Rewarding teaching at the School of Electrical Engineering
The School of Electrical Engineering (ELEC) is committed to support students’ learning as best as it can. We want to identify and reward individuals and groups who have successfully enhanced students’ learning. The Quality of Education Committee (QEC/OpLaa) rewards teachers and persons supporting learning in three different categories:
- Courses from the bachelor’s programmes. Student feedback and evaluation made by the QEC will determine the recipients of the reward.
- Courses from the master’s and doctoral programmes. Student feedback and evaluation made by the QEC will determine the recipients of this reward as well.
- In this third category, a person or a group of people who have supported learning in an inspirational manner will receive recognition. The recipient of the reward will be decided from among nominations made by members of the Aalto ELEC community.
Categories 1 and 2: Meritorious courses based on student feedback and evaluation made by the QEC
Course feedback given by students together with a separate evaluation made by the Quality of Education Committee (QEC) will decide the courses receiving recognition in categories 1 and 2. In each of the categories, based on student feedback, a list of the ten best bachelor and ten best master courses will be published. The teachers of three of the best courses in the top-ten list in each of the two categories will receive prize money. A course can be awarded prize money once every three years, but it can appear in the top-ten list every year.
Category 3: Teaching and instruction that spawns inspirational and motivational learning. Nominate an award recipient!
Have you encountered someone who has supported, inspired or motivated you or someone else to learn or study exceptionally well? Reveal them. What did they do?
We are looking for an individual or group, teacher, tutor, teaching assistant, administrative personnel, anyone! Their title is of no consequence, but their deeds are. We want to identify and give recognition to good teaching deeds and reward their doers.
Any member of staff or student from the ELEC community can make a nomination. The nominator can be one or several persons, whose names must be included in the nomination. The QEC will not disclose the names of the nominators.
The QEC will process the nominations, evaluate especially the justifications for the nomination, and then select the recipient(s) of the award.
Link for nomination e-form is published here.
Awards in 2024-2025
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ELEC-A4020 Työssäoppiminen / Workplace learning
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ELEC-A4930 Astronomical View of the World
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ELEC-C5341 Äänen- ja puheenkäsittely / Sound And Speech Processing
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ELEC-C8202 Automaatiojärjestelmät 1 / Automation systems 1
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ELEC-C8203 Automaatiojärjestelmät 2 / Automation systems 2
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ELEC-C9110 Piirianalyysi / Circuit analysis
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ELEC-C9801 Design Thinking and Electronic Prototyping
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ELEC-D1320 Robotics
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ELEC-D7020 Elements of Sustainable ICT D
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ELEC-D9420 Basics of RF Technology
- ELEC-A4930 Astronomical View of the World
For clever use of peer assessment, and for considering various starting levels of students.Teachers: Anne Lähteenmäki, Joni Tammi and Jari Holopainen.
- ELEC-C9110 Piirianalyysi / Circuit Analysis
For good materials and exercises that support well-defined learning goals. Teachers: Anu Lehtovuori, Arvi Virkkunen, Emma Uusküla and Mikael Väisänen.
- ELEC-D9420 Basics of RF Technology
For enhancing student activity with pre-assignments and conversational lectures, and for clear
and well-reasoned instructions for the use of large language model systems in the coursework. Teachers: Katsuyuki Haneda, Ville Viikari, Pyry Kiviharju, Lauri Vähä-Savo, Harri Varheenmaa and Bing Xue.
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ELEC-E3261 Characterization of Biomolecules, D
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ELEC-E4530 Radio Astronomy D
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ELEC-E5510 Speech Recognition D
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ELEC-E5531 Speech and Language Processing Seminar D
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ELEC-E5632 Audio Technology Seminar D
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ELEC-E7331 Laboratory Course in Networking and Cloud Technologies
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ELEC-E7825 Communications Ecosystems and Techno-Economics
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ELEC-E7903 Telecom Forum II D
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ELEC-E8743 Neurorobotics D
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ELEC-E8744 Electromagnetic Field Safety D
- ELEC-E3261 Characterization of Biomolecules D
For successful use of flipped learning. Teachers: Caterina Soldano and Amirhossein Azari.
