Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis
Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis
Our main research areas are algebra and discrete mathematics, analysis, applied mathematics and mechanics, stochastics and statistics, and systems analysis and operations research. We offer major and minor studies at both bachelor's and master's levels and provide doctoral research training. Our graduates have been recruited by universities, research institutes, governmental agencies as well as companies in the financial, energy and transportation sectors.
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Our research groups:
Research groups working on algebra and discrete mathematics
Research groups working on mathematical analysis
Research groups working on applied mathematics and mechanics
Research groups working on stochastics and statistics
Research groups working on systems and operations research.
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In low-hierarchy organisations, even key policy issues are discussed in Slack
In a recent study, Aalto University alumn Lauri Pietinalho, a visiting scholar at New York University's Stern School of Business, and Frank Martela, an assistant professor at Aalto University, investigated how low-hierarchy organisations deal with shared policies in confrontational situations and how authority functions within them.![bakteereja ohjataan magneettikentän avulla](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/2_3_288w_125h_d/public/2024-07/bakteerit.png?h=9eadbaff&itok=i5Vm1LSf)
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Public defence in Engineering Physics, M.Sc. Diego Subero Rengel
Quantum transport and phase transitions in superconducting systems (title of the thesis)![Doctoral hat floating above a speaker's podium with a microphone](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_8_444w_247h_d/public/2023-05/Aalto_Lisa%CC%88_Kuvitukset_Podium_Vaaka.jpg?h=98d0264f&itok=a3YBZjkk)
Public defence in Engineering Physics, M.Sc. Fabio Priante
Structure discovery in AFM of ice and in water (title of the thesis)![Doctoral hat floating above a speaker's podium with a microphone](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_8_444w_247h_d/public/2023-05/Aalto_Lisa%CC%88_Kuvitukset_Podium_Vaaka.jpg?h=98d0264f&itok=a3YBZjkk)
Public defence in Computer Science, M.Sc. (Tech) Ana Maria Triana Hoyos
From Scans to Reality: Effects of Preprocessing and Daily Behavioral Patterns on fMRI Brain Connectivity (title of the thesis)![Abstract black and white illustration, text Life in Academia in the middle](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_8_444w_247h_d/public/2024-01/LifeinAcademia.png?h=d1cb525d&itok=aMFUNmLH)
Life in Academia
Life in Academia is a series of talks where experiences are shared, lessons are learned, and new perspectives are embraced.Frank Martela: Meaningful work - Strengthening inner motivation at work
Where to find us
Undergraduate Centre
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