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
New study reveals what happens when public services and market forces collide
Research shows that when a government agency becomes a state-owned company, responsibilities for decision-making get less clear, and risk-taking and salaries can go up
”Machine learning excited me before I knew it was a thing”
Arno Solin received funds allocated to young researchers in the summer of 2019. Solin is excited about machine learning, as it offers a way to both delve deep into theory and solve real-life problems.
Timo Korkeamäki appointed Dean of School of Business
Professor Korkeamäki joins Aalto from the Hanken School of Economics
Innovative Approach to Circular Economy
An innovative pilot course studied the circular economy, arts and systemic changes.
Events
Erkki Oja IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Award Lecture
Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI is proud to host Erkki Oja’s IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Award Lecture on neural networks. The lecture is free of charge and open to everyone. The lecture will be followed by an informal cocktail event. For catering purposes, we ask you to register beforehand. Welcome!
Aalto Fintech Seminar Series presents: The possibilities of AI and machine learning in financial industry
While the first presentation by Risto Siilasmaa provides a pragmatic introduction to machine learning, the second presentation by Kaj Hagros introduces a tangible application of Investment decisions powered by machine learning.
Falling Walls Lab Finland: Hear about the most innovative ideas around right now
Sign up today for an opportunity to hear innovative ideas and groundbreaking research from scientists and creatives working in Finland right now
CS Forum: Tommi Kärkkäinen "Distance-based Machine Learning Methods for Nanoclusters"
CS forum is a seminar series arranged at the CS department - open to everyone free-of-charge. Coffee is served at 15:15 and the talk begins at 15:30.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.
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.
