31 MAR Young researcher wants to change materials research method A new method will make the development of previously unknown materials for, e.g., solar cells both faster and more efficient. Materials Nanoparticles Materials technology
23 FEB EliteForsk awards for artificial muscles and complex networks Anne Ladegaard Skov and Sune Lehmann receive EliteForsk awards for their research. Two PhD students receive travel scholarships. Materials Polymers Cyber security Computer calculations Materials technology
18 FEB A possible paradigm shift within piezoelectricity Scientists find a new method to induce the piezoelectric effect in non-piezoelectric materials. It may enable new uses and safer materials. Electrotechnology Electronics Micro and nanotechnology Materials Health technology Medical equipment and systems Materials technology
12 JAN Two ERC Starting Grants for young researchers Two young DTU researchers have each won an ERC Starting Grant for independent basic research of EUR 1.5 million or just over DKK 11 million. Enzymes and proteins Solar energy Materials Organic chemistry Materials technology
06 JAN There are cracks in everything - they provide insight Advanced computer models of metals that deform in car accidents provide important insights for modern industries Materials Materials technology
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
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
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
07 SEP Heat pumps to use more climate-friendly coolant Researchers will investigate how to replace the current coolant used in heating systems for single-family houses with new coolants with reduced climate footprint. Materials Construction Materials technology
09 JUL Improvement of railway switches A collaboration between Banedanmark and DTU has identified several new opportunities for smarter monitoring and maintenance of switches. Transportation Materials Materials technology