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In the media: Computer games provide faster wooden houses

Technology from the computer game world makes it possible to build wooden houses more quickly. Collaboration between researchers and the construction industry is the basis.

Bolivian delegation at Luleå University of Technology 2018

The dept. of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering hosted a delegation from Bolivia on Wednesday 28 November. The delegation included representatives from mining companies and the visit was organized in collaboration with the International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR).

Dissertation Juhamatti Saari - Operation and Maintenance Engineering

30 Nov. 2018 10:00 – 11:00 , F1031:

Machinery diagnostic approach for maintenance optimization

In media: Cordless measurement on building constructions - Measurement for more efficient state assessment

In order to increase Europe's global competitiveness, the European Commission has identified several societal challenges. One of them is to "Ensure environmental integrity, resilience and sustainability" and to achieve a "smart, green and integrated transport system".

In the media: Inspection of bridges with optical aids - An evaluation of three different methods

Historically and traditionally, inspections of infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels have been carried out primarily through ocular inspections.

In the media: Steel fiber reinforced self-compacting concrete

Steel fiber reinforced self-compacting concrete have a wide range of applications in both building and building construction.

Mining role in the transition to a sustainable society

Access to metals and mineral is a prerequisite for a global green transformation with more digitalized and climate smart societies. Christina Wanhainen and Jenny Greberg, researchers at Luleå University of Technology, lectured on 29 November on sustainable mining.

New processes make waste a valuable resource

Formas finances a new project in Energy Engineering with approximately SEK 9 million over three years. The aim is to develop, in cooperation with the waste industry, new methods for treating organic waste, to more efficiently utilize existing plants and make use of resources in the waste.

In the media: Environmentally friendly miningg

By-products from forestry also work to enrich minerals. Boliden Mineral and Luleå University of Technology now explore, in cooperation with Sveaskog, the possibility of replacing some of the mining industry process chemicals with environmentally friendly lignin.

Charlotte Andersson new member of The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences

Charlotte Andersson is Assistant Professor of Process Metallurgy at the University and used to be Program Manager for the Strategic Innovation Program SIP STRIM, to strengthen Swedish mining and metal manufacturing industry.

In the media: SVU report on sector-wide cooperation in the Urban Water industry

The two collaborative initiatives studied have been Sweden Water Research AB, which since 2013 is a collaboration between the public organisations NSVA, VA SYD and Sydvatten, and the competence network Stormwater&Sewers, which is an older collaborative organization between public and private actors and with the base at Luleå University of Technology.

In the media: Seminar on sustainable mining in Skellefteå

On November 29, Luleå University of Technology organizes a seminar at The Great Northern in Skellefteå on sustainable mining with scientists Christina Wanhainen and Jenny Greberg.

In the media: Full House at the Conference of the Future Railway

Ulla Juntti of Luleå University told ePilot, a collaborative project with, among other things, the Swedish Transport Administration, infrastructure owners, railway companies and innovators that led to better rail maintenance.

Hard Rock Tour 2018

Students from Luleå University of Technology are attending schools in Norrbotten and Västerbotten to inform about the university and the opportunities for further studies offered to students in different fields of education.

Debate: LKAB's investments must increase dramatically

It is remarkable that the company did not reinvest its record gains in expanding its ore reserves through acquisitions or joint ventures internationally, writes Pär Weihed, Professor of Oreology at LTU.

Greenhouse at data center

Now researchers at Luleå Univesity of Technology want to take advantage of the waste heat generated by many industries in a better way. In a cold city like Luleå there are both heavy industries and large data centers that create large amounts of heat, which is apparent during the cold part of the year when steam rises to the sky.

Design of selective collectors for the separation of valuable mineral from mining waste

Formas is funding a new project for the project "Design of selective collectors for the separation of valuable mineral from mining waste". Anna-Carin Larsson abd Anuttam Patra at Chemistry of Interfaces at Luleå University of Technology, was awarded three million SEK.

