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Dissertation in Solid Mechanics – Christer Stenström

2022-09-30 On September 29th, 2022, Christer Stenström presented his doctoral thesis on the subject of Solid Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology

The thesis is entitled “Modelling of fracture toughness using peridynamics: A Study of J-integral, essential work and homogenisation"

Retirement – Professor Mats Oldenburg and Professor Hans-Åke Häggblad

2022-09-28 Two of our loyal employees are ending their services at the Division of Solid Mechanics.

Christer Stenström - Public notification of the thesis defence in Solid Mechanics

2022-09-14 On September the 7th, Christer Stenström made a public notification of the thesis defence. Thesis is entitled Modelling of fracture toughness using peridynamics: A Study of J-integral, essential work and homogenisation

Presentation of licentiate thesis – Marie Anna Moretti

2022-08-29 Marie Anna Moretti presented her licentiate thesis within the subject solid mechanics on June 20, 2022. The title of Marie Anna's dissertation is "Microstructure and property models of alloy 718 applicable for simulation of manufacturing processes".
The discussion leader was Dr. Bijish Babu, Aerob...

"Exciting internship where you learn a lot"

2022-06-23 Joel Östman and Ludvig Karlsson, who are in seventh grade at NLV Bergviken and Nya läroverket, took the opportunity to carry out their internship at Luleå University of Technology. They got to try one to work in the ski and snow lab and strength training lab.

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.

34 million for new mining research

2022-03-01 Luleå University of Technology will lead twelve new research projects aimed for increased sustainability and competitiveness in the Swedish mining and metal-producing industry.

Licentiate Seminar in Solid Mechanics – Laura Suarez Collazos

2021-12-01 On November 26, 2021, Laura Suarez Collazos presented her licentiate thesis on the subject of Solid Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology

Dissertation in Solid Mechanics – Stefan Marth

2021-11-24 On November 23, 2021, Stefan Marth presented his doctoral thesis on the subject of Solid Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology

Stefan Marth - Public notification of the thesis defense

2021-11-03 On November 2nd, Stefan Marth made a public notification of the thesis defense. Thesis is entitled "An Approach on Material Model Calibration for Modelling of Sheet Metal Deformation and Failure".

Licentiate seminar in Material Mechanics – Biswajit Dalai

2021-10-13 On October 8, 2021, Biswajit Dalai presented his licentiate thesis in the research subject of Material Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology.

Dissertation in Solid Mechanics – Samuel Hammarberg

2021-09-28 On September 24, 2021, Samuel Hammarberg presented his doctoral thesis on the subject of Solid Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology

Licentiate Seminar in Solid Mechanics – Albin Wessling

2021-09-01 On the 18th of June 18 2021, Albin Wessling presented his licentiate thesis on the subject of Solid Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology. The thesis is entitled “Towards Discrete Element Modelling of Rock Drilling”.

Dissertation in Solid Mechanics - Johan Lindwall

2021-06-28 On May 26th, 2021 Johan Lindwall made his Thesis Defense in the subject Material Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology.

Licentiate Seminar in Solid Mechanics – Andreas Svanberg

2021-06-18 On June 4, 2021, Andreas Svanberg presented his licentiate thesis on the subject of Solid Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology. The thesis is entitled "Full-Scale Modeling and Simulation of Bucket Filling and Wear for Mining Rope Shovels".

FormPlanet - Innovative test bed to meet the challenges of the sheet metal forming industry

2021-02-23

Optimizing raw material handling and processing under harsh working conditions

2020-12-02 The European EIT Rawmaterials project HARSHWORK develops technology to improve the efficiency in handling processes of raw materials such as copper or nickel, where the impact and wear of industrial components is very high. HARSHWORK aims to increase the competitiveness of mining companies and manuf...

New maintenance model increases productivity in mines

2020-08-12 The harsh working environment in the mines wears heavily on materials and machinery with high maintenance costs as a result. Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have in the Harshwork project developed a model that will facilitate material selection and maintenance, which in turn can reduce...

Development program for junior promising researchers

2020-04-23 Simon Larsson, Associate Senior Lecturer in Solid Mechanics, has been appointed to participate as one of twelve participants in the LTU strategic initiative “Development program for promising junior researchers”. The purpose of the strategic initiative is to promote merit and networking for junior p...

