18 MAR Five prestigious grants for DTU researchers A total of five researchers from DTU receive ERC Consolidator Grants of approximately DKK 15 mio. from the European Research Council. Mobility Transport behaviour Innovation and product development Systems analysis Medical equipment and systems Health and diseases Light sources Micro and nanotechnology Optics
04 NOV DTU’s basic research centre for nanophotonics inaugurated The Danish National Research Foundation boosts research into light and semiconductor nanostructures, which will lead to efficient computer and quantum technology. Physics Lasers Micro and nanotechnology Optics
14 JUN “Technology fascinates me, especially when it can be used for good” Mads Vandborg studies how to prepare the internet for the future by changing the frequency of its signals. He loves technology and is among the 10 per cent of students... Physics Optics
25 JAN Laser light can reveal condition of ship paint With infrared laser light, researchers from DTU Fotonik can produce detailed 3D images of ship paint, so that the paints can become more durable and environmentally friendly... Lasers Optics Ships and offshore constructions
06 FEB Three new Villum Young Investigators Three young DTU-scientists are honoured as Villum Young Investigators and receive almost DKK 10 million each to continue their research. Energy storage Magnets Optics Energy efficiency Software and programming Computer calculations Electrochemistry Catalysis
12 DEC EU grant for more powerful quantum computers Associate Professor Niels Gregersen from DTU Fotonik receives one of the coveted ERC Consolidator Grants from The European Research Council (ERC) for the development... Physics Quantum theory and atomic physics Light sources Optics
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
23 OCT 148 mio. DKK for two new Centers of Excellence The Danish National Research Foundation has invited applicants to enter contract negotiations to establish two new Centers of Excellence at DTU. Optics Semiconductors Catalysis Micro and nanotechnology
18 OCT Blanket of light may give better quantum computers A ‘blanket’ of thousands of quantum-mechanically entangled light pulses has the potential to pave the way for more powerful quantum computers. Quantum theory and atomic physics Lasers Optics
08 AUG EU grant for development of medical sensor Professor Anja Boisen from DTU Health Tech receives Proof of Concept grant of DKK 1.1 million from the European Research Council. Medical equipment and systems Health and diseases Optics Sensors Micro and nanotechnology