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Recycling water opens up energy savings
Published Oct 16, 2026Water used in our buildings does not have to be a depleted resource. By integrating water and energy systems, we can recover both water and energy. A new doctoral thesis from KTH Royal Institute of Te...
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Softer and safer social robots
Published Oct 16, 2026What does it take to make a robot safe for natural human interaction? Beyond AI, social robots need mechanics that enable safe movement, responsive reactions, and reliable operation in real-world envi...
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New doctoral students mark GRAITE launch
Published Oct 15, 2026Last year, the Swedish Research Council awarded funding to twelve national research schools for teacher educators. Among them is GRAITE (GRAduate School for AI and Teacher Education), which seeks to s...
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Competition from China poses a structural threat to European industry
Published Oct 14, 2026China is affecting Swedish industry. In just a few decades, China has transformed from a labor-intensive assembly hub into a global superpower in advanced technology.
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Local economies drive circular transformation
Published Oct 06, 2026The future of the circular economy relies on close collaboration between local communities, businesses, and institutions. Local economies should not be considered as passive recipients of global susta...
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Driving Innovation in Digital Energy Systems: HPT at STandUP for Energy Academy 2026
KTH Researchers at at STandUP Academy 2026, from left to right: Alejandro Flores Chacon, Supriya Mini Soman, and Luka Smajila Published Oct 05, 2026Researchers, industry experts, and students gathered at KTH for the 2026 edition of the STandUP for Energy Academy - the annual conference of the STandUP for Energy. STandUP for Energy is a research c...
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Hydrogen investment can transform the future of transport
Published Sep 29, 2026Hydrogen-powered heavy-duty transport is now one step closer to becoming a reality. In the new Hydrogen Logistics (HyLo) project, KTH/IRTL is collaborating with stakeholders from across the entire val...
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Research from the front row
Published Sep 29, 2026ForskarFredag (ReserachFriday) is an annual event where school students and the general public can experience exciting research in practice. The event includes ForskarGrand Prix, a competition where r...
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AI should support learning, not replace it
Published Sep 18, 2026AI will transform education. Pupils and students should not be banned from using AI. Instead, they need to learn how to use the technology in a critical and responsible manner, says Arnold Pears, a pr...
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EGI Master students visit Högdalenverket
Published Sep 17, 2026The visit gave students an opportunity to see how waste can be used as an energy resource while also being treated to reduce its environmental impact.
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Moss being baked in the researchers' oven
Published Sep 15, 2026It may look like ordinary moss, but it is the subject of important research. KTH researchers Filip Strand and Fredrik Asplund have been in Umeå to investigate the moisture level in the forest. Why? Th...
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SolarPACES 2026 Conference in Bad Neuenahr, Germany — Discover HPT's Work and Contributions
HPT Researchers attending the SolarPACES 2026 Conference [Photo by horstgerlach on iStock (license obtained) – graphic elements added including conference logo from SolarPACES’ website]. Published Sep 10, 2026The HPT division at KTH will be largely represented at the 2026 SolarPACES Conference (taking place from September 15 - 18 at Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany), through a range of presentations and res...
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Japanese students held workshop
Published Sep 10, 2026QR codes, holograms and cultural exchange were in focus when 20 students from the Institute of Science in Tokyo met upper secondary school students at the House of Science (Vetenskapens Hus). Through ...
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Listening to the Flow: KTH Researcher Develops New Methods for Compressor Noise Characterization
PhD Researcher - Janakiraman Thiyagarajan from KTH's Energy Technology Department Published Sep 07, 2026Heavy-duty trucks are the backbone of modern logistics, transporting the goods that sustain industries and everyday life. While advances in turbocharging technology have significantly improved engine ...
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Rutu Gajera brings new perspectives on waste management systems from IIASA
Rutu with her IIASA mentors, Florian Kraxner and Shubham Tiwari, and her KTH supervisor, Dilip Khatiwada, during the YSSP at IIASA in Laxenburg, Austria. Published Sep 03, 2026Rutu Gajera, doctoral researcher at the Division of Energy Systems at KTH, spent three months at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria through the 2026 Young Scie...
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Digital Tokens and Forecasting Drive Proactive Energy Community Governance
Digital Futures summer intern Qun Zhao Published Sep 03, 2026Digital Futures summer intern Qun Zhao spent the summer at KTH exploring how short-term energy forecasting can help renewable energy communities move from reactive responses towards more proactive and...
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When Millimeters Matter: How do Damaged and Repaired Blades Shape Compressor Performance?
DARLING Project Researchers at the ACTIVE compressor test facility, From Left to Right and Front to Back: Carlo Rotundo, KTH; Dr. Mauricio Gutierrez, KTH; Dr. Hans Mårtensson, GKN Aerospace; Maiken Günther, ITSM; Dipl.-Ing. Fabian Müller, ITSM; Toshihiko Azuma, ITSM and Tek-Lic Nenad Glodic, KTH Published Aug 31, 2026Researchers from KTH, the University of Stuttgart, and GKN Aerospace are investigating how compressor blade degradation and repair-induced geometric variations affect compressor performance and vibrat...
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“I hope to transmit the curiosity and the fun of developing research”
Francesco Fuso-Nerini is one of the youngest professors at KTH. Photo: Alexandra von Kern Published Aug 25, 2026Francesco Fuso-Nerini has recently been appointed professor at KTH. He researches how energy systems can evolve to meet climate and sustainability goals. Here, he talks about his path to becoming a pr...
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HPT’s CSP Expertise to be featured at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2026
HPT Researcher Assoc Prof. Rafael Guedez – Keynote Speaker at the upcoming SPIE Optics + Photonics 2026 Conference [Photo by Daniel Guerra on Unsplah – graphic elements added including logo from SPIE’s website]. Published Aug 20, 2026The HPT division continues to contribute to the international development of sustainable energy systems through research, industry engagement, and collaboration with key stakeholders around the world....
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Outstanding representation of KTH at IIR HP conference in Vienna
Published Aug 20, 2026Energy Technology Department at KTH was very well-represented at the IEA Heat Pump Conference, held in the beautiful Hofburg Palace in Vienna from May 26th to 29th.
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