Research News - Luleå University of Technology

20 latest news in research

More research in cybersecurity

2022-07-01 As society becomes more digital, threats to the IT systems we build also increase. Luleå University of Technology wants to contribute with competence and more solutions to these societal challenges and will invest more in the research field of cyber security.

Study shows less studied areas of Parkinson´s disease

2022-06-23 In a new study, researchers from Luleå University of Technology have investigated one of the most detrimental diseases of mankind, Parkinson’s disease (PD).
“We found that one area which is less studied is the alterations of ion channels/gap junctions which disturb the ionic equilibria across diffe...

Per Ståhle became this year's Odqvist lecturer

2022-06-21 On 15–16 June, Luleå University of Technology hosted the conference Swedish Mechanics Days with 75 presentations and just over 100 participants. On the first day of the conference, this year's Odqvist lecturer, Per Ståhle, was presented.

Can advanced video games sharpen our thought processes?

2022-06-20 Is it the case that advanced computer games train our cognition, different thought processes, or is it the case that those who already have good cognition become good at video games? "We had 337 people who play the popular game Dota 2 to answer questionnaires and do various tests to investigate the...

Thus can tacit knowledge be communicated

2022-06-17 A new dissertation from Luleå University of Technology analyzes the graphic designer's creative process, how it is affected by digital and analogue working methods and how the designer's tacit knowledge can be made visible.

Malin Malmström gave an introductory speech at Sweden's first women's parliament

2022-06-15 Malin Malmström, professor at Luleå University of Technology, was one of the keynote speakers at Sweden's first women's parliament. The meeting, which brought together Speakers, members of the Riksdag, members from several of Sweden's women's organisations and representatives from the authorities an...

The university will develop AI and digitalisation in the construction industry

2022-06-15 The AI Factory project at Luleå University of Technology is now being further expanded with AIF Construction, with the construction industry. AIF Railway and AIF Mines already exist. Research, companies and authorities collaborate in the projects.
"Our goal is for AI to be an important tool in supp...

Hydrogen provides land-efficient production of biofuels

2022-06-10 Brazil is the world's second largest producer of biofuels. A new international research study involving Luleå University of Technology shows that the production of renewable fuels from sugarcane in Brazil can be increased by more than 40 percent, without cultivating more land. With the help of hydro...

50 years of research in construction engineering

2022-06-10 To celebrate 50 years of research in construction engineering at Luleå University of Technology, an event was held with representatives from the construction industry and former doctoral students with lectures, a demonstration of the lab and a joint dinner.

Autonomous drones carrying out dangerous mining work

2022-06-08 The vision is that in the mines of the future, machines will do all the work. To realize this vision, you must develop an essential element – something else that can perform dangerous tasks efficiently and independently.

Ore geologists on Icelandic volcano

2022-06-08 Researchers from ore geology at Luleå University of Technology have spent a week on the world's longest mountain range. The mountain range that is 90% under water and runs about 6,500 km around the earth is called the mid-ocean ridge.

EU boosts Sweden's space sector

2022-06-03 The funds will support collaborative innovation through applied research, expanded lab and test facilities and business development for small- and medium enterprises. Led by regional development project RIT2021, the goal is to attract talent, investment and new business ventures to EU’s northernmost...

They received this year's scholarship from Rune Andersson Jubilee Fondation

2022-06-01 After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, a scholarship from Rune Andersson's anniversary foundation could finally be awarded again. This year, the prize went to four students in industrial engineering. In the autumn, the students will finance studies in South Korea with the help of the scholarsh...

Unique COVID-19 studies in COPD and asthma patients

2022-06-01 In three studies including more than 270,000 persons in The Swedish National Airway Register (SNAR), diagnosed with asthma or Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers have investigated the association between severe covid-19 ( hospitalization or death due to covid-19 ) and asthma o...

From geology to mine design

2022-05-25 In an interdisciplinary workshop, researchers from different research topics and company representatives met to discuss mining from different perspectives. Over 40 people participated online.

Celebrates the 1-year anniversary of the CH2ESS hydrogen initiative

2022-05-25 Luleå University of Technology's hydrogen initiative CH2ESS celebrates one year in the service of hydrogen. On 18 May last year, the initiative was launched, which since the start has aroused great national and international interest. The 1st anniversary was celebrated with a workshop at the univers...

Continued support for research on environmental opinion polls

2022-05-18 Simon Matti, professor of political science, has together with colleagues at the University of Gothenburg been granted additional funding of SEK 3.4 million by the Swedish Energy Agency for the project. ”Den svenska miljö- energi- och klimatopinionen.”( "The Swedish environmental, energy and climate...