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.

Mathematics and Systems Analysis research

Aalto University / Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis

Research areas and groups of the department

For full information on the department, visit:

math.aalto.fi

See all

Oona Ojala studied how the cultivation conditions of luxury products such as coffee and cocoa will evolve with climate change. Photo: Elisa Dametto

Studies Published: 12.9.2019

Innovative Approach to Circular Economy

An innovative pilot course studied the circular economy, arts and systemic changes.

Aalto University / Verkkoturvallisuus ja -luottamus / photo: Aki-Pekka Sinikoski

Research & Art, Studies Published: 11.9.2019

Guest speakers discuss the effects of digitalisation on a public lecture series

How does digitalisation affect business, society and security? Join our public lectures to hear guest speakers from the industry and institutions discuss the hottest issues on digitalisation!

The cover that was submitted for Energy and Environment Sciences

University Published: 11.9.2019

Since cooling demand is primarily driven by the sun, could it also be powered by the sun?

The International Energy Agency has dubbed increased global cooling demand as one of the most critical blind spots in today’s energy debate. A new study entitled - Meeting Increased Global Cooling Demand with Photovoltaics during the 21st Century - yields critical new insight to a fundamental question: How much photovoltaics (PV) would be needed to power the world sustainably?