School of Electrical Engineering

Care robots, speech recognition, micromaterials, galaxies near and far away – the School of Electrical Engineering is so much more than electricity and smart power grids, as we study many topics you might not initially associate with the electrical industry. We take part in solving the great challenges humanity is facing, such as climate change, the depletion of natural resources and an aging population. 

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Talvikki Hovatta with the dome protecting the telescope in the background.
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Talvikki Hovatta wants to solve a mystery that has plagued astronomers for decades

A new receiver at the Metsähovi Radio Observatory and ERC funding from the European Research Council will enable research into the composition of relativistic jets launched by supermassive black holes
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New technology brings immersive audio to everyone’s pockets

A new type of sound recording technology allows recording of immersive soundscapes with ordinary microphones and an inexpensive accessory
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Study electrical engineering

Electricity is everywhere, and our society would not function without it. As a student at the School of Electrical Engineering, you can find solutions to issues related to sustainable development and human well-being.

Aalto Factory of the Future. Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Get to know our research: our departments and Metsähovi Radio Observatory

Our research is based on excellent cooperation, and we have exceptionally good connections to the business world. Here at the School of Electrical Engineering our students and researchers get a chance to roll up their sleeves, because we conduct a lot of applied research in addition to theoretical research. Our investments in first-class facilities and research equipment ensure that our hard work will help society evolve. 

The School of Electrical Engineering has three departments and one separate unite.

Read more about our research and departments.

Our key figures

    The amount of professors has increased 71 percent.

    Since 2010 the amount of our professors has risen from 35 to 60 professors (+71%).

    Our personnel consists of 700 people.

    Our personnel consists of 700 people.

    Degree students in 2023: 2274

    Number of students. (Full-time equivalent students and the doctoral students.)

    Bachelor's degrees in the School of Electrical Engineering 2023: 239

    239 Bachelor’s degrees in 2023.

    Master's degrees in the School of Electrical Engineering 2023: 253

    253 Master’s degrees in 2023.

    Doctoral degree in the School of Electrical Engineering: 43

    43 Doctoral degrees in 2023.

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    Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko
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    Talvikki Hovatta with the dome protecting the telescope in the background.
    Press releases, Research & Art Published:

    Talvikki Hovatta wants to solve a mystery that has plagued astronomers for decades

    A new receiver at the Metsähovi Radio Observatory and ERC funding from the European Research Council will enable research into the composition of relativistic jets launched by supermassive black holes
    Kunniamerkki
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    Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel

    The President of Finland awards decorations to Aalto University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
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    Aalto's satellite team and research funding specialists awarded for their outstanding work

    The Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award is given annually to selected teams for their work in advancing quality and excellence. In addition to main prizes, Closing Loops research pilot received an honourable mention.

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    Public defences

    Public defence in Electronics integration and reliability, M.Sc. Fahimeh Emadi

    Contact Metallization Design for Low-Temperature Interconnects in MEMS Integration (title of the thesis)
    lunar habitat
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    Public defence in Space science and technology, M.Sc.(Tech.) Leo Nyman

    A multidisciplinary work discussing key technologies and architectural concepts for space habitats, with a focus on lunar habitats.
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    Public defence in Automation, Systems and Control Engineering, M.Sc. Diluka Patikiri Arachchige

    Magnetic manipulation advances to control non-magnetic particles and shape liquids on ferrofluid surfaces.
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    Public defences

    Public defence in Signal Processing Technology, M.Sc. Emadaldin Mozafari Majd

    Statistically Robust and Sparsity Promoting Inference and Estimation for Large-Scale Data (title of the thesis)

    In electrical engineering you can build a more responsible and smarter future

    Student Emmaleena Ahonen

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