HPT hosts middle school student for hands-on research experience
As part of its ongoing commitment to inspiring the next generation of engineers, the Heat and Power Technology (HPT) division at KTH welcomed Lisa, an eighth-grade student, for a short but engaging visit. During her two weeks at HPT, Lisa took part in hands-on lab work, including sensor calibration, turbine experiments, and balancing tasks involving a 3D-printed fan impeller.
During her stay, Lisa had the opportunity to calibrate different types of sensors—specifically, two types of load cells and two different pressure transducers. She also joined turbine experiments and assisted with balancing work related to a 3D-printed fan impeller, getting a first-hand look at how engineering research is done in practice.
Lisa was supervised by Jens Fridh , with additional support from Emil Lindström and Leif Pettersson , who guided her through the various tasks and explained the scientific principles behind them.
Reflecting on her experience, Lisa said:
“It was really interesting and fun to work at KTH! I got to do so many different things which I thought was fun. I got to work in the turbine room and in the workshop. It was especially fun with the crane inside the building but also scary. The turbine was very interesting because I have never seen one so close and hadn’t really understood how it worked. The people there were also very kind.”
This visit reflects HPT's continued effort to support educational outreach and create opportunities for younger students to explore engineering in a university environment.
Below are some photos from Lisa’s visit to HPT, as well as the contact persons who guided her during her stay.
It was a real pleasure to welcome her to our division!
HPT contact persons:
