Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Many-sided microsystems
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, in short EEA, is an ecosystem where scientists and engineers from different fields of microsystems, electrical engineering and automation work together to solve the most challenging scientific problems in the fields of energy and environment, as well as health and wellbeing.
We offer excellent education and top-quality research conditions.
Research
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation (EEA) focuses on three research areas: Power Systems and Energy Conversion, Control, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, and Health Technology.
The department is a major player in Aalto University’s Energy Efficiency Research programme AEF.
Also the Aalto ePowerHub is part of the EEA department.
Power Systems and Energy Conversion
We develop new methods, devices, and systems for substantially increasing the share of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency, focusing on making renewables, energy storage, and digital services the essence of power systems.
Control, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
In these research groups, we develop generic methodologies and practices focusing on distributed and networked control systems, field robotics, intelligent robotics, robotic instruments, industry automation systems, and automation software for distributed systems.
Health Technology
We develop technologies for improved and predictive diagnostic tools and efficient therapeutic methods and offer new analytical techniques for basic medical research focusing on making medical solutions that enable personalised treatments, homecare and data driven clinical decisions.
Studies
We offer education at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level. View the dissertations here: Doctoral dissertations.
Latest news
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Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt
Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt.
Seven new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto University in 2026
The ceremonial conferment takes place on university campus in June.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.Events
Responsible and ethical use of laboratory resources, May 5, 2026 (external link)
Learn about responsible and ethical use of laboratory resources.
Open dialogue with Finnish Foundations: Proposal tips for Aalto researchers
Did you know that Finland has more then 2700 Foundations supporting research and artistic activities? Join this event to meet the Finnish foundations representatives. Organised by the Aalto Research Support Services and the Donor engagement team.
Workshop on anonymising research data (FSD), May 7, 2026 (external link)
Learn about anonymising research data.
Public defence, Automation and Control Engineering, MSc Sahel Iqbal
Statistical methods for sequential decision making and inferenceHead of department
Professors and Lecturers
