We are proud to announce that Shirin Rafiei has successfully defended her doctoral thesis in Computer Engineering, titled "Remote Controlled 3D Positioning in Augmented Telepresence: User and Quality of Experience Aspects", at Mid Sweden University.
In late August, Mid Sweden University welcomed Guest Professor Bruno Andó from the University of Catania, Italy. During his visit to Sundsvall, Professor Andó met with Associate Prof. Sebastian Bader at the STC Research Centre to explore opportunities for collaboration between the two universities.
Soon, Shirin Rafiei will defend her doctoral thesis, becoming Mid Sweden University’s first institute doctoral student. Her research places the user experience at the center of future remote-operated systems.
Mohammadreza Shamshirgarha has recently started his PhD-studies at Mid Sweden University within the research project IMMERSE. With a strong background in artificial intelligence, he will focus on developing AI-powered visual tools to improve how people connect and collaborate remotely.
Mid Sweden University is investing SEK 16.6 million in a new AI lab to strengthen both the research environment and AI education at the university. The initiative has been granted SEK 6.6 million in support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The energy system faces major challenges as fossil fuels are replaced with solar and wind power. To ensure stable electricity supply, new solutions for storage, control and regulation are needed. This is what Elektrovation will develop – in collaboration with energy companies in Västernorrland.
Exchange student Nicole Bratz is studying electrical engineering at Mid Sweden University. Within the DIGIT project and Forskningsarenan, she has been involved in developing an autonomous boat that measures sediment levels in water.
Mid Sweden University's international graduate school is now being expanded with new collaborations with eight universities from four continents.
After five years as an industrial doctoral student at Mid Sweden University and SCA, Adam Lycksam is ready to present his thesis. With a focus on machine learning and predictive maintenance, he has developed methods that will predict faults in machines – and thus prevent costly downtime in industry.
With a background in mechanical engineering and a strong passion for energy harvesting, Fatma Benbrahim has begun her PhD studies at Mid Sweden University and TU Chemnitz. As part of the IRS Transtech research school, she is developing smart, sustainable solutions for wireless sensor technology.
Muhammad Azeem Khan is pursuing a cotutelle PhD at Mid Sweden University and the University of L’Aquila, combining academic research and industrial collaboration to improve wireless communication for the factories of the future.
Guest professor Dr. Jaime Zabalza from the University of Strathclyde is collaborating with STC to explore how AI and hyperspectral imaging can address industrial challenges. His aim is to develop smart, reliable systems and build a global research network focused on sustainable innovation.
Between May 13-16, Professor Sinem Coleri from Koç University in Turkey visited Mid Sweden University and STC Research Centre. Prof. Coleri, an IEEE Fellow and a leading expert in AI-based wireless network design, is at the forefront of shaping the future of wireless communications.
Are you having difficulty getting an appointment with the dental care due to a shortage of dentists? A new research project is now starting with the aim of using AI to call patients for examinations at the right time and prevent dental problems that require more extensive dental care.
Methane is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In a new project, Mid Sweden University's research center FSCN and STC will develop a method for detecting and estimating the amount of emissions from waste management, biogas production, agriculture and wetland restoration.
Today, Sujash Naskar successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled "Lightweight Cryptographic Solutions for Privacy-Preserved Authentication & Communication in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks" at Mid Sweden University, earning his PhD in Computer Engineering.
We are proud to announce that Farnaz Khodakhah has successfully defended her doctoral thesis in Computer Engineering, titled “Medium Access Design for 5G and Beyond: Multi-Service Coexistence and Collaboration Strategies”, at Mid Sweden University.
In a new project, Mid Sweden University is exploring how low-voltage batteries can be used to power vehicles and work machines. The aim is to reduce costs, improve safety, and simplify the design of electric drive systems through innovative low-voltage solutions.
With a background in energy systems and passion for machine learning, Andrea Gambardella has started a new position as an industrial PhD student. His research will focus on multimodal machine learning - combining data from various types of sources to predict maintenance needs in industrial machines.
On April 3, 2025, Mazhar Hussain successfully defended his doctoral thesis "Multi-Sensor Data Fusion for Improved Estimation and Prediction of Physical Quantities".
The page was updated 2/20/2025