Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary research establishment with strong industrial ties and impact on industry and society alike.
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News
School of Engineering Alum of the Year Mika Viljanmaa: There’s no point in developing something useless
Viljanmaa, an award-winning inventor, calls Otaniemi his professional and spiritual home.
Meet Hannah Hook, assistant professor of sustainable land use and transport planning
Hannah Hook explores the ways everyday travel shapes happiness and satisfaction.
Ships must adapt to a warming Arctic – Finnish research is at the forefront of better design
Aalto University expertise is in high demand as changing sea ice conditions open up new maritime routes.
Finland’s smallest large carnivore seeks new forests – remote sensing supports wolverine conservation
Satellite data and snow track surveys reveal that wolverines have returned to Southern Finland. While the national population is growing, the species remains endangered. A new study sheds light on the forest environments that support its survival.
What will tomorrow’s infrastructure be made of?
Construction remains a major climate culprit, yet it could also hold the key to cutting emissions. Change is already underway in infrastructure materials, as researchers, cities and companies work together to find more sustainable – even carbon-storing – ways to build.
Aalto University's marine technology ranked 27th globally
Seven fields of Aalto University ranked among the top one hundred in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic SubjectsUpcoming events
Public defence in real estate economics, M.Sc. (Tech.) Ilmari Talvitie
The aim of this dissertation is to assess the viability of buildings as climate champions in the context of urban regional development.
Public defence in Water and Environmental Engineering, MSc. (Tech.) Ville Lindgren
Adaptive models that incorporate hydroclimate variability can enhance climate adaptation and support resilient built environments.
Cybersecurity management, Dec 2, 2025
Learn about cybersecurity management with Data Agent, Dr. Tanesh Kumar.
Advanced Energy Project Course Gala 2025
This gala is the culmination of the Aalto Advanced Energy Project (AEP) course, where Energy Engineering MSc student teams carry out projects for external companies.Departments
Our research focuses on Arctic technology, sustainable built environments, mechanics and materials, multidisciplinary energy technologies and systems design and production.
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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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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.
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The School of Engineering operates in a number of buildings at the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University.