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An astrophysicist with the Aalto High-Performance Computing Lab (HPCLab), Gozaliasl uses the James Webb Telescope to study how galaxies have formed over the last 12 billion years.
In their research projects, Dominik Baumann, Tero Mäkinen and Owies Wani develop the training of reinforcement learning agents, a better understanding of the physics of material damage and electrolyte structures for energy storage.
A robot modified from a 3D printer helps researchers generate experimental data and accelerates the search for new energy-storage materials
Universities bring together what society needs most: understanding of the world and cutting-edge technologies and the profound ability to question, assess and innovate, says President Ilkka Niemelä. Aalto University celebrated the opening of its academic year on Tuesday 1 September 2026
Department of Applied Physics Professor Jukka Pekola was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor on September 1, 2026.
Governments demand it, companies promise it, and universities are expected to deliver it. Growth is widely seen as the answer to debt, competitiveness, and the future of the welfare state itself. But what do we actually mean by growth – and what kind of growth are we aiming for?
Curious to catch a glimpse of tomorrow? Welcome to experience our largest exhibition of the year!
Explore the inspiring work of our graduating students in architecture, design, film, art and media!
Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.
Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance has long been thought the strongest polar ship of its time. But what if the heroic narrative we bought into isn’t the whole truth? Sea‑ice scientist, Professor Jukka Tuhkuri (Aalto University) uncovers evidence that challenges the century‑old narrative of why the ship was lost.
Explore Aalto University through a variety of content!
Aalto University’s campus is home to thousands of species. Nature recovers and flourishes through gentle care and room to grow.
Through never-before-seen sketches, photographs, videos and interviews spanning from the mid 90s to 2017, online visitors can access the inner-workings of Nokia Mobile Phones to learn how design ideas shaped our world.
The hands-on projects in Marvelous Materials encourage creative experimentation using ingredients from household cupboards, nature and even your compost bin
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand them, the ‘Walk in my shoes’ series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by members of the Aalto community.
Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.
