Interference-free charging of electric aircraft

Can a charging station for electric aircrafts affect other electrical equipment at an airport? Researchers at Luleå University of Technology will find out. The investigation is part of a project that aims to set up an airstrip for a battery electric powered commuter aviation, between Skellefteå Airp...

Autonomous drones for safer mines

Autonomous drones can replace humans when monitoring gas toxicity after blasting in open-pit mines. Researchers in Robotics and AI at Luleå University of Technology are working together with Boliden and ABB to find solutions for a safer mining environment.

Ulf Bodin, professor of distributed computer systems

Ulf Bodin describes himself as a technician who liked to screw and carpentry already when he was a child. Today, he still does carpentry in his spare time, but in a way also in his work as a professor where he builds the computer solutions of the future in the industry. By identifying and understand...

Karl Andersson, Professor of Distributed Computer Systems

Karl Andersson's interest in information technology was aroused when he visited his father's work at Uppsala University as a child. In his early teens, he got a Commodore 64, a home computer that was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. What was then a special interest for a few, is today technolog...

The Swedish Pensions Agency is launching an academy with the support of Luleå University of Technology

The Swedish Pensions Agency has recently created the “Pensionsmyndighetsakademien”, a platform for further training of its employees who work in IT. In the search for an education provider, the choice fell on Luleå University of Technology.

Fredrik Sandin, professor of machine learning

Curiosity and a willingness to explore knowledge gaps in science is a strong driving force for Fredrik Sandin. It started with a great interest in physics during his high school years at home in Östavall in Västernorrland - "me and a friend built a laser together" - which took him to Luleå Universit...

Axel Hagermann, professor of atmospheric science

Axel Hagermann came into contact with space as a 10-year-old, when he first saw Mars through a telescope. Today, he researches space environments and simulates the conditions on other planets and comets in the lab, to investigate the processes or calibrate tools on spacecraft that are on their way t...

René Laufer, professor of space technology systems

During his studies, René Laufer thought it was impressive that those at his university could build satellites that would go into space, something that previously could only be done by large space agencies. Today he is researching just that, to build small satellites and send them outside the Earth's...

Olov Schelén - Professor of Distributed Computer Systems

Computers were somewhat unknown during Olov Schelén's upbringing, but became an increasingly important part of his everyday life during working life. Today, most of his work is virtual ”. He is convinced that his research area distributed computer systems is one of the most important for Sweden to d...

Summer job at a world-famous lab

Björn Hagström, student at the Master Programme in Engineering Physics and Electrical Engineering, has participated in Cern's summer school. – Cern is the world's largest particle physics laboratory. It was an incredibly exciting summer job, says Björn Hagström.

CyberSecurity Awareness - Insights from ENISA
7 Dec. 2021 13:00 – 14:00 , Online webinar:

During this event we will stress that cybersecurity and awareness, does not necessarily have to be costly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to implement and maintain. The event is open and free for everyone who registers. The focus will be on SMEs.

New arena for disseminating research

Teknikens Hus and Luleå University of Technology have worked side by side for 33 years. The latest addition to the successful collaboration is Kunskapstrappan – a new meeting place to share research findings and inspire to higher education.

The University in new strategic collaboration

Luleå University of Technology and Hitachi ABB Power Grids have signed a strategic partnership agreement. The collaboration has focus on industrial transformation, skills development, talent supply and research that contributes to a carbon-neutral energy future.

Skellefteå researchers praised

Six researchers working at Luleå University of Technology in Skellefteå are awarded funding by the Rönnbäret Foundation.

Researcher will have an impact on Robotics in Europe

George Nikolakopoulos, Professor of Robotics and AI at Luleå University of Technology, has been appointed member of the Board of Directors in euRobotics. – Becoming a member of the board is a proof of quality for our entire robotic team, George Nikolakopoulos says.

Working to ensure that AI are equal

Artificial intelligence can help create discrimination. That is why the Machine Learning Group at Luleå University of Technology works actively to ensure that future AI solutions combat inequalities and improve gender equality.

The hospital in Storuman gets 5G

Innovative technical solutions and products in healthcare will be the result when a 5G test bed is opened in the hospital in Storuman. For researchers at Luleå University of Technology, the test bed provides good opportunities to test new technology in real environments.

Autonomous robots useful from the underground to space

Researchers from Luleå University of Technology are developing the next generation of autonomous robots – which can be used for enabling the future autonomous exploration of planets as well as multiple search and rescue missions and explorations on Earth. The University's new Spot robot plays an imp...

