School of Chemical Engineering

The application period for master's programmes is 30 Nov 2023 – 2 Jan 2024. If you plan to start your studies next autumn, apply now!

Janne Naapuri, PhD, received the Gustaf Komppa Dissertation Prize

Gust. Kompa Dissertation Prize 2023 of the Finnish Chemical Society was awarded to Janne Naapuri, PhD, from Aalto University and Jussi Isokuortti, PhD, from Tampere University of Technology.

Get to know us: Ville Alopaeus

Ville Alopaeus has worked as a professor at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering since 2008. Researching separation processes and process modelling, Alopaeus aims to contribute to the transition towards a renewable energy and materials environment.

Luana Dessbesell aims to translate bioproducts research into commercial success

Professor Luana Dessbesell works on bridging the gap between academia and industry. Her research group Sustainable Bioproducts Innovation is a multidisciplinary group of people who seek to support the development and commercialization of new forest-based innovations.

Professor Dessbesell in a lab, wearing a green jacket

Food out of thin air and green electricity – School of Chemical Engineering Alum of the Year Juha-Pekka Pitkänen

Alum of the Year Juha-Pekka Pitkänen draws on everything he has learned at Otaniemi when he does his work.

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University Published: 4.12.2023

Revised language guidelines support multilingualism

Implementation plan to be finalised by year’s end

Snowy trees on both sides of a snow covered foot path.

Campus Published: 4.12.2023

Opening hours of campus buildings at the turn of the year 2023-2024

Buildings on the Otaniemi campus and in Töölö have reduced opening hours at the turn of the year 2023-24.

Awards and Recognition, Research & Art Published: 4.12.2023

Janne Naapuri, PhD, received the Gustaf Komppa Dissertation Prize

Gust. Kompa Dissertation Prize 2023 of the Finnish Chemical Society was awarded to Janne Naapuri, PhD, from Aalto University and Jussi Isokuortti, PhD, from Tampere University of Technology.

University Published: 1.12.2023

Independence Day 2023 decorations for Aalto personnel

The President of Finland grants decorations to Aalto University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!

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Electrifying society

Solving the challenges of electrification is not just a scientific question: it requires extensive societal debate.

Availability of metals will soon become an obstacle to cure climate change. Read more

BatCircle_DSC_6517_photo Valeria Azovskaya

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7.12.

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Networking 7.12.2023 14:00 – 15:30

LGBTQIA+ network - December meeting

A safe space to connect for anyone at the LGBTQIA+ network and whoever is curious to find out more about the network!

8.12.

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Public defences 8.12.2023 12:00 – 15:00

Public defence in Chemical Engineering, M.Sc. (Tech.) Sofia Julin

DNA Origami as a Tool for Assembling Functional Biohybrid Nanomaterials (title of the thesis)

8.12.

Public defences 8.12.2023 12:00 – 15:00

Public defence in Biotechnology, Lic.Sc. (Tech.) Noora Salonen

Protein expression in Lactococcus lactis – an application in tagatose production

8.12.

Public defences 8.12.2023 12:00 – 15:00

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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Why to choose the School of Chemical Engineering?

Read student stories, learn about our guilds and what it is like to study here!

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More than the degree | Aalto Blogs (external link)

Blogposts by Aalto Squad student ambassadors. Read all about student life and studies at Aalto University!

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Lignocellulose samples by Mohamed Magd. Photo: Valeria Azovskaya

Enabling bio and circular economy

Sustainable future with high performance products

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World-class materials research

What if we had wood-based colours that never faded?

The color is nontoxic, produced 100% from wood, and can be industrially and economically produced.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/structuralcolor

What if the colour of your jeans grew in your garden?

We explore how to produce and utilise natural dyes derived from plants in a sustainable way.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/willowbark

What if metals could be protected with wood?

In its pure, additive-free form, lignin coatings have already been proven to be effective in minimising the corrosion of metal surfaces.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/metal-coating

What if solar cells could be made out of fish scales?

We are exploring how natural materials like wood or organic byproducts – or even waste like fish scales – could be used for solar cells.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/fish-scales

What if you could 3D print custom bone implants?

Thanks to 3D printing, we can manufacture individualized, custom implants that enhance bone growth and degrade as the patient heals.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/3d-bones

Bacterial cellulose in bowl on a yellow backround

What if bandages could be grown by bacteria?

Although some bacterial colonies can threaten human life, bacteria can be used to produce essential molecules and materials like bacterial cellulose.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/bacterial-cellulose

What if cattle all over the world were eating Finnish wood?

Microcrystalline cellulose is truly a power food for ruminants, and so it could be used to raise the caloric density of animal feed.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/aalto-cell

What if the textiles of the future are growing in Finnish forests?

Ioncell, a fibre woven from cellulose, is a strong contender as a sustainable alternative to cotton and polyester.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/ioncell

What if chemists were also programmers?

When modelling chemical engineering processes, programming skills are essential – and understanding programming basics is an asset in many other tasks as well.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/chem

What if every engineer thought like an artist?

Breaking out of one’s own bubble challenges the brain and changes attitudes. This is why arts courses at Aalto are available to everyone.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/take5-1

At Aalto University, we believe in the power of curiosity. We encourage our students and staff to explore the unknown, learn and do things in completely new ways – to break boundaries together.

See more projects at: https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/

We cooperate with the business world and host numerous competence centers