In the media: The protests against mines in Österlen are exaggerated

A possible mine at Österlen has caused debate and protests. Some experts believe that the protests are excessive. "Many of those who protest has not thought this over," says Pär Weihed, Professor in ore geology at Luleå University of Technology.

Prestigious new research projects

Luleå University of Technology receives close to SEK 17 million in research funds from the Swedish Research Council to five different projects, including non-flammable and environmentally friendly batteries for electric vehicles and the conversion of carbon dioxide into chemicals.

Researchers want to test-fly Swedish bio jet fuel 2021

Luleå University of Technology has been granted funding by the Swedish Energy Agency for a preparatory study, and hopefully, within a few years, they can test to produce bio jet fuel on Swedish forest–based residues - and test-fly it on commercial flights in Sweden. The preliminary study will facilitate and risk minimize a first commercial plant for the production of aviation bio jet fuel on Swedish forest–based residues.

Researchers congratulated at academic ceremony

During the year, Luleå University of Technology has gotten 17 new Professors, 73 new Doctors and three Honorary Doctors. The achievements were celebrated traditionally at the University's academic ceremony.

Inspiration evening for studies abroad

On November 7th, the inspiration night held lectures and mingles with students who have been in exchange studies. This event concerned students from the The Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering at Luleå University of Technology.

Urban Water Engineering celebrated 25 years

The research subject Urban Water Engineering celebrated 25 years at Luleå University of Technology with a jubilee conference. The challenges and opportunities of the future were on the agenda with inspiring lectures from both university and invited lecturers.

In the media: The Polhems prize for pioneers behind pine diesel

This year's Polhems prize winner Valeri Naydenov and Lars Stigsson have developed the recipe for tall diesel produced from tall oil, a residual product in the production of pulp. SunPine in Piteå - the world's first factory for tall diesel - today produces 100,000 cubic meters per year.

Award ceremony for knowledge development and education 2018

During the Luleå University of Technology award ceremony on 8 November, people who, in various ways, promoted knowledge development, education and education at the university in various ways, a celebrated prize awarded each year. In addition, fine fellowships were distributed, for instance in cooperation with Region Norrbotten.

Dissertation Cristian Sabau - Structural Engineering

FRCM-composites for strengthening of concrete walls with openings

Dissertation Robert Hällmark - Structural Engineering

Composite Bridges – Innovative ways of achieving composite action

In the media: Urban Water Engineering is worth all the attention

"The need for research and collaboration between various VA actors was great already 25 years ago. Today, it is even bigger if we are to meet the challenges we face now, "says Maria Viklander, Professor in Urban Water Engineering at Luleå University of Technology.

Dissertation Panagiotis Manoleas - Steel Structures

Between square and circle. A study on the behavior of polygonal steel profiles under compression

In the media: Core samples can become gold mine in Lapland

Today, many want to take on lithium, cobalt, or rare earths that are part of almost all modern technologies - batteries, cars, mobiles, wind turbines. The extraction of the rare earths is completely dominated by China.

The Dragon´s Den 2018

The competition The Dragon´s Den is conducted every year with students from the civil engineering program and architecture engineering at Luleå University of Technology. Many innovative ideas have seen the light of the day in the competition.

Researchfunds for unique 3D imagery

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) has allocated 6.8 million to researchers at Luleå University of Technology to develop a new imaging method that can be of great importance to future research and innovation, in cancer detection, material science, environmental research and industry.

In the media: Mats Emborg got the Swedish Concrete Association´s gold medal

Professor Mats Emborg was awarded the Concrete Association's Gold Medal 2018. The medal was awarded during the Concrete Day on October 16th. "It's very awesome to have this medal, because many of the previous recipients have been of great importance to concrete in Sweden", Mats Emborg, says, professor in Structural Engineering at Luleå University of Technology.

Computer game technology can help wooden house builders

Today, modular construction is used to create large-scale prefab buildings. The off-site building processes give the modern house manufacturers challenges to handle – like a large flow of information. New research from Luleå University of Technology offers solutions.

