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The exhibition showcases student work that combines math and arts.
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Haoye Tian: I want to build trustworthy AI-driven software tools
Haoye Tian has been appointed assistant professor at Aalto University Department of Computer Science as from 1 September 2025. He aims to create automated and reliable tools that improve the correctness, security and maintainability of real-world software systems.
Juho Leinonen: Problems with self-regulation can cause students to rely too heavily on AI
New assistant professor Juho Leinonen at Aalto University Computer Science Department explains the difference between experts and novices in the use of AI and how it can be determined whether AI was used in the creation of code.
A rap algorithm led him to research language models at Google DeepMind – now Eric Malmi returns ʵ 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.
Heikki Mannila appointed as Aalto University’s Associate Vice President, AI Strategy and Adoption
Mannila will begin in this position on 1 October 2025 and will also continue in his previous roles as a professor at the Department of Computer Science and as director of the multidisciplinary centre House of AI
Iiris Hörhammer appointed as docent in eHealth cost-effectiveness at University of Eastern Finland
Engaging users in design is crucial for developing economically sustainable eHealth services.
'It was never obvious to me that I would pursue studies in a technical field – but choosing Aalto University turned out to be an excellent decision.'
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Prof. Törmä explains how quantum geometry can be a tool for creating new materials.
Lahnakoski and others examined how the inhabitants of Mesopotamia almost 3000 years ago mapped emotions onto the human body
This Is How Long One Bad Night's Sleep Actually Impacts You For – And I'm Horrified
Timo Vuori says in the interview (in Finnish) that emotional skills are now considered as a competitive factor.
Scientists Reveal Where the Brain Feels Love—and Which Type Is Strongest
Scientists Think ‘Hurricanes of Light’ Could Future-Proof the Internet
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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 ʵ 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.What's on?
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Aalto Data Agents' weekly support hour on Zoom
Join and ask anything about research data management and open science.
Studying the Social Brain using Wearables and Theatre
This time, Jamie Ward (Goldsmiths, University of London, UK) will present studies on live performance using techniques such as wearable EEG hyperscanning, eye-tracking, and motion capture, to explore how theatre can serve as a laboratory for real-world neuroscience and for developing novel wearable sensing methodologies.
Quantum Strategy: The path to making quantum technology Finland’s next success story
Finland's new quantum strategy paves the way to global impact—this event highlights key steps toward quantum supremacy.
Public defence in Computer Science, M.Sc.(Tech.) Anton Debner
Towards scalable frameworks for intelligent agents (title of the thesis).Join the School of Science
Student stories
'It was never obvious to me that I would pursue studies in a technical field – but choosing Aalto University turned out to be an excellent decision.'
What is it like to study in the Master's programme in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?
A dire need for experts in mathematics and analytical reasoning opened a world of possibilities for Matilde Costa
A fascinating course offering, the opportunity for paid summer internships, and high-quality education. Aalto University’s Mathematics and Operations Research programme was the right choice for Matilde Costa, who has a passion for algebra and number theory.
"It is a privilege to have this much freedom of choice” – master's programme opened up top-notch research opportunities and career paths from electronics to machine learning
Appealing opportunities for interesting summer jobs and the prospect of conducting a thesis in a preferred subject drew Evren Korkmazgil to enroll in the Engineering Physics master's programme at Aalto University.
Information networks brought Ruusu Kukkurainen and Ida Koponen together – podcast hosts talk openly about highs and lows of student life
Ida Koponen and Ruusu Kukkurainen host a podcast in which they share their experiences as university students.
Master's student Anna Huttunen: ‘Listening to others can help you listen to yourself’
Anna Huttunen, a multi-year student tutor and current wellbeing ambassador, shares her thoughts on student wellbeing and how it could be improved.
Emil Stråka: It’s interesting to see physicists and chemists complement each other’s expertise
'It’s interesting to see how physicists and chemists can be looking at the same system, and yet arrive at very different conclusions, questions, and results. In LIBER Center of Excellence, you can see the expertise from different disciplines.'
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