News from STC research centre

Several advancements towards the autonomous airport of the future

Autonomous measurements of the runway surface as well as more opportunities to monitor vehicles and drones at airports. A three-year research project at Mid Sweden University has made several advancements in creating the airport of the future with safe and cost-effective solutions.

AI is doing wonders for the future of ad data collection

Research into how AI can detect, and sort advertising data is in full swing at Mittuniversitetet. In a collaboration between the Research Center STC (Sensible Things That Communicate) and Media Research, industrial doctoral student Faeze Zakaryapour Sayyad runs an extensive project in the subject.

Research helps prevent roof damage caused by heavy snow

Heavy snow affects both traffic safety and buildings. Now, researchers at the STC research centre and the Härnösand company Starbit have created an AI model that can measure the weight of snow without contact, and thus provide an opportunity to prevent damage to buildings and collapse accidents.

Working within a company offer advantages to the research

There are many advantages to being an industrial PhD, according to Ziqin Tang, PhD student at Miun, doing their research-study at the company Starbit. Access to all the technical conditions you may need but also experienced employees who can provide advice and support is an important contribution.

Tech tour for students to attract further studies

At the STC Research Center's Tech Tour, students from Mid Sweden University's engineering programs had the opportunity to meet the center's researchers and learn about several ongoing research projects.

Ensure 6G kick-off meeting at Oulu University

In the end of February, researchers within the Interreg Aurora project ENSURE 6G, were gathered for a project kick-off meeting in Oulu, Finland. ENSURE-6G is ramping up its remote sensing, connectivity, and data fusion efforts in rural areas.

Developing the smart mattress of the future for healthcare

In the Pressure project, the goal is to develop a low-cost and robust IoT-based solution with the aim of reducing the suffering and costs that arise from pressure ulcers. The researchers at Mid Sweden University have now developed a first prototype that has been discussed with the project's partners.

Saad - New PhD in Electronics

On Thursday, January 25, Saad Muhammad Shaikh successfully presented his thesis "Hyperspectral imaging for in-situ applications: Methods to improve the classification of materials using hyperspectral imaging". After the grading committee's deliberation, he can now title himself a Doctor in Electronics.

Mazhar Hussain presented his work at a halftime seminar

Thursday the 18th of January PhD-student Mazhar Hussain presented his work on a half-time seminar with the title "Multi-Sensor data fusion for improved estimation and prediction of physical quantities”. Now Mazhar continues his work toward a doctoral thesis defense.

The page was updated 2/13/2024