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
23 FEB First quantum-safe data transfer in the Nordic region Researchers secure an important win in the race against cybercriminals by using quantum communication to securely transfer data at Danske Bank. Physics Quantum theory and atomic physics
03 JAN Closer to the perfect laser Ultra-precise lasers can be used for optical atomic clocks, quantum computers, power cable monitoring, and much more. But all lasers make noise, which researchers from... Lasers
22 DEC World’s thinnest Christmas tree created at DTU A Christmas tree with a thickness of one atom is made at DTU. It shows how terahertz measurements can be used to ensure the quality of graphene. Materials Physics Electrotechnology Electronics Micro and nanotechnology Sensors Semiconductors Materials technology
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
21 SEP Remote Infrared Radiation: New Technology Measures Thickness of Ice on Prawns DTU and Royal Greenland have collaborated on a new technology that can measure the thickness of the ice glaze on frozen prawns. This is important to know so that the... Sensors Lasers
13 SEP Quantum materials cut closer than ever A new method designs nanomaterials with less than 10-nanometer precision. It could pave the way for faster, more energy-efficient electronics. Micro and nanotechnology Materials Semiconductors Physics Electronics Materials technology
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
20 NOV DKK 37 mio. from Independent Research Fund Denmark Independent Research Fund Denmark awards DKK 214 mio. to 36 young scientists with original ideas and high ambitions. Six are from DTU. Innovation and product development Health technology Materials Organic chemistry Chemistry Telecommunication Cyber security Physics Quantum theory and atomic physics Light sources Systems and data security Materials technology