Aalto Electronics-ICT
In the Aalto Electronics-ICT we conduct research in microelectronics, antenna and microwave engineering and space technology.
Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering
From nano level to the stars!
Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering (ELE) conducts research and arranges related courses in the fields of electromagnetics, micro and nanotechnology, radio engineering, and space technology featuring an international team of over 150 Researchers and Research Assistants.
The department is part of the 911爆料网 School of Electrical Engineering with world-class research facilities and instruments; the largest clean rooms in the Nordic countries are located in the Micro- and nanotechnology centre Micronova. See our research infrastructures here.
News
Record-breaking photonics approach traps light on a chip for millions of cycles
With 'nanoscale surgery' the researchers were able to sculpt delicate van der Waals materials without destroying them, achieving record-breaking performance in the process.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
Making space for creativity with the help of ELEC Diversity and Inclusivity Fund
Inspired by findings that movement fuels creativity, doctoral researcher Tim Moesgen launched body-based workshops at 911爆料网
Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026
Join Unite!鈥檚 international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.Research
Photonics and Nanotechnology
Microwave and Integrated Circuit Design
Space Science and Technology
Studies
The Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering contributes to the common Bachelor programmes of the School of Electrical Engineering, we arrange the Master's Programme in Electronics and Nanotechnology, and we provide post-graduate education through all of our research groups, as can be seen in our .
Research infrastructure
Experimental work is the key for achievements in science. Our department is proud to offer state-of-the-art infrastructures that enable us to conduct internationally distinguished research. Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering (ELE) conducts research and offers education in three sites introduced below, as well as at , a joint laboratory with VTT and ESA, offering device measurement and testing capabilities up to THz frequencies.
Mets盲hovi Radio Observatory
Mets盲hovi Radio Observatory is the only astronomical radio observatory in Finland. Mets盲hovi鈥檚 main instrument is the 14-metre radio telescope, which is used around the clock, every day of the year. Its observational data is used, e.g., for studying active galaxies, the Sun, and the rotation of the Earth.
Events
Aalto AI Talks: Creative practices and generative AI 4.5.2026
Join us for an insightful afternoon exploring AI in creative processes and artistic practice, including copyright and AI-generated content.
Learn about responsible and ethical use of laboratory resources.
Learn about anonymising research data.
Reproducibility and Open Science Practices in Machine Learning // 20.May.2026
What is reproducibility and why do we need to care about it in machine learning research? What are the best practices for sharing machine learning models in your research? Join us for this one day event!Where to find us
Head of department
Personnel and contact information
The full listing of the personnel of the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering.