Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary research establishment with strong industrial ties and impact on industry and society alike.
The weight of water – Finland is a powerhouse in water diplomacy
Experts explain how the scarcity of water impacts global politics and the economy – and how water diplomacy makes the impossible possible.
Researchers develop first carbon-negative soil binder material
Beyond replacing cement and slashing emissions in construction, the new material might even turn infrastructure into carbon sinks.
'It is just not possible' spurs mechanical engineering researchers
Long-term cooperation and work in Valmet’s Veturi projects produce results for the needs of heavy industry.
‘Running a business isn’t so bad after all’
Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen started a company based on his doctoral thesis with the aim of recovering minerals from wastewater.
Latest news
Ammonia – a new green energy solution? Research project receives €2.5 million in funding
Ammonia is a promising alternative fuel for the marine industry and for storing green hydrogen, but there are many question marks over its use.
Student-driven projects to become Campus Sustainability Champions
This year, two student-led projects were selected as Campus Sustainability Champions. The awards were presented at the annual ACRE Day on 9 October 2024.
Aalto University Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan 2025–2028 – Share your views
Welcome to comment the EDI plan and the principles of a safer space until 31 October
Merja Tornikoski: I am an observing astronomer by soul
'I spend a lot of sleepless nights because of my hobby. I am especially interested in night photography and natural phenomena, and the Northern Lights photography combines both elements. I think the northern lights are the most beautiful manifestations of solar activity.'Events
Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
A weekly Zoom room to come and ask us anything about research data and open science: data management, data storage, data analysis, data sharing, reproducibility, responsible conduct of research, data privacy, ethics.
ABC of Open Access Publishing, Oct 23, 2024
Learn about Open Access publishing with Information Specialists Katri Seitsonen and Eeva Savolainen from Research Services.
Aalto alumni After Work in Munich
Join us for this relaxed get-together of Aalto alumni in Munich!
Open Science Policy Forum - Enabling a European Open Science and Innovation University
The forum aims to co-create a white paper that will shape national and European science and innovation policies.Departments
Our research focuses on Arctic technology, sustainable built environments, mechanics and materials, multidisciplinary energy technologies and systems design and production.
To find out more about research at the School of Engineering, visit our departments' pages:
Department of Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering aims to build the structures of tomorrow through research, education and collaboration.
Department of Built Environment
Water resources, spatial data, sustainable asset management and safe transportation.
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Our work at the School of Engineering is inspired by the needs of society. We seek to contribute to the development of society by taking an active role in Finnish and international life – dialogue with a variety of stakeholders and cooperation agreements with the Capital Region municipalities and key partners support this aim.
Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology
The Foundation supports the scientific research and teaching of technical disciplines. The Foundation awards grants for MSc and DSc theses on a continuous basis, with the help of industry-donated funds. - What's new: Doctoral student grants of Spring 2024 call have been awarded, see more in section Grants from the Foundation's own funds.
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The School of Engineering operates in a number of buildings at the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University.
Otakaari 4
Mechanical engineering 1, K1
Rakentajanaukio 4
Construction engineering, ACRE
Tietotie 1
Marine Technology, Aalto Ice and Wave Tank
Tietotie 1 E
Water and Environmental Engineering, Water Building, Mon-Fri 8.00–15.45
Puumiehenkuja 3
Mechanical engineering 2, K2
Viima
Puumiehenkuja 5
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