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.
Apply to master's programmes
The application period for master's programmes is 28 Nov – 27 Dec 2024. If you plan to start your studies next autumn, apply now!
New approach sees skyrocketing gains in lithium recovery
The new method for recycling batteries used in electric vehicles boosts lithium recovery from a few percentage points to s 70 percent.
Major impact from modest cuts to meat production in rich countries
New analysis concludes that even a small reduction in beef production could remove three years’ worth of global fossil fuel emissions.
Researchers develop first carbon-negative soil binder material
Beyond replacing cement and slashing emissions in construction, the new material might even turn infrastructure into carbon sinks.
‘Running a business isn’t so bad after all’
Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen started a company based on his doctoral thesis with the aim of recovering minerals from wastewater.
Latest news
Four new Professors appointed in the School of Engineering
Professors of Practice Katja Tähtinen and Assistant Professors Jan Akmal, Magda Posani, and Jenni Partanen were appointed to the career path of professors during August-October 2024.
Employer receives 2025 tax cards for employees who are resident taxpayers directly from the Tax Administration
Aalto University receives the tax card information for resident taxpayers, i.e. employees living in Finland, directly from the Tax Administration. The employer will automatically receive the employees' tax cards for 2025, which will come into effect on January 1, 2025, and possible revised tax cards.
Alumn Emily Johnson works with community engagement, a topic that led her to choose Master’s Programme in Aalto
Emily Johnson chose Aalto University after finding out that the Master’s programme director at the time specialized in her exact area of interest. In her Master’s studies she wanted to pursue skills to involve the community in the designing and planning process. Since graduating she has worked in a company that provides a community engagement platform made for planners.
Sending Season’s Greetings in 2024
The university’s electronic Season’s Greetings is available from 5 Dec 2024. Various printed cards are available for you to buy at Aalto University Shop.Events
Public defence in Building Technology, M. Sc. Hassan Ahmed
Evaluation of concrete compaction, focusing on segregation and entrapped air, with the aim to enhance concrete durability and strength.
Hands-on Data Protection, Dec 3 & 5, 2024
Learn about data protection in this two-day workshop with Data Agents Dr. Enrico Glerean, Dr. Essi Viitanen, and Legal Counsel Anniina Harju.
Advanced Energy Project Course Gala 2024
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.Event on funding opportunities with the U.S. Department of Defense
FARIA (Finnish-American Research & Innovation Accelerator) is excited to invite you to an engaging event focused on the funding opportunities offered by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and expert guidance on developing research proposals. The event will feature international speakers with extensive experience in working with DoD funding, who will share valuable insights on the do's and don'ts of working with U.S. funding.Departments
Our research focuses on Arctic technology, sustainable built environments, mechanics and materials, multidisciplinary energy technologies and systems design and production.
To find out more about research at the School of Engineering, visit our departments' pages:
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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Management of School of Engineering
Information regarding governance and decision-making in the School of Engineering.
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Our work at the School of Engineering is inspired by the needs of society. We seek to contribute to the development of society by taking an active role in Finnish and international life – dialogue with a variety of stakeholders and cooperation agreements with the Capital Region municipalities and key partners support this aim.
Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology
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. - What's new: Doctoral student grants of Spring 2024 call have been awarded, see more in section Grants from the Foundation's own funds.
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Facilities
The School of Engineering operates in a number of buildings at the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University.
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