School of Science
Advancing the frontiers of scientific knowledge through rigorous research and innovative global education.
Academic Departments
Organised into specialized departments driving innovation and research excellence.
Department of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Harnessing the power of data and machine learning to solve global challenges.
Head of Department
Prof. Aleksei Ivanov
Professor of Artificial Intelligence
Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering
The Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering at SYKLI College focuses on the design, development, and optimisation of materials and chemical processes that support modern industry and sustainable innovation.
Head of Department
Dr. Eva Mustonen
Head of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering
Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems
The department combines strong computing foundations with applied, industry-relevant skills. Programmes cover computer science, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, information systems, and digital platforms.
Head of Department
Prof. Adam Schuster
Professor
Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics
The Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics at SYKLI College provides the scientific and analytical foundation that underpins modern technology, engineering, and data-driven innovation.
Head of Department
Dr. Axel Russo
Head of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics
Featured Programs
Research & Innovation
Research at the School of Science is driven by a commitment to solving real-world challenges. We collaborate with industry partners and global networks to create sustainable impact.
Explore ResearchMeet our people
The visionaries and creative experts shaping the future at School of Science.
Dr. Samuel Osei
Associate Professor of Data Analytics
Predictive modeling and big data infrastructure specialist.
Prof. Maria Virtanen
Professor of Environmental Science
Specializes in climate change science and sustainable policy.
Dr. Axel Russo
Head of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics
Associate Professor specializing in computational modeling and environmental resilience within the field of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics.
Marcus Partanen
Lecturer
Lecturer specializing in computational modeling and global economic shifts within the field of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics.
Dr. Isabella Martinez
Associate Professor of Machine Learning
Specializes in reinforcement learning and neural architecture search.
Oscar Berger
Visiting Scholar
Visiting Scholar specializing in environmental resilience and environmental resilience within the field of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics.
Prof. Risto Walter
Professor
Professor specializing in environmental resilience and innovative materials within the field of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics.
Prof. Li Wei
Professor of Computational Linguistics
Nature Language Processing and semantic analysis expert.
Dr. David Thorne
Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security
Expert in distributed ledger technology and protocol design.
Hassan Sanchez
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer specializing in strategic foresight and computational modeling within the field of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems.
Prof. Vesa Lehmann
Professor
Professor specializing in innovative materials and sustainable systems within the field of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Prof. Hugo Lange
Associate Professor
Associate Professor specializing in digital transformation and digital transformation within the field of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Marko Roberts
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer specializing in future technologies and future technologies within the field of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems.
Benjamin Martinez
Visiting Scholar
Visiting Scholar specializing in future technologies and environmental resilience within the field of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems.
Prof. Satu Fontaine
Associate Professor
Associate Professor specializing in environmental resilience and environmental resilience within the field of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Sakura Takahashi
Visiting Scholar
Visiting Scholar specializing in environmental resilience and human-centric design within the field of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems.
Dr. Chiara Engel
Head of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems
Professor specializing in environmental resilience and global economic shifts within the field of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems.
Alessandro Kuhn
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer specializing in global economic shifts and digital transformation within the field of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Flora Conti
Lecturer
Lecturer specializing in innovative materials and computational modeling within the field of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems.
Sophie Müller
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer specializing in computational modeling and future technologies within the field of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Prof. Pekka Peters
Professor
Professor specializing in sustainable systems and sustainable systems within the field of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems.
Prof. Adam Schuster
Professor
Professor specializing in human-centric design and environmental resilience within the field of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems.
Dr. Kenji Tanaka
Associate Professor of Data Science
Expert in predictive analytics and big data systems.
Timo Moretti
Lecturer
Lecturer specializing in future technologies and strategic foresight within the field of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Oliver Virtanen
Lecturer
Lecturer specializing in environmental resilience and environmental resilience within the field of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Prof. Aleksei Ivanov
Professor of Artificial Intelligence
Leading researcher in Deep Learning and Neural Networks.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Associate Professor of Cybersecurity
Expert in cryptographic engineering and network defense.
Prof. Matti Stern
Associate Professor
Associate Professor specializing in sustainable systems and human-centric design within the field of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems.
Dr. Eva Mustonen
Head of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering
Professor specializing in sustainable systems and computational modeling within the field of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Nathan Larsson
Lecturer
Lecturer specializing in global economic shifts and ethical paradigms within the field of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Prof. Markku Laaksonen
Associate Professor
Associate Professor specializing in innovative materials and computational modeling within the field of Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems.
Dr. Hans Becker
Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering
Focus on DevOps, CI/CD, and software measurement.
Prof. Chloe Dubois
Professor of Software Engineering
Leading figure in formal methods and software verification.
Prof. Nina Sorokin
Professor of Computer Vision
Real-time object detection and augmented reality expert.
Dr. Anna Krantz
Senior Lecturer in AI Ethics
Philospher and computer scientist focusing on algorithmic bias.
Prof. Robert Zhang
Professor of Information Systems
Strategic information management and digital transformation.
Dr. Emily Watson
Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science
Marine ecology and climate adaptation strategies.
Dr. Victor Hugo
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Stochastic processes and financial mathematics.
Prof. Rasmus Braun
Professor
Professor specializing in environmental resilience and digital transformation within the field of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics.
Prof. Amir Neumann
Associate Professor
Associate Professor specializing in global economic shifts and human-centric design within the field of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics.
Prof. Juha Lassila
Associate Professor
Associate Professor specializing in digital transformation and global economic shifts within the field of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics.
Onni Krüger
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer specializing in ethical paradigms and global economic shifts within the field of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics.
Samuel Davies
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer specializing in innovative materials and strategic foresight within the field of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics.
Prof. Eero Baumann
Professor
Professor specializing in global economic shifts and computational modeling within the field of Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Ismo Schneider
Lecturer
Lecturer specializing in future technologies and digital transformation within the field of Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics.
Collaboration & Partnerships
- Industry Research Partners
- Innovation Accelerators
- International Exchange Networks
- Government & Policy Bodies
- Start-up Incubators
Leadership & Administration
Dean of the School
Prof. Risto Walter
Dean, School of Science
Administrative
- Prof. Vesa Lehmann
- Prof. Pekka Peters
- Prof. Adam Schuster
Heads of Dept.
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: Prof. Aleksei Ivanov
- Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering: Dr. Eva Mustonen
- Department of Computer Science & Digital Systems: Prof. Adam Schuster
- Department of Applied Physics & Mathematics: Dr. Axel Russo
Why School of Science?
World-class faculty and research environment
Close collaboration with leading industry partners
State-of-the-art facilities and laboratories
Focus on sustainability and real-world impact
Global network and international opportunities
Contact Information
Kestora University – Helsinki Campus
Pohjoisesplanadi 51, 00150 Helsinki
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