Head of Research Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen tells about NPHarvest
Aalto-based project NPHarvest harvests nutrients back from waste flows and re-introduces them to markets ♻️
The project has developed a new, ground-breaking method for recovering nitrogen and phosphorus from different liquid waste fractions, creating efficient and profitable nutrient recycling.
Sazan Rexhepi tells about MilliScan
You can't hide from MilliScan – the new wave imaging project that searches for hidden objects in security screening applications, such as in the airport.
MilliScan uses a dispersive hologram connected to a high-speed integrated millimetre-wave transceiver and neural network. The neural network interprets reflections and translates them to the screen as real-life objects.
Fluff Stuff
Here comes the cruelty-free eco-filling for our winter jackets, pillows and sleeping bags!
Aalto-born Fluff Stuff has transformed cattail, which is commonly found in wetlands around the world, into an eco-friendly alternative for down and polyester fillings. Cattail fluff is very similar to down feathers in its properties: soft, elastic, and easily resumes its shape. They’re even washed the same way!
In ethical terms, cattail is the clear winner. Down feathers are a by-product of meat production. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nine million ducks are killed every day, meaning the process involves suffering on a large scale.
Cattail’s other strength is its sustainability. Unlike polyester, cattail fluff is entirely biodegradable, non-toxic, and does not release harmful microplastics into the environment. Also, restoring peat bogs for cattail cultivation could help to curb climate change 💚
Read more about cattail fluff and Fluff Stuff here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zWKfle
This article has been published in the Aalto University Magazine issue 31, October 2022.
#Slush2022 #Sustainability #Design #ClimateChange
What is textile thinking?
What is textile thinking?✨
Textile thinking is embodied thinking. It is the way of combining tacit knowledge guided by emotions together with the understanding of the mechanisms in textiles - in short, it bridges the creative and the technical.
Textile thinking strives for a holistic understanding of textiles. Textiles are found everywhere - in road constructions, in architecture, and in medical applications. The world of textiles is multidisciplinary and collaboration between fields is necessary when striving for new sustainable textile futures.
Interwoven is Prof. Maarit Salolainen’s recently published book explaining Aalto University’s textile pedagogy. It is also a part of the DIALOGUES exhibition, which was on view last week in New York in conjunction with New York Textile Month 2022 and MFA students from Parsons School of Design. DIALOGUES will be on view at Aalto’s Campus at Dipoli starting 28.11. Stay tuned!
#interwoven #aaltoarts #aaltoartsbooks
Margita Engström tells about Immunate
Immunotherapy is one the most efficient ways to cure cancer – but it still can’t be used for a large proportion of patients.
Immunate, an Aalto-based research project is building a more efficient way to identify patients who will benefit from the treatment.
Victor Souza tells about mTMS
Researchers are developing novel mTMS technology, next-generation brain stimulation device to enable the treatment of neurological diseases, such as depression, chronic pain, or stroke 🧠
The new technology will be able to alternate stimulation between different cortical locations at millisecond-level intervals. This would not be possible using the current technology. Watch for more updates soon!
Alusta
Ready to go to sleep for winter? Alusta pavilion never rests! 🐛 🌱
Designed by architects Elina Koivisto and Maiju Suomi, Alusta pavilion creates one solution to the loss of biodiversity and brings nature and people together in the middle of Helsinki. Now it is time for nature to take over and finish the building.
The natural cycle of seasons is in the heart of Alusta. Many of the plants keep their seed heads over the winter offering shelter to animals and seeds for birds after the growing season. Some even flower throughout the season.
Want to know more about Alusta? Check out the full article: https://bit.ly/3WaFpKx
#biodiversity #sustainability #nature #UrbanPlanning
Pauli Turunen tells about UCT-DC
Data, data, data – with remote meetings and higher-than-ever streaming consumption, the world needs smart solutions for making data transferring more sustainable.
Aalto-based project UCT-DC – ultra-compact optical transceiver for data centers – is developing a small, photonics-based data transceiver in a new form: a silicon chip.
Co-founder Mukesh Israni tells about Design.AI
Artificial intelligence comes to the designer’s aid. Aalto-based project DesignAI has created an AI-based Assistant for UI designers. The solution revolutionizes both the productivity and creativity of designers and enables new paradigms for the design process 🎨
The solution first analyses user interface designs and gathers feedback from users. Then, it self-designs the interfaces to make any user interface more user-friendly. The solution is capable of moving, changing and editing user interfaces without the need for an actual designer.
