Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Many-sided microsystems
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, in short EEA, is an ecosystem where scientists and engineers from different fields of microsystems, electrical engineering and automation work together to solve the most challenging scientific problems in the fields of energy and environment, as well as health and wellbeing.
We offer excellent education and top-quality research conditions.
Research
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation (EEA) focuses on three research areas: Power Systems and Energy Conversion, Control, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, and Health Technology.
The department is a major player in Aalto University’s Energy Efficiency Research programme AEF.
Also the Aalto ePowerHub is part of the EEA department.
Power Systems and Energy Conversion
We develop new methods, devices, and systems for substantially increasing the share of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency, focusing on making renewables, energy storage, and digital services the essence of power systems.
Control, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
In these research groups, we develop generic methodologies and practices focusing on distributed and networked control systems, field robotics, intelligent robotics, robotic instruments, industry automation systems, and automation software for distributed systems.
Health Technology
We develop technologies for improved and predictive diagnostic tools and efficient therapeutic methods and offer new analytical techniques for basic medical research focusing on making medical solutions that enable personalised treatments, homecare and data driven clinical decisions.
Studies
We offer education at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level. View the dissertations here: Doctoral dissertations.
Latest news
Zhengmao Li selected as visiting professor at TU Graz
The two-month visit will bring Aalto and Graz University of Technology’s hydrogen research communities closer together through teaching, seminars and new research opportunities.
Working with medical devices combines Antonina Strzelecka’s interests in engineering and healthcare
In the Health Technology Engineering Master’s Programme, Antonina Strzelecka is hoping to directly benefit patients
Join the Unite!Energy Conference in Darmstadt
The third annual Unite!Energy Conference brings together early-career researchers and experts to exchange knowledge, explore the latest developments and innovations in sustainable energy, and discuss the role of gender-responsive STEM education.
Jacek Pawlak dreams of decarbonising the hydrogen sector
The Finnish hydrogen strategy caught Jacek Pawlak's attention, leading him to study Hydrogen and Electric SystemsEvents
Furniture recycling day 29th September 2026
Come and discover your next great find at the university's furniture recycling day!
The Convergence of AI and Quantum Technologies
This panel discussion will explore how the two burgeoning fields of quantum technology and AI are beginning to converge and examine their potential impact on Finland’s long-term competitiveness.
Public defence, Photonics and Nanotechnology, MSc Priyanka Goel
Exploring how thin-film materials can turn waste heat into electricity and enable new ways to sense temperature and heat flow.
Public defence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, MSc Yi Zhao
Learning versatile skills with sample-efficient reinforcement learningHead of department
Professors and Lecturers
