciences
Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, Support for teams, Training to support research

How to Share Research Data: Examples from Engineering and Human Sciences, Dec 5, 2023

Learn about publishing data and metadata with Data Agent & University Lecturer Dr. Clemens Icheln and Information Specialist Laura Mure.
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Public defences

Public defence in Materials Science, M.Sc. (Tech.) Jarkko Etula

Exploring the envelope of physical vapor deposition: Nano- and microstructured films for electrochemical applications (title of the thesis)
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Public defences

Public defence in Chemistry, M.Sc. (Tech.) Maisa Vuorte

Computational modelling of adsorption and aggregation in bio oils at multiple length scales (title of the thesis)

Where to find us

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Kemistintie 1 (pienempi). Kuva/Image: Aalto-yliopisto / Mikko Raskinen / Aalto University

Micronova

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Micronova cleanroom kuva: Aino Huovio
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