School of Science

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Low cost solar panel research receives funding boost

€600,000 funding awarded to Dr Ghufran Hashmi for the development of low cost long-lasting solar energy materials

New heads of departments for 2020-2022

Appointments confirmed for the next 3 years by Dean

Rewriting quantum mechanics in their spare time

A pair of civil servants solve a quantum mechanics problem that had bothered them since they were students

The study took Jussi Lindgren, left, and Jukka Liukkonen, right, back to year 1941 when Stueckelberg’s wave equation was invented. The equation is the foundation for parameterized relativistic dynamics.

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Mies- ja naisopiskelija työskentelemässä laitteen ääressä.

Studies Published: 23.1.2020

A record number of applications to Aalto University

There has been an enormous increase in applications for a study place in master’s and English bachelor’s programmes

Janne Lindqvist seisoo mustassa puvussa taustallaan Aallon A-kirjainvalotaulu ja valotaideteos seinällä

Research & Art Published: 23.1.2020

Janne Lindqvist is the first person in Finland to receive a Mozilla Research Grant – supports making the internet a better place

The Mozilla Foundation awards researchers with unrestricted gifts, which makes them highly competitive

Honoured Published: 22.1.2020

Professor Peter D. Lund awarded high Chinese Honour

Renewable energy expert granted Jiangsu Award and Medal of Friendship

Research & Art Published: 22.1.2020

Janne Lindqvist: You can’t help if you stay in the ivory tower

This sociable professor of computer science knows how to forge his own path and trusts his instinctive curiosity towards different research topics.

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Dissertations 24.1.2020 12:00 – 16:00

Defence of dissertation in the field of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, MSc Tero Hakala

Title of the dissertation is "Processing of Subword Information in the Human Brain"

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Dissertations 24.1.2020 12:00 – 16:00

Defence of dissertation in the field of Computer Science, MSc Matti Karppa

Methods for similarity search and Boolean matrix multiplication in theory and practice

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Dissertations 24.1.2020 13:00 – 17:00

Defence of dissertation in the field of engineering physics, Jouko Lehtomäki, MSc (Tech)

Title of the dissertation is "Density functional theory approximations from semiclassical considerations"

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Lectures and seminars 27.1.–1.6.2020 (recurring)

Machine Learning Coffee Seminar (MLCS)

Machine Learning Coffee Seminars are weekly seminars organized by Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) and are held jointly by the Aalto University and the University of Helsinki.

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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.

Green plastic triangle on a white board,

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

World-class research and education in modern computer science to foster future science and society.

Aalto University provides world-class research and education in modern computer science to foster future science, engineering and society. Photo Matti Ahlgren.

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.

Illustration of combined TMS and EEG methods

Professor Lado in the physics department coffee room

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

1.10.2019 News

First study dedicated to the world-famous concept: sisu can help people exceed preconceived limitations, but can be detrimental when used unwisely

5.4.2019 News

Shakin up Tech, biomimeettinen silkki. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen.

Showcasing technologies ranging from spider silk stretching to VR trips through space and talks from inspiring speakers, the event made it clear that technology is for everyone.

11.10.2019 News

Silja Sormunen standing on a forest path in Otaniemi

Psychology, medicine and philosophy are some of the subjects that Silja Sormunen has studied. That is why Complex Systems, part of Life Science Technologies programme, felt like just the thing she had been looking for. She is also in the Doctoral Track programme.

5.11.2019 News

Four Aalto University students working at a table / photo by Unto Rautio

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.

Interested in tenure track?

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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.

Collaboration with corporates, employers and alumni

Aalto University / School of Science / Collaboration

Aalto Brain Centre (ABC) is a strategic initiative within the Aalto University School of Science. ABC relies on the strong expertise of the school's research teams in systems neuroscience, neurotechnology, signal analysis, machine learning, network analysis, brain imaging, psychology, cognitive science, clinical neuroscience, naturalistic neuroscience, physics, and engineering.

Aalto Centre for Operations Research (ACOR) is a coordinated network of Aalto researchers with interests in Operations Research (OR). It aims at enhancing collaboration between Aalto’s research groups which conduct research in OR or fields that apply or would benefit from the application of OR methods and serves as a source of expertise for those who may benefit from operations research, both within Aalto and beyond.

The Aalto Science Institute is an interdisciplinary research initiative hosted by the Aalto University School of Science to advance and foster international collaboration and research at the highest level across the fields of science.

The program prepares students for high-growth entrepreneurship through top-level education and curricular activities.

Biodesign Finland improves medical care with a novel entrepreneurial program for selected interdisciplinary teams and creates new business.

Centre for Quantum Engineering (CQE) tackles the most challenging scientific and technological questions to release the full potential of our expertise for the benefit of industry and society. Our long and successful research tradition is recognized worldwide for pioneering work, especially in condensed matter physics and nanoscale quantum electronic devices.

The Garage is a place where you can discuss, educate, build, test, interact, and have fun in energy subjects. Energy industries and companies have shown positive interest in this and collaborative arrangements are likely to emerge.

Strategic initiative set up by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki to ensure excellence in information security research and education.

Powerpoint Presentation with facts and figures about the School of Science

School of Science Key Facts & Figures presentation 2019 (in english) 3.57 M

The Dean of Aalto University's School of Science meets with four collegues in a library / photo by Anne Tapanainen. — Meet the Dean. Image: Anne Tapanainen.

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.

Published: 3.4.2018
Updated: 16.1.2020

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Low cost solar panel research receives funding boost

New heads of departments for 2020-2022

Rewriting quantum mechanics in their spare time

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