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Research for knowledge
and development
MDH’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.
Research to understand and meet crises
The Greek word krisis means a "turning point in a disease.” Crises can entail a number of challenges for those affected, but also opportunities. Researchers at Mälardalen University (MDH) are investigating how crises affect us as humans – knowledge that can be used to find the right tools for how we can deal with these in the best way and to come strengthened out of the crisis.
about Research to understand and meet crisesAI project leads to better, safer and more sustainable consumer products
In the newly-started project AIDOaRT at MDH, Embedded Systems with artificial intelligence (AI) are being developed. This will lead to improvements for traffic and restaurants among other things – and ultimately also better and more sustainable products for us consumers.
about AI project leads to better, safer and more sustainable consumer productsThis is how MDH work with the sustainable development goals
On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — adopted by world leaders — officially came into force. Over the next fifteen years countries will mobilize efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind. This is how MDH work with the sustainable development goals.
Important to intercept mental ill-health in elderly men to prevent suicide
Elderly men are over-represented in suicide statistics, but despite this they seldom seek help for mental ill-health. Researchers at MDH, together with Karolinska Institutet, have made a study on mental ill-health in elderly men and have concluded that nurses in primary care play a key role in identifying mental ill-health among elderly men. To prevent suicide requires close cooperation among professionals and with the patients’ relatives.
about Important to intercept mental ill-health in elderly men to prevent suicideResearch shows that we have become more productive during the pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic, many workplaces have switched to working remotely, a transition that can be challenging for both employees and managers. At MDH, a research project group has investigated the experiences of both groups and the results of the feasibility study show that the majority believe that they have become more productive.
about Research shows that we have become more productive during the pandemic
Research specialisations
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.
Embedded Systems
Computer science related to computers running entire systems or parts of systems, often with a demand for real-time operation, in everything from home appliances to aeroplanes.
Industrial Economics and Management
Research focusing on for example the sustainable development of industry and working life.
Innovation and Product Realisation
Research on how to develop sustainable, useful and competitive products and services.
Educational Sciences and Mathematics
Researchers are working to raise the quality of education and to develop industry with the aid of mathematics.
Professors:
85
Doctoral students:
218
Funding in totalt:
274
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Funding from state:
38%
External funding:
62%
Research support
As a researcher at MDH you have access to support from the University such as the Library’s research service.
Research schools
A research school is third-cycle study programme. At MDH 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.