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.

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10 latest research news

Bror Sundqvist, center director at WoodCenter North, Luleå University of Technology.

New leader for WoodCenter North

2017-05-23 Bror Sundqvist is the new center director for WoodCenter North at Luleå University of Technology. With his experience from different business, as well as a doctorate in Wood Physics, Bror Sundqvist intends to work to further strengthen collaboration between research and industry.

Thesis published in scientific journal

2017-05-22 Former student Lisa Thorén Hedin completed her degree in Industrial and Management Engineering in 2014. Today, her results on Community Engagement and Development in the Swedish mining industry has been published in a scientific journal.

Startup for the project Pokémon goes to school

2017-05-22 How can the popular game Pokémon Go be used to increase children's and young people's physical activity? Students in grade 4 at Porsöskolan in Luleå will help researchers at Luleå University of Technology find out by performing assignments and collecting pieces of puzzle.

School's key to successful integration

2017-05-22 School's plays a crucial role in the integration of refugees and immigrants into society and the democratic process. Challenges exist but with the right conditions there are great social benefits to be had.

The University's satellite finally in orbit

2017-05-19 Now it's in orbit in space – the miniaturized satellite that is built and developed at Luleå University of Technology. – After a few hours of nerve-racking silence, it finally began transmitting, says Reza Emami, Professor of Onboard Space Systems.

Photographer: Luleå tekniska universitet

The methanol vehicle from Luleå was invited to Gothenburg

2017-05-19 The journey "Luleå-Stockholm with wood in the tank", which was made a year ago by the attentive methanol vehicle from Luleå University of Technology, has now been extended with the route Luleå-Gothenburg. LTU received an invitation to join at the International Conference Advanced Biofuels Conference in Gothenburg, 17-19 May, and the vehicle was driven 1250 km to Gothenburg at the West Coast.

Arne Nykänen, Senior Lecturer at Luleå University of Technology Photographer: Richard Renberg

Sound in cars and spaceships

2017-05-15 Arne Nykänen is a researcher in Engineering Acoustics at Luleå University of Technology, focusing on sound design for vehicles. At a lecture at the Science House in Luleå, he spoke about his work with Scania and how a computer game with spacecrafts has influenced this work.

Karl Andersson, Anna Näppä, Michael Nilsson, Luleå University of Technology Photographer: Linda Alfredsson

Increased online visibility for better business

2017-05-09 An EU project at Luleå University of Technology will enable small and medium-sized companies to increase their online visibility and thereby increase their competitiveness. – We will bring the customer to the store, via the internet, says Karl Andersson, Associate Professor of Mobile and Pervasive Computing.

Tobias Kampmann, doctor in ore geology at Luleå University of Technology Photographer: Richard Renberg

1.9 billion year-old ores

2017-05-08 In the Falun mine, copper, zinc, lead and smaller amounts of gold and silver have been mined for at least 800 years until 1992. Since 2001, the mine has been a world heritage site. Now, ore researcher Tobias Kampmann has determined the geological age of the ore body to ca. 1.9 billion years in a dissertation, in which also the geometry and geochemistry of the ores were analyzed.

Have you alerted 112 on behalf of another person?

2017-05-08 In order to contribute to the development of acute care, research is currently being carried out to study inringers' experience of meeting emergency personnel at the site before the ambulance arrives, a so-called IVPA mission. Now people from Norrbotten need these experiences.

Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world-leading competence in several areas of research. Our research is conducted in close cooperation with companies such as Bosch, Ericsson, Scania, LKAB, SKF and leading international universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.6 billion per year. We currently have 1,700 employees and 15,000 students.

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