Primary research areas at DTU

With biotechnology, we can create new and more sustainable processes and new products in areas such as medicine, agriculture, food and energy. DTU is at the forefront of biotechnology research.

Denmark's position as Europe's most digitized country makes us vulnerable to hacker attacks. But this can be turned into an advantage, and Denmark has the potential to become a world leader in cybersecurity.

The production of energy is one of the world's largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions. To reduce the impact on the climate, oil, coal and gas must be replaced by green energy sources in the future.

The development of artificial intelligence has never moved faster than now. The potential seems to be enormous and it is hard to imagine where it will take us.

Quantum technology has the potential to revolutionize the world of computing and create unprecedented opportunities in communication and problem solving.

The transportation sector is emitting more and more CO2 from cars, trucks, planes and shipping, and the congestion on the roads is increasing. To reverse these trends, more solutions and technologies need to come into play.