معرفی
Seppo Sierla is a University Lecturer at Aalto University's Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation within the School of Electrical Engineering. His expertise spans software engineering, automation systems, and human-computer interaction. He has been repeatedly recognized for his teaching excellence, notably receiving multiple Recognition Awards for bachelor-level courses such as Automation Systems 1 (2019-2020), Automation Software Projects (2018-2019), and Automation 1 (2017-2018). These awards highlight his impactful contributions to curriculum development and student engagement in automation education.
His research focuses on industrial automation technologies, including digital twins, reinforcement learning applications in energy systems, and process optimization. Notable projects include physics-informed modeling in steel manufacturing and energy-efficient district heating systems. He also explores cloud-based MLOps frameworks and renewable energy time-shifting strategies for photovoltaic systems.
- Key Research Themes: Industrial process automation, digital twin integration, reinforcement learning for energy systems, and sustainable manufacturing.
- Recent Contributions: Over a dozen peer-reviewed publications since 2021, addressing topics ranging from steel production modeling to HVAC frequency control.
Dr. Sierla's work bridges academic research and industrial applications, emphasizing practical implementations in sectors like manufacturing and energy. His teaching and research synergize to advance automation education and technological innovation.
