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Research network develops collaborations for sustainable textiles and fashion
Sofia Lingegård, KTH presents her research on circular public procurement of textiles that has been developed in collaboration with the Swedish National Agency for Public Procurement. Published Dec 12, 2024On December 3, researchers, experts, and industry representatives gathered at KTH for a seminar on sustainability in the textile and fashion industry, hosted by the University Alliance Stockholm Trio....
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The challenge of replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen
Stefan Grönkvist, professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, is researching which types of energy can fit into a future, greener energy system (Photo: Jon Lindhe) Published Dec 11, 2024Hydrogen can become an integral part of future energy supply. But first we need to make progress on efficiency and storage issues. That's according to Stefan Grönkvist, professor of energy processes.
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Commitment to environment earns KTH high place in sustainability ranking
The QS rankings place KTH fourth among Swedish universities for Sustainability. Published Dec 10, 2024KTH Royal Institute of Technology placed 66th worldwide in the newly-released QS Sustainability 2025 ranking, thanks to high marks in its commitment to environmental sustainability, environmental rese...
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Major funding investment in wireless communication systems
KTH will lead two research projects as the Swedish Research Council invests heavily in 6G. Photo: Daria Nepriakhina/Unsplash Published Dec 09, 2024The Swedish Research Council grants SEK 104 million to four research projects on sixth-generation wireless systems. Of these, KTH will lead two projects with a combined investment of SEK 52 million.
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Newsmakers at KTH – december 2024
Top, from left Hao Yang, Gabriella Mastantuoni, Li-Rong Zheng. Bottom, Catherine Trask, Joakim Lundeberg, Emil Björnsson and Lihui Wang. (Photo: KTH Royal Institute of Technology) Published Dec 09, 2024Healthy workplaces, more efficient production of hydrogen and fossil-free materials in batteries. These are some of the areas where KTH researchers have recently been recognised.
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Driving fossil-free industry with next-gen nuclear energy
Professor Pär Olsson leads KTH's strategic initiative in nuclear technology. Photo: Jon Lindhe Published Dec 06, 2024KTH researchers are working to help heavy industry transition to fossil-free operations. A new initiative in nuclear technology focuses on next-generation reactors to provide efficient electricity and...
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ERC Consolidator Grant for research on faster fluid mixing
“Potential applications for new findings in elastic turbulence are in biomedicine, soil cleaning and design of new biomaterials. In addition, we want to increase the understanding of biological processes, since blood, saliva and mucus are complex fluids with similar properties,” says Outi Tammisola, KTH Professor of Fluid Mechanics. Published Dec 03, 2024Outi Tammisola, Professor of Fluid Mechanics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, receives an ERC Consolidator Grant of €2 million for a five-year period for the project “INTER-ET”. “We hope to enab...
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New research centre to strengthen Sweden’s food supply chain
The byproduct from rapeseed oil production is rich in dietary fibers, antioxidants, and protein. It could be used for human consumption, says Francisco Vilaplana, center director of the newly established PLENTY. Photo: Niklas Johansson/Unsplash. Published Nov 28, 2024Recent years have exposed significant vulnerabilities in both Sweden’s and the global food supply chain, driven by extreme weather, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now, KTH Ro...
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Ethical AI use in journalism can strengthen democracy
“If AI technology is only used to increase, and not change, media production, I see major risks of quality deterioration in journalism. It is therefore crucial that creators and users of AI technology in editorial environments let AI tools become catalysts for creativity rather than conformity”, Agnes Stenbom says. Published Nov 21, 2024Agnes Stenbom, an industrial doctoral student at KTH Indek, works to ensure that ethical AI use of media can strengthen society and democracy. She was recently named AI Swede of the Year 2024 by Tech...
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How to reduce emissions from consumption
Göran Finnveden, Professor of Environmental Strategic Analysis, presents research at the UN Climate Summit on how to reduce emissions (Photo: Håkan Lindgren and Mostphotos) Published Nov 18, 2024Göran Finnveden, Professor of Environmental Strategic Analysis, will be reporting on instruments for climate change mitigation during the ongoing COP29 climate summit in Baku. "Being able to communi...
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Better research in interaction with industry
Emil Björnson, professor of wireless communications, shows a prototype of a set of antennas that could be used in 6G mobile phone masts. (Photo: KTH) Published Nov 15, 2024KTH has received funding for five new industrial doctoral students. One of the projects aims to develop more efficient mobile masts for future wireless data traffic. “Our promising research findings ...
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To compete globally, Europe’s seafood farmers may get boost from AI research
“We are trying to find ways to be more and more competitive," says Fredrik Gröndahl, director of the Blue Food Seafood Centre. Several AI projects are in the works, with the aim of boosting competitiveness in the global sea farming industry. (Photo: Charlotte Rosell ) Published Nov 13, 2024In the global seafood market, European aquaculture could expect a boost from AI solutions developed by researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.
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Record number of KTH researchers making an impact
From lab to market. Innovation and utilisation of research have a long tradition at KTH (Photo: Adam af Ekenstam) Published Nov 12, 2024KTH is at the forefront of social impact. On this year's IVA list of research that can benefit society, KTH dominates with a total of 31 out of around 100 project placements.
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New immunotherapy suggests quicker, more affordable individualized treatment
Mice receiving the treatment had prolonged survival. At higher doses, the treatment also save the mice from cancer. Published Nov 12, 2024A new vaccine for several kinds of cancer was tested successfully on human blood samples and on live mice. Researchers report in Nature Communications on this latest potential breakthrough in precisio...
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Generative AI course is one of KTH’s most popular
Haibo Li and Anders Hedman are teachers and researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specialising in generative AI. Photo: Peter Asplund Published Nov 05, 2024A course on generative AI is one of the most popular offerings at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Two instructors explain why demand for the course is so high, what students can expect to learn, e...
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Minister underlines KTH's role in green transition
Minister of Education Johan Pehrson on a visit to KTH with Anders Söderholm, President, on the right and Sofia Ritzen, Dean of Faculty, in the middle. Published Nov 05, 2024"KTH is the pride of Sweden, with impressive activities and a clear focus on the future." This is what Education Minister Johan Pehrson said during a visit to KTH, when he got a taste of KTH's energy...
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New needle technology makes skin cream and dermatology more effective
William Ferreira Andrén has studied the Master's programme in Medical Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Photo: Peter Asplund Published Nov 04, 2024A student at KTH Royal Institute of Technology has worked to further develop and validate the use of advanced microsphere technology during their thesis project at Stanford. These microspheres, which ...
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Researcher works to future-proof the internet
Cryptologist Martin Ekerås believes that by 2030 at the earliest we will have quantum computers that capable of forcing asymmetric cryptographic algorithms that have been used to protect privacy on the internet. Image: Midjourney Published Oct 30, 2024Martin Ekerå has just completed his doctorate at KTH, focusing on quantum computer algorithms for cryptanalysis. His research primarily examines if, and when, quantum computers might one day crack mos...
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KTH student awarded for best thesis in the country
Jessica Lindström, this year's recipient of the Wimanska Prize. Photo: Sveriges Ingenjörer Published Oct 28, 2024Hello, Jessica Lindström, this year’s recipient of the Wimanska Prize, awarded annually by Sveriges Ingenjörer for Sweden’s best thesis. How does it feel?
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Surge in international enrollment seen in master’s programmes
The number of fee-paying international students—primarily from outside of the European market—rose by 40 percent over the previous year. (Photo: David Callahan) Published Oct 28, 2024Enrollment of master’s students from outside Europe surged at KTH this autumn. A record number of qualified applications were received, and an unprecedented number of admitted students registered for ...
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