Electronics without current
"As far as we can tell, no one has ever tried anything like this before. It'll be a huge breakthrough if we succeed," says project coordinator, Professor Donald Lupo from the Department of Electronics at Tampere University of Technology.
The researchers are exploring a radically new approach for designing and making logic circuits that consume no current and can be written and read with light.
This visionary technology will hopefully enable the development of circuits that are smaller, faster and more energy-efficient than any other circuit that is currently available or even on the horizon.
Read more: The future of nanoelectronics
Revolutionary discovery in solar power research
TUT is at the forefront of developing the electrical properties of solar photovoltaic power systems and solutions for integrating solar power into the grid.
Professor Teuvo Suntio’s discovery concerning photovoltaic inverters reshaped the landscape of solar research.
Research sheds light on disease mechanisms
Proteins found in cell membranes may prove to be valuable allies in the fight against cancer, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Professor Ilpo Vattulainen vows to put in his best efforts to meet the challenge.
Jaakko Astola: "Scientific thinking cannot be learned from books"
"Researchers are like apprentices who blossom to their full potential under the supervision of a master," compares Professor Jaakko Astola. Astola was invited to join Academia Europaea in 2012.
Jaakko Astola: "Scientific thinking cannot be learned from books"
Research partnerships
TUT maintains close ties with leading universities and institutions in Finland and abroad. Successful partnerships between research groups are based on projects of mutual interest. Our researchers are actively involved in internationally funded projects. In 2012, a total of 35 EU-FP7 funded projects were underway at the University. The strength of our international network is also evidenced by the steady increase in publishing output.
Research enviroment
TUT has the best campus in Finland. It is conveniently located in Hervanta, Tampere, and has a friendly and inclusive atmosphere that is conducive to academic and professional success.
The University offers high-quality facilities and maintains research infrastructures that meet international standards. We have created a research environment that promotes scientific excellence within the campus community.
High-quality doctoral education
TUT offers doctoral students a high-standard, inspiring research environment, high-quality supervision and support for pursuing a research career. Doctoral education is organized through TUT’s graduate school within the framework of faculty-specific doctoral programmes.