Maarit Korpi-Lagg received funding to develop a smarter way to model the Sun’s magnetic field
Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation has granted EUR 295 000 in funding to Professor Maarit Korpi-Lagg and her team to model the Sun’s magnetic fields.
Traditional simulations are energy- and resource-intensive, producing data volumes that are difficult to store or analyse. The group aims to develop a new hybrid model that combines AI and traditional simulations, enabling real-time analysis of both small- and large-scale phenomena without generating massive data loads. This innovative approach is especially significant for predicting satellite operations and communication disruptions. It may also benefit astronomy and fusion research more broadly.
Professor Korpi-Lagg has established a new scientific field in Finland: astroinformatics—an interdisciplinary area combining astronomy and computer science.
Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation granted €8.3 million in funding to 12 initiatives in the fields of technology, art, and culture in June. The funded projects highlighted basic research, new technologies and socially relevant themes.
This news item was originally published on the Aalto University website on 3.6.2025
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