News from the Faculty of Engineering

Predicting the lifespan of a ship

As buildings are becoming larger, the risk of unexpected collapse is also growing. Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark have come a step closer to calculating the lifespan of a building.

Colour will identify critical patients

It is difficult for hosptials to spot patients who suddenly become critically ill during hospitalisation. But instead of a beeping sound, colour will be used to give a quick overview of the patient's condition.

Robots set to make aircraft parts

Although steel has been replaced with modern composite materials in cars, aircraft and wind turbine blades, robots have not yet learned to work with the new materials. But they will now. A consortium led by the University of Southern Denmark has received 13 million kroner from Innovationsfonden to upgrade robots.

Head of Department Michael Goodsite starts new job

Head of Department Michael Goodsite is to become the new Executive Vice President for Regional Development at the Region of Southern Denmark.

Research project will enable drones to fly free

The use of drones is severely limited by the need for visual contact between a pilot and his drone, but a new research project will make drones so safe that they can fly free. It could be the embryo of an idea for a new business adventure.

Robot to learn surgical sewing

In the future, surgeons will hand over the needle and thread to a robot. Robots from SDU have been on apprenticeship at OUH to learn from the best surgeons so that the robots can take over the tedious work.

Honorary doctorate for Horst-Günter Rubahn

Head of Mads Clausen Institute, Horst-Günter Rubahn, has been appointed honorary doctor at Kaunas University of Technology, which is the largest technical university in the Baltic countries.

Drones to have electronic number plates

According to a new bill, all professional drones are soon to be fitted with an electronic number plate. The University of Southern Denmark is underway with the development of drone number plates and is about to test the technology.

What is the formula for the ultimate Christmas beer?

Using chemical formulas, 5 chemical engineering students from the University of Southern Denmark can calculate what makes the ultimate Christmas beer. The ingredients include brown sugar, dried orange peel and cloves.

Small businesses lagging behind in automation

Robots are still too expensive and troublesome for small businesses, but a new research project at the University of Southern Denmark is about to change all that.

Drones can now steer themselves clear of obstacles

By studying bats, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have succeeded in equipping drones with a sensor system that prevents them from colliding in the air. It is the first step towards drones that can fly without human intervention.

How can Funen attract the best engineers?

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is part of a new network that will make sure that talent in the fields of technology and IT will be drawn to Funen. Competing businesses have joined forces to secure growth for the business sector on Funen.

Exuberant and creative teaching

Associate Professor Søren Wiatr Borg from the Department of Technology and Innovation is the Teacher of the Year 2015 at the Faculty of Engineering.

Number plates for drones will improve safety

The University of Southern Denmark and the Danish Transport and Construction Agency are working together towards the effective and safe use of drones - a necessity for supporting the industry and the development of growth potential. Number plates is the first step.

New rehabilitation robot counteracts gravity

A new, highly sensitive robot will help patients who can't raise their arms. The robot counteracts the force of gravity and makes training easier by interpreting the patient's rehabilitation requirements.

Robot cuts red ribbon at inauguration of new building

The red ribbon was cut by a robot at Wednesday's inauguration of a new building on campus for SDU's engineers.

Inauguration: Engineers move to new building on campus

The boxes are unpacked and teaching rooms, offices and laboratories have been occupied by staff and students. On Wednesday, the University will inaugurate a brand new building on campus that will put technological research under one roof.

Grant of million for manure research

With a grand of several million Danish kroner for manure research, researchers hope to reduce nitrogen emission intp the nature and increase the value of manure as fertiliser.

Henrik Gordon Petersen recieves 2015 Grundfos Price

Professor Henrik Gordon Petersen from the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute has recieved the 2015 Grundfos Prize and 1 million DKK for his long-standing contribution to applied robot technology.

SDU welcomes over 900 new engineering students

The Faculty Dean, the Mayor of Odense, tutors and mentors stood ready to welcome the new Engineering students.

Honorary professor reappointed at KBM

Henrik Skov, professor at the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University, has been reappointed Honorary Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Technology.

More engineering students in Sønderborg

19 procent more than last year want to study to become an engineer in Sønderborg. Particularly the BEng in Mechatronics study programme is growing in popularity.

Building block wins entrepreneur final

A team of engineering students from the University of Southern Denmark are behind Denmark's most creative idea according to the jury at the Creative Business Cup.

Engineering students become entrepreneurial pilots

The team behind Bikematch are to receive funding to work full-time on their entrepreneur project over the coming year.

Engineer graduation looks forward to a new era

It was a solemn and slightly wistful occasion at the Faculty of Engineering that on the 27 June 2015 celebrated for the last time the newly graduated engineers at Niels Bohrs Allé 1.

Climate change adaption can have unfortunate side-effects

Projects that prepare us against climate change abound - projects that can end up costing the environment and the local population dear.

Building block selected for entrepreneur final

A team of engineering students from the University of Southern Denmark and their intelligent magnetic building block are to compete against 22 other teams at the Creative Business Cup at the weekend.

Conference: “Think Ahead. Act Together.”

With the conference “100% Climate Neutrality – solutions for crossing borders” the Danish/German border region will mark itself as a hub for real solutions.

Top nano-researchers to gather in Odense

A group of highly recognized researchers in nano-optics will drop in to the conference 'Nanostructured Optical Fields' at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark.

Biotechnologists search for potential drug to treat eye diseases

Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Technology, Henrik Karring, has, along with researchers from Aarhus University, found the molecular cause of a range of eye diseases.

COWIfonden supports PhD student

COWIfonden has granted 70,000DKK to PhD student Søren Gustenhoff Hansen from the Department of Technology and Innovation for experiments which will identify the impact of damage to concrete bridges on their weight-bearing capacity.

Henrik Wenzel receives Fyens Stiftstidende's Research Award

Professor Henrik Wenzel from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Technology has received Fyens Stiftstidende's Research Award 2015 for his work in research and communication at SDU since his appointment in 2007. The award was presented at Fyens Stiftstidende's Mediehus in Odense on 4 June.

Energi Fyn funding for two SDU researchers

Mikkel Baun Kjærgaard and Henrik Midtiby both receive funding for projects on Funen.

Director appointed at SDU's new drone centre

American drone expert, Brad Beach, will be Director of SDU's new drone centre.

Festival of Research: Drones, beer brewing and science show

Saturday 26th April the Faculty of Engineering invites you to the Festival of Research at Campusvej in Odense where you can fly drones, take a closer look at beer brewing (including tasting) and see a live science show. There will also be the opportunity to become an engineering student for a day.

SDU will shape the future of drone technology with groundbreaking study programme

SDU (University of Southern Denmark) is launching a Master of Science in Engineering study programme specialising in drone technology - the first of its kind in Europe. The engineers of tomorrow who will deliver solutions for the rapidly growing drone industry will be educated here.

Million donation turns student project from MCI into energy venture in Sønderborg

A donation of 1.22 million from the Bitten and Mads Clausen Foundation elevates engineering student project to green energy development effort.

Reforming an Ecology of Care out of concern for care

What is care? That is the main question which the Ecology of Care project has been designed to investigate.

Visionary Italian physicist is appointed Honorary Professor at SDU

The Faculty of Engineering has appointed as Honorary Professor the Italian professor of theoretical physics, Gian Paolo Brivