Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation

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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.

Latest news

Filmbot robot
Research & Art Published:

Researchers make micromanipulation more accessible

FilMBot aims to lower the barrier to high-precision work in education, research, and micro-assembly
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Appointments, Cooperation Published:

Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt

Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt.
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Awards and Recognition Published:

Seven new honorary doctors in technology at Aalto University in 2026

The ceremonial conferment takes place on university campus in June.
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Cooperation, Studies, University Published:

Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)

Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.

Events

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Public defences

Public defence, Communications Engineering and Networking Technology, MSc Boxuan Xie

Towards Sustainable Ambient Internet of Things: Backscatter Communications, Sensing, and Printed Electronics
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Public defences

Public defence, Electrical Power and Energy Engineering, MSc Nada El Bouharrouti

Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring of induction machines: model-based, data-driven, and hybrid methods.
AI in research work
Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, Other staff training, Support for teams, Training to support research

AI in Research Work, April 28, 2026

Learn about generative artificial intelligence in research work with Data Agents Dr. Enrico Glerean and Dr. Pedro Silva
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Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, IT & digital tools, Support for teams, Training to support research

AI in research work -workshop, Apr 28, 2026 (external link)

Learn about using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in research.

Head of department

Tomi Laurila

Tomi Laurila

Professor
T410 Dept. Electrical Engineering and Automation

Professors and Lecturers

Ville Kyrki

Ville Kyrki

Professor
T410 Dept. Electrical Engineering and Automation
Marko Hinkkanen

Marko Hinkkanen

Professor
T410 Dept. Electrical Engineering and Automation
Tomi Laurila

Tomi Laurila

Professor
T410 Dept. Electrical Engineering and Automation
Simo Särkkä

Simo Särkkä

Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Ivan Vujaklija

Ivan Vujaklija

Associate Professor
T410 Dept. Electrical Engineering and Automation
Tomasz Kucner

Tomasz Kucner

Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Shankar Deka

Shankar Deka

Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Petri Kärhä

Petri Kärhä

Principal University Lecturer
T410 Dept. Electrical Engineering and Automation

Robert Millar

Senior University Lecturer
T410 Dept. Electrical Engineering and Automation
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