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In the media: Their AI-based product prevents work-related injuries

Stress injuries in industrial workers are a common problem, but with the help of AI technology, researchers Amir Taghizadeh Vahed and Behzad Ghodrati are hoping for a change in several industries. Several major players are now interested in their product.

Effective reduction of microplastics in highway runoff

Large amounts of rubber, asphalt and other types of microplastics and micro-debris accompany the stormwater runoff from the high-traffic E4 at the Sundsvallsbron high bridge. In a unique study, researchers at Luleå University of Technology together with IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, ...

In the media: Sweden's tallest wooden house is being built here

Here, six scenes, two art galleries, a city library and a museum come together. The technology used to build the culture house can be useful in other types of construction, says Lars Stehn, professor of sustainable construction at Luleå University of Technology.

Researchers map the geology around Gällivare

During this summer, researchers from Luleå University of Technology map the geology around Gällivare with the help of geophysical measurements in the so-called D-Rex project. A number of large-scale geological structures in the area goes from the Swedish-Finnish border and 50 km south to Arjeplog. T...

Summer job with AI engine in the center

Six people have been hired to work on the AI-Factory Railway project, AIFR, during the summer. Most of them are students from different universities. In different ways, they will work with the development of an AI engine.
"It is exciting and fun to work practically with what you read about in theo...

Nine who graduated from the department’s research school 2021

On June 18 and 23, nine PhD students from different research subjects within CENE graduated from the department’s research school. After a year of small courses, they presented their road to the PhD thesis at a joint seminar.

CAMM, a strong research centre for mining and metallurgy

Northern Sweden is taking lead in transition to a green society with mining and metallurgical industry being major players. . Much of today's and the future's applied research in the mining industry and metal extraction originates in CAMM, Sweden's mining-oriented research initiative with needsdrive...

Future Research

CAMM, Center for Advanced Mining and Metallurgy, has played an important role since 2010 when Luleå University of Technology, LTU, has consolidated its position as the leading university in the Nordic region for research and education related to mining and metal extraction.

Graduate School Call Extended deadline

The deadline for applications to the SUN Graduate School is extended to attract a higher number of competitive applications. The new deadline is July 2nd. We encourage all research subjects at LTU to apply for a SUN Graduate School PhD Student Project.

Modelling course and a series of modelling seminars

The strategic research area “Natural Resources for Sustainability Transitions” – SUN is organizing a modelling course and a series of modelling seminars, during August-September 2021.

Published:19 October 2013
Updated: 10 June 2021
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