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Joakim Lundeberg’s innovative method for spatial transcriptomics has become a global standard tool in life sciences and is of particular significance in cancer research. Photo: Tomas Johansson, IVA

Joakim Lundeberg receives IVA's Gold Medal

Joakim Lundeberg, professor of molecular biotechnology at KTH, has been awarded the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ (IVA) Gold Medal 2026 for his pioneering work in molecular biotechno...

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A cone on a spruce tree
How does a young spruce shoot decide whether to become a branch or a cone? Researchers at KTH and SLU have created a detailed genetic map that begins to answer that question, offering new clues about how one of Northern Europe's most important tree species reproduces. Photo: Jens Sundström

Why do spruce take decades to reproduce? A genetic study offers new clues

New techniques have enabled researchers in Sweden to begin decoding how one of Northern Europe's most important coniferous tree species switches from growing branches to producing cones – their seed-b...

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Simon Koplev, assistant professor of computational biology at KTH. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH

New potential for Crohn’s treatment

Researchers from KTH, Oxford and Cambridge have discovered how connective tissue cells can change and be reprogrammed in Crohn’s disease. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for the chronic...

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KTH highlights

Spider web - AI-generated

Protein materials

Sustainable materials from proteins

KTH Supreme is building a collaborative platform for designing advanced protein materials. One of the goals is environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil-based polymers.

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The Polaris platform combines computations and automated experiments to identify optimal solutions.

Soft materials

AI and automation for new soft materials

Polaris is developing an autonomous platform that combines experiments, modelling and AI to develop new soft materials, with a focus on bio-based inputs and improved recyclability.

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Sustainable chemistry

Chemicals made with light and electricity

KTH ElectroLight develops light- and electricity-driven processes to produce compounds such as hydrogen, fertilisers and pharmaceuticals without hazardous reagents or fossil resources.

Collaborations and partnerships

Zahra Kalantari, Anna Hadenius and Kaveh Madani standing in front of seminar posters
WaterCentre's Director Professor Zahra Kalantari, Anna Hadenius, CEO Stockholm Water Foundation, and Professor Kaveh Madani. Photo: Jon Lindhe

KTH brings partners together to address complex water challenges

Stockholm Water Prize laureate Kaveh Madani visited KTH, bringing together WaterCentre@KTH, Stockholm Water Foundation and the City of Stockholm. The visit marks the start of a broader collaboration on water, climate and sustainable cities.

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Anders Söderholm, President of KTH, and Patrik Hofbauer, Telia's President and CEO.

Telia, KTH and Brookfield agree strategic partnership for sovereign AI

Telia, KTH and Brookfield have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership for the joint development of sovereign AI services and applications in Sweden. The partners will also explore an AI testbed and new AI companies hosted by KTH.

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A so-called flexible MOF that changes shape when filled with or emptied of different substances. Image: Johan Jarnestad/Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

New method could accelerate the search for future carbon capture materials

Researchers at KTH have developed MOFBuilder, a digital tool that can test advanced materials for carbon capture, energy storage and water purification significantly faster than before.

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Research calendar

Latest publications

[1]
T. D. H. Bui and T. Brinck, "Fine-tuning asymmetric bimetallic electrocatalysts for selective methanol production," Applied Surface Science, vol. 752, 2027.
[2]
W. Li et al., "Robotic learning from demonstration enabled by improved gaussian mixture model and gaussian mixture regression," Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 104, 2027.
[3]
Y. Guo et al., "Physics-informed reduced-order modeling for rapid flow-field reconstruction in a lead-cooled fast-reactor pump," Annals of Nuclear Energy, vol. 240, 2027.
[4]
P. Costa Nascimento et al., "Peak demand estimation in distribution systems : impacts of plug-in electric vehicle charging on load coincidence," Applied Energy, vol. 427, 2027.
[5]
J. Zhou et al., "High-temperature fatigue strength behavior of titanium alloys by laser powder bed additive manufacturing," Progress in Materials Science, vol. 164, 2027.
Full list in the KTH publications portal