School of Electrical Engineering

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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The history of radio technology is remarkable – development of the field faster than ever

The first professorship in radio engineering started in Finland exactly 100 years ago. Instead of August 2024, the celebrations will take place in January 2025 at the Winter Satellite Workshop, the largest new space event in the Nordic and Baltic countries.
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Talvikki Hovatta wants to solve a mystery that has plagued astronomers for decades

A new receiver at the Metsähovi Radio Observatory and ERC funding from the European Research Council will enable research into the composition of relativistic jets launched by supermassive black holes
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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. Here at the School of Electrical Engineering 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. 

The School of Electrical Engineering has three departments and one separate unite.

Read more about our research and departments.

Our key figures

    The amount of professors has increased 71 percent.

    Since 2010 the amount of our professors has risen from 35 to 60 professors (+71%).

    Our personnel consists of 700 people.

    Our personnel consists of 700 people.

    Degree students in 2023: 2274

    Number of students. (Full-time equivalent students and the doctoral students.)

    Bachelor's degrees in the School of Electrical Engineering 2023: 239

    239 Bachelor’s degrees in 2023.

    Master's degrees in the School of Electrical Engineering 2023: 253

    253 Master’s degrees in 2023.

    Doctoral degree in the School of Electrical Engineering: 43

    43 Doctoral degrees in 2023.

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    14 projects selected for seed funding to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven, and University of Helsinki

    The funded projects lay the groundwork for future joint research endeavors, reinforcing the strategic partnership’s goal to fostering impactful and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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    ELEC Award Ceremony and Christmas Lunch 2024 awarded for the most exceptional achievements

    On Tuesday, December 17, the School of Electrical Engineering gathered to celebrate the most significant teaching, research and impact achievements of the year 2024. Read more about the awards and achievements
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    Two new assistant professors started at the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology

    Two new assistant professors were appointed in the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology at Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering. Read the interview with Kim Kwantae and Paul Verrinder.
    Microwave Anechoic Chamber
    Campus Published:

    The history of radio technology is remarkable – development of the field faster than ever

    The first professorship in radio engineering started in Finland exactly 100 years ago. Instead of August 2024, the celebrations will take place in January 2025 at the Winter Satellite Workshop, the largest new space event in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

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    Public defences

    Public defence in Electrical Power and Energy Engineering, M.Sc. Shamsul Arefeen Al Mahmud

    Towards free-positioning self-adaptive wireless power transfer systems (title of the thesis)
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    Public defences

    Public defence in Acoustics and Speech Technology, M.Sc. Farhad Javanmardi

    Automatic Classification of Voice Disorders and Phonation Types from Speech Signals (title of the thesis)
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    Public defences

    Public defence in Bioelectronics and Instrumentation, M.Sc.(Tech.) Dennis Yeung

    Algorithms for robust human-machine interfacing via surface electromyography (title of the thesis)
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    Unleashing innovation – Join us in Berlin for an evening of entrepreneurial insights and radical creativity

    Join the meet-and-greet for alumni and friends at the Nordic Embassies in Berlin.

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

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