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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KTH-developed chatbot makes climate research accessible
Qbot is a KTH-developed chatbot that specialises in climate issues. What makes it stand out from similar services is that it relies exclusively on scientific and peer-reviewed sources and can be adapt...
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IMPreT: In vitro Models for Precision Therapies
The new research initiative IMPreT brings together world-leading expertise at KTH to develop advanced lab-based models that simulate human biology. The researchers’ vision is to become Sweden’s hub fo...
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New KTH course provides insight into food chemistry
A new KTH course in food chemistry and technology meets the needs of students, researchers and industry by raising questions about the future of food, sustainability and food technology. “Historic...
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- KTH-developed chatbot makes climate research accessible
1 Sep 2025
- IMPreT: In vitro Models for Precision Therapies
1 Sep 2025
- New KTH course provides insight into food chemistry
21 Aug 2025
- Plant cell–inspired drug delivery system
13 Aug 2025
- Two KTH researchers appointed Research Leaders of the Future
26 Jun 2025
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Public defences of doctoral theses
Monday 2025-09-22, 13:00
Location: T51 (Henri Dunantsalen), Hälsovägen 11C, Huddinge
Video link: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/65328718619
Doctoral student: Karim Najar , Ergonomi
2025-09-22T13:00:00.000+02:00 2025-09-22T13:00:00.000+02:00 Advancing methods for citizens and design professionals to improve decision-making about socially desirable built environments and public spaces (Public defences of doctoral theses) T51 (Henri Dunantsalen), Hälsovägen 11C, Huddinge (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)Advancing methods for citizens and design professionals to improve decision-making about socially desirable built environments and public spaces (Public defences of doctoral theses) -
Public defences of doctoral theses
Friday 2025-09-26, 10:00
Location: F3 (Flodis), Lindstedtsvägen 26 & 28, Stockholm
Video link: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/65349554799
Doctoral student: Elisabeth Söderberg , Ytbehandlingsteknik, Science for Life Laboratory, SciLifeLab, Per-Olof Syrén
2025-09-26T10:00:00.000+02:00 2025-09-26T10:00:00.000+02:00 Enzyme catalysis as a tool in building block synthesis (Public defences of doctoral theses) F3 (Flodis), Lindstedtsvägen 26 & 28, Stockholm (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)Enzyme catalysis as a tool in building block synthesis (Public defences of doctoral theses) -
Public defences of doctoral theses
Friday 2025-10-10, 13:00
Location: F3 (Flodis), Lindstedtsvägen 26 & 28
Doctoral student: Vincent Nieboer , Polymerteknologi, Karin Odelius
2025-10-10T13:00:00.000+02:00 2025-10-10T13:00:00.000+02:00 The Circularity of Rings: Chemical Recycling of Polyesters (Public defences of doctoral theses) F3 (Flodis), Lindstedtsvägen 26 & 28 (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)The Circularity of Rings: Chemical Recycling of Polyesters (Public defences of doctoral theses) -
Public defences of doctoral theses
Tuesday 2025-10-14, 10:00
Location: Kollegiesalen, Brinellvägen 8, Stockholm
Doctoral student: Pavithra Wijeratne , Glykovetenskap
2025-10-14T10:00:00.000+02:00 2025-10-14T10:00:00.000+02:00 Engineering Polyhydroxyurethane Nanocomposites with Cellulose and Chitin Nanomaterials (Public defences of doctoral theses) Kollegiesalen, Brinellvägen 8, Stockholm (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)Engineering Polyhydroxyurethane Nanocomposites with Cellulose and Chitin Nanomaterials (Public defences of doctoral theses)