IDT news

• Jun 17, 2013

  Improvement of architecture design leads to safer embedded systems

  A faulty function in a dependable embedded system, for example as in electronic steering systems for aircraft or a car’s cruise control, can be costly and lead to danger for people and the surroundings. On account of this it is important to guarantee that the embedded system meets all the quality requirements, which can be done by analysis of the system’s architecture.

• Jun 14, 2013

  Smarter tests for development of software can save both time and money for the developer

  In his doctoral thesis ”Quality of Test Design in Test Driven Development”, Adnan Causevic at the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering at Mälardalen University (MDH), investigates the quality of test cases produced in test-driven development.

• Jun 04, 2013

  Enables secure communication in the Internet of Things

  The future Internet, Internet of Things (IoT), is so much more than the Internet we know today. It will interconnect traditional computers and a large number of smart objects or networks. The IoT, which is an IPv6 network, will be the foundation of many services and our daily life will depend on its availability and reliable operations. Shahid Raza has in his doctoral thesis at Mälardalen University focused on solutions for dependability. He is the first person to make it possible to secure the communication for resource-constrained sensor nodes within the Internet of the future.

• Apr 10, 2013

  The teaching prize shared by three winners

  Hillevi Gavel, Eric Hansen and Niklas Friedler are the recipients of the Teaching Prize which is to be distributed this year for the first time at the Academic Ceremony. The prize is awarded to people who have shown outstanding teaching skills in first- and second-cycle education.

• Feb 20, 2013

  Unique robot cat enhances quality of life among people with dementia

  Researchers at Mälardalen University (MDH) have developed the robot cat Robocat to enhance the wellbeing and raise the quality of life among people with dementia in the later stage of their illness. The interactive and artificial cat is unique through an interweaving of the fields of the caring sciences and technology.

• Jan 16, 2013

  ABB and Mälardalen University in a joint venture for future workforce

  ABB Sweden and Mälardalen University have this week signed a long-term cooperation agreement which will further increase the opportunities of employment for MDH students, increase the opportunities for ABB of recruiting, and be a springboard for new research projects.

• Jan 09, 2013

  New Dean of School at IDT appointed

  Damir Isovic has been appointed the new Dean of School at IDT. For five years Damir has been the Deputy Dean of School at IDT and thus has a good knowledge of IDT’s activities. He is also Reader in Computer Science and has long experience of conducting his own research. Damir Isovic assumed his duties as the new Dean of School on 1 January 2013.

• Dec 18, 2012

  Major investment for energy and health technology with MDH and 15 companies in cooperation

  Two new research profiles in energy and health technology at Mälardalen University (MDH) in cooperation with 15 companies are to develop health technology and renewable energy systems – two profiles which meet the demands in welfare both nationally and internationally. Altogether the Knowledge Foundation, MDH and the companies are investing 143 million SEK.

• Nov 14, 2012

  15 million SEK for basic research at MDH

  The Swedish Research Council has granted Mälardalen University (MDH) circa 15 million SEK for four research projects: two in Embedded Systems, one in Educational Science and one in Comparative Literature.

• Oct 23, 2012

  MDH to contribute with research in an international project in Embedded Systems

  Mälardalen University (MDH) is participating in the European research project MBAT, Combined Model-based Analysis and Testing. The project will reinforce the transport sector by producing new and more efficient technologies for embedded systems.

• Oct 23, 2012

  Research project at MDH leads to reconfigurable production systems

  Swedish manufacturing companies are asking for production systems which can quickly handle changes in volumes as well as product types and production towns. To meet this need Carin Rösiö, doctoral student at Mälardalen University (MDH), has produced a model in her doctoral thesis for how companies can develop reconfigurable production systems.

• Oct 18, 2012

  Is the world around us influencing our innovative ability?

  There are divided opinions about what the connection between the world around us and an organisation looks like. Some people are of the opinion that the world around us is nothing the organisation should bother about, whereas others assert that the world around us is an important influential factor for every organisation.

• Oct 18, 2012

  New European research project in design-driven innovation at MDH

  The European research project, EC DeEP, Design in European Policies, has started with Mälardalen University (MDH) and Munktell Science Park as the only Swedish partners.

• Oct 18, 2012

  Study Innovation Science and Management in spring in India

  Welcome to apply to a course in Innovation Science and Management in Spring, that includes a 2-week visit to India. The course is free-of-charge, the trip to India is funded by MDH/STINT. The Indian part will be organized by our partner Welingar Institute of Management Research and Development in Mumbai and Bangalore.

• Oct 04, 2012

  Scholarship to study one semester in Brazil or China

  Now you have as a student at the School of Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT) the opportunity to apply a very beneficial scholarship to study a semester in Brazil or in China.

• Oct 01, 2012

  Japanese university visited MDH

  Professor Mizuyama, Professor Sung and as well as 17 students from Deptford. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Science and Engineering from Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan visited Mälardalen University in Eskilstuna on 11 - 12 september.

• Oct 01, 2012

  Croatian universities visiting IDT

  During week 38, the three Croatian universities University of Zagreb, University of Osijek and University of Split visited IDT in Västerås.

• Sep 11, 2012

  MDH strengthens the Swedish production and manufacturing industry

  Researchers at Mälardalen University (MDH) have developed new methods which will allow companies to reduce emissions and cut energy usage. This will make Swedish companies more competitive. A new research center aimed at strengthening the Swedish manufacturing industry has also been established at MDH.

• Sep 05, 2012

  Four new professors at IDT

  The School of Innovation, Design and Engineering (IDT) at Mälardalen University is further strengthening its research skills by employing four new professors.

• Aug 27, 2012

  Big drive on research with industrial benefit in focus

  Eight companies and 14 doctoral students form part of a new, seven-year research school in embedded systems at Mälardalen University.