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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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Research on lignin and superconductors receives Wallenberg grant
KTH professors Egor Babaev, Minna Hakkarainen and Oscar Tjernberg are recipients of project grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation for their basic research. Photo: KTH Published Oct 14, 2024What is the structure of lignin and can it be used to create new sustainable materials? Can a new kind of spectroscopy method reveal how electrons bind together and what are the properties of a comple...
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Students design autonomous aircraft at bootcamp
Students from KTH participated at a summer boot camp at the University of Sao Paolo. The “Project-Based Learning” course focused on a multidisciplinary practical experience, minimal traditional lectures, and direct industry involvement. Published Sep 16, 2024A recent international bootcamp provided students with hands-on experience in the field of aeronautics. The event brought industry experts and students together to work on real-world projects, such as...
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KTH Robot exploring the melting ice caps of northern Greenland
Research activities on Oden will continue around the clock during the six-week expedition. The midnight sun means that it will be bright even during the night shifts. “The aim of the expedition is to help build reliable models of how sea levels might change in the future,” Peter Sigray says. Published Aug 02, 2024The icebreaker Oden is on its way to the difficult-to-access waters and glaciers of northern Greenland. The polar expedition to the Arctic Ocean includes about 40 researchers, including a team from KT...
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Space balloon with telescope provides new insights into black holes
The space balloon carrying the two-tonne XL-Calibur telescope collected valuable data at an altitude of 40 kilometres between Kiruna and Canada. During the flight, which lasted almost six days, the telescope was controlled around the clock via satellite communications by researchers in Japan and the United States and at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Published Jun 19, 2024A KTH team will explore neutron stars and black holes through a new, twelve-metre-long space telescope weighing about two tonnes - XL-Calibur. "We have lifted the telescope to an altitude of 40 kilom...
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KTH-led Nuclear Materials Platform receives 40 million SEK in funding
Pär Olsson, professor at KTH. PHoto: Fredrik Persson Published Apr 19, 2024KTH has received funding for a new extensive project in nuclear energy technology. The platform for nuclear materials, NuMaP - Nuclear Materials Platform, receives about 40 million SEK from the Swedis...
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Millions to KTH for research on molecular medical imaging
KTH professor and research leader Mats Danielsson is delighted to receive 3 351 875 € in ERC funding for basic research that could increase the efficiency of molecular medical imaging. "The system we are creating can provide molecular images with higher sensitivity and resolution than ever before." Published Apr 09, 2024KTH Royal Institute Professor Mats Danielsson's research team has been awarded a European Research Council Advanced Grant of €3,351,875 for a five-year project that could revolutionize hospital techno...
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Invisible face mask reduces the risk of airborne virus transmission
The device creates a filtered airflow in front of the user's face, reducing the concentration of viruses in the air and therefore the risk of infection. (Photo: KTH) Published Apr 09, 2024During the COVID-19 pandemic, different types of respiratory masks were used as key elements in the fight against virus transmission. However, masks can be uncomfortable and hinder effective human com...
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Medtech providing more mobility in life
Doctoral student Xiaochen Zhang's steps and movements are decoded by sensors on his body and in the floor, which can then be followed on the screen. (Photo: Magnus Glans) Published Apr 09, 2024The Promobilia MoveAbility Lab at KTH focuses on mapping the body's movements, identifying opportunities to increase mobility and different types of assistive devices.
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Lilian Matthiesen receives the Tage Elander Prize
Published Mar 25, 2024The Tage Erlander Prize is awarded annually to support Swedish research in science, technology and mathematics and to honour the memory of Prime Minister Tage Erlander.
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They compete in rocket launching
KTH students dream of a career in the space industry, engineering or defence. Image: ÆSIR. Published Mar 13, 2024The ÆSIR student organisation at KTH builds rockets in their spare time. As the first Swedish team ever, they recently participated in a European rocket launch competition. With their self-designed Si...
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Deep learning tool may help cut emissions caused by air resistance
A deep learning tool developed by researchers in Sweden, the U.S. and Spain could reduce emissions from aircraft and other forms of transportation. Published Mar 05, 2024Aerodynamic drag is a major contributor to global emissions. Here’s how a recent development in deep learning can help reduce it.
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Josefin Larsson is a new member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Published Feb 26, 2024Violent stellar explosions are the research focus of Josefin Larsson, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the new Swedish member of the Class of Astronomy and Space Sciences. She was elected at the mee...
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Her work "quite possibly represents a breakthrough"
Published Jan 26, 2024Sara Zahedi believes that collaboration, transparency, and utilizing faculty knowledge in decision-making will improve trust and effectiveness in academia. She is new Professor in Numerical Analysis a...
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Equality work is constantly relevant
The President's Equality and Diversity Prize was awarded in connection to the graduation ceremony in the City Hall on 19 December by Deputy President Mikael Lindström. From left: Carlota Canalias, Linda Lundström and Lisa Prahl Wittberg. Published Jan 15, 2024Why do women, compared to men, not seem to have similar opportunities to pursue an academic career and reach a permanent teaching position? This is what Canalias, Lundström and Prahl Wittberg wanted t...
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Meet Ozan Öktem, recently promoted Professor of Numerical Analysis
Published Dec 20, 2023Ozan Öktem, recently promoted Professor of Numerical Analysis, spoke about the challenges of an interdisciplinary background. He pointed out some of the drawbacks of the current market focus of academ...
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Meet Yunxiang Liao, recently appointed Assistant Professor of Physics
Published Dec 13, 2023Yunxiang Liao, recently appointed assistant professor, specializes in condensed matter theory and focuses on quantum physics of many-body systems. She talks about the synergy between teaching and rese...
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Q-SCI: A powerful voice for women in academia
Published Nov 27, 2023Q-SCI has long been a catalyst for change and a strong voice for female faculty at SCI. By creating a platform where women can meet and share experiences, the network has become an important resource ...
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Jennifer Ryan newly appointed professor of Mathematics
Published Nov 23, 2023Jennifer Ryan was recently promoted to professor of Mathematics. Excited about her promotion, she explains how she expects her duties to change: "I’m looking forward to the increased contributions I w...
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Challenging the speed of sound in NASA's wind tunnel
Professor Ulf Ringertz explores aircraft behaviour under and above the speed of sound in NASA's Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT). His team has built a generic fighter aircraft model based on the characteristics of the Gripen JAS 39. Published Nov 20, 2023A collaboration between KTH and NASA is taking aeronautical research to new heights. The project is an important contribution to aviation safety and underlines the importance of international partners...
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