Aalto Electronics-ICT
In the Aalto Electronics-ICT we conduct research in microelectronics, antenna and microwave engineering and space technology.
Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering
Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering
Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering (ELE) conducts research and arranges related courses in the fields of electromagnetics, micro and nanotechnology, radio engineering, and space technology featuring an international team of over 150 Researchers and Research Assistants.
The department is part of the Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering with world-class research facilities and instruments; the largest clean rooms in the Nordic countries are located in the Micro- and nanotechnology centre Micronova. See our research infrastructures here.
Research
Photonics and Nanotechnology
Photonics
Professor Zhipei Sun
Optoelectronics
Professor Markku Sopanen
Nanoscience and Advanced Materials
Professor Harri Lipsanen
Micro and Quantum Systems
Professor Ilkka Tittonen
Electron Physics
Professor Hele Savin
Organic Electronics
Professor Caterina Soldano
Integrated Photonics
Integrated Photonics group conducts research in integrated photonics and semiconductor lasers for a wide range of applications.
Microwave and Integrated Circuit Design
Antennas and Wireless Sensors
Professor Ville Viikari
Antennas and propagation
Professor Katsuyuki Haneda
Millimetre Wave and THz Techniques
Professor Zachary Taylor
Electronic Circuit Design
Professors Kari Halonen, Jussi Ryynänen, Marko Kosunen, Kwantae Kim
Space Science and Technology
Space Technology
Professor Jaan Praks
Space Physics
Professor Esa Kallio
Radio Astronomy
Professor Anne Lähteenmäki
Electromagnetics
Electromagnetics
Professors Ari Sihvola, Keijo Nikoskinen
Advanced Electromagnetic Materials and Structures
Professors Konstantin Simovski, Sergei Tretyakov
Designer Materials and Devices
Professor Viktar Asadchy
Studies
The Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering contributes to the common Bachelor programmes of the School of Electrical Engineering, we arrange the Master's Programme in Electronics and Nanotechnology, and we provide post-graduate education through all of our research groups, as can be seen in our Doctoral dissertations.
Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Technology)
In Computer Engineering, you’ll dive deep into hardware and software infrastructure to become a leading innovator in the future of AI & IoT.
Digital Systems and Design, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Technology)
Digital Systems and Design will make you an expert at the intersection between electrical engineering and design, with the hands-on skills to lead in your field.
Electronics and Nanotechnology, Master of Science (Technology)
By developing modern hardware technology, electronics and nanotechnology experts play a key role in shaping the future.
Become a doctoral researcher at the School of Electrical Engineering
Doctoral education will prepare you for the most demanding expert positions in your field in the academia, companies and public administration. Start here if you’re interested in doctoral studies!
Research infrastructure
Experimental work is the key for achievements in science. Our department is proud to offer state-of-the-art infrastructures that enable us to conduct internationally distinguished research. Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering (ELE) conducts research and offers education in three sites introduced below, as well as at MilliLab, a joint laboratory with VTT and ESA, offering device measurement and testing capabilities up to THz frequencies.
Micronova
Micronova is part of OtaNano - Finland's national research infrastructure for micro- and nanotechnology, jointly run by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Aalto University.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory
Metsähovi Radio Observatory is the only astronomical radio observatory in Finland. Metsähovi’s main instrument is the 14-metre radio telescope, which is used around the clock, every day of the year. Its observational data is used, e.g., for studying active galaxies, the Sun, and the rotation of the Earth.
Events
Digital Services Act and researcher data access, Nov 20, 2025
Come join this timely talk on the Digital Services Act by Legal Counsel Maria Rehbinder.
Public defence in Photonics and Nanotechnology, M.Sc. Masoud Rastgou
Advancements in optical metrology for gloss and thin-film characterization (title of the thesis)
Python for Scientific Computing 25-27/11/2025
“Python for scientific computing” is an on-line course on TwitchTV aimed to improve your scientific Python skills starting Tuesday 25th November at 10:00 (3 days, 4 hours per day). 1 ECTS available.
Cybersecurity management, Dec 2, 2025
Learn about cybersecurity management with Data Agent, Dr. Tanesh Kumar.Where to find us
Maarintie 8
Maarintie 8
Micronova
Tietotie 3
Head of department
Personnel and contact information
The full listing of the personnel of the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering.