Areas of excellence in research and innovation

Attractive built environment

We are shaping attractive built environment for the support of sustainable living in cold climate through challenge-driven research of excellence and development of innovative and holistic systems and artefacts.

Effective innovation and organisation

One of the major challenges is to shape a society that can quickly adapt to a dynamic and increasingly globalized and knowledge-driven environment by stimulating and contributing to effective innovations both of a technical and organizational nature.

Future mining

Demand for metals on the world market is increasing, and the Swedish as well as the international mining industry is increasing its production.Sweden is the country in Europe which is the most important metal producer, and the Swedish mining industry is important also from a European perspective.The best opportunities to find new ore deposits in Europe can be found in Sweden and Finland.

Renewable energy

The availability of renewable energy at a competitive price and efficient energy systems with a high level of security of supply are important prerequisites for future sustainable growth.Our vision is to work together with industry and stakeholders within society to create an internationally leading research and innovation environment in order to demonstrate a long-term sustainable energy system.

Innovative art and science

Art can evoke emotions and touch us – make us ask questions, create well-being, or provoke.Art can also help us to communicate experiences and information.When art meets technology, the creativity that exists within each area can together provide new opportunities to solve complex problems.

Sustainable transportation

The future of sustainable transport will depend on smart and innovative solutions to cope with an increase in the flow of goods at the same time as it will reduce the harmful effects on the environment and climate.Demand for better interoperability between different modes of transport, better maintenance, lower energy use, as well as an increase in the capacity of existing transportation systems will be required.The transport of goods and people must function equally well in winter, spring, summer and autumn.

Intelligent industrial processes

A versatile and competitive industry is important for Sweden’s and Europe’s future status as new players are emerging.To secure our position, constant improvement and development of industrial processes are required in order to increase productivity while reducing the pressures on the climate and the environment.

Enabling ICT

Enabling ICT has a broad base in LTU's research resources within the information and communication field. Together, we drive the development of new ICT-based knowledge and applications in the areas of e-health, smart regions, data centers and cloud services.

Smart machines and materials

Machines of the future must become more efficient, easier, smarter, safer and have a minimal impact on the climate, nature and man.They must also become more efficient and lighter in order to reduce energy consumption, cost and the use of resources.Machines have to be smarter and safer, in order to offer more flexibility, more autonomy and less risk of injury.

Learning

Luleå University of Technology will make a strategic effort in 2018 on research in the field of Learning. The overall goal is to develop a vision and target image for the Learning Area - to define what the university will gather, highlight and profile.

Health

2018–2019, a strategic effort will be made to strengthen research in the field of health at Luleå University of Technology. The goal is to increase clustering, positioning, visibility and external financing.

Space

Space is a strategically important research area at Luleå University of Technology. – The university's space investment is exactly right in time, says Jonas Ekman, professor of Industrial Electronics and head of the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering.

Research News»

Grand celebration of academic achievements

In the past year, Luleå University of Technology has received 14 new professors and adjunct professors, 76 new doctors and two new honorary doctors. The achievements were celebrated at the annual Academic Ceremony.

"Change requires knowledge and power"

– The struggle for the good company is the next paradigm shift we are facing. Society is changing rapidly, with the climate issue and young people's desire to do better and contribute to a positive development.
This was stated by Luleå University of Technology's new Honorary Doctor Pär Lärkeryd at...

Appreciated lectures by new Honorary Doctors

To invent the future – and the future's energy supply. These were the themes when new Honorary Doctors of Technology Pär Lärkeryd and Thomas Öström gave appreciated lectures at Luleå University of Technology.

Upcoming events

Licentiate seminar Alexandra Müller - Urban Water Engineering

15 Nov. 2019 10:00 – 11:00 , E632:

Urban surfaces as sources of stormwater pollution: An evaluation of substances released from building envelopes

Associate Professor Lecture Ping Zhang, Mining and Rock Engineering

19 Nov. 2019 10:00 – 11:00 , F 1031:

Rock support design in burst-prone ground – Lessons, challenges and path forward

Workshop in the project Waterface - Environmental Forensics

20 Nov. 2019 09:00 – 15:20 , C305:

The registration period for registration for the workshop has been extended to 11th November. Time and place for the workshop: November 20th, Luleå University of Technology

Relaxed and Relaxed - how do you find a natural balance?

20 Nov. 2019 11:30 – 12:45 , Vetenskapens hus:

The digitization of both private and working life places great demands on us people. Many functions no longer work without digitalisation and many feel the need to constantly be accessible and accessible. At the same time, research shows that nature can have a healing and balancing effect. Come to Science House and take part in a discussion about connection and relaxation, and how you can find a working balance in an increasingly digitalized society.