Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary research establishment with strong industrial ties with impact on industry and society at large.
Our fields of interest are mechanics and energy technology, in which we conduct top-level research and offer degree education.
Research
The department’s research focuses on developing the next generation of devices, machines and systems. This translates to a focus on new technologies that are more efficient, more durable and thus more sustainable.
Our research approaches problems from two directions – energy and mechanics:
Energy technology research at the department consists of the study of energy systems, thermodynamics and combustion technology. Within these areas, research delves into industrial processes, heating, energy use in buildings and more. In our work, we use state-of-the-art tools and approaches in modelling, computation and experimental research.
Design Factory
Design Factory develops creative ways of working, spatial solutions and enhanced interdisciplinary interaction to support world-class product design in educational, research and practical application contexts.
Energy Conversion
Development of combustion technologies is central in reducing the emissions of energy production, particularly in the transition towards new biomass-based fuels. To this end, we utilise both empirical and computational thermodynamics.
Energy Efficiency and Systems
Energy efficiency plays a key role in solving challenges related to developing a sustainable future for human societies, highlighting the need to optimise energy systems of all sizes.
Engineering Design
Research in Engineering Design at Aalto University focuses primarily in two fields: product development and mechatronics.
Engineering Materials
Studying the properties and performance of engineering materials, non-destructive testing and the joining of materials used in energy, transport and process industries.
Marine and Arctic Technology
We focus on the behaviour of ships and structures in normal and extreme environments. We do our research by considering the safety of maritime transportation, as well as the experiences the marine environment can offer to cruise vessel passengers.
Production Engineering
With a strong focus on digital manufacturing, production engineering research is interested in additive manufacturing technology, modelling and optimisation of production systems and material removal processes.
News
Jukka Tuomi was a pioneer in 3D knowledge
Jukka Tuomi, Research Director, died on 11 April 2019 by a rapidly progressing illness. He was one of the world's leading 3D printing experts. In remembrance of him we republish this Everyday choices interview on the Aalto University Magazine issue 20. The column focuses on the personal choices experts make in association with their field of research.
Aalto University students win innovation competition with autonomous hoist
Students turned a regular indoor hoist into a robot with artificial intelligence.
Funding for four new Academy Research Fellow and 14 Postdoctoral Researcher posts
The funding for the five-year Academy Research Fellow and the three-year Postdoctoral Researcher posts was awarded by the Academy of Finland's Research Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering.
From nanopaper to pancakes, student-built devices at Mechatronic Circus put on a variety show
Mechatronics course culminates in an event featuring student projects and circus antics.
Events
Defence of dissertation in the field of mechanical engineering, Seppo Hauta-aho, D.Sc. (Econ.)
Guidance beam manufacturing method for maglev- and high-speed train applications.
Defence of dissertation in the field of computational fluid dynamics and chemistry, Heikki Kahila, M.Sc. (Tech.)
Numerical modeling of spray-assisted dual-fuel ignition.HVAC Seminar 2019
The purpose of the international seminar is to learn and discuss on the methods for advanced air distribution systems in energy efficient buildings.
ISSAV/ESWC 2019
International Seminar on Safety and Security of Autonomous Vessels (ISSAV) and European STAMP Workshop and Conference (ESWC) 2019Where to find us
Otakaari 4
Address: Otakaari 4. Mechanical engineering 1, K1. Mon-Thu 7.45–20.00, Fri 7.45–20.00
Puumiehenkuja 5
Address: Puumiehenkuja 5, Mechanical engineering 3, K3. Mon-Fri 8.00-15.45
Puumiehenkuja 3
Address: Puumiehenkuja 3. Mechanical engineering 2, K2. Mon-Fri 8.00-15.45
Tietotie 1
Aalto Ice Tank, Water and Environmental Engineering
Address: Tietotie 1
Mon-Fri 8.00-15.45.
Design Factory
Address: Betonimiehenkuja 5.
Open Mon-Fri 8.00-15.45 and by agreement
Sähkömiehentie 4
Address: Sähkömiehentie 4
Mon-Fri 8.00-15.45
