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  • Giving Heat a Voice: KTH Researcher Drives Heat Decarbonization Dialogue at BASF’s Podcast Interview

    KTH Researcher - Silvia Trevisan, Assistant Professor at the Division of Heat and Power Technology
    Silvia Trevisan, Assistant Professor and Researcher at KTH’s Division of Heat and Power Technology (Photo credit: BASF Our World Substance Podcast)
    Published Apr 18, 2026

    KTH Researcher – Silvia Trevisan, from the Energy Technology Department, was recently featured in a BASF podcast interview, where she contributed to a growing public dialogue on the role of heat decar...

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  • Smarter Rocket Nozzles: Predictive Maintenance for Methane Cooling Systems

    Jens Fridh och Taras Koturbash in front of MERiT+ test rig
    Published Apr 16, 2026

    With new funding from the Swedish Space Research School (SSRS) researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology are taking the next step towards more reliable and reusable rocket propulsion. The proje...

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  • Master’s Thesis in Action: KTH Students Explore Port Electrification in Oskarshamn

    From Left to Right: KTH Masters Students Ardian and Michelangelo with supervisor HPT Assitant Prof.
    Left to right: KTH Masters students Ardian and Michelangelo, with their thesis supervisor, Asst Prof Jagruti Thakur during a site visit to Oskarshamn energi's biomass plant
    Published Apr 07, 2026

    Students from KTH’s Heat and Power Technology (HPT) division are currently contributing to the electrification and long-term energy sustainability of the Port of Oskarshamn through a collaborative pro...

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  • Building Bridges for a Sustainable Future: KTH Expands International Synergies in Energy Education

    HPT Staff Jeevan Jayasuriya with UTMs Deans, Head of Department and Erasmus+ Office Director
    From right to left: HPT Staff Jeevan Jayasuriya with UTM's Faculty, Head of Department and Erasmus+ University Director during a strategic meeting
    Published Apr 01, 2026

    KTH’s Energy Technology Department continues to strengthen its global network by facilitating meaningful, long‑term partnerships with universities committed to advancing sustainable engineering. A rec...

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  • Saman Nimali Gunasekara Takes the Lead for for Dig-IT Lab

    Saman Nimali Gunasekara
    Published Mar 18, 2026

    Saman Nimali Gunasekara has been appointed as the new Director of Dig-IT Lab at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, succeeding Jonas Anund Vogel, who is moving on to a new role as a consultant at TechS...

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  • Sharing Critical Insights for a Supercritical Future: HPT at the International sCO2 Symposium

    HPT Researcher - Ana Sanchez, presenting her paper at the International sCO2 symposium
    HPT Researcher - Ana Sanchez, presenting her paper at the International sCO2 symposium
    Published Mar 17, 2026

    Researchers from KTH’s HPT division presented the latest developments from their work on supercritical CO₂ (sCO2) systems and technologies at the International Supercritical CO₂ Energy Technologies Sy...

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  • New Minds, New Momentum: PhD Trio – Melisa, Mariola & Laia Join the HPT team!

    From left to right: Laia, Melisa and Mariola at the HPT Division.
    From left to right: Laia, Melisa and Mariola at the HPT Division.
    Published Mar 06, 2026

    There’s a spark of new energy in the Division of Heat and Power Technology as three talented PhD researchers – Melisa, Mariola, and Laia, have recently joined our growing community. Each brings unique...

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  • Teamwork makes the Dream work: HPT’s Cookie Baking Contest Leaves No Crumb Behind

    Participants of the HPT Cookie Baking Competition
    Participants of the HPT Cookie Baking Competition, From left to right: Delaram, Supriya, Rafael, Parth, Melisa, Mariola, Lianying and Davide
    Published Feb 23, 2026

    Blending creativity, camaraderie, and the irresistible scent of freshly baked delights, the HPT division hosted its first ever Cookie Baking Competition – an event designed not only to satisfy sweet c...

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  • EGI´s women in science celebrated

    A group of women in science in the lab
    Published Feb 17, 2026

    On February 11th International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated! Meet a few of the dedicated and talented women celebrating this day at the Department of Energy Technology at KTH Roya...

