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LEDs change laboratory measurements of light
Measurements of LED lighting become more reliable when 90-years old reference spectrum of incandescent lamps is complemented with a new reference spectrum of white LEDs.

Aalto University students combine an open microprocessor with an AI accelerator
In the recent past, Aalto students implemented a simple processor. Now, they have further refined its structure and combined it with an AI accelerator.

Semiconductor sector summer jobs open in research groups
The growth of the semiconductor sector and its investments in Finland are also increasing the need for skilled personnel. Thanks to a donation from four semiconductor companies Picosun, an Applied Materials Company, Okmetic, Murata, and KYOCERA Tikitin. Aalto University will offer exciting summer jobs in the School of Electrical Engineering and the School of Chemical Engineering in the summer of 2023. Semi-Summer 2023 Programme will provide an opportunity to gain the skills needed in a growing and international field.

Sähkötekniikan päivä event gathered participants from all over Finland – watch the recording!
In the virtual event, electrical engineering students were discussing about their studies and student life at Aalto University.

Register for training in research data management and open science in spring 2023
Registration is open for the spring 2023 training!

Master’s students and alumni of the School of Electrical Engineering got together at ELEC Career Evening
New master’s students got to meet and mingle with alumni on 30 November 2022, when the School of Electrical Engineering organised their first Career Evening together with Aalto Career Services

Professor Marko Hinkkanen named IEEE Fellow
He is being recognised for contributions to control methods for electric motor drives and grid converters.

Energy efficiency is a key theme in new projects funded by the Academy of Finland
The projects develop a smart surface, energy-efficient observation systems, detection of disruptive behavior online, neuromorphic i.e. artificial intelligence equipment that works like a brain, high-performance photonics from wood, and reduce chip waste.

Finnish student team Revontuli took the third place in an international student supercomputer competition
CSC fielded Finland's first team in the international Student Cluster Competition (SCC), whose final was held in November 4-6.

F. M. Mahafugur Rahman receives TEK’s and TFiF’s best dissertation award
In his dissertation, Aalto University alumnus presented real-time control algorithms for next-generation renewable energy production

A Europe-first hybrid between quantum computer and supercomputer now open for research use
VTT, CSC, and Aalto University have created the most powerful quantum-assisted supercomputing infrastructure in the world. It's now available for research use.

School of Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2022 Pekka Tiitinen: Electricity sector training opens up diverse career opportunities
Managing Director of ABB Finland encourages students to acquire broad experience of business life already during their studies – because experiencing a range of different work duties can teach you a lot.

New heads of departments and deputy department heads appointed at the School of Electrical Engineering
Jussi Ryynänen, Tapio Lokki and Jorma Kyyrä will begin their terms as heads of departments in January 2023.

Scholarships open for application for studying, research, projects advancing women’s engineering studies and for a study trip to the United States
School of Electrical Engineering Student Services declares the scholarships from the Combined Student Fund, Kansallis-Osake-Pankki Fund, Marja-Terttu Tanttinen Fund, Strömberg Fund, Julius Tallberg Fund and Ernst Wirtzen Fund open for application

Alumna Kiia Einola: The most important thing in studies was the ability to learn new things
The alumna of the Master's Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering feels that studying is more fun when you have other students around you

Machine learning gives material science researchers a peek at the answer key
A model trained to predict spectroscopic profiles helps to decipher the structure of materials

Nokia donates EUR 500 000 to the field of technology at Aalto University
The donation will fund doctoral programmes researching quantum technology and 6G technology.

The President has appointed the first Principal university lecturers at Aalto University
The President has appointed two Principal university lecturers: Senior university lecturers Johanna Bragge from the School of Business and Kai Zenger from the School of Electrical Engineering are the first Principal university lecturers at Aalto University.

Saving energy with smart building services engineering
The donation for the teaching and research in smart building services engineering and smart buildings has accelerated the development of the field and inspired new students.

Student Even Giske thinks the professionalism of the staff and teachers is the best thing at Aalto University
Even thinks that the the city, the high standard facilities at Aalto, the fantastic public transportation, and the cheap dinner in the cafeteria make the whole student experience easy and great.