Radhakrishnan tells about Aldel
Data is growingly everywhere – and so are data centres, the so-called airports of data transportation around the world. Data centres require a lot of energy which is why energy-saving solutions are more than needed in the industry.
Aalto-based project Aldel has created a new solution through silicon platforms so that data centres can create higher power efficiency, making them more sustainable than ever 🌱
Aalto University Magazine 31
🔈 The latest Aalto University Magazine is here!
The Magazine’s October issue examines the built environment and other living spaces, especially from the perspective of the urban environment 🌆 🍃
Digital version of the issue is available here: https://bit.ly/3ssyXBf
#AaltoUniversity #LivingSpaces #UrbanEnvironment #AaltoUniversityMagazine
Battery Monetizer
Societies will need more batteries in the future to power our lives – literally. As the role of technology grows and the future is driven by electricity, batteries will be snowballing in numbers. There's no stopping it – but we can optimise it🔋
Aalto University's new research project Battery Monetizer is on a journey to change the efficiency of battery use. With their novel solution, combining modelling and AI, Battery Monetizer will optimise the usage of batteries – a task that has been tremendously difficult in the past💡
#Slush2022 #TheAaltoFormula
School of Engineering Alumna of the Year 2022
Construction industry influencer Maija Jokela has been named School of Engineering Alumna of the Year 2022!✨
Maija Jokela is a Managing Director at Ramboll Finland. Jokela graduated with a master's degree in Building Construction Economics and Construction Materials from the Helsinki University of Technology in 2006, majoring in construction economics. After graduating, she worked for several years at Sweco, for example in charge of the project management and construction division.
A few weeks ago Maija Jokela and Building Technology student Janni Kerkkänen sat down to discuss about Maija’s studies, career and different opportunities for civil engineering students.
Read more about Maija's career: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/construction-industry-influencer-maija-jokela-has-been-named-school-of-engineering-alumna-of
SoihtuDTx
Did you know that depression is the leading cause of disability globally? The current primary treatment for depression is either antidepressants or various therapies, which are hard to reach and expensive.
Aalto-based research project SoihtuDTx is on a mission to change the way depression is being treated – with the "game of depression"💡
This action-packed, innovative game will in the future both alleviate the symptoms of depression and strengthen the players' cognitive performance, creating a new ground-breaking way to treat depression ✨
#Slush2022 #TheAaltoFormula
CEO and co-founder Anttoni Aniebonam tells about Veri
It is believed that the worldwide increase in obesity is the cause of the increase in type 2 diabetes. Estimates put the number of the global adult population living with diabetes at 415 million - of which 95% have type 2 diabetes.
Find out how an Aalto-born startup Veri is using wearable tech to fight against obesity and diabetes. CEO and co-founder Anttoni Aniebonam talks to us about his entrepreneurial journey and the impact that Aalto had on his business. Read the interview: https://ourblogs.aalto.fi/the-aalto-formula/veri-a-healthy-discussion-with-a-startup-founder-fighting-poor-metabolic-health
CEO Visa Sippola tells about Surgify
More than 310 million patients worldwide undergo major surgery each year. Up to 15% of them cause complications.
Brain surgeries are high-risk: many involve drilling into bone in close proximity to important cerebral tissue. Aalto-born medical startup Surgify is making brain surgery safer with its groundbreaking surgical bone drill design 🧠
We spoke with Surgify’s CEO and co-founder, Visa Sippola, about the company’s journey from concept to fruition and how Aalto University played an integral role in the process. Read the interview: https://ourblogs.aalto.fi/the-aalto-formula/surgify-drilling-down-into-a-surgical-startups-journey?utm_medium=social_own&utm_source=facebook
CEO Antti Rönkkö talks about Ioncell
Most used textiles are discarded at a landfill or end up as energy waste. Aalto-born Ioncell Oy wants to change it! How? With its unique technology that transforms used textiles and wood pulp into new textile fibres, without harmful chemicals.
