19 NOV DKK 18,5 million for independent research The Independent Research Fund Denmark grants DKK 208 million to 35 young researchers with original ideas and high ambitions. Three are from DTU. Electronics Optics Nanoparticles Cells Biological systems Nanomedicine Health and diseases
27 MAY Fungal batteries will store alternative energy Researchers from DTU and Aalborg University receive donation from Novo Nordisk Foundation for the development of biodegradable batteries. Biotechnology Biological systems Energy storage Electricity supply Solar energy Wind energy Electrochemistry Climate adaptation
11 APR Intestinal bacteria and their genetics determine dietary advice Dietary advice should be more personalized and based on knowledge of the composition of the individual person’s intestinal bacteria. Biotechnology Bacteria and microorganisms Biological systems Genes and genomes Nutrition and dietary habits Health-promoting compounds
06 DEC EUR 3.9 million to five young DTU researchers Independent Research fund Denmark awards EUR 26 million to 34 young researchers with original ideas and high research leader ambitions. Five of them are from DTU. Bacteria and microorganisms Biological systems Genes and genomes Semiconductors Electronics
14 JUN Smart golf balls for bioindustry A free-flowing sensor monitors the processes in large production tanks. The sensor has been developed by Freesense, a small start-up company Innovation and product development Chemical engineering Biological systems Sensors
28 FEB DTU to boost research in microbial antibiotics DTU is opening a new centre focusing on production of antibiotic substances by bacteria and fungi. Bacteria and microorganisms Biological systems Biotechnology Chemistry Organic chemistry
13 NOV Researchers hunt for tomorrow’s antimicrobial agents in the Christiania topsoil The world desperately needs new types of antimicrobial agents to combat resistant bacteria. Researchers are therefore searching high and low for new antimicrobial agents... Bacteria and microorganisms Biological systems Health and diseases
04 JUL Tree pump system can drive robots of the future Researchers have developed a chip that mimics trees’ water and nutrient transporting system. Looking to the future, this knowledge can be used in small robots or in factories... Biotechnology Biological systems Chemistry
06 JUN Health sciences also an engineering discipline There is great potential in developing new technology that can address health challenges—and DTU aims to be part of the solution. Biological systems Organic chemistry Health technology
15 MAR The hunt for rainforest’s secret recipes A new research project from DTU will map the genetics of the rainforest’s potent plant compounds, making them available to research and industry. Biotechnology Genes and genomes Biological systems Computer calculations