How prepared are you for a crisis? In this series of articles, we highlight KTH research that contributes to Sweden’s security and resilience. The topics range from IT security, food security, and resilient electricity systems to healthcare in a crisis, drone training, and production challenges.
From waste to food preparedness
In a crisis, Sweden needs to make better use of the resources it already has. KTH researchers are exploring how by-products can be turned into new foods, fertilisers and other inputs – and what is needed for them to contribute to stronger food preparedness in Sweden.
Working in IT security in the age of AI is both exciting and daunting, according to Professor Mathias Ekstedt. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH
Researchers set to improve AI agents' cyber security capabilities
A research project at KTH aims to improve autonomous AI agents’ ability to carry out so-called penetration testing. The agents are set to become more effective – but also more responsible.
Magnus Wiktorsson and Andreas Archenti in front of the production lab at KTH, which is due to be completed in February. Photo: Anna Gullers
When production is put to the test
A factory doesn’t need to be bombed to be knocked out of action. Power cuts, cyberattacks and supply chain disruptions can halt production. How prepared is Swedish industry for war and crisis? Two KTH production experts identify vulnerabilities and ways to keep production running.
How can drones help when roads are blocked, power grids are damaged or medicines need to be delivered quickly? KTH is launching a drone training programme for civil defence, where municipal employees and military personnel will learn to fly drones and use the technology in crisis situations.
Home care: a societal challenge in times of crisis
As more people rely on home care, new technological demands can strain society’s preparedness in times of war and crisis. "We are making ourselves very easy targets,” says Sebastiaan Meijer, professor of Healthcare Logistics at KTH.
Susanne Nilsson and Björn Möller have students create projects centered on problems that the Swedish Civil Defence Agency cannot solve on its own. Photo: Anna Gullers
KTH students innovate for civil defence
The Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency is working with KTH students to strengthen Sweden’s civil preparedness. The agency’s challenges, which it does not have the resources to address itself, become student projects in which new solutions are developed.
According to KTH researcher Qianwen Xu, resilience is about designing a power system that can anticipate disruptions. Photo: Maria Malmqvist, KTH
KTH researcher develops robust electrical systems
A sustainable energy system must be one we can rely on when things go wrong. At KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Associate Professor Qianwen Xu develops methods to help electricity grids remain stable as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and other technologies change how they operate.