In the media: Research on musicians' participation can prevent hearing loss

Arne Nykänen, a researcher at Luleå University of Technology, will study how the monitors can be used to reduce the risk of hearing impairment in musicians, audience and hookers.

A delegation from the China University of Geosciences in Beijing visited LTU/CAMM

A delegation from the China University of Geosciences in Beijing (CUGB) visited LTU on Tuesday 2 October 2018 and discussed possible collaboration in research and education with the Pro Vice-Chancellor Pär Weihed, the head of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering (CENE) Charlotta Johansson, the director of the Centre of Advanced Mining and Metallurgy (CAMM) Lena Alakangas and representatives from the relevant research topics in CAMM.

Next generation of students visited the university

New potentiall students visited The Open House Day at Luleå University of Technology. The range of programmes was presented in displays and with lectures by existing students and their teachers. Many of the visitors seemed very interested and positive to what was shown.

Contract Education: From mechanic to technician

Currently, twelve employees from LKAB study operation and maintenance engineering through Luleå University of Technology. The ongoing internship in operating and maintenance technology is the first of its kind at LKAB. If the investment is successful, the model can be used in other areas of expertise.

In the media: Pools will clean the water

Two pools at Storsjö Strand in Östersund, will clean the water from pollutions. The purification basins are part of a research project at Luleå University of Technology. It is to be measured how effective this purification method is.

Industrial PhD student from Tyréns

On October 1, 2018, Pär Öhrn Sagrelius began as an Industrial PhD student in DRIZZLE, through a collaboration between Tyré and Luleå University of Technology. He holds an MSc in Ecosystem Engineering at Lund University.

Meet two of our students at Womengineer

Womengineer want 50% of all graduated engineers in Sweden to be women by 2030.

ISC in Australian cooperation on sustainable construction

On the topic of sustainable construction, representatives from the ISC department have visited collaborators and scientific forums in Australia.

How to prioritize where the pipeline for water and sewage is to be renewed?

Andreas Nilsson och Fredrik Stoltz have studied Master Programme in Civil Engineering at Luleå University of Technology. The have now finalized and published their Master Thesis work. The thesis is about how water utilities can prioritize in which areas the pipe system needs to be renewed.

Unique drone maps Sweden's geology

Environmental monitoring, detecting fractures in open-pit mines, and gathering crucial information about how ore deposits form. Luleå University of Technology's new custom-made drone is equipped with camera and magnetometer and can be used for a wide range of purposes.

"There is a wealth in life here"

Many students at regional universities and colleges are attracted to the big cities after graduation. But the Andreas Rehn is happy to stay in Norrbotten.

DRIZZLE's Annual General Meeting 2018

On 28-29 August, DRIZZLE's General Meeting held room. About 35 people from DRIZZLE's partner organizations gathered at Luleå University of Technology to, among other things, to negotiate ongoing and planned joint research projects. The day started with a presentation round, as there were some new participants in the room.

"Moving to Sweden made it even more of an adventure"

Fabio Mikes, Switzerland
Period of internship: March – June 2018

In the media: Geotechnical investigations for the construction of the Norrbotnia railway

During the summer, Trafikverket's trainee Moa Rosén, who studied for a civil engineer at Luleå University of Technology, has been in field together with WSP when they performed test drills in Robertsfors municipality.

In the media: Virtual mine represents the Malmberget mine

Luleå University of Technology has created a virtual underground mine where you can experience and move in a shaft and walk a thousand feet below ground. The virtual mining environment has been developed in collaboration between university researchers in Mining and Rock Engineering and Visual Design.

In the media: Malå receives visits from Africa - education in mines and the environment

The educators come from the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU), the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and Luleå University of Technology. After education, they will get to work with everything they learned and implement it in their organizations in Africa. After 10 months, trainers from Sweden will travel to Africa for a week's conference to evaluate the project.

