Department of Computer Science

World-class research and education in modern computer science to foster future science, engineering and society

Aalto University and the University of Helsinki are looking for Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Fellows to tackle interesting challenges in multiple areas of ICT. The deadline for applications is August 9, 2021.

The Helsinki Doctoral Education Network in Information and Communications Technology (HICT) is searching for new doctoral students. HICT is a collaborative doctoral education network hosted jointly by Aalto University and University of Helsinki. The deadline for applications is August 16, 2021.

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Professor Paler infront of the Comptuer Science department

Appointments Published: 17.6.2021

Alexandru Paler: Creating software for quantum computers

The newest professor to join the department of computer science tells us about how, when you cut through all the hype, quantum computing is full of interesting challenges that unites diverse fields

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Cooperation, Studies Published: 11.6.2021

Career course gathered a diverse range of views, alumni and students around user experience

A career course on user experience arranged by the Department of Computer Science offered a variety of career stories from those working for top companies in the industry. Students were given an opportunity to truly consider their priorities in studies and career plans.

Suomessa kehitettiin tekoäly, joka ymmärtää paremmin ihmisen tavoitteita

Cooperation Published: 1.6.2021

Alumnus Kyunghyun Cho wants to support women who study data science and artificial intelligence

Kyunghyun Cho, Associate Professor at New York University and an alumnus of Aalto University School of Science, has made a significant donation of 30,000 euros to the Department of Computer Science. His donation will be distributed as scholarships to female computer science students from outside the EU.

Christian Guckelsberger in front of graffiti

Research & Art Published: 18.5.2021

Teaching creativity to computers - Christian Guckelsberger wants to equip AI with the motivation to discover the unexpected

Research on computational intrinsic motivation could answer some fundamental questions about the nature of creativity, but also improve household robotics or even self-driving cars

Press releases, Research & Art Published: 6.5.2021

Researchers develop better way to determine safe drug doses for children

New research on organ maturation models could lead to improvements in drug development

Screenshot from a Zoom call with nine participants

Cooperation Published: 7.4.2021

‘For many people, it’s always been a crisis’ – a new Aalto collective engages intersecting dimensions of crises

The transdisciplinary Crisis Interrogatives collective critically discusses topics at the intersection of design, technology and socially engaged practices

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About the department

World-class research and education in modern computer science to foster future science, engineering and society. The work combines fundamental research with innovative applications.

Computer Science building / Tietotekniikan talo / photo Aalto University, Matti Ahlgren

Faculty members

Professors and lecturers.

Professor Arno Solin holding lecture on Machine Learning in Aalto University

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Computer science podcast in Spotify (in Finnish)

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Dissertations 16.8.2021 12:00 – 16:00

Defence of doctoral thesis in the field of Computer Science, M.Sc. (Tech) Juhi Somani

Title of the thesis is: "Statistical and computational analysis of high-throughput ‘omics’ datasets for understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases"

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Lectures and seminars 7.10.2021 12:00 – 15:00

CS Research Day 2021

CS Research Day is a networking event for computer science researchers.

About the department

World-class research and education in modern computer science to foster future science, engineering and society. The work combines fundamental research with innovative applications.

Education

Education in modern Computer Science on Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels. Computer Science in Aalto University is more than just coding.

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FITech: Study ICT courses for free alongside work

Research

In all the research areas we embrace theory and applications, enabling high impact scientific discovery as well as socially relevant applications.

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Doctoral Programme in Science

Research and Learning Infrastructures

Computer Science at Aalto University is more than just coding. Here are stories from our computer scientists.

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Research & Art Published: 18.5.2021

Teaching creativity to computers - Christian Guckelsberger wants to equip AI with the motivation to discover the unexpected

Research on computational intrinsic motivation could answer some fundamental questions about the nature of creativity, but also improve household robotics or even self-driving cars

Heli Julkunen seisoo talvisessa maisemassa ja katsoo hymyillen pois kamerasta. Hänellä on päällään valkoinen talvitakki ja taustalla näkyy sumua, puita ja lumihankia.

Studies Published: 16.2.2021

If you study computer science, you may end up developing better cancer treatments by applying AI

Heli Julkunen developed a machine learning method that predicts how different drug combinations kill cancer cells, and now she helps advance preventive healthcare as a data scientist

Tuomas Sandholm's portrait in black and white

Research & Art Published: 15.12.2020

Tuomas Sandholm applies game theory in his companies and encourages everyone to study AI

Sandholm, the Alumnus of the Year at Aalto University School of Science 2019, was recently named among the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of the year in the United States

Studies Published: 8.12.2020

‘The atmosphere at Aalto is comfortable and you can do things at your own pace’

Thong Tran, the first graduate with a major in Data Science, shares his experiences on studying at Aalto University

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*ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019, Computer Science & Engineering and U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2020.

Computer Science is ranked ninth in Europe by Shanghai 2019 Ranking — ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019

Computer Science in Aalto University is ranked first in northern countries by NTU 2019 Ranking — National Taiwan University ranking 2019

FITech Network University

Study ICT courses for free alongside work. A large selection of courses is available both at beginner level and for experienced ICT professionals.

Kolme ihmistä kävelee vierekkäin alas portaita.

Tietotekniikan talo, Computer Science Building

Address: Konemiehentie 2. The Computer Science building is mainly used for IT and electrical engineering teaching and research.

Locations

Nation-wide competence center for Artificial Intelligence in Finland.

HIIT is a joint research institute of Aalto University and the University of Helsinki for basic and applied research on information technology.

Collaborative doctoral education network hosted jointly by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki.

Strategic initiative set up by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki to ensure excellence in information security research and education.

Department of Computer Science at Aalto University is a member of Informatics Europe, the association of European Computer Science departments.

Published: 4.4.2018
Updated: 13.7.2021

Department of Computer Science