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.
News
The water we eat
Food production accounts for up to 70% of the global consumption of fresh water, the substance that is so essential to life. We need to change our diets to keep the Earth’s water from running out as its population increases rapidly.
Olli Varis appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor
Professor Olli Varis of the Department of Built Environment, School of Engineering, has been appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor. The title is awarded to professors of exceptional academic merit.
Understanding the past helps train future engineers
Saara Matala, Doctor of Technology and historian, studied last spring the role of Nokia engineers in the development of mobile platform security
At the edge of the world in pursuit of ship safety
What is it like to go to the Antarctic on business?
Events
ISSAV/ESWC 2019
International Seminar on Safety and Security of Autonomous Vessels (ISSAV) and European STAMP Workshop and Conference (ESWC) 2019Research
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.
Where to find us
Otakaari 4
Address: Otakaari 4. Mechanical engineering 1, K1. Mon-Fri 8.00–15.30
Puumiehenkuja 5
Address: Puumiehenkuja 5, Mechanical engineering 3, K3. Mon-Fri 8.00-15.30
Puumiehenkuja 3
Address: Puumiehenkuja 3. Mechanical engineering 2, K2. Mon-Fri 8.00-15.45
Tietotie 1 C
Aalto Ice Tank, Water and Environmental Engineering
Address: Tietotie 1
Mon-Fri 8.00-15.30
Design Factory
Address: Betonimiehenkuja 5.
Open Mon-Fri 8.00-15.45 and by agreement
Sähkömiehentie 4
Address: Sähkömiehentie 4
Mon-Fri 8.00-15.30
