Open science and research

Aalto University Open Science and Research Cases

Explore how open science and research is embedded in the work of Aalto University researchers.

National Open Science and Research Awards

Every year, The National Open Science and Research Coordination rewards open science practices. Aalto University researchers have been awarded with the national prize in 2019 and in 2020. 

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Pioneers in 3D virtualisation receive the first National Open Science Award

The Research Institute of Measuring and Modeling for the Built Environment (MeMo), led by Professor Hannu Hyyppä, has one of the best 3D studios in the world and a passion for developing and sharing its expertise.

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Metsähovi Radio Observatory awarded for its open solar data

The solar activity radio data collected over the course of 40 years is one of the most extensive data sets of its kind. The open data is utilised by researchers, students and artists alike.

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Aalto University Open Science and Research Awards

Aalto University Open Science and Research award was delivered for the first time in 2024.

Lara Ejtehadian, Patrick Rinke, and Ilari Lähteenmäki sitting with coffee mugs and smiling to the camera.

Aalto Open Science Award Winner 2023 – Aalto Materials Digitalization Platform (AMAD)

We interviewed the AMAD team, winners of the first Aalto Open Science Award.

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Professor Riikka Puurunen, Catalysis Research group, Aalto Open Science Award, Honorary mention

Aalto Open Science Award Honorary Mention 2023 – Professor Riikka Puurunen leads by example to foster sustainable open science

We interviewed professor Riikka Puurunen, head of Catalysis research group at the School of Chemical Engineering, who received an honorary mention in the first Aalto Open Science Award.

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Two of the awardees and their robotic arm all holding colorful mugs. Aalto Open Science Award, Honorary mention.

Aalto Open Science Award Third Place Awardee 2023 – Intelligent Robotics Research Group with the Robotic Manipulation of Deformable Objects project

We interviewed the Intelligent Robotics Research Group with the Robotic Manipulation of Deformable Objects project, 3rd place awardees of the first Aalto Open Science Award.

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Aalto Research Data Uncovered

Two researchers chosen via an open call presented their research data from an open science point of view in the closing event of the spring 2023 RDM and Open Science training season.

Picture of Marika Tervahartiala and Kamyar Hasanzadeh after the event in front of the Hybrid Stage area.

Perspectives on open data: Aalto Research Data Uncovered

Marika Tervahartiala and Kamyar Hasanzadeh took the stage to share their insights on opening geographic and visual data.

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Other cases

Researchers operating tube furnace in Micronova cleanroom

Electron Physics group embraces open data

A research group from the School of Electrical Engineering (ELEC) is changing its attitude towards open science. In addition to ensuring the open accessibility of published journal articles, they are now embracing a wider scope of open science principles.

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