Petter Holme: Temporal networks help to understand the spreading dynamics
'My research concerns networks in general – power grids, social and ecological networks, bus transportation, and many others. I approach my research using mathematical theories and frameworks, as well as computer modelling. Concrete examples of these networks studied include Internet dating, the Frozen movie, and the Covid epidemic.'
Russell Lai is at the vanguard of cryptography
Aalto University’s new Assistant Professor Russell Lai is a cryptography researcher, who wants to bring the fruits of his academic work to the use of everyday citizens, without sacrificing robustness.
An AI model reveals how the body’s defence system recognises skin cancer
The artificial intelligence model could be utilized to enable more effective care for skin cancer patients and could lead to similar breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of other cancers.
Award-winning teams work together
Aalto Pioneering Excellence Awards were granted ºÚÁÏÍø teams that do pioneering work to develop the quality and excellence of operations.
FCAI and Bitville collaborate to make learning easier with AI
Academy–industry collaboration can be a real win-win. In FCAI's new video series, we present successful collaborations. The third video in the series highlights collaboration between FCAI and digital learning company Bitville.
Meeting Linda Liukas encouraged Leila Arstila to switch to computer science - now she represented Finland in a cybersecurity competition in Austria
Leila Arstila, a Master's student at the Department of Computer Science, took part in the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) in Austria 13-16 September. ECSC is an initiative by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and aims at enhancing cybersecurity talent across Europe.
Designing sustainable societies through trust
A broad understanding of digital technologies is of utmost importance in the information era. How do we make sure that humans stay in the loop in a socially sustainable way as societies become ever more digitalised?
Unite! Summer School offered hands-on take on machine learning
The Unite! Summer School on Human-Centered Machine Learning in August 2022 attracted over 60 students for two weeks at Aalto University.
New forecasting tool can give an early warning of solar storms – boosts preparedness and helps mitigate damage
Associate Professor Maarit Korpi-Lagg has received funding from the European Research Council to develop a forecasting tool to locate the source regions for the eruption of solar flares already a few days before they emerge on the Sun’s surface.
Janne Lindqvist has started as the Head of the Department of Computer Science
Associate Professor Janne Lindqvist is a staunch proponent of curious, enjoyable, and meaningful pursuits in work, research, and studies.
Machine learning meets medicine in the fight against superbugs
Modeling how MRSA bacteria spread on the body can enhance treatments.
ELLIS Unit Helsinki expands with new faculty and research areas
Newly appointed Aalto University visiting professor and member of ELLIS Unit Helsinki, Guoying Zhao, on emotion AI, face analysis and visual intelligence.
ShanghaiRanking: Aalto University ranks in top 100 worldwide in nine academic subjects
Marine/Ocean Engineering , Business Administration, Management and Library & Information Science were the best performers among Aalto’s subjects
5G Mokki network can have a huge impact on global businesses
As part of Aalto University’s 5G Summer School, the experts from the U.S, Africa and Europe discussed the business opportunities that the latest communications and network technology, remote learning, work and entrepreneurship from Africa can bring to U.S. companies
ARTPARK Foundation India to partner with Aalto University in co-creating digital citizenship
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture has embarked on a partnership with ARTPARK (AI & Robotics Technology Park), a non-profit foundation promoted by the Indian Institute of Science.
Vikas Garg uses deep learning to solve complex real-world problems
Assistant Professor Vikas Garg finds meaning in solving real-world problems and working with inspiring stakeholders.
Aalto Digital Creatives Art & Tech Open Call ’22 granted development funding for five creative industry projects
The winners of the open call represent different branches of the creative industry.
New semantic portal gives meaning to parliamentary data
Researchers have amassed every speech ever held in the Finnish parliament into a semantic portal called ParliamentSampo to help journalists, researchers and the public to understand and oversee democracy
Aalto Digital Creatives Art & Tech Open Call ‘22 received a record number of applications
Art & Tech Open Call ‘22 winners will be selected at the Media Lab Demo Day event on 1.6.2022.
