School of Electrical Engineering

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Care robots, speech recognition, micromaterials, galaxies near and far away – the School of Electrical Engineering is so much more than electricity and smart power grids, as we study many topics you might not initially associate with the electrical industry. We take part in solving the great challenges humanity is facing, such as climate change, the depletion of natural resources and an aging population. 

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Five things everyone should know about photonics

Most of the digital devices we use daily rely on photonics. As artificial intelligence continues to grow, photonics will continue to make data centres more energy-efficient, says Paul Verrinder, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Aalto University.

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Three rising Aalto University researchers secure highly sought-after EU funding

In their research projects, Dominik Baumann, Tero Mäkinen and Owies Wani develop the training of reinforcement learning agents, a better understanding of the physics of material damage and electrolyte structures for energy storage.

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Aalto University offers ready-made lesson materials for teaching cybersecurity for grades 3–6

Using these materials, teachers can help pupils in grades 3–6 learn safe internet use, how to recognize scams, how to protect personal information, and how to think critically.

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Study electrical engineering

Electricity is everywhere, and our society would not function without it. As a student at the School of Electrical Engineering, you can find solutions to issues related to sustainable development and human well-being.

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Get to know our research: our departments and Metsähovi Radio Observatory

Our research is based on excellent cooperation, and we have exceptionally good connections to the business world. Our students and researchers get a chance to roll up their sleeves, because we conduct a lot of applied research in addition to theoretical research. Our investments in first-class facilities and research equipment ensure that our hard work will help society evolve. 

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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.
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What did we gain at NORDEEP? Aalto researchers share takeaways from the deep-tech business summit

About 230 Aaltonians attended the NORDEEP 2026 deep-tech business summit. Key takeaways: events like this help researchers and students build networks, clarify ideas, and gain confidence on the innovation path.
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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
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Shimmering Success: Aalto Acoustics Lab team wins Best Paper at DAFx 2026

The paper reimagines the popular 'shimmer' effect, known for its ethereal, pitch-shifted ambience

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Furniture recycling day 29th September 2026

Come and discover your next great find at the university's furniture recycling day!
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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.
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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.
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Public defence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, MSc Yi Zhao

Learning versatile skills with sample-efficient reinforcement learning

In electrical engineering you can build a more responsible and smarter future

Student Emmaleena Ahonen

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