Honorary Member of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

At a symposium in Nantes, France, on September 19, 2018, Lennart Elfgren, Senior Professor in Structural Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden, was appointed Honorary Member of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering, (IABSE).

Lecture on women in mining

Within Sweden's mining industry, 16% of women work with the labor force and 29% of women are in the field of civil servants. Today there are 16 metal-produced mines in the country.

Meeting about the mine of the future

Even more sustainable and intelligent mines. This is the goal of the large collaborative project SIMS - Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems - where Luleå University of Technology is included as the only Swedish university.

Explore unique virtual mine

Wherever you are in the world, you can go down to the virtual underground mine created by researchers at Luleå University of Technology. The experience brings you a thousand feet below ground and you can move independently between the shaft and the hallways.

In the media: Ramboll wants to expand cooperation with the academy

Ramboll has a rewarding collaboration with Luleå University of Technology in bridge research. Peter Collin, Marketing Manager for Ramboll's Bridge Operations, shares his time between Ramboll and LTU.

Water Resources Management Strategy Under Global Change

The MDPI publishing company are going to publish a new special issue of the journal “WATER” entitled “Water Resources Management Strategy Under Global Change”. Prof Nadhir Al-Ansari, Luleå University of Technology, is a guest editor.

Dissertation Mylène Trublet - Chemistry of Interfaces

Titanium (IV) Phosphates: The Next Generation of Wastewater Sorbents

Research on industrialized construction from Luleå University of Technology catches royal interest

On the theme from forest to sustainable construction, H.M. the King visited Skellefteå leading a delegation of 40 people interested in sharing and discussing i.a. industrialized wood construction.

More biorefineries will not affect pricing of forest feedstocks

There is a growing demand for biofuel in Sweden. But more biorefineries, which produce biobased fuels and chemicals, will have only a small effect on the availability and pricing of wood products and feedstocks, according to a new report.

New patent solution strengthens the railroad

JVTC at Luleå University of Technology has been awarded a patent for a solution that reduces wear and tear at particularly vulnerable places along Swedish railways, that is the transitions where the regular rail meets a stiffer rail section on solid concrete slabs, at bridges, tunnels and lanes. This can be of great importance to among other things, high-speed trains.

ISC welcomes two new employees

The Division for Industrialized and Sustainable Construction welcomes its two new employees, Gabriela Parida and Emilia Nilsson Vestola.

Treatment of faecal sludge with urea and lime

Emma Lindberg and Anna Rost have now finalized their Master thesis work as the last part of the master program Natural Resources Engineering. They have carried out a study in Uganda with the aim to investigate how to treat faecal sludge with urea and lime. They have studied the die-off of pathogens and assessed the implications of implementing such treatment in full-scale.

Is the rescue service equal to all?

Fire Protection Engineer students Lena Håkansson and Ida Luther Wallin chose to investigate how recruiting and staffing of different fire brigades is being implemented and maintained. Are there any differences in safety for those living in town or in the country?

Luleå Railway Research Center 20 years Jubilee 2018

Luleå Railway Research Cente at Luleå University of Technology is engaged in highly technological research and development focusing on streamlining operation and maintenance of the entire rail system. Thanks to the proximity of both the main line through Upper Norrland and the ore railway, unique research is now being demanded around the world.

Collaboration with the University of Sydney about production flow in industrialized construction

During the summer, the division of Industrialized and Sustainable Construction (ISC) has conducted a flow efficiency analysis at a factory for prefabrication of wall and floor elements in Sydney.

In the media: World Heritage Falun in focus for new events

Tobias Kampmann, researcher in oreology, lectures: Deep down in Falu Mine: How to look for valuable minerals. About exploration for ore deposits such as Falu Mine.

In the media: Conference focusing on solar energy in the Nordic climate was organized in Piteå

Johan Lindahl from Swedish Solar Energy lectured on trends and current news on the solar market, while Björn Ekelund, planner and architect at Luleå University of Technology lectured around solar cells based on a design and architecture perspective.

