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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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Man in lab.
According to Dahlberg, a major difference from home was the Japanese work culture. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH

Successful exchange with Kyoto University

KTH doctoral student Simon Dahlberg had the opportunity to undertake a three-month exchange at the Institute of Life and Medical Sciences at Kyoto University in Japan. An exchange that is just the fir...

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Mechanic with lamp repairing car at workshop.
Too little is known about the working environment of electric car mechanics, a situation that researchers at KTH are keen to remedy. Photo: MostPhotos

Creating a safer working environment for EV mechanics

Ergonomics researchers at KTH are identifying the risks involved in repairing battery-powered electric vehicles. The aim of the project is to provide mechanics with better protection. “We are interes...

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Helena Lundberg.
Helena Lundberg. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH

ElectroLight aims to reduce the carbon footprint of our lifestyle

ElectroLight is a Strategic Research Initiative at KTH, a bottom-up initiative with focus on electricity- and light-driven chemical molecular processes. “Light- and electricity-driven processes hav...

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