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  • KTH Support for integrated Climate, Land, Energy and Water Planning in Lao PDR

    Published Feb 10, 2026

    On January 15 and 16, Shravan Kumar, Carolina Poupinha, and Francesco Gardumi from the Division of Energy Systems supported a workshop to consolidate capacity to carry out modelling using the Climate,...

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  • KTH Master’s Thesis Wins First Prize in Energimarknadsinspektionen’s National Competition

    Energimarknadsinspektionen thesis competition winners: Sara Johansson and Marija Pajtiar
    Energimarknadsinspektionen thesis competition winners: Sara Johansson and Marija Pajtiar
    Published Feb 04, 2026

    KTH master’s thesis students Sara Johansson and Marija Pajtlar have been awarded first prize in Energimarknadsinspektionen’s annual thesis competition, for their outstanding work on regulatory methods...

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  • New Industrial PhD collaboration launched to bridge the AI “innovation gap” in the energy sector

    Angelina Rubow portrait
    Published Jan 30, 2026

    AI seems to be everything everywhere all at once, but how can, or should, it be applied in the energy sector? A new project led by industrial PhD candidate Angelina Rubow in collaboration with E1 Mana...

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  • High‑Temperature Innovation for a Net‑Zero Industry: HPT Team Share Expertise at Key Events

    KTH HPT Researchers at the 2026 High Temperature Heat Pump Symposium in Copenhagen, Denmark
    HPT Researchers at the 2026 High Temperature Heat Pump Symposium in Copenhagen, Denmark
    Published Jan 27, 2026

    Researchers from HPT’s energy systems and high temperature heat pump team recently shared their expertise at recent key European events focused on accelerating industrial decarbonization. The team con...

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  • Looking Back, Moving Forward: HPT Wraps up an Inspiring Year of Collaboration

    HPT staff at the Winter Workshop / year-end wrap-up
    HPT staff at the Winter Workshop / year-end wrap-up
    Published Dec 22, 2025

    As 2025 comes to a close, the HPT division gathered for an end-of-year wrap-up – a moment to celebrate achievements, share insights, and set the stage for the year ahead. This meeting was more than a...

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  • Bridging Theory with Practice: KTH Students Explore Industrial Innovation at Siemens Energy

    KTH students and faculty at  Siemens Energy’s historic meeting hall, during the industrial visit
    KTH students and faculty at Siemens Energy’s historic meeting hall during the industrial visit
    Published Dec 18, 2025

    Students and faculty from KTH’s Heat and Power Technology (HPT) division recently stepped beyond the classroom to experience the forefront of aircraft engine technology during an immersive study visit...

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  • Study Sustainable Energy Engineering at KTH

    Published Dec 18, 2025

    Apply by January 15 to our renowned Sustainable Energy Engineering Master Program

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  • Shaping Circular Futures: KTH at International Conference in Sri Lanka

    HPT Adjunct Professor: Dr. Jeevan Jayasuriya at the International Conference in Sri-Lanka
    HPT Adjunct Professor: Dr. Jeevan Jayasuriya at the International Conference in Sri-Lanka
    Published Dec 17, 2025

    KTH joined the global sustainability dialogue at the International Conference on Circular Economy and Sustainable Ecosystems, held in Sri Lanka on December 11 2025. The event was launched following th...

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  • Björn Palm: Smarter Heat Pumps Will Drive Europe’s Energy Transition

    Published Dec 16, 2025

    Swedish manufacturers are betting on AI, smart controls, and greener refrigerants to make heat pumps more efficient. Professor Björn Palm was interviewed by Ny Teknik on the topic.

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  • Fuelling Turbocharged Ideas: HPT at ISUAAAT-17

    HPT Researchers at ISUAAAT-17
    HPT Researchers: Jana, Mauricio, Steffen and Nenad at ISUAAAT-17, Melbourne, Australia
    Published Dec 12, 2025

    Researchers from KTH’s HPT turbomachinery group presented the most recent developments from their innovative research at the 17th International Symposium on Unsteady Aerodynamics, Aeroacoustics and Ae...

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  • Solutions for a Resilient Planet - Turning Knowledge into Action

    Published Dec 09, 2025

    KTH researcher, Maryna Henrysson is one of the authors in The Global Environment Outlook: A future we choose (GEO-7) report. We met with Maryna to find out what are the key impacts of the report and w...

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