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School of Chemical Engineering

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The School of Chemical Engineering carries out wide ranging and diverse forms of cooperation with industry. The school's most important corporate partners included Neste, UPM, Stora Enso, Valio, Fortum, Metsä Group, Metso, Andritz and Kemira. The School of Chemical Engineering is also involved in several joint projects with the other schools of 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
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The School is backed by strong cooperation with the business world: new knowledge created through research is used to reform Finnish industry and promote new forms of business. The school's corporate relations are unique even by international standards: New knowledge generated as the result of the research is being utilised in industrial reform, as well as for new businesses. Our graduates have excellent employment opportunities in a wide variety of business positions. Our research staff act as experts in a wide range of different fields.

We provide companies with contacts, networking events and opportunities for research and educational co-operation. Opportunities for cooperation in the research field extend from research projects and programmes to large scale infrastructure cooperation. In the field of education, there are opportunities to host course visits, instruct theses creation and student projects and much more.

Further information:
Petri Silenius 
Manager, Corporate Relations
petri.silenius@aalto.fi 
tel. +358 50 3441934

Corporate collaboration

Research collaboration strengthens expertise and future business development. New product and service ideas are created in study projects. Our campus offers an inspiring operating and networking...

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Collaboration projects:

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911±¬ÁÏÍø Bioinnovation Center

To achieve human wellbeing in planetary boundaries, we need new sustainable solutions to wisely use our natural resources. The Bioinnovation Center especially focuses on innovations in sustainable bio-based materials, with special focus on textiles and packaging.

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BATCircle aims at improving the manufacturing processes of battery chemicals and the mining and metals industries and to increase the recycling of lithium-ion batteries.

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We are preparing the world for the upcoming synthetic biology revolution. Centre for Young Synbio Scientists promotes cutting-edge synthetic biology research in Finland by supporting young researchers, PhD students and post-docs.

FinnCERES Materials Cluster

FinnCERES

FinnCERES, competence center for materials bioeconomy, is a Flagship for our sustainable future.

Collaboration

Collaboration with other 911±¬ÁÏÍø Schools

Get to know, what happens, when chemistry meets art and design, how are we involved in creating new materials, what is a biological tailor, how can kids play with science and much more!

Joint projects:

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LIBER community

The LIBER Centre of Excellence

LIBER aims to create dynamic and soft hybrid materials with a capability to learn, adapt or response to the environment. LIBER combines eight research groups with expertise on molecular self-assembly, soft robotics, surfaces and interfaces, genetic engineering of proteins, biotechnological production of engineered biomolecules, and computational modelling.

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Aalto Networking Platform

The Aalto Networking Platform brings together research expertise across departments, supporting collaboration both inside and outside of Aalto.

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911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior

911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior is art, science, technology and entrepreneurship for children, young people and teachers - to support teaching, personal joy and a source of enthusiasm.

Alumni

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For alumni

As an alum, you are part of Aalto community. Let's stay connected and develop together!

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Alum of the year awards at the School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering's Alum of the Year is a person who has made a significant contribution to Finnish society and working life. The Alum of the Year has also contributed to the interaction between the school and society or alumni.

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Collaboration news

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May challenges the Aalto community to be active together

Take part in events on campus and make sustainable mobility part of your working or study day.
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Apply now: Global Engagement seed funding call 2026

The Global Engagement seed funding call supports the development of international partnerships and global mobility in research, education, innovation and entrepreneurship. Call is open until 1st of June 2026.
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Join a summer school on environmental contaminants, held in the French Alps

Explore environmental contaminants through expert-led lectures, hands-on workshops, and international collaboration— with selected students receiving funding for travel and accommodation.
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Apply now: Unite! European Energy Excursion – Visit leading energy companies and institutions across Europe

Aalto engineering students are invited to take part in a unique international study trip through Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium from 7 to 13 June 2026.
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