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AScI funding awarded to planning future energy systems and to designing penguin-inspired active surfaces

Each programme to receive funding of €150 000 over three years.
Research & Art
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Are we at the limits of measuring water-repellent surfaces?

As we develop extremely liquid-repellent surfaces, the errors in existing measurement techniques are getting too large.
Press releases
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Water droplet on a surface

CS Dissertation: Jarno Lintusaari reveals recent developments in approximate computational inference

In his doctoral thesis Jarno Lintusaari modeled the complex spread of tuberculosis with Approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) methods and he was one of the main developers of openly available software tool ELFI
Research & Art, Studies
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Jarno_Lintusaari_Aalto_University_photo_Matti_Ahlgren

Artificial intelligence helps to detect rare diseases and risk factors for child protection

High-quality primary research ensures that Finland is an independent forerunner in developing artificial intelligence.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Datailta kuvaaja Hanna Kautto

Low Temperature Laboratory receives over one million euros in funding, opening more widely to European researchers

The Low Temperature Laboratory develops quantum sensors needed in nanoelectronics research, among other core activities
Press releases
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Kylmälaboratorio on yksi maailman johtavista matalien lämpötilojen fysiikan, nanoelektroniikan ja kvanttiteknologian tutkimuskeskittymistä. Kuva: Roee Cohen.

Photoshoot day of materials samples by the Materials Platform

The Materials Platform organizes photoshoot sessions for materials samples on a regular basis. All 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers who are involved in materials research are invited to participate.
Research & Art, University
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RNSF_regenerating nature smart fabric, research Julie-Anne Gandier , photo Valeria Azovskaya, 2019

World-leading neuroscientists gathered on Twitter for online research conference

Scientific conferences are expensive, time-consuming and often involve a heavy carbon footprint. Luckily, there are alternatives.
Press releases
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Twitter-konferenssi kokoaa yhteen aivokuvantamisen asiantuntijoita eri puolilta maailmaa. Kuva: Baran Aydogan.

Quantum physicists succeed in controlling energy losses and shifts

Achievement can be applied to speed up quantum computers and design new quantum technological devices
Press releases
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Artictic impression of a quantum resonator coupled to environmental modes

The relationship between fact and fiction is changing

A group of movie, media and staging industry artist researchers explores new fiction in the Research Pavilion in Venice.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Harri Laakso

School and Erasmus+ Programme Visit to Materials Matter Exhibition

Kilonpuisto School and their Erasmus+ programme receive a guided tour of the exhibition from Product and Spatial Design Master's student Ariane Relander on 01 March 2019.
Campus, Research & Art
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Materials Matter Erasmus School Visit. Photo by Glen Forde / Aalto Materials Platform

Jukka Seppälä appointed Vice Dean for Research at the School of Chemical Engineering

The Vice Dean's term will begin on 1 April 2019.
Appointments
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Professori Jukka Seppälä / Kuva: Anni Hanen

Anton Paar Research Award to Robin Ras and Quan Zhou

Anton Paar Research Award to Robin Ras and Quan Zhou
Awards and Recognition
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Anton Paar Research Award to Robin Ras and Quan Zhou

EU funded NDI Think Tank Action launched at 911±¬ÁÏÍø

The 3-year Action will serve the information needs of the four Northern Dimension partnerships between the EU, Norway, Iceland and Russia.
Cooperation, University
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All the NDI Think Tank kickoff participants at 911±¬ÁÏÍø

Bugs or dust? New method quickly reveals whether a surface is truly clean

By combining artificial intelligence and hyperspectral imaging, we can make sure facilities are clean during norovirus and flu season—cutting cleaning costs and reducing use of disinfectants
Press releases
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Image: Mikko Raskinen.

High-end restaurants invest in tableware

Appreciating local food and ingredients is a well-established phenomenon in food culture. But there is also a high demand for local, small-batch ceramics.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
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Halko Jord / Kuva: Kimmo Metsäranta

More recycling and business worth billions to the battery sector

The main objective of BATCircle is to generate added value to sectors manufacturing battery metals and chemicals, and their circular economy.
Press releases
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Akkujätettä ja kemikaaleja. Kuva: Glen Forde

AI is revolutionising health technology

Machine diagnosis may become the norm in the future.
Research & Art
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911±¬ÁÏÍø / Image recognition is one application that uses deep learning / photo: Mikko Raskinen

Voyage to Antarctica: Lost vessels

Part 3 of 3. Lu Liangliang files his final report from the Antarctic before returning to Finland.
Research & Art
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SA Agulhas II

EIT Digital Strategic Innovation Agenda 2020-2022

EIT Digital has decided on a new strategic innovation agenda for years 2020-2022.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Brain scans shine light on how we solve clues

Partnered with machine learning, brain scans reveal how people understand objects in our world.
Press releases
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Merkitys / Safa Hovinen