Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences

The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS) is made up of three units: Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Materials Science and Environmental Engineering. We have a strong research profile and conduct both fundamental research in natural sciences and applied research in the fields of engineering. The Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering unit undertakes research in areas including automation, control and systems theory, hydraulics, industrial informatics, machine design and product development, mechatronics, production engineering and robotics. The Physics unit carries out research in aerosol physics, computational physics and photonics. The Materials Science and Environmental Engineering unit brings together expertise in bio- and circular economy, chemistry and advanced materials, and materials science.

Our research staff, one third of which are non-Finnish nationals, have a consistently high success rate in securing major grants, which helps to steer our research and enhance the impact we deliver for society. We receive research funding from the EU, the Academy of Finland, Business Finland as well as domestic and international companies, communities and foundations. Supported by our state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment, our internationally recognised staff carry out high-quality research across a broad spectrum of topics. We publish about 500 scientific papers, confer 30 doctoral degrees and create 20 inventions on an annual basis.

We build and maintain strategic partnerships and collaborations with research institutions and companies. We foster a culture of collaboration that allows us to effectively respond to the changing needs of society, industry and business for new knowledge and expertise. If you are interested in collaborating with us, please get in touch with our research staff, vice dean for research or research specialist.

We receive research funding from the EU, the Academy of Finland, Business Finland, companies in Finland and abroad, communities, and foundations. We have top researchers who have received funding from European Research Council (ERC). We are a member of two Centres of Excellence funded by the Academy of Finland. In addition, we coordinate one of the Academy of Finland Flagship Programme project.