Small scale electricity producers in cities

Cities are the biggest polluters and must transform their energy systems. Researchers at Luleå University of Technology will now investigate how to support "prosumers", people who produce and consume energy, by using design thinking and participatory strategies. Porsön district in Luleå will become a testbed for such methods.

In the news: Water pollution in Basra

As protests occur in Basra because of water pollution TRT World speaks to Nadhir Al-Ansari, Professor of Water Resources Engineering at Lulea University of Technology.

In the news: The Search for Battery Riches Starts Here

Bloomberg News: “Sweden won’t reach the levels that Congo has, but it can definitely play a part in the European market,” said Par Weihed, a professor in ore geology and pro vice chancellor at the Lulea University of Technology in northern Sweden.

International team of scientists led by LTU PhD student won Top Stars 2018

The team of PhD students from various European Universities lead by Ilda Tole from the Building Materials Group at LTU won tough competition organized during the Top Stars 2018 – Eit Raw Materials Summer School, held in Trento (Italy) in July 16-25, 2018. The winning NanoRubber project proposed a new process enhancing properties of the de-vulcanized rubber with nanomaterials. Linda Neiström was yet another winning team member from LTU.

In the media: Improved South Harbor plan

This summer, 12 young people between the ages of 15 and 18 have worked to develop a proposal for how to make the South Harbor Plan in Luleå more attractive to the public.

Can summer courses elevate the construction industry?

Industrialized construction has gained momentum in Sweden. Many construction companies have a need for staff to increase their understanding of the concept of industrialization. Industrialized and sustainable construction is therefore considering to launch summer courses on the subject.

In the media: The railroad needs digital convergence of IT and OT

As part of the Global Railway Review's Going Digital magazine in the Rail Week, Dr. Diego Galar, Professor of State Surveillance in the Division of Operations and Maintenance Technology at Luleå University of Technology analyzes how the introduction of IoT on railways and its use with OT platforms could enable the use of these "digital twins" so that you can effectively manage, monitor and maintain your company's fixed assets.

In the media: Energy Minister Ibrahim Baylan will open Solvåg solar park on August 30th

On Thursday 30th of August, Energy Minister Ibrahim Baylan will launch the unique research park and the Solvåg green park in conjunction with the Arctic Solar Solency Conference in the Nordic Climate, a national conference focusing on double sided solar panels (bifacial) this year.

Hear the audio environment before it is available

Arne Nykänen, Associate Professor of Engineering Acoustics at Luleå University of Technology, is working on a new project to develop sound for virtual 3D environments. The research will improve the tools available to understand how sound in buildings is perceived and affected by environment and architecture.

Exploiting Minerals in Mining more Efficiently with Artificial Intelligence

Fürth, Luleå, Berlin, Santiago de Chile: Numerous ore deposits have diminishing concentrations of mineable ore. In order to access the remaining ore, the mining industry uses elaborate procedures that consume large amounts of energy and water.

In media: Plastic replaces steel in concrete structures

Researchers in Construction Engineering at Luleå University of Technology have found a new solution to maintain the stability of concrete structures. By strengthening the structure, you can restore the original capacity.

In the media: International mining and environmental education is being launched in Malå

The investment in the new international education program, funded by Sida, is carried out by SGU in cooperation with Luleå University of Technology and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.

Honory Doctors 2018 at Luleå University of Technology

Luleå University of Technology’s Honorary Doctors of 2018 are Lars Martinson, CEO of Martinsons, a world-leading company in wood products industry, Lilian Ryd a cultural historian and author of, among other works, the award-winning book Kvinnor i väglöst land, and Gertrud Åström, one of Sweden’s foremost gender equality experts, who for centuries has pursued gender equality issues in Sweden.

RES-LINK: Workshop on Resources and Urbanization in the Arctic

8 Oct. 2018 13:00 – 9 Oct. 2018 11:00 , F1031 (8/10) and F719j (9/10):

An event funded by the Joint Arctic Agenda

Experiences from Cape Town

Neil Armitage, Professor in Urban Water Management, University of Cape Town, South Africa, visited LTU.

