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Hitesh Monga shaped his path in Aalto from a summer intern to a master’s graduate

Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him ºÚÁÏÍø and beyond
Studies
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Hitesh Monga wearing Tutor in Aalto University shirt and overalls, standing in front of a brick wall with metal artwork

School of Electrical Engineering Alum of the Year 2025 Ville Voipio shares his insights on the importance of adaptability

Three themes guide Ville Voipio's career: digitalisation, sustainability and economic well-being. He received the Alum of the Year award at the Alumni Weekend event on 25 October 2025.
Awards and Recognition, Cooperation
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A person in a dark coat stands beside a brick and stone wall, with a park and trees in the background.

Publishing Research Data Alongside Research Articles

Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms
Research & Art
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Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details.

Researcher cracks new ‘kissing number’ bounds — besting AI in the process

researcher found three new bounds for the famous mathematical ‘kissing number’ dilemma
Press releases
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Who publishes our open access publications?

Researchers at Aalto and Helsinki Universities favor open access journals with author fees published by large publishers. Popular journals without author fees are often published by universities or societies.
Research & Art
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Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details.

Shaking up Tech encourages young women and minorities to explore technology

The Shaking up Tech event will take place on 22 January 2026. The Event is aimed at young women and gender minorities who are considering their future study and career paths.
Studies
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Lukiolaisia Shaking up Tech -tapahtuman messualueella

Training offered in AI in research, data visualisation, cyber security + more – register now!

New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2025 are open.
Research & Art
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A pen and papers scattered with a tablet on top and a hand touching white symbols on the tablet screen.

Double triumph: Aalto acoustics researchers win big in Italy

The International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx) 2025 witnessed a remarkable achievement by researchers from the Aalto University Acoustics Lab, as Eloi Moliner and Professor Vesa Välimäki brought home two prestigious paper awards, showcasing cutting-edge innovation in audio signal processing.
Awards and Recognition
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Five men holding conference certificates stand beside a banner for the 28th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects.

Scientific Computing Skills: a new umbrella course for all researchers

Today, computing skills are essential not only in academic research but also across industries. Take part in hands-on trainings provided by Aalto Scientific Computing and by partner organisations such as CodeRefinery and CSC IT Center for Science.
Research & Art, Studies
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Aalto Scientific Computing

Visit the electrical engineering laboratories in autumn 2025

Welcome to visit the Robotics Lab, the Acoustics Lab, the Electronics-ICT laboratory, and the ePowerHub laboratory!
Campus
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Four scenes: anechoic chamber, yellow robotic dog, people in blue chamber, and a person working with equipment.

Unite! Seed Fund 2025 – Aalto involved in 15 projects

From the 2025 Seed Fund call, 30 proposals were selected for funding. Aalto is involved in 15 of these projects and coordinates one.
Awards and Recognition, Cooperation
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A young green seedling with water droplets in soil. 'unite!' text is written on the yellow-orange background.

Suggest the School of Electrical Engineering Alum of the Year 2025!

Submit your suggestion by 31 August 2025.
Awards and Recognition
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Sähkötekniikan korkeakoulun vuoden alumni 2023 Heikki Holmberg kuvattuna Otaniemessä Micronovan tiloissa Okmeticin piikiekko-laatikko käsissään. Holmberg pääsi seuraamaan jo opiskeluaikoina puolijohdealalle merkittävän Micronovan rakentamista. Kuva: Niina Norjamäki / Aalto-yliopisto

Spring term open science highlight: Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony

We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community.
Awards and Recognition, Campus, Research & Art
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Five people with a diploma and flowers.

New department heads and deputies appointed at the School of Electrical Engineering

Tomi Laurila will take over as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, while Tuomas Savolainen will taker over as Director of the Metsähovi Radio Observatory. Ville Viikari and Tapio Lokki will remain in their current roles.
Appointments, University
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Ville Viikari, Tapio Lokki, Tomi Laurila and Tuomas Savolainen.

Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony

All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 20, 2025, 1-2.30pm, Mordor A Grid, Otakaari 5 02150 Espoo. Programme: Welcome words, award video screening, AALTOLAB, Aki Vehtari, Rupesh Vyas, panel discussion on open science, coffee & ice cream. All Aaltonians welcome!

AI that mirrors how humans behave can drive better designs for keyboards and charts

The human-like performance of these AI models is also transparent, paving the way for explainable AI and better human-computer interaction.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Comparison of human scanpaths and model predictions for data relating to theme park visits, using bar graphs and heatmaps.

Student Aitor Urruticoechea: The future needs people who look beyond the technological nuances

For Aitor Urruticoechea, studying at Aalto is more than just the program name. What he enjoys the most in his studies is being able to hop around, discover new passions, work with different people, and learn how interconnected everything is.
Studies
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Student Lisa Petry: Signals are present in nearly every field of engineering and technology

Lisa Petry, a master's student in the Signal Processing and Data Science major, thinks that the increasing adoption of AI in industries highlights the need for skilled professionals who can work with data and therefore can provide a deeper understanding of the world around us based on given data.
Studies
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Antti Oulasvirta as a member of the CHI Academy

Professor Antti Oulasvirta is the first Finnish to be elected to the International Academy of Human-Computer Interaction.
Awards and Recognition
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Professor Antti Oulasvirta. Photo: Aalto University / Jaakko Kahilaniemi

Student Anusha Porwal: Studies build a strong foundation for understanding speech and language technologies

Anusha Porwal is studying Signal, Speech and Language Processing as a master's student. The field of speech and language technology is developing rapidly, and her studies at Aalto have provided her with a good foundation for understanding the real challenges and future development of the field.
Studies
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