Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis
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.


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Our research groups:
Research groups working on algebra and discrete mathematics
Research groups working on mathematical analysis
Research groups working on applied mathematics and mechanics
Research groups working on stochastics and statistics
Research groups working on systems and operations research.
News

Time crystals could power future quantum computers
A time crystal, a long-life quantum system approaching perpetual motion, has been hooked up to its environment for the first time, unlocking an intriguing way to increase quantum computational and sensing power.
Introducing Qi Chen: Trustworthy AI requires algorithms that can handle unexpected situations
AI developers must focus on safer and fairer AI methods, as the trust and equality of societies are at stake, says new ELLIS Institute Finland principal investigator Qi Chen
The research puzzle of when humans and AI don’t see eye to eye
Francesco Croce works on robustness in multi-modal foundation models
A rap algorithm led him to research language models at Google DeepMind – now Eric Malmi returns ÄûÃʵ¼º½ as an adjunct professor
Eric Malmi received his PhD from Aalto University in 2018 with a dissertation that developed AI methods for linking historical records and family trees. At Google DeepMind he has developed Gemini language models and a chess AI. He returned to his alma mater because of ELLIS Institute Finland.Events

Public defence in Computer Science, M.Sc.(Tech.) Anton Debner
Towards scalable frameworks for intelligent agents (title of the thesis).
International Open Access Week 2025
International Open Access Week will be held 20 – 26 October. Check Aalto’s programme!
Physics Research Seminar: Dr. Kang Yang
Dr. Kang Yang gives a talk on engineering non-Abelian Berry curvatures via dissipation in the latest event of the Physics Research Seminar series, organized by the Department of Applied Physics.
HAIC Talks are public lectures on contemporary topics in cybersecurity. In the style of studia generalia, these lectures are free and open to everyone. No background knowledge in cybersecurity is required. HAIC Talks are made possible through the generous support of the Aalto University School of Science.
Where to find us
Undergraduate Centre
Otakaari 1
