School of Science

Aalto Science school

Research for a better world

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.

Get to know more information about us below, including information on joining us to research and study.

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Artistic image of a graphene bolometer controlled by electric field. Credit: Heikka Valja.

New detector breakthrough pushes boundaries of quantum computing

A new paper published in Nature shows potential for graphene bolometers to become a game-changer for quantum technology

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Two white-face sakis sitting on a tree branch and grooming in Korkeasaari Zoo

Scientists develop a sound device to allow monkeys living in a Finnish zoo to play sounds and music

The use of sounds is a promising way to improve the life and wellbeing of animals living in captivity

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ARTS open science roadshow, pic of the session
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European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Finnish Forum webinar on 25th January

One of the speakers is Karel Luyben, the first president of the EOSC Association and a member of board at Aalto University.
Opiskelija Otaniemen kampuksella talvimaisemassa.
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Increased number of applicants for English-language bachelor’s programmes

Results will be published early June.
Two women sitting by a computer looking at a video chat
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Aalto Students and employer organizations met virtually at Aalto Talent Expo Online

Aalto Talent Expo Online was organized between 12th - 14th of January 2021. Thousands of online visit occured during webinars and video meetings.
Risto Sarvas pitelee näppäimistöä olallaan ja katsoo hymyillen kameraan.
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A new podcast reveals how computer science is involved in pretty much everything

A new Finnish podcast explains how technology plays a key role in solving different kinds of problems
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A lady adjusts a dial on a large steel reactor

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Upcoming events at the school

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Dissertations –

Defence of dissertation in the field of mathematics, M.Sc. Lauri Perkkiö

Title of the dissertation is "Computational Problems in Simulation of Electrical Machines"
MLCS
Lectures and seminars – (recurring)

Machine Learning Coffee Seminar

Weekly seminars organized by Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI)
Illustrative banner for the From Lab to Market event
Online event –

From Lab to Market vol. 3

Stories about science-based entrepreneurship!
Laptop computer keyboard detail / photo: Aalto University, Matti Ahlgren
Lectures and seminars – (recurring)

Aalto CS Theory Seminar

Weekly series of talks on a broad scope of Computer Science theory.
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Meet the School

Academician Riitta Hari receives the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters Academy Award

The award is the most prestigious recognition of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, and it is granted to a particularly distinguished member for their scientific work.

Kuva: Studio Kari Likonen Oy.

Meet the new director of OtaNano

Anna Rissanen, the new director of OtaNano, tells us about her role in developing OtaNano for the future

Kuva: Anna Rissanen.

‘We managed to turn a major risk into a great opportunity’

To make sure the Fusion Grid project could continue, Marko Nieminen travelled to Namibia and drove 1,400 kilometres to transport necessary equipment to the village of Oniipa and make it to KLM’s final flight to Europe

Marko Nieminen vaakakuva

How to create things that don’t exist

The newest theoretical physics professor at Aalto calculates what we need to do to create electronic states that can’t otherwise exist in nature, and how we can harness them for quantum computing

Professor Lado in the physics department coffee room

Five-year ERC funding to develop the next generation of carbon-based white OLED lights

Postdoctoral Researcher Konstantinos Daskalakis aims to make OLED lighting cheaper, brighter and more efficient

Photo: Mikko Raskinen.

Anna Cichonska uses data science to develop better healthcare

Dr. Cichonska has received two awards for her dissertation and now she helps develop preventive medicine using data science

Anna Cichonska by the sea photo Matti Ahlgren Aalto University
Kuva: Erica Nyholm.

Meet the Dean

Please note that the meeting on Friday 22.1. has been cancelled!

 

The meetings will continue on 15.1. on every Friday at 13.00 - 14.00:

https://aalto.zoom.us/j/576548703

 

 

 

 

 

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School of Science: governance

Information about the management and administration of the School of Science.

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