- ELEC-E4530 Radio Astronomy D
For considered combining of theory and practical work and for successfully managing increased course popularity. Teachers: Merja Tornikoski, Anne Lähteenmäki, Talvikki Hovatta, Sofia Kankkunen, Christian Malino, Derek McKay, Jere Raassina, Tuomas Savolainen, Joni Tammi, Leo Tamminen and Mikael Turkki.
- ELEC-E5510 Speech Recognition D
For long-term successful development of the course including a meaningful set of exercises and for clear and well-reasoned instructions for the use of large language model systems in the coursework. Teachers: Mikko Kurimo, Mehedi Bijoy, Yaroslav Getman, Tamas Grosz, Nhan Phan, Dejan Porjazovski, Anja Virkkunen and Ekaterina Voskoboinik.
Senior University Lecturer Henrik Wallén was awarded for excellent and unselfish long-term work to enhance learning and for persistent support to Swedish speaking students.
Awards in 2023-2024
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ELEC-A4010 Sähköpaja
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ELEC-A4920 Sähkötekniikan historia ja innovaatiot D
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ELEC-A790103 Internet Forum V D
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ELEC-C1240 Tilamuuttujamallit ja diskreettiaikainen säätö
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ELEC-C4140 Kenttäteoria
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ELEC-C5213 Signaalien tilastollinen mallinnus
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ELEC-C5250 Akustiikan ja psykoakustiikan perusteet
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ELEC-C9801 Design Thinking and Electronic Prototyping
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ELEC-D1320 Robotics
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ELEC-D7020 Elements of Sustainable ICT
- ELEC-A4920 Sähkötekniikan historia ja innovaatiot
for providing an educational and inspiring view on electrical engineering. Responsible teacher: Ari Sihvola
- ELEC-C4140 Kenttäteoria
for good work and continuous improvement, achieving a successful and inspiring teaching model on challenging content Responsible teachers: Jari Holopainen, Ari Sihvola. Teaching assistants: Johannes Karhapää, Aleksi Saajakari ja Matthias Tiemann.
- ELEC-C5213 Signaalien tilastollinen mallinnus
for excellent and successful development of the course Responsible teacher: Esa Ollila. Teaching assistant: Susan Eeli
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ELEC-E4420 Microwave engineering I
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ELEC-E4450 Antennas
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ELEC-E4740 Antennas Workshop D
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ELEC-E5620 Audio Signal Processing D
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ELEC-E8103 Modelling, Estimation and Dynamic Systems D
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ELEC-E8402 Control of Electric Drives and Power Converters D
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ELEC-E8424 Distributed Generation Technologies
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ELEC-E8425 Energy System Modelling and Optimization D
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ELEC-E8427 Power Transmission Systems
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ELEC-E8729 Biomaterial Interfaces D
- ELEC-E4420 Microwave Engineering I
for a motivating structure of the course, including pre-tasks, lecture quizzes and hands-on work. Responsible teachers: Kasuyuki Haneda and Jari Holopainen. Teaching assistant: Ali Kourani
- ELEC-E8425 Energy System Modelling and Optimization
for utilizing interaction and motivating students by feedbackVastuuopettajat: Mahdi Pourakbari Kasmaei. Responsible teacher: Amin Moghimy Fam
- ELEC-E8729 Biomaterial Interfaces
for utilizing interaction and expecting active roles from students. Responsible teacher: Tomi Laurila.
professor Esa Kallio,
for maintaining a supportive style in advising and counselling and successfully helping students to complete their studies and graduation.