New PhD project: Measurements of the effects of digitalisation and industrialisation

Alexander Jimenez, a new PhD student at the division of Industrialised and Sustainable Construction, researches the effects of digitalisation and industrialisation of construction.

Our researchers in Almedalen

Several of Luleå University of Technology's researchers and representatives participate in high-level seminars, talks and debates during Almedalsveckan in Visby in July – you can see a summary of the arrangements below (in Swedish). The University does not have any own events in Almedalen 2018.

Collaboration between universities - Case LTU and Aalto

Through a research collaboration between Luleå University of Technology and Aalto University in Espoo Helsinki, Rita Lavikka and Petri Uusitalo are trying to identify success factors for industrial house-builders.

In the media: Swedish Maintenance presents a new Board of Directors

The Swedish Association of Swedish Maintenance aims to influence social development towards sustainable growth, where together we can utilize existing and future investment potentials in a good and cost-effective manner.

In the media: Asphalt production in low temperatures

Asphalt production in low temperatures raises interest. It's Tommy Edeskär together with Professor Oleg Antzutkins research group in Chemistry of Interfaces that runs the project.

The 3th REMinE project meeting took place in Baia Mare, Romania

The third meeting of the Steering Committee of the REMinE Project " Improve Resource Efficiency and Minimize Environmental Footprint " took place on 05.06.2018 in Baia Mare, Romania.

PhD Student position open for applicants

The research topic Construction Management and Building Technology is now looking to hire a PhD Student for the project "Hållbar dialogprocess för framtidens samhällsbyggande"

New board of Directors at Bergsskolan, Filipstad

Nine founders from the industry and the municipality of Filipstad have agreed on statutes, appointed a board and collected SEK 12.75 million in donation capital.

Open position in Construction Management and Building Technology

The research topic Construction Management and Building Technology is now looking to hire a principal research engineer for the project "Energieffektiva byggnader i subarktiskt klimat"

Developed app from game engine for architecture

Name: Raafat Hussamadin
Age: 25
Hometown: Stockholm
Programme: Master Programme in Architectural Engineering

Attract final conference in Kiruna

The large, interdisciplinary research and innovation project "Attract - Attractive, Sustainable, Climate-free Climates" was concluded with a final conference in Kiruna, 30-31 May 2018, where a series of results presented jointly by the parties was presented.

In the media: SGI allocates nine million SEK to technology development in contaminated areas

It is about the remediation of soil and groundwater by means of plants, chemical stabilization of contaminated materials and thin layer coverage of contaminated sediments. One of the projects is awarded to Luleå University of Technology.

Dissertation Ariana Zeballos, Geosciences and Environmental Engineering

Geological, geochemical and mineralogical characterization of non-metallic mineral deposits in the La Paz region, Bolivia

Strong effort by the students in Delsbo Electric

For the fourth consecutive year, students from Luleå University of Technology participated in the Delsbo Electric competition. The aim of the competition is to drive a rail vehicle as energy-efficient as possible on a stretch of 3.36 km. The students stood for a strong achievement when they beat last year's world record and finished second.

Dissertation Madhav Mishra - Operation and Maintenance

31 May. 2018 10:00 – 11:00 , C305:

Prognostics and Health Management of Engineering Systems for Operation and Maintenance Optimisation

Well-attended seminar on innovations in the north

Luleå University of Technology, IVA Nord and Rifo invited to an open seminar on the subject of innovations in the north of Sweden.

Successful course in fusing geochemistry and structural geology

One of the major challenges in modern exploration is integrating large datasets of structural and lithogeochemical data. Far too often, such datasets are treated separately, leading to that their full potential for finding new mineral deposits is left untapped.

Safety first in Construction: a site assessment @ IKANO, Parken 2

Safety and occupational health is a vital ingredient in a modern construction company. Without daily safety observations in a workplace, a company cannot be a safe place to work in.

Published:19 October 2013
Updated: 26 November 2018
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