Micro-electronics and Digital and Autonomous Systems (MIDAS)
MIDAS is one of the three thematic infrastructures in the Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering.
From nano level to the stars!
The Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering (ELE) works in the fields of electromagnetics, micro and nanotech, radio, and space tech.
Research
At the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, we develop technologies spanning quantum and nanoscale phenomena, wireless systems, and space. Our research brings together micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, radio engineering, electromagnetics, and space science and technology. We educate future experts and work closely with industry and international research partners.
Research infrastructure
Experimental work is the key for achievements in science. Our department is proud to offer state-of-the-art infrastructures that enable us to conduct internationally distinguished research. Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering (ELE) conducts research and offers education in three sites introduced below, as well as at MilliLab, a joint laboratory with VTT and ESA, offering device measurement and testing capabilities up to THz frequencies.
The department is also a part MIDAS, one of the School of Electrical Engineering's research infrastructures.
Micronova
Micronova, a part of OtaNano, is a cleanroom facility operated jointly by Aalto University and VTT, the Technical Research Centre of Finland.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory
Metsähovi Radio Observatory is the only astronomical radio observatory in Finland. Metsähovi’s main instrument is the 14-metre radio telescope, which is used around the clock, every day of the year. Its observational data is used, e.g., for studying active galaxies, the Sun, and the rotation of the Earth.
Studies
The Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering contributes to the common Bachelor programmes of the School of Electrical Engineering, we arrange the Master's Programme in Electronics and Nanotechnology, and we provide post-graduate education through all of our research groups, as can be seen in our Doctoral dissertations.
News
AI agents to the rescue as students battle it out to win the Nordic AI Cup
Doctoral researcher Yue Fang first won the Finnish national AI hackathon, then triumphed at the Nordic AI Cup final in Reykjavik
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Making music with the Cosmos: sound art and radio astronomy improvising at the Metsähovi Radio Observatory
Want to know what the origins of a solar system sound like? Scientists joined forces with a sound artist to play with molecular gas thousands of light-years away
The Semi-Summer programme once again offered students summer jobs and research opportunities
The programme, funded by companies in the semiconductor industry, aims to strengthen students' skills in this rapidly growing fieldEvents
Doing qualitative research in conversation with AI, Nov 10, 2026
How to responsibly do qualitative research with AI tools? With Dr. Emrecan Gulay
NFDI4ING RDM tools for engineers, Nov 10, 2026
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