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KTH lab to revolutionise nuclear fuel production
In his research project, Professor Pär Olsson will establish a laboratory to develop expertise in the manufacture of nuclear materials. Photo: Jon Lindhe Published Oct 28, 2025Two KTH projects in the field of nuclear energy have received over SEK 50 million from the Swedish Energy Agency. The money will be used to build a research laboratory and a knowledge platform for the...
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Mats Danielsson receives IVA’s Gold Medal for his groundbreaking research
Mats Danielsson (right) received IVA's Gold Medal from Chair Marcus Wallenberg at the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences' 106th Annual Meeting. Photo: Erik Cronberg, IVA Published Oct 24, 2025Professor Mats Danielsson has been awarded the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ (IVA) Gold Medal 2025, for his pioneering work in medical imaging technology. “I am very proud and see t...
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KTH professor receives prestigious geoscience award
Prosun Bhattacharya (centre) works at the Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering at KTH. Photo: R. Olsson KTH Published Oct 22, 2025Thanks to research developed by KTH, more than one million people have gained access to safe drinking water with life-saving health benefits. Professor Prosun Bhattacharya has now been awarded one of ...
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The idea that got Sweden moving
Carina Haak, founder of Fritidsbanken, wants to enable more people to find joy in sports and outdoor activities. (Photo: Private) Published Oct 21, 2025From a small premises in Deje to a movement that has spread throughout Sweden. Today, Fritidsbanken lends out millions of sports and leisure items – and has become a natural part of life for many. Now...
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Quantum communication could become the superpower of the future
Katia Gallo gives a tour of two laboratories at the Department of Physics at AlbaNova, the hub for the NQCIS pilot facility at KTH. Her team, NQP (Nonlinear and Quantum Photonics), builds, tests and develops components, software and systems for secure and stable quantum communication. They also train new users and teach students quantum technology. Published Oct 15, 2025Katia Gallo, Professor of Photonics, has always been fascinated by the combination of the laws of physics and engineering. She currently coordinates Sweden’s participation in a European initiative to ...
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Running late? New parking rules make shared e-scooters less convenient
In an online survey with more than 1,000 respondents, more than 80 percent of shared e-scooter users in both cities said they had to walk farther to find or to park around bus and train stations, says Boel Berg Wincent. (Photo: David Callahan) Published Oct 15, 2025Commuters trying to beat the clock account for nearly one third of shared electric scooter trips on a typical workday morning, recent research indicates. But reliance on these vehicles can be dampened...
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Researchers able to study reactions at a new level of detail
X-rays scattering off the valence electrons surrounding ammonia molecules (orange and green shapes) and getting captured on a detector. Photo: Ian Gabalski/Stanford/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Published Oct 14, 2025An international team of researchers has been able to study chemical reactions in the most detail to date – tracking a single valence electron as ammonia dissociates upon absorption of light. Taking a...
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At 98th, KTH among world’s top 100 universities
KTH places higher than all but two Swedish universities in the new 2026 list. Published Oct 13, 2025In the latest Times Higher Education World University Ranking, KTH Royal Institute of Technology was ranked 98th among more than 2,000 universities worldwide.
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Pan-disease atlas maps molecular fingerprints of health, disease and aging
"We can separate universal false alarm bells of inflammation from truly disease specific signals," says Mathias Uhlén, professor at Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology and the director of the Human Protein Atlas project. (Photo: Gustav Ceder) Published Oct 10, 2025A new study has mapped the distinct molecular “fingerprints” that 59 diseases leave in an individual’s blood protein – which would enable blood tests to discern troubling signs from those that are mor...
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Human cilia study finds new proteins, offers clues to childhood disorders
In mapping the primary cilia in human cells, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stanford University have opened the door to identifying new disease-causing genes and better understanding of rare disorders. Pictured are the study's lead author, Jan Hansen (left) and Emma Lundberg, who leads the labs in Sweden and California where the research was performed. Published Oct 02, 2025A research collaboration between KTH and Stanford reveals new insights into the "antennae" - or primary cilia - that human cells use for signal processing. This atlas of human cilia may contribute to ...
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The students who want to shape the future of quantum technology
A practical focus, close contact with researchers and considerable freedom to shape their own education are some of the reasons why Master's students Astrid Bergman and Axel Segendorf have chosen to study quantum technology at KTH. Photo: Jon Lindhe Published Sep 30, 2025Why choose to study for a master's degree in quantum technology? KTH students Astrid Bergman and Axel Segendorf are driven by curiosity and a genuine interest in mathematics – and a desire to help sha...
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KTH supports municipalities in the fight against gang crime
KTH researchers have assisted municipalities in establishing so-called Bob councils as part of a government assignment. Photo: Mostphotos Published Sep 26, 2025KTH researchers have developed working methods that make it easier for municipalities to work together to prevent young people from being drawn into criminal gangs.
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The bag that carries fruit and conflicts
Nisse Johansson, sustainability researcher, is writing a book about the history of plastic bags. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Sep 24, 2025The controversial plastic bag is to get its own history. Researcher Nisse Johansson delves into the history of the plastic bag, which was invented by a KTH engineer and later criticised as an environm...
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Anton Osika and Fabian Hedin – KTH Innovation Award 2025
Fabian Hedin and Anton Osika have started the company that is currently growing fastest in the world. Published Sep 24, 2025Lovable, the platform that empowers anyone to build apps and software simply by chatting with AI, has earned its founders, Anton Osika and Fabian Hedin, the KTH Innovation Award for 2025. Their missio...
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KTH strengthens collaboration with university in Hong Kong
The presidents Anders Söderholm and Nancy Ip signs a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the collaboration. Published Sep 15, 2025Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and KTH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to confirm their strategic collaboration.
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Quantum keys can keep our secrets safe
Vaishali Adya, Hilma Karlsson and Erik Svanberg protect their eyes from the laser light in the lab. Photo: Anna Gullers Published Sep 10, 2025Your bank login, your health data, even your private messages – all rely on encryption. But future quantum computers could crack them in seconds. To stay ahead, researchers at KTH are turning to quant...
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KTH and Institut Polytechnique de Paris strengthen their collaboration
Mikael Lindström, KTH Deputy President, and Thierry Coulhon, President of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration. Far right: Thierry Carlier, Ambassador. (Photo: Magnus Atterfors) Published Sep 08, 2025KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Institut Polytechnique de Paris have signed a memorandum of understanding with the aim of strengthening and deepening their collaboration in research and educatio...
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The quantum computer – a super machine with challenges
David Haviland's research group is focusing on a quantum computer that uses microwaves and creates a kind of quantum entanglement. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Sep 03, 2025The super machine of the future, the quantum computer, is taking the step from theory to reality. At KTH, research is being conducted on everything from how the hardware itself should be built to what...
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KTH to lead new center for fossil-free chemical production
Today, most chemicals are produced from fossil-based molecules, says Christophe Duwig, who leads the ACCELERATE consortium. Photo: Jon Lindhe Published Sep 02, 2025A new research center will develop technologies to transform carbon dioxide into valuable products – from plastics to pharmaceutical building blocks. Together with Stockholm University, KTH has been a...
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Quantum technology – from theoretical physics to revolutionary technology
Max Planck (right) is considered the father of quantum physics. Professor Mats Wallin (left) works with technological applications of quantum physics, among other things. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH/Pixabay/Transocean Berlin Published Sep 01, 2025Quantum technology is a hot topic right now – and we are said to be on the verge of a revolution. But what exactly is it? KTH professor Mats Wallin explains the concepts. "Quantum technology involves...
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