PhD projects within SUN
SUN's graduate school aims to create a creative interdisciplinary environment where doctoral students from several disciplines conduct research on the theme of natural resources for sustainable societal transformation with a focus on ore, wood and water.
Current projects
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Sustainable work in the sustainable mine of the future
The PhD student working on this project is Annika Pekkari from Luleå. She has a master's degree in Sociology, specializing in investigation, at Luleå University of Technology.
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Electrical energy storage based on pyrite and ionic liquids
The PhD student working on this project is Shijil Anamkunnath Nediyirakkal from India. He has a Master in Chemistry from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT).
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Dialogue and consultation on contentious societal issues in a new digital era (Political Science)
The PhD student working on this project is Rebecka Berg from Luleå. She has a master's degree in political science at Luleå University of Technology.
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Dialogue and consultation on contentious societal issues in a new digital age (Informatics)
The PhD student working on this project is Shaghayegh (Shay) Shirkhani from Iran. She has a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Luleå University of Technology.
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Sustainable business and transparency for social acceptance
The PhD student working on this project is Kabelo Rathobei, from South Africa, University of the Free State, BA Geography and Environmental Management. She holds a Master in Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management from Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, Germany.
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AI-driven circular business model innovation for sustainable resource extraction
The PhD student working on this project is Taylan Kilinc from Turkey. He has a Master in Innovation Management and Business Development from Aarhus University in Denmark.
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Digital twins of river stretches with integrated social and economic impacts
The PhD student working on this project is Bastian Höller from Germany. He has a Master in Environmental Engineering, from RWTH Aachen University.
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Energy-efficient drying of sawn timber for green forestry
The PhD student working on this project is Ebrahim Hajian from Tehran-Iran. He holds a Master of Science and Technology from Iran University.
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