Awards in 2019–2020
ELEC-A7100 Basic course in C programming
ELEC-A7310 Linux basics
ELEC-A7901 Internet Forum P V
ELEC-A8001 Johdatus sähköenergiajärjestelmiin
ELEC-C8201 Control and automation
ELEC-C8202 Automaatiojärjestelmät 1
ELEC-C8203 Automaatiojärjestelmät 2
ELEC-C8204 Automaation ohjelmistoprojektit
ELEC-C8722 Molekyyli- ja solubiologia
ELEC-D8710 Principles of materials science
ELEC-C8202 Automaatiojärjestelmät 1
- Harri Aaltonen, teacher in charge
- Seppo Sierla, teacher in charge
- Tuojian Lyu, teaching assistant
- Niko Karhula, teaching assistant
ELEC-C8722 Molekyyli- ja solubiologia
- Markus Turunen, teacher in charge
- Petra Ekroos, teaching assistant
ELEC-D8710 Principles of materials science
- Tomi Laurila, teacher in charge
- Vesa Vuorinen, teacher in charge
- Elli Leppänen, teaching assistant
- Elsi Mynttinen, teaching assistant
ELEC-E5500 Speech Processing
ELEC-E5620 Audio Signal Processing P
ELEC-E7870 Advanced Topics in User Interfaces P V
ELEC-E8103 Modelling, Estimation and Dynamic Systems
ELEC-E8116 Model-Based Control Systems P
ELEC-E8123 Networked Control Systems P
ELEC-E8125 Reinforcement learning
ELEC-E8701 Lighting technologies and applications
ELEC-E8739 AI in health technologies
ELEC-E8743 Neurorobotics
ELEC-E8125 Reinforcement learning
- Ville Kyrki, teacher in charge
- Karol Arndt, teaching assistant
- David Blanco Mulero, teaching assistant
- Oliver Struckmeier, teaching assistant
ELEC-E8739 AI in health technologies
- Leo Kärkkäinen, teacher in charge
- Ruslan Lagashkin, teaching assistant
- Christabella Irwanto, teaching assistant
ELEC-E8743 Neurorobotics
- Ivan Vujaklija, teacher in charge
- Dennis Yeung, teaching assistant
Robert John Millar
For pedagogical development and humane approach to teaching. John is especially devoted to guiding students and using teaching methods that promote learning.
Ari Koskelainen
For a well-rounded, balanced course (NBE-C2101 Biophysics) with precisely advanced enough mathematics to keep people interested and motivated.
Awards in 2018–2019
ELEC-A4010 Sähköpaja (spring 19)
ELEC-A4020 Työssäoppiminen
ELEC-A4130 Sähkö ja magnetismi
ELEC-A7101 Basic Course in C programming (spring 19)
ELEC-C4110 Piirianalyysi I
ELEC-C4120 Piirianalyysi II
ELEC-C8202 Automaatiojärjestelmät 1
ELEC-C8204 Automaation ohjelmistoprojektit
ELEC-C9820 Electronics and design workshop
ELEC-D0301 Protopaja
Sähkö ja magnetismi
- Henrik Wallén, teacher in charge
- Roope Hurttia, teaching assistant
- Tuomas S. Laine, teaching assistant
- Mika Merano, teaching assistant
- Akseli Oinaanoja, teaching assistant
- Tuomas Pajunpää, teaching assistant
- Rasmus Siljander, teaching assistant
- Onni Kosomaa, teaching assistant
Piirianalyysi II
- Anu Lehtovuori, teacher in charge
- Alexey Ganzhinov, teaching assistant
- Elias Hirvonen, teaching assistant
- Kasperi Raninen, teaching assistant
- Eetu Reinikainen, teaching assistant
Automaation ohjelmistoprojektit
- Seppo Sierla, teacher in charge
- Matti Yli-Ojanperä, teaching assistant
ELEC-E3550 Integrated RF-circuit P
ELEC-E4420 Microwave engineering I
ELEC-E4430 Microwave Engineering II P
ELEC-E4450 Antennas
ELEC-E4530 Radio Astronomy P
ELEC-E4740 Antennas Workshop P
ELEC-E4750 Radiowave Scattering and Propagation P
ELEC-E5620 Audio Signal Processing P
ELEC-E7120 Wireless Systems
ELEC-E7460 Modelling and Simulation P
Microwave Engineering
- Ville Viikari, teacher in charge
- Clemens Icheln, teacher in charge
- Riku Kormilainen, teaching assistant
Radio Astronomy
- Merja Tornikoski, teacher in charge
- Juha Kallunki, teacher
- Tuomas Savolainen, teacher
- Anne Lähteenmäki, teacher
- Rafael Jonathan Camilo Vera Rodriguez, teaching assistant
- Wara Chamani, teaching assistant
Antennas Workshop
- Jari Holopainen, teacher in charge
- Clemens Icheln, teacher in charge
- Sabin Karki, teaching assistant
Harri Aaltonen – For guiding and inspiring students in a demanding course. He has actively contributed to developing the automation courses from the student's perspective and served as a liaison between automation students and the department.
