Soheib new PhD in Computer Science
Today, Soheib Takhtardeshir successfully presented his doctoral thesis "VAE-Driven Compression of Light Field Images through Disentangled Latent Modeling and Perceptual Quality Assessment"
News from STC
News from STC research centre
Professor Mårten Sjöström Co-Chair for IEEE ICIP 2026 in Tampere
Prof. Mårten Sjöström has been appointed General Co-Chair of the IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP) 2026, which will take place in Tampere, Finland, on 13–17 September 2026. ICIP is one of the world’s leading conferences in the fields of image processing and visual signal analysis.
Swedish Radio draws attention to Mid Sweden University's research on AI and remote control
Research on how artificial intelligence and remote control can be used in practice is highlighted in Swedish Radio P4 Västernorrland. In a report, Professor Mårten Sjöström talks about opportunities, challenges and future areas of use.
Industry Ready for Immersive Remote Operation – New Needs Analysis Highlights Clear Requirements and Opportunities
A new needs analysis shows that forestry, mining, and manufacturing companies are ready to advance remote operations with immersive technologies. High demands on image quality, ergonomics, and usability remain, with AR seen as a key enabler.
Almost SEK 50 million to Mid Sweden University – Investing in AI, sensor technology and digitalisation
Mid Sweden University is taking a big step as a regional knowledge engine. The STC research centre, together with its partners, has been granted almost SEK 50 million for five new research projects that will drive development in artificial intelligence, sensor technology and digitalisation.
International students connect with SCA to explore future careers
How can international students and regional companies collaborate to strengthen the workforce of tomorrow? At a Lucia gathering at SCA, international master’s students from Mid Sweden University got a firsthand look at the company’s operations, recruitment needs, and career opportunities.
Farangis Foroughi Highlighted Advances in X-ray Imaging at MAX IV
Last week, Farangis Foroughi, PhD student at STC, gave a presentation about her research at the MAX IV Laboratory, as part of their MAX4Life Talk Series.
Advancing the future of remote work: IMMERSE-team gathered in Sundsvall
In early December, the IMMERSE research team met at Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall to review project progress, share results, and plan upcoming work. The meeting brought together researchers from Sweden and Finland to deepen collaboration on future remote-operation technologies.
Smart 6G Solution Aims to Prevent Heat-Related Rail Deformation
The Ensure project is developing a 6G-based, energy-efficient monitoring system for remote railway sections in the Nordic region. Using AI-powered temperature sensing, dangerous rail buckling can be predicted in time, improving safety and operations in an increasingly warm climate.
Researcher at Mid Sweden University reach the pinnacle of technology
IEEE Fellow is a rare honor for researchers world wide - and now Professor Mikael Gidlund has taken his place in the exclusive circle. His research strengthens Swedish industry and regional innovation and the award shows that top-level international research also thrives outside the big cities.
Mårten Sjöström present at CIVIT
On 27 November, the Centre for Immersive Visual Technologies at Tampere University, celebrated 10-year anniversary with an event filled with expert talks, demonstrations, and networking. Prof. Mårten Sjöström was invited to present the ongoing research on augmented and immersive remote operations.
The steering group for NIIT gathered in Sundsvall – focus on the industrial IoT of the future
On Friday 14 November, the steering group for the research profile NIIT - Next Generation Industrial IoT, gathered at Mid Sweden University. During the day, the companies were able to take part in ongoing projects in industrial digitalization and visit the newest partner GDM.
From good to better – STC and BlueGreen Cultivation in joint development project
Through a collaboration between STC Research Centre and BlueGreen Farming AB, it is investigated how AI can be used to improve and streamline cultivation in stores. The project can pave the way for the sustainable and digitally monitored food production of the future.
“Working in a team of experts has been a great experience for me”
From August to December, PhD student Mattia Manenti from University of Catania in Italy is visting Mid Sweden University and STC as part of his doctoral studies. When he soon returns to Italy, he will bring back lots of feedback, inspiration and new ideas.
Students develop AI solutions on real-world assignments from the business world
Mid Sweden University's students work with real assignments from companies as part of their studies. Several projects are currently underway in which artificial intelligence plays a central role, including an AI-based camera system to increase safety in industry, in collaboration with SSG.
Collaboration to retain the IT talents of the future
How can education and industry work together to secure the future IT competence in Västernorrland? This was one of the main questions discussed when Mid Sweden University participated in the regional strategy meeting TechTalent 2025 in Härnösand, organized by Bron Innovation.
Three Days of Networking and Learning for Graduate Students in IRS Transtech
PhD students in Mid Sweden University's international graduate school IRS Transtech gather for three days in Sundsvall. On the agenda are presentations of their research, networking and discussions on common challenges.
New professor and doctors inaugurated and promoted
On 9–10 October, one professor and four doctors from STC were inaugurated and promoted during Mid Sweden University's academic ceremony on campus Östersund.
Safe and sustainable technology in focus when STC visited the Good Tech Conference
When the Good Tech Conference 2025 took place in Sundsvall, STC was present with several researchers. Under the theme of safety, STC showed how research and practical solutions can strengthen both security and sustainability in society.
Connecting Research Administrators Across Europe
In early October, the administration team from STC Research Centre visited the partner university Università degli Studi di Salerno (UNISA) in Italy. The purpose of the visit was to exchange experiences in research administration and to strengthen the ongoing collaboration between the two universities.
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