2020.10.30 | AU Engineering, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF) has just published the 65 research projects on the green transition that have been awarded grants. Researchers from the Department of Engineering, Aarhus University will receive grants for five new engineering projects.
2020.10.29 | AU Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
In a new international cross disciplinary study, researchers have used artificial intelligence to analyse large amounts of historical photos from WW2. Among other things, the study shows that artificial intelligence can recognise the identity of photographers based on the content of photos taken by them.
2020.10.19 | AU Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
A pan-European consortium consisting of vehicle manufacturers, research institutes and suppliers have joined forces to set up a new research and development project that will help industry convert from physical to virtual prototypes.
2020.10.19 | AU Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Three engineering students from Aarhus University have made it to the final of the SDG Tech Award 2020 with a robot that can measure salinity in the Arctic Ocean.
2020.10.14 | AU Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Department of Engineering, Aarhus University, has received a grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark to investigate nonlinear effects in semiconductor lasers – a stepping-stone to enable next generation higher-order modulation in fibre optic networks.
2020.10.06 | AU Engineering, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
In a new project, Sweden, Norway and Denmark will gather and exchange experience from building projects in order to optimise energy consumption in public buildings.
2020.10.02 | AU Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Does your company supply digital modelling technologies? Then participate in the HUBCAP programme, which can help you find new customers for your company. Small and medium-sized enterprises from all over Europe are involved in an attempt to embrace digital innovation.
2020.10.01 | AU Engineering, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering
One hectare of Danish-grown hemp can replace 2-3 hectares of cotton and requires significantly less water in production. A new project, supported by Innovation Fund Denmark, aims to develop a method that will make the hemp textiles a sustainable alternative to cotton.
2020.09.30 | AU Engineering, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
A new research project is aiming to develop a camera-based separation system that can separate plastic waste according to type. The machine will be implemented at plastic recyclers, enabling the manufacturing industry to significantly increase the use of recycled plastics.
2020.09.28 | AU Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Intelligent marine robots open up a wide range of possibilities in the vast unknown areas below sea level, covering more than 70 per cent of the surface of the Earth. However, we need reliable artificial intelligence if robots are to operate on their own. A new EU-funded project will address this problem.
2020.09.23 | AU Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
A large-scale industrial and academic collaboration project between Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality and Aarhus University is 'a huge opportunity', says the mayor of the municipality, who welcomes the new initiative.
2020.09.23 | AU Engineering, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Nine researchers at Aarhus University have received foundation grants from the Villum Experiment Programme under the Villum Foundation for their daring and innovative projects. The Villum Experiment Programme donates money for ‘bold ideas for research’.
2020.09.08 | AU Engineering, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering
Using an advanced statistical tool, engineers can identify new chemicals to replace problematic substances in the pharmaceuticals industry. They have just completed their first scientific studies with blood pressure medicine, and the results are promising.
2020.09.02 | Education
There have never been as many new engineering students at Aarhus University. Around 1,100 new students started their orientation this week on either a BSc or BA in engineering degree programme at AU Engineering. This is an increase of 18 per cent on last year.
2020.09.08 | AU Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Engineers from Aarhus University have developed a device that makes it possible to collect water samples from the Arctic Ocean at depths of 300 metres. This will help climate researchers acquire new knowledge about how the ice in the northern hemisphere is melting and what happens when it mixes with the salty seawater
