Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis

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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. We offer major and minor studies at both bachelor's and master's levels and provide doctoral research training. Our graduates have been recruited by universities, research institutes, governmental agencies as well as companies in the financial, energy and transportation sectors.

Aalto University / Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis

For full information on the department, visit:

math.aalto.fi

Our research groups:

News

Hilti AI project team
Cooperation, Studies Published:

Students shaped Hilti Finland’s broader AI adoption strategy

‘Younes and Hien delivered exceptional work, and we now have a much clearer understanding of how AI works’
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Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art Published:

ELLIS Institute Finland is launching machine learning fundamentals out of the lab

Research moonshots, foundation models for healthcare, and AI for RDI
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Campus Published:

Show your school colours: new hoodies and tote bags now available

The Aalto University Shop launched a new line of school-specific hoodies and tote bags for students, staff, and alumni
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Cooperation, Studies, University Published:

Join a summer school on environmental contaminants, held in the French Alps

Explore environmental contaminants through expert-led lectures, hands-on workshops, and international collaboration— with selected students receiving funding for travel and accommodation.

Events

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Lectures and seminars

PHYS Brown Bag Seminar: “Nature Positive Solar Energy”

Join us for science and pizza in the Nanotalo lobby!
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.
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Public defence, Computer Science, MSc Nicola Dainese

Language models for sample-efficient, generalizable, and interpretable RL agents via world models and black-box optimization.

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