Mohammad Mirmoosa – For the energetic and inspiring support provided by the assistant that enhanced the students’ learning. He combined teaching and research in a natural and passionate manner.
Awards in 2017–2018
ELEC-A4930 Astronomical View of the World
ELEC-C1210 Automaatio 1
ELEC-A7100 C-ohjelmoinnin peruskurssi
ELEC-D7010 Engineering for Humans
ELEC-C8722 Molekyyli- ja solubiologia
ELEC-C4110 Piirianalyysi I
ELEC-C4120 Piirianalyysi II
ELEC-C5340 Sovellettu digitaalinen signaalinkäsittely
ELEC-A4010 Sähköpaja
ELEC-A4020 Työssäoppiminen
Automaatio 1
- Seppo Sierla, teacher in charge
- Panu Harmo, teacher in charge
- Timo Oksanen, teacher in charge
- Aleksi Pesonen, teaching assistant
- Aleksi Kuuva, teaching assistant
- Ville Piesala, teaching assistant
C-ohjelmoinnin peruskurssi
- Pasi Sarolahti, teacher in charge
- Emilia Nuppumäki, teaching assistant in charge
- Serena Aaltonen, teaching assistant
- Henrik Granö, teaching assistant
- Ella Hakala, teaching assistant
- Jenny Hissa, teaching assistant
- Oliver Järnefelt, teaching assistant
- Aleksanteri Paakkinen, teaching assistant
- Kuura Parkkola, teaching assistant
- Jaakko Perttula, teaching assistant
- Emmi Rehn, teaching assistant
- Sampo Simolin, teaching assistant
- Nuutti Sten , teaching assistant
- Pinja Venäläinen, teaching assistant
- Joona Viheriä, teaching assistant
- Minéa Wuori, teaching assistant
Piirianalyysi I
- Anu Lehtovuori, teacher in charge
- Ville Viikari, lecturer
- Tapio Saarinen, teaching assistant
- Elias Hirvonen, teaching assistant
- Simo Höglund, teaching assistant
- Mikko Pitkänen, teaching assistant
- Santeri Suitiala, teaching assistant
ELEC-E3220 Semiconductor Devices
ELEC-E3560 IC Design Project
ELEC-E4810 Metamaterials and Nanophotonics P
ELEC-E5500 Speech Processing
ELEC-E8123 Networked Control Systems P
ELEC-E8410 Materials in Energy Applications
ELEC-E8713 Materials and Microsystems Integration
ELEC-E9550 Magnetism and applications P
ELEC-L3211 Postgraduate Course in Micro and Nanosciences I V
ELEC-L3999 Micronova Individual Study Module P V
Semiconductor Devices
- Hele Savin, teacher in charge
- Ville Vähänissi, teacher in charge
- Toni Pasanen, teaching assistant
Metamaterials and Nanophotonics
- Constantin Simovski, teacher in charge
- Sergei Tretiakov, teacher in charge
- Fu Liu, teaching assistant
- Pavel Voroshilov, teaching assistant
- Xuchen Wang, teaching assistant
- Francisco Cuesta Soto, teaching assistant
- Ana Diaz-Rubio, course development
Magnetism and applications
- Eija Tanskanen, teacher in charge
- Pyry Peitso, teaching assistant
- Reko Hynönen, teaching assistant
- Shabnam Nikbakhsh, teaching assistant
Mika Nupponen –For wide and extensive support for teachers in planning and organizing teaching and solving problems.
Glenn Ross – For excellent and dedicated guidance in advising students’ project work.
