Prompt engineering for researchers, Mar 31, 2025
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Description
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) are quickly reshaping research-related work. LLM AI tools, such as Aalto AI Assistant, are run by writing prompts asking the AI to perform tasks. The term prompt engineering refers to the process of repeatedly refining prompts to achieve the most useful and relevant results.
Join this discussion to gain practical tips on how you can use LLM AI tools and prompt engineering in your research.
The lecture includes
- a short introduction to LLMs and generative AI in research
- practical use cases of prompt engineering in the research project lifecycle: brainstorming and planning, literature review, data analysis (software and code), publishing.
Who can participate?
The webinar is aimed at staff and students who are interested in a basic introduction to AI in research work. The session offers practical tips for prompt engineering in the context of research work. No prior knowledge of AI is required. Some information covered in the session, such as details of Aalto University’s AI and RDM services, is relevant only to those working at Aalto. The webinar is free and open to all.
Format
The session consists of two parts: c. 60-minute presentation followed by a discussion.
Schedule and location
The training will be held online via Zoom on March 31, at 1–2.30 PM Eastern European Summer Time (EEST).
Instructor(s)
Dr. Enrico Glerean, Staff Scientist, Data Agent, School of Science, Aalto University
Dr. Pedro Silva, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Data Agent, Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, Aalto University
