School of Engineering

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News

Stoat photographed in Urho Kekkonen National Park
Research & Art Published:

Airborne laser scanning reveals where pine marten, stoat and least weasel thrive in pioneering study

Mapping habitats helps to protect mustelids whose populations have shrunk significantly across Finland.
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Life inside the rock: Otaniemi’s ‘catacombs’ as a living lab for research and education

Building underground calls for research and expertise from many fields. We descended into a tunnel right from the Aalto University campus.
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How an Aalto alum uses data to help replace fossil fuels

Yuri Kroyan, an energy industry associate, develops advanced statistical models to describe and predict how the world can move away from fossil fuels.
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Cooperation, Research & Art Published:

Major funding powers development of next-generation machine technology aimed at productivity leap in export sectors

The BEST research project is developing new types of sealing, bearing, and damping technology.
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Press releases, Research & Art Published:

Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally

Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life
Mika Viljanmaa, School of Engineering Alum of the Year 2025
Awards and Recognition, Cooperation Published:

School of Engineering Alum of the Year Mika Viljanmaa: There’s no point in developing something useless

Viljanmaa, an award-winning inventor, calls Otaniemi his professional and spiritual home.

Upcoming events

AI in research work
Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, Other staff training, Support for teams, Training to support research

AI in Research Work, April 28, 2026

Learn about generative artificial intelligence in research work with Data Agents Dr. Enrico Glerean and Dr. Pedro Silva
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Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, IT & digital tools, Support for teams, Training to support research

AI in research work -workshop, Apr 28, 2026 (external link)

Learn about using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in research.
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Academic events

Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 29.4.2026 (external link)

Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.
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Campus

Alumni, Celebrate Wappu with us!

Welcome to experience Aalto University's May Day spirit

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:

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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.

Researcher at the Department of Civil Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering aims to build the structures of tomorrow through research, education and collaboration.

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Department of Built Environment

Water resources, spatial data, sustainable asset management and safe transportation.

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Contact information

Contact details for the School of Engineering.

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Management of School of Engineering

Information regarding governance and decision-making in the School of Engineering.

Get involved

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Collaborate with us

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.

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Aalto University / Department of Energy Technology / photographer: Adolfo Vera

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.

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Donate to the School of Engineering

A donation to Aalto University's School of Engineering is an investment towards sustainable future.

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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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