We sat down with Ioncell’s newly appointed CEO and co-founder, Antti Rönkkö, to learn more about the journey from raw material to finished garment, as well as an exciting collaboration with Aalto University. Read the interview: https://ourblogs.aalto.fi/the-aalto-formula/cut-from-the-same-cloth-leveraging-aalto-universitys-ground-breaking-research
Eco-filling to replace down
Here comes the cruelty-free eco-filling for our pillows, sleeping bags and winter jackets!
Aalto-born Fluff Stuff has transformed cattail, which is commonly found in wetlands around the world, into an eco-friendly alternative for down and polyester fillings.
Cattail fluff is very similar to down feathers in its properties: soft, elastic, and easily resumes its shape. They’re even washed the same way!
In ethical terms, cattail is the clear winner. Down feathers are a by-product of meat production. According to the FAO, nine million ducks are killed every day, meaning the process involves suffering on a large scale.
Cattail’s other strength is its sustainability. Unlike polyester, cattail fluff is entirely biodegradable, non-toxic, and does not release harmful microplastics into the environment. Also, restoring peat bogs for cattail cultivation could help to curb climate change 💚
Read more about cattail fluff and Fluff Stuff here ➡️ https://aaltouniversity.shorthandstories.com/an-eco-filling-to-replace-down/index.html?utm_medium=social_own&utm_source=facebook
#Sustainability #Design #ClimateChange
Join us at the Aalto 10K & 5K this Saturday!
The Aalto 10K & 5K is this Saturday! 🤩
Whether you're on the fence or haven't signed up yet, now's the time to register! Follow this link for more information and to sign up: https://www.aalto.fi/en/aaltokymppi
The Aalto 10K & 5K is organised as part of the Espoo Rantamaraton event and is free of charge for Aalto University students, alumni and staff. You can also challenge your family and friends to participate! Run, jog or walk--it's up to you!
🏃 When: Saturday, 17 September
🎽 Where: Otaranta 6, Espoo
🚶♂️How: Register at aalto.fi/aaltokymppi
We hope to see you there! ✨
#Aalto10K&5K #AaltoKymppi #EspooRantamaraton #wellbeing #AaltoCommunity
Family Day 2022
Plenty of smiles, laughter and excitement today at the Otaniemi campus!☀️
Aalto Family Day gathered families of Aalto alumni and personnel to the campus to experience a day full of evenful and exciting activities. The campus was filled with activities, demos, mini lectures, workshops and exhibitions for the whole family. Plenty of Aalto families came this sunny Saturday to enjoy and experince the campus.
At the campus, you could for example visit the super cold Aalto Ice Tank, see different kinds of shows by talented artists, hear interesting science lectures, join a marsmallow challenge, challenge your family to a track race and much more!🤩
#AaltoFamilyDay2022
Imagine a future full of hope - and come experience it in person! Life 1.5 is on display at Otaniemi campus. Three science and design exhibitions present innovative solutions in planet-friendly materials, fashion and food. The event gives a glimpse of hope and a reason to believe that the better future has already begun. Exhibitions are open for everyone. Visit Väre during 7.9. - 12.10. to see what Life 1.5 could be like!
Read more from http://aalto.fi/acoolerplanet
🌍 Designs for a Cooler Planet
🗓 7.9. - 12.10.
📍Väre (Otaniementie 14, Espoo) - easy to access by metro or by bus!
Doctoral Degree in Aalto
What are the benefits of getting a Doctoral Degree from Aalto?🎓
"Our research is conducted in ecosystems of internationally top scientists, stakeholders, and industry. Doctoral researchers are supported for various career paths, from entrepreneurship to industry and academic tracks", tells Maija Taka, academic coordinator and postdoctoral researcher from Aalto School of Engineering.
A Doctoral Degree from Aalto gives you a set of diverse competencies from scientific topics and methods to problem-solving skills, leadership and communication. We focus on inclusion of our doctoral researchers to the Aalto community. All our doctoral researchers have a possibility to develop our future-oriented programmes together!
#DoctoralDegree #phd #education
President of Aalto Ilkka Niemelä opening the new academic year
Diversity is part of who we are at Aalto — and it’s a strength we must cherish.
Aalto University President Ilkka Niemelä opened the new academic year at Aalto Day One, where he spoke on the university’s future outlook, how investments can help address the shortage of experts, as well as the value of coming together.
'This country – and our university – need to be the kind of places where everyone feels they belong.'
#AaltoDay1 #universities
