Aegis 4: screening study
By investigating lung function after an exercise test in -15°C among 16–19-year-old students at Swedish ski high schools, this study will, to our knowledge, be the most comprehensive screening stud...
Projects at Sports Tech Research Centre
Ongoing Research Projects
Aegis: use of heat exchangers when training in cold environments
Asthma is relatively common among the population in Sweden, but even more common among those who practice endurance training in the cold, such as cross-country skiers. Can the use of heat and...
AM-REACH – Recruitment for research and development in metal additive manufacturing
AM-REACH strengthens research and education in metal additive manufacturing at Mid Sweden University through the recruitment of an associate senior lecturer. The project focuses on process...
AM4Life – Additive manufacturing for advanced materials and future applications
AM4Life is a national research initiative in additive manufacturing in which Mid Sweden University participates. Within the project, PhD student Mohadeseh Ghorbani studies how challenging materials...
Body heat radiation in working life and sports – measurement in STRC's climate tunnel
The project will meet the business community's need to measure the thermal radiation of people and objects while simultaneously increasing STRC's and the region's innovative power and attractiveness.
Durability Project
Mid Sweden University's Durability Project studies how rain jackets age and fail through visual and physical testing of used garments. The goal is to create better durability tests and support...
EB-FEA – Additive manufacturing of tungsten for future fusion energy within IRS TransTech
EB-FEA is a PhD project within the IRS TransTech research school focusing on additive manufacturing of tungsten components for fusion energy applications. The project combines electron beam powder...
Follow-up Project – International Digital Guide Arena II
The International Digital Guide Arena project tests digital guidance for people with visual impairments in skiing and running. Results show the system is perceived as useful. Funding is now being...
H3 – Multidimensional Sustainability
The project will last until 2029 and aims to contribute to regional and local development, by developing and improving research and innovation capacity and the use of advanced technology among...
Hiking for people with visual impairments
People with visual impairments are often dependent on companions for physical activity. The project evaluates digital accompaniment in Östersund to increase independence and accessibility and reduc...
LUSS – Quantifying Air Resistance in Seated Cross-Country Skiers
How does air resistance affect performance in seated para cross-country skiing? A new study examines differences between various sitting positions to improve understanding of athletes’ conditions a...
NewAIMS
Additive Manufacturing (AM) offer attractive possibilities for design optimization and production of limited series of components. These aspects fit perfectly some industrial and economical sectors...
NEXRAM, Next Generation Manufacturing of Refractory Metals Using Artificial Intelligence and Additive Manufacturing
The NEXRAM project develops new methods for additive manufacturing of refractory metals such as tungsten. By combining sensors, real time monitoring, and machine learning, the manufacturing process...
TransTech2Horizon
More international researchers and improved opportunities for companies in the region to recruit internationally—these are a couple of the goals as Mid Sweden University launches an acceleration...
Validation of portable energy measurement system in a weather tunnel during physical activity and the influence of wind and cold
The aim of the project is to increase knowledge about how weather factors affect the measurement accuracy of portable energy measurement systems used in field research.