Nelli Lähteenmäki's unique story
Nelli Lähteenmäki, who did her Master of Science degree at Aalto University, has been able to achieve a lot.
School of Science
Science for tomorrow’s technology, innovations, and businesses.
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Brain recordings show that background noise strongly impairs children’s ability to concentrate on a single speaker
A new brain-imaging study compared the cocktail party effect between adults and children. The purpose was to understand how children can cope the often noisy surroundings in which they grow and learn.
News
Aalto quantum computing spinout secures €11.45m in funding
IQM hopes to commercialise groundbreaking research from Aalto and VTT
Ten new doctoral training projects exploring quantum technology in novel ways
The projects focus on scientific, technological, business and/or artistic ideas
Youth Technology Competition Winner gets summer job at Aalto University
Suvi Laitinen wants to learn new things, especially in medicine, and with technology at the forefront
Aalto University admitted 1895 new Bachelor students – amount of applicants increased
Results of the joint application for higher education have been published in the Studyinfo service
Events
IN TRANSITION - Mathematics and Art student exhibition at the Espoo Cultural Centre
The exhibition showcases student work from the Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors course
Information Technology Program summer studies
Complete 24 ECTS over the summer, solve real-life digital business challenges, and gain a unique skillset in information technologies, digital platforms or service design. Aalto ITP is an international and multi-disciplinary summer program taught at the School of Business.
Defence of dissertation in the field of mathematics, Alex Karrila, M.Sc.(Tech.)
Intricate, highly symmetric structures emerge from simple random models
Aalto Ventures Program Summer Course - Creating Multidimensional Experiences
A unique summer course organized by AVP and Flow Festival!Departments and centres
With our internationally acclaimed, high-level research, we change the world for the better. The research at the School of Science 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. We create and transform technology-based businesses, energy sciences (including nuclear engineering), and neuroscience and technology.
We currently host two Finnish Centres of Excellence in research.
To learn more about the impact we make, get to know our five departments:
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.
Department of Applied Physics
The Department of Applied Physics pursues vigorous research in physical sciences and creates important industrial applications that hold great technological potential.
Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science provides world-class research and education in modern computer science to foster future science and society.
Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management studies and drives the transformation of technology-based business.
Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering
We study system-level dynamic functions of the human brain, mind and body.
Our community
Investigating the secrets of neural networks
Researcher Miika Aittala applies AI tools known as neural networks on graphics problems at MIT in Boston.
Quantum Garden uses sculpture to get the public to train AI
The sculpture gathers data sequences to help solve a quantum computing problem.
What the Finnish concept of sisu can offer the world
First study dedicated to the world-famous concept: sisu can help people exceed preconceived limitations, but can be detrimental when used unwisely
Tenure track
The objective of the tenure track career system is to support professors’ academic freedom and to reach world class in research and/or artistic and professional work, teaching and activity in scientific community and academic leadership.
Let's do it together
As our partner, you will have an opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a new working culture and unique concentration of research, development and innovation.
Strategic Centres
School of Science currently hosts seven strategic centres that work to bring our strategy to life. They tie together efforts in both in research and education and strive for impact in society.
Powerpoint Presentation with facts and figures about the School of Science
Meet the Dean
You are welcome to meet the Dean on Fridays at 13.00-14.30, T-building Learning Hub, Konemiehentie 2. Any changes in the schedule will be informed in advance. Meet the Dean is an informal event, you are welcome to talk about anything with the Dean.
The next Meet the Dean takes place in August. An exact date will be informed later.
Where to find us
Undergraduate Centre
Address: Otakaari 1
Mon-Fri 8.00-15.30
Maarintie 8
Maarintie 8, Espoo
Computer Science building
Address: Konemiehentie 2. Mon-Fri 8.00 - 15.30
Health Technology House
Address: Otakaari 3 & Rakentajanaukio 2
Mon-Thu 7.45-20.00, Fri 7.45-18.00
Otakaari 4
Address: Otakaari 4. Mechanical engineering 1, K1. Mon-Fri 8.00–15.30
Nanotalo building
Address: Puumiehenkuja 2
Mon-Fri 7.45-16.00
Micronova
Address: Tietotie 3
Mon–Fri 8.00–16.30
OIH – Open Innovation House
Address: Maarintie 6
Mon–Fri 8.00–16.00.
