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Amirmohammad Behzadi, a researcher at KTH, says a new method for controlling heat systems increased comfort by as much as 90 perecent, while cutting heating costs by 8.5 percent, in this building in Uppsala, Sweden. (photo: Sasan Sadrizadeh)

Why your building is often too hot, or cold — and the simple fix

Not happy with the heating in your office, or your apartment building? A new study shows that complicated “smart building” technology isn’t the only answer for spaces that feel too hot after lunch, or...

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Elias Krantz, Gregorio Marchesini, Nicola De Carli, Dimos Dimargonas, Mani Hemanth Dhullipalla.
Elias Krantz, Gregorio Marchesini, Nicola De Carli, Dimos Dimargonas, Mani Hemanth Dhullipalla. Photo: Emelie Smedslund

New experiment could enable safer work in space

Working as an astronaut outside a space station involves significant risks; astronauts’ time is also limited and precious. On several occasions, astronauts have found themselves in life-threatening si...

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NAVET has exhibited several projects in the Reactor Hall, including "The Labyrinth at Tibble" by Daniel Puerto, Royal College of Music (Photo: Helena Linder)

Innovation is born at the boundaries

Anyone who has worked creatively with others knows that one plus one can actually become three. At NAVET, interdisciplinary and cross-boundary collaboration results in technological solutions used in ...

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Battery Production

KTH powers up for battery production

KTH’s Battery 3PC initiative brings together leading expertise to improve the way batteries are produced, paving the way for a circular and efficient energy transition.

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Arvind Kumar is leading a new initiative which aims to unite and improve the scientific understanding on brain disorders.

Brain health

"We could ease suffering and significantly improve quality of life"

The driving force behind the new brain health initiative is electrical engineer Arvind Kumar. His fascination with circuits led him to one of the most complex systems of all—the human brain.

Nätverksformer

AI

New initative for AI launched

Through this initiative, we assemble a team that covers the diversity and breadth of AI research conducted at KTH, spanning mathematics, computer science, robotics, and control.

Collaborations and partnerships

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Daniel Hellström från Norrvatten, Dinko Riihimäki Lukes och Elias Thörnqvist från SVOA, professor Zahra Kalantari och universitetslektor Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol från KTH och WaterCentre.

Collaborate with KTH researchers on sustainable water systems

KTH researchers and water utilities are joining forces on drinking water, wastewater treatment and circular resource use. Bring your real-world challenges into research — or apply new methods to operational needs.

New method may help more patients with rare diseases get a genetic diagnosis

Research projects receive renewed funding from KTH and Region Stockholm through the annual call Health, Medicine and Technology (HMT).

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Women collecting firewood for cooking, a practice that can take hours of time every day in many parts of the world. Photo: Youssef Boulkaid

Cleaner cooking requires more than new technology

Nearly two billion people are still expected to lack access to clean cooking by 2030. A new international study led by KTH researcher Francesco Fuso Nerini shows that faster progress requires more than improved technology.

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Latest publications

[1]
H. J. Kim et al., "A comprehensive multiomics atlas of treatment-naïve breast cancer uncovers co-occurring tumor-immune ecosystems driving immune hot and cold phenotypes," in AACR Annual Meeting, APR 17-22, 2026, San Diego, CA, 2026.
[2]
C. Liang et al., "A Fully Potentiometric Electronic Tongue Enabling Comprehensive Physical and Chemical Sensations," ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 18, no. 19, pp. 27877-27887, 2026.
[3]
O. P. Yadav et al., "A Contribution Towards Predictive Maintenance for Extending Rail Life on a Mixed Traffic Line," in 18th WCEAM Proceedings - Automation, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, and Beyond: Engineering, Operation and Management of Engineering Assets and Public Infrastructure, 2026, pp. 325-339.
[4]
Y. Li et al., "A CMOS-Compatible Heterogeneous 3-D Integration Platform for Silicon Nanoelectromechanical Switches," IEEE Electron Device Letters, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 598-601, 2026.
[5]
Y. Yao et al., "A Game-Theoretic Approach to Modeling and Risk Analysis of Interbank Lending Network," Journal of Systems Science and Complexity, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 649-676, 2026.
Full list in the KTH publications portal