Vikas Garg uses deep learning to solve complex real-world problems
Assistant Professor Vikas Garg finds meaning in solving real-world problems and working with inspiring stakeholders.
School of Science
We aim to change the world for the better
We Are The School of Science. Through our internationally-acclaimed high-level research we aim to make a significant impact on society.
The research at our school focuses on advanced energy solutions, condensed matter and materials physics; creation and transformation of technology based business; data science and artificial intelligence; health technology; neuroscience; and software engineering.
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News highlights at the School of Science
Researchers developed invisible, machine-washable solar cell technology for clothing
The discrete nature of the cells protects them – and makes the clothes more attractive, the physics and design researchers say. Promising applications include work and outdoor clothing, and curtains which react to changes in the amount of light.
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Aalto Scientists Experiment with Helium Plasma to Help Pave Way for Fusion Energy
As part of FinnFusion, itself belonging to the EUROfusion consortium, Aalto scientists are experimenting with helium plasma to improve the future operations of Iter, an international fusion energy collaboration under construction in France.
Meeting Linda Liukas encouraged Leila Arstila to switch to computer science - now she represented Finland in a cybersecurity competition in Austria
Leila Arstila, a Master's student at the Department of Computer Science, took part in the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) in Austria 13-16 September. ECSC is an initiative by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and aims at enhancing cybersecurity talent across Europe.
Answer the University Preview 2022 survey
Give input to Aalto University’s living strategy process by sharing observations of any global trends you have noticed by 30 September.
Space utilization rate pilot has started
Space utilization rates on Otaniemi campus will be researched during autumn 2022.
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Upcoming events at the school
Code Refinery 20-22 & 27-29/September/2022
If you are writing code that is used in research, then this workshop is for you!
Internet Forum Public lecture series: Technology, Security and Future – to All of Us
How do you feel security and what does it mean to us in the future – welcome to listen to interesting talks and discuss.
European Researchers' Night: Unite! smart cities – by and for the citizens
On European Researchers' Night the Unite! alliance and Aalto University invite you to learn about the transition to sustainable and climate-neutral cities by 2030.Public defence in Engineering Physics, M.Sc. Marton Szogradi
Title of the doctoral thesis: Multidisciplinary fusion engineeringMeet the School
How can new fields benefit from data analysis and artificial intelligence? Heikki Mannila returns to university to develop multidisciplinary collaboration
Mannila left his position as President of the Academy of Finland and began on March 1 as professor at Aalto University, where he last served as Vice President 2010–2012
New professor Laure Mercier de Lépinay: It is important to stay flexible in our understanding of the world
Laure Mercier de Lépinay I continue to study microwave optomechanics which can allow us to uncover new fundamental physics.
Learning from the brain: Stéphane Deny uses insights from neuroscience for better artificial intelligence
Machine learning models typically need gigantic data sets and a lot of energy, whereas the brain consumes as much power as a single light bulb. Aalto’s new assistant professor uses neuroscience to make computer programs more efficient.
Sándor Kisfaludi-Bak asks the tough questions through computational geometry
Sándor Kisfaludi-Bak started as assistant professor at the Department of Computer Science in January. He is looking forward to collaborative research and illuminating the beauty of computational geometry to students and colleagues alike.
Five data science students share stories of studies, events, and their expectations
Data Guild is an association of the data science students at Aalto University. It is a relatively new association - it was established only three years ago. Five members of the culture committee of the guild - Ilia Zalesskii, Aaron Wallasvaara, Christian Guidikov, Pranava Varshan and Rainer Ruuskanen – share why they chose to study data science and how they find the student life.
Harnessing psychological theory for better video games
Psychological theories on motivation hold great promise for video game development and for understanding how games impact people, but only little is known about how these theories actually are used in the games industry.
Participatory research to improve artificial intelligence based public sector services and empower citizens
Multidisciplinary research team invites citizens, civil servants and software developers to identify risks and potential of algorithmic services – and helps providers address upcoming EU regulations
Caterina Foti: My dream is to expose people from 0- to 99-years old to the quantum world
Caterina Foti is involved in a quantum institute, a quantum online platform, a quantum exhibition, and a quantum startup that just received seed funding.
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