Dr. Kimmo Kaski

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kimmo Kaski is an Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and the Dean of the School of Science at Aalto University. With a background in Computational Science and Engineering, his research interests span various subfields, including condensed matter physics, information technology, systems biology, complexity, and network science. Currently, he focuses on large-scale social networks and the dynamics associated with them. Notably, he is the coordinator of the EU’s Framework 7 Future Emerging Technologies project 'ICTeCollective – Harnessing ICT-enabled Collective Social Behavior', collaborating with institutions such as Aalto University (Finland), Oxford University (UK), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary), the Institute of Scientific Interchange (Italy), and the University of Warsaw (Poland). Kaski is a fellow of the American Physical Society and has received recognition from multiple prestigious organizations, including the Institute of Physics, Academia Europaea, and the Finnish Academies of Technology and Sciences. He has a significant impact on the fields of physics and social science through his publications and collaborative projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

2009-01-01 — Present

Aalto University School of Science • Finland

Leading the School of Science, overseeing academic development and research initiatives.

Associate Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Engaging in research and academic contributions within the School, focusing on computational science.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.