Popular network for doctoral students in mining research

2020-03-19 MINERS, a network for PhD students in research related to mining, metal production and exploration in Sweden currently has 35 members. The initiative for the interdisciplinary network came two years ago from the strategic innovation program SIP STRIM, with Luleå University of Technology as coordinat...

World leading steel industry network visited the university

2019-10-15 The world-leading steel industry network, the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST), visited Luleå University of Technology to get more insight into ongoing steel research at Luleå University of Technology. With 17,500 members in over 70 countries, the network aims to promote sustainable ...

The seventh CHS2 conference on hot forming was a success

2019-06-19 The leading international conference on hot forming of high-strength steel and other high-performance materials, CHS2 – 2019, was conducted for the seventh time and was much appreciated. Researchers and experts from all over the world came to Luleå and Kulturens hus for the scientific exchange and t...

Lighter trucks with warm formed steel

2019-05-16 The electrification of heavy transport is one of the driving forces behind a new EU project coordinated by Luleå University of Technology in collaboration with, among others, Scania. The goal is to create a lightweight truck design using warm formed steel, which leads to more efficient transports si...

Develops innovative model for manufacturing

2019-03-26 Two PhD students in Material Mechanics, Marie Anna Moretti and Biswajit Dalai, will work in the EU project ENABLE, European Network for Alloy Behavior Law Enhancement. The purpose of the project is to develop an innovative constitutive model for manufacturing so that production time and costs are re...

Book about how the mechanical engineer makes the world better

2019-01-25 The Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) has released a new book on how the mechanical engineer makes the world better. The mechanical engineer is needed more than ever in a time characterized by major changes in society.

CHS² – 2019 Conference
2 Jun. 2019 12:00 – 5 Jun. 2019 15:00 , Kulturens hus:

2019-01-22 The seventh edition of the international conference, CHS2, will be held at Kulturens hus, Luleå on 2-5 June 2019. The conference is the leading event for scientific exchange in hot forming technologies.

Dissertation Dmitry Ramanenka

2018-06-13 On 13 June 2018, Dmitry Ramanenka made his Thesis Defense in the subject Solid Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology.

The thesis is entitled "An Approach for Evaluation of Brick Lining's Mechanical State in Rotary Kilns."

The faculty opponent was Professor Professor Per Gradin, Mid Un...

Luleå University of Technology extends collaboration with Höganäs

2018-06-05 Last Friday, a delegation from the company Höganäs AB visited Luleå University of Technology to discuss joint projects in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing.
– Höganäs is a successful metal powder manufacturing company, and we are pleased to expand our collaboration with them, says ...

Nailing of Thesis Dmitrij Ramanenka

2018-05-23 On May 23, 2018, Dmitrij Ramanenka nailed his dissertation thesis entitled "An Approach for Evaluation of Brick Lining's Mechanical State in Rotary Kilns."

Disputation will be held at 9:00 on June 13th in room E632 at Luleå University of Technology.

End-User Driven Process Design for Steels with Extreme Properties (ExtremeSteels)

2018-05-03 Press hardening, a Swedish invention, has shown an exponential industrial growth and has become a global technology. The main driving force for the increased use of press hardened components is care for the environment by the use of ultra-high strength press hardened components. Lighter vehicle stru...

Licentiate Seminar in Solid Mechanics – Samuel Hammarberg

2018-04-26 Samuel Hammarberg presented his licentiate thesis in Solid Mechanics on April 16, 2018. The title of the thesis is "A Study on Structural Cores for Lightweight Steel Sandwiches".

Liang Deng thesis defence

2017-12-20 On 20th of December 2017, Liang Deng made his Thesis Defense in the subject Solid Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology

The thesis is entitled "Modeling of wear and galling in press hardening simulations".

The faculty opponent was Professor Karl Nielsen, Aalborg University, Denmark.

Liang Deng - Public notification of the thesis defense

2017-12-06 On December 5th, Liang Deng made a public notification of the thesis defense. Thesis is entitled " Modelling of Wear and Galling in Press Hardening Simulations ".

Thesis defense will be held at 09:00 am, December 20th in Room E231, at Luleå University of Technology.

Published:29 November 2013
Updated: 30 September 2022
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