School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health
CBH is one of the five schools of KTH and a strong constellation for research and education in the broader areas of health, environment, energy and materials.
The School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health conducts research and education in areas that cover several global challenges. Among them are the need of sustainable energy, health and aging population, climate change, sustainable production and working life, food production and clean water.
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Johan Rockberg honoured by the Novo Nordisk Foundation
KTH researcher Johan Rockberg has been awarded the title of “Distinguished Innovator” by the Novo Nordisk Foundation along with 11 million Swedish kronor in research funding. The money will go towards...
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KTH assists the police with DNA analysis of dog hair
A new DNA technique could prove decisive in the trial for the murder of the rapper Gaboro. The police have enlisted KTH professor Peter Savolainen to analyse dog hair found on a pair of abandoned shoe...
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Nobel symposium highlights the importance of atmospheric chemistry
The world’s leading experts on atmospheric chemistry are gathering in Stockholm, Sweden, for NOBEL SYMPOSIA 206. The research field has a huge impact on society but has not received much recognition o...
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- Johan Rockberg honoured by the Novo Nordisk Foundation
9 Sep 2026
- Artists and researchers collaborate to strengthen mental health
20 Aug 2026
- KTH assists the police with DNA analysis of dog hair
19 Aug 2026
- Nobel symposium highlights the importance of atmospheric chemistry
15 Jun 2026
- IDS13 will tell the history and future of the dendrimer research field
11 Jun 2026
Calendar
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Public defences of doctoral theses
Thursday 2026-09-17, 09:00
Location: Hall Air & Fire, SciLifeLab, Tomtebodavägen 23, 171 65 Solna
Video link: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/63610930798
Doctoral student: Shuai Lang , Genteknologi
2026-09-17T09:00:00.000+02:00 2026-09-17T09:00:00.000+02:00 Network-Based DNA Data Storage (Public defences of doctoral theses) Hall Air & Fire, SciLifeLab, Tomtebodavägen 23, 171 65 Solna (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)Network-Based DNA Data Storage (Public defences of doctoral theses) -
Public defences of doctoral theses
Thursday 2026-09-17, 10:00
Location: F3, Lindstedtvägen 26
Doctoral student: Fika Andriani , Träkemi och massateknologi
2026-09-17T10:00:00.000+02:00 2026-09-17T10:00:00.000+02:00 Lignin-based Thermosets: From Structure-Reactivity Relationships to Degradable Material Design (Public defences of doctoral theses) F3, Lindstedtvägen 26 (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)Lignin-based Thermosets: From Structure-Reactivity Relationships to Degradable Material Design (Public defences of doctoral theses) -
Public defences of doctoral theses
Friday 2026-09-18, 10:00
Location: F3 (Flodis), Lindstedtsvägen 26 & 28, Stockholm
Video link: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/62801728373?pwd=zAOo41X23mbnGcb0aIstUNLoj5p1su.1
Doctoral student: Xiaoning Shen , Kemi
2026-09-18T10:00:00.000+02:00 2026-09-18T10:00:00.000+02:00 Characterization of Plastic Additives and Recycled Plastics (Public defences of doctoral theses) F3 (Flodis), Lindstedtsvägen 26 & 28, Stockholm (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)Characterization of Plastic Additives and Recycled Plastics (Public defences of doctoral theses) -
Public defences of doctoral theses
Friday 2026-09-18, 13:00
Location: Lecture hall Viva, Kemigården 4, floor 10, Göteborg
Video link: https://chalmers.zoom.us/j/67220245604
Doctoral student: Luca Gagliani , Tillämpad fysikalisk kemi, Chalmers University of Technology, Mats Jonsson
2026-09-18T13:00:00.000+02:00 2026-09-18T13:00:00.000+02:00 Effects of Gamma Radiation and Gamma-Induced Species on Water Chemistry, Polymers and Fe-, Ni- and Zr-Based Alloys (Public defences of doctoral theses) Lecture hall Viva, Kemigården 4, floor 10, Göteborg (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)Effects of Gamma Radiation and Gamma-Induced Species on Water Chemistry, Polymers and Fe-, Ni- and Zr-Based Alloys (Public defences of doctoral theses) -
Public defences of doctoral theses
Friday 2026-09-25, 09:00
Location: NEO, Erna Möllersalen, Blickagången 16, 141 52 Huddinge, Huddinge
Doctoral student: Emelie Bäcklin , Medicinsk avbildning, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention & Technology Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden;Department of Biomedical Engineering Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
2026-09-25T09:00:00.000+02:00 2026-09-25T09:00:00.000+02:00 Quantitative Computed Tomography in Health and Chronic Airflow Limitation: Regional Analysis and Deep Learning Methods (Public defences of doctoral theses) NEO, Erna Möllersalen, Blickagången 16, 141 52 Huddinge, Huddinge (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)Quantitative Computed Tomography in Health and Chronic Airflow Limitation: Regional Analysis and Deep Learning Methods (Public defences of doctoral theses)