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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A detail of an exhibition on quantum technology at Aalto University, photo by Mikko Raskinen
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The Academy of Finland decided on roadmap for research infrastructures

Aalto University is involved in ten research infrastructures selected for the national roadmap for 2021–2024, which support the university's seven research areas.
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Ultra-thin designer materials unlock quantum phenomena

New research, published in Nature, has measured highly sought-after Majorana quantum states
MAGICS-infrastruktuuri mahdollistaa virtuaalitodellisuuden hyödyntämisen muun muassa taiteellisissa esityksissä. Kuva: Aalto Studios.
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New technology makes telepresence seem almost authentic

Aalto University, the University of the Arts Helsinki, and Tampere University are collaborating to develop a virtual meeting which looks and feels as if all participants were sharing the same space. In addition to the senses of sight and hearing, a feeling of authenticity can also be created through touch and smell.
Professor Ala-Laurila
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Petri Ala-Laurila recognised as the Neuroscientist of the Year

NBE researcher honoured for work on how the retina processes light
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Upcoming events at the school

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Dissertations –

Defence of dissertation in the field of strategic management, M.Sc. Robert van der Have

A smart knowledge search strategy can speed up innovation
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Defence of dissertation in the field of mathematics, M.Sc. Marko Voutilainen

New methods for modeling and predicting of time-dependent phenomena
CS_defence photo by Matti Ahlgren
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Defence of doctoral thesis, Homayun Afrabandpey

Probabilistic Modeling for Extracting and Combining Human Knowledge with Machine Learning Models
CS_defence_3 photo by Matti Ahlgren
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Defence of doctoral thesis, doctoral student Chao Zhu

Resource Allocation in Vehicular Fog Computing
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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

The meeting this week will be replaced by SCI Celebration,
the invitation has been sent to everyone.

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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