Research
MDU's research leads to necessary knowledge and development – for Swedish industry and welfare, but also to solve some of the global challenges. The greatest part of research is conducted in cooperation with the private and the public sectors.
MDU strengthens Sweden’s green transition through investment in battery production
Mälardalen University (MDU) has received significant support from the Knowledge Foundation (KK-stiftelsen) to build expertise in battery production, a field crucial to the green transition.
about MDU strengthens Sweden’s green transition through investment in battery productionTrustworthy generative AI in new project for industry
MDU is leading a new collaborative project in industrial digitization that aims to transform decision-making processes in industrial sections, using generative AI.
about Trustworthy generative AI in new project for industryNew research can improve the work environment in the world's textile factories
Researchers at MDU have developed an AI-controlled sensor system that measures stress levels and health of textile workers.
about New research can improve the work environment in the world's textile factories
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Research specialisations
Computer and Data Science
Computer and Data Science (CDS) conducts research on novel approaches, algorithms, techniques, and tools in AI (Artificial Intelligence) and machine learning, optimization, heterogeneous data from various sensing devices, software and hardware for robots, brain-like computing, as well as formal methods and static program analysis.
Educational Sciences and Mathematics
Researchers are working to raise the quality of education and to develop industry with the aid of mathematics.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) research specialization conducts research with a focus on the (embedded) system’s run-time platform including execution of software, communication of data and control, and runtime adaptation mechanisms.
Future Energy Center
Research focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency and emission mitigation, as well as smarter modelling, optimisation and management.
Health and Welfare
An interdisciplinary specialisation, an area for research studies and a field of knowledge where health research and welfare research meet studying different aspects of health.
Innovation and Product Realisation
Research on how to develop sustainable, useful and competitive products and services.
Industrial Economics and Organization
Digitalisation, globalisation and sustainability have attracted a lot of attention in society as well as in academia. We have reached a point where there is a need for questioning and refining the way we deal with such issues by applying interdisciplinary lenses and unpacking critical concerns.
Medical and health engineering
Medical and health engineering (MHE) is an interdisciplinary field that unites engineering and medical sciences to create cutting-edge technologies with the purpose to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases, as well as to support human well-being.
Software and Systems Engineering
Software and Systems Engineering (SSE) conducts research on theory, methods, processes, algorithms, and tools to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of industrial software and software-intensive systems
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Research on Collaboration – RoC
RoC (Research on Collaboration) is an interdisciplinary research area in collaborative research.
Research schools
A research school is third-cycle study programme. At MDU there are a number of research schools within various fields.
Third-cycle studies
Studying at third-cycle level means that you acquire the knowledge and skills needed for you to become a researcher.