PhD projects within SUN

This project aims to uncover how patterns of human–technology interaction in Swedish mining maintenance affect key system outcomes, Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS), and to use these insights to design maintenance support tools and training that advance both operational ...

A key challenge for the EU in achieving its climate and digital objectives lies in the sourcing, processing, and recycling of critical raw materials. With the European Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), the EU seeks to secure a sustainable supply for European industry and reduce dependence on single...

The project will: (a) provide an in-depth examination of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and its integration with Swedish permitting processes and international governance models, including: 1. an investigation on how recycling and reuse are incorporated into legal strategies for long-term res...

The aim of this project is to develop self‐sensing mineral‐based mortars that can both strengthen and monitor critical infrastructure in Sweden. Particular attention will be given to the exploration of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), including slag from the steel industry, fly ash from ...

The aim of this project is to: (1) investigate the geological setting and genesis of the Nunasvaara metamorphic graphite deposit in northern Sweden, (2) establish key geological and analytical criteria applicable for graphite quality characterization - focusing on mineral crystallinity and metamorph...

The aim of this project is to develop novel PFAS-free polymeric and composite liners for underground hydrogen storage that can withstand the extreme pressure and temperature conditions required for hydrogen storage. PFAS, such as PTFE, are still widely used in many applications, but they are highly ...

The project treats aquatic biomass as a Swedish natural resource and advances sustainability by coupling nutrient removal and ecosystem-service recovery with circular valorisation (AD/HTC, enzymatic hydrolysis) to support an industrial transition toward a fossil-free society in Norrbotten.

The project focuses on effective use of natural resources to develop innovative sustainable composites for industrial use.