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
At the edge of the world in pursuit of ship safety
What is it like to go to the Antarctic on business? At the end of 2018, Doctoral Candidate Lu Liangliang left for a hundred-day voyage to find out.
LuxTurrim5G ecosystem builds smart cities
The industry group lead by Nokia Bell Labs is building key enablers for a fast 5G network based on smart light poles, which will form the digital backbone of future smart cities.
Panu Sainio appointed School of Engineering technology manager
Sainio's responsibilities include the development of the school's Technical Support Services and the Aalto Works block in association with the future users of the block as well as Aalto Campus & Real Estate (ACRE).
Estimating the wear and tear of ice on physical structures over coming decades or even centuries
To face the challenges of a warming climate, a new technique determines the long-term effects of moving Arctic ice on bridges or wind turbines
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
