School of Chemical Engineering

Studies in chemical engineering offer a unique combination of natural sciences and technology.

Get to know us: Assistant Professor Ville Miikkulainen

Miikkulainen most recently worked as University Lecturer at Aalto University.

Min-Kyu Paek has been appointed Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

New leadership of the Department of Bioproducts and biosystems

Professori Lauri Rautkari on nimitetty laitosjohtajaksi ja professorit Tiina Nypelö ja Mauri Kostiainen varalaitosjohtajiksi Biotuotteiden ja biotekniikan laitokselle ajalle 1.5.2024-31.12.2025.

UPM supports Aalto University's pulp research and education

High quality research enables high quality education

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Cooperation Published: 3.5.2024

A peek into research on electrospinning of Functional Polysaccharide Derivatives

We had the honour of hosting a guest speaker, researcher Issei Otsuka, from the University of Grenoble Alpes at our ‘Coffee and Science’ event. Dr. Otsuka is visiting Finland on Researcher Short Mobility program which is aimed for the establishment of scientific partnerships between France and Finland.

Research & Art Published: 2.5.2024

Get to know us: Assistant Professor Ville Miikkulainen

Miikkulainen most recently worked as University Lecturer at Aalto University.

Appointments Published: 29.4.2024

New leadership of the Department of Bioproducts and biosystems

Professori Lauri Rautkari on nimitetty laitosjohtajaksi ja professorit Tiina Nypelö ja Mauri Kostiainen varalaitosjohtajiksi Biotuotteiden ja biotekniikan laitokselle ajalle 1.5.2024-31.12.2025.

Research & Art Published: 29.4.2024

Natural luxury – 3D-printed wooden crystals make fashion shine

Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment

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3.5.

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Public defences 3.5.2024 12:00 – 15:00

Public defence in Biotechnology, M.Sc. (Tech.) Dmitrii Fedorov

Analytical ultracentrifugation as a tool to understand interactions in biomolecular materials (title of the thesis)

7.5.

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Academic events, Campus, Networking 7.5.2024 13:00 – 14:30

Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 7, 2024

Join us in celebrating the winners of the Aalto Open Science Award 2023!

16.5.

Academic events, Lectures and seminars, Languages and multiculturality 16.5.2024 14:00 – 15:30

Workplace diversity and inclusion - Making Waves Thu 16/5/2024

What factors contribute to employee inclusion in the workplace? Post-doctoral researcher Daria Kautto and doctoral researcher Hilla Back will share preliminary findings from a large study on workplace diversity and inclusion conducted at Aalto University.

17.5.

Exhibitions, Students 17.5.2024 9:00 – 17:00

27th Product Design Gala: Unveiling the Future of Product Development

Ever wondered what groundbreaking innovations can be achieved with a €10,000 budget, a diverse team of talented individuals, and a real-world challenge provided by a top-tier industry partner? Find out at the 27th Product Design Gala!

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Why to choose the School of Chemical Engineering?

Read student stories, learn about our guilds and what it is like to study here!

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More than the degree | Aalto Blogs (external link)

Blogposts by Aalto Squad student ambassadors. Read all about student life and studies at Aalto University!

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Lignocellulose samples by Mohamed Magd. Photo: Valeria Azovskaya

Enabling bio and circular economy

Sustainable future with high performance products

World-class materials research

What if we had wood-based colours that never faded?

The color is nontoxic, produced 100% from wood, and can be industrially and economically produced.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/structuralcolor

What if the colour of your jeans grew in your garden?

We explore how to produce and utilise natural dyes derived from plants in a sustainable way.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/willowbark

What if metals could be protected with wood?

In its pure, additive-free form, lignin coatings have already been proven to be effective in minimising the corrosion of metal surfaces.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/metal-coating

What if solar cells could be made out of fish scales?

We are exploring how natural materials like wood or organic byproducts – or even waste like fish scales – could be used for solar cells.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/fish-scales

What if you could 3D print custom bone implants?

Thanks to 3D printing, we can manufacture individualized, custom implants that enhance bone growth and degrade as the patient heals.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/3d-bones

Bacterial cellulose in bowl on a yellow backround

What if bandages could be grown by bacteria?

Although some bacterial colonies can threaten human life, bacteria can be used to produce essential molecules and materials like bacterial cellulose.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/bacterial-cellulose

What if cattle all over the world were eating Finnish wood?

Microcrystalline cellulose is truly a power food for ruminants, and so it could be used to raise the caloric density of animal feed.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/aalto-cell

What if the textiles of the future are growing in Finnish forests?

Ioncell, a fibre woven from cellulose, is a strong contender as a sustainable alternative to cotton and polyester.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/ioncell

What if chemists were also programmers?

When modelling chemical engineering processes, programming skills are essential – and understanding programming basics is an asset in many other tasks as well.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/chem

What if every engineer thought like an artist?

Breaking out of one’s own bubble challenges the brain and changes attitudes. This is why arts courses at Aalto are available to everyone.

https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/take5-1

At Aalto University, we believe in the power of curiosity. We encourage our students and staff to explore the unknown, learn and do things in completely new ways – to break boundaries together.

See more projects at: https://www.whatif.aalto.fi/

We cooperate with the business world and host numerous competence centers