Department of Electrical Engineering
The Department of Electrical Engineering came into being on 1.1.2008, when a major restructuring at Helsinki University of Technology brought the electromechanics, power systems and high voltage engineering, and power electronics laboratories into a single department. The primary function of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to provide quality teaching and conduct high level research in these areas.
The major study areas in the department's degree programme are:
- Electrical engineering
- Power systems
- Electric Drives
The department at present consists of seven professorships, the oldest of which was established in 1908, and around 50 researchers and post-graduate students. There are approximately 100 undergraduate students enrolled in the department's degree programmes.
Research groups in the Department of Electrical Engineering typically consist of 3-8 people, including guidance by a professor or senior researcher. The research work is carried out in close cooperation with the electrical manufacturing industry, electricity companies and electrical authorities. The research work is divided into long-term theoretical projects, from which the results are usually published in the form of a doctoral thesis and/or publications, and are made available for practical use by the project participants. In addition, the expertise within the department is available on a consulting basis to perform special tasks and research.
Students graduating from the Department of Electrical Engineering have very good employment and career prospects. A strong electrical manufacturing industry and energy sector support strong business and industrial growth, and a robust and efficient energy infrastructure is essential for the wellbeing of today's society.