Asteroids named after LTU researchers

Two asteroids located in the Main Asteroid Belt has been named Toliou and Tsirvoulis in recognition of Luleå University of Technology’s space researchers Athanasia Toliou and Georgios Tsirvoulis.

Inspection and maintenance with UAV's

In the near future, autonomous aerial robots will monitor and repair ageing infrastructure, creating a more secure operational environment for humans. How we get there? Project AERO-TRAIN aims at educating the future researchers in the field of Aerial Robotics that will find the technical solutions....

Space student received Global Swede Award

Diane Delley, student at the Joint Master Programme in Space Science and Technology – SpaceMaster, has received the Global Swede Award from the Swedish Institute.

New collaboration will help the national alpine team to ski faster

AI is becoming an important tool in the competition for Swedish Olympic and World Cup medals. Luleå University of Technology's researchers in robotics and machine learning have started a collaboration with the Boden company TNTX with the goal of helping the alpine national team to ski faster and saf...

Study predicts space growth in northern Sweden

A recent study by LTU Business estimates that the space cluster in and around the city of Kiruna in northern Sweden could double in size to reach a total of 50-70 actors and 1,000 employed in 10-15 years. The conclusion is based on an analysis of the cluster’s recent development, its location and co...

New findings on the history of asteroids

Asteroids can be more porous than expected. In-situ measurements of the asteroid Ryugu suggest a mix of materials of various porosities originated in different places, possibly in different parts of a bigger planetary body. – Our findings might help future technological solutions to deflect asteroi...

Luleå University of Technology gives full throttle to the hydrogen society

Luleå University of Technology is now making an extensive research and education investment in close collaboration with leading basic industries and energy producers. The focus is on hydrogen in industrial processes and energy systems. The core is the university's advanced pilot plant for large-scal...

Elderly care in focus for new 5G technology

At a retirement home in Övertorneå, Luleå University of Technology has opened Sweden's northernmost test bed for 5G. The purpose of the test environment is to facilitate the use of new technology in the care and nursing area. The first two innovations to be tested is a video conferencing system and ...

New major EU project on sustainable mining

Luleå University of Technology is the only Swedish university that participates in a new large project on autonomous carbon neutral sustainable mining. In EU-funded NEXGEN SIMS, technology, methods and processes that will enable a more sustainable and efficient carbon neutral mining operation will b...

Researchers on IVA's prestigious 100 list

Three research projects from Luleå University of Technology are included at the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences' (IVA) 100 list 2021. This year's focus is society's ability to prepare for and handle crises.

Luleå University of Technology first with gender equality education for engineering students

According to a decision from the Vice-Chansellor, all educational programes at Luleå University of Technology should hav an introductory compulsory gender equality education during the first year of the programme by the autumn of 2021. The technical programmes started already in the autumn of 2020 w...

Full mobile coverage in rural areas

It is technically and economically possible to achieve full mobile coverage throughout Sweden, even in rural areas. By using technical and norm-breaking solutions, researchers at Luleå University of Technology will be able to reduce the digital divide between urban and rural areas.

AI contributes to paradigm shift in mining

Traditional mining is undergoing a paradigm shift and the European mining industry is about to be redesigned. – There is a need for advanced technology and we contribute with a more autonomous mine infrastructure, says George Nikolakopoulos, Professor of Robotics and AI at Luleå University of Techno...

Research and innovation for a stronger Europe

The European University initiative UNIVERSEH gets a research and innovation dimension through the project Beyond UNIVERSEH. Luleå University of Technology takes lead in creating a multidisciplinary roadmap and vision for future space research.

AI agenda will bring Sweden forward

The AI agenda for Sweden will strengthen the country's competitiveness and competence. – The University has a strong profile in industrial and applied AI research and education and plays an important role in Sweden's competence supply, says Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn, Vice-Chancellor of Luleå Univer...

Success in cybersecurity competition

Luleå University of Technology reached the semifinals in the Cyber Challenge, a competition arranged by the Swedish Defense University. The competing students from the Master Programme in Information Security, had to solve fictitious scenarios from a cybersecurity perspective.

Patched and repaired; the new high-tech

The wear and tear era is over. What increases the competitiveness of the industry of the future is to succeed in designing a product, for example a car that can be recycled, upgraded and reused over and over again. Luleå University of Technology's 28-million investment CREATERNITY with 100s of resea...

Computer game for pelvic floor exercises

Many women suffer or risk suffering from pelvic floor prolapse disorders and urinary incontinence. Through research lead at Luleå University of Technology, a computer game played by using the pelvic floor muscles will hopefully help some of these women.

Published:31 October 2013
Updated: 2 June 2021
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