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Research

Together we explore and create – to benefit the world

Every year LTH publishes about 100 doctoral theses and 2,000 research findings that pave the way for scientific discoveries and new innovations improving society. Within research there are nine areas with special, interdisciplinary excellence.

At LTH there is scope for brilliant research and inspiration for the creative development of technology, architecture, and design. Over 1,000 researchers at LTH are working hard to create good living conditions for people and promote more careful use of the Earth’s resources.

Cutting-edge research

LTH’s collective excellence in research is gathered in nine profile areas. These research areas have special strength and potential.

  • Aerosols
  • Pillars of AI and Digitalization
  • Circular Building Sector
  • Energy Transition
  • Engineering Health
  • Food and Bio
  • Nanoscience and Semiconductor Technology
  • Photon Science and Technology
  • Water

World-leading facilities 

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. Today, an interdisciplinary ecosystem is emerging around the world-leading research facilities MAX IV and European Spallation Source (ESS), with LTH and Lund University as a driving force. 

MAX IV is among the world’s foremost synchrotron light source facilities and ESS will be the world’s most powerful accelerator-based neutron source when it starts operating in late 2027.

LTH has a central location in the Öresund region which has close to four million inhabitants, several prominent universities and colleges – and a great demand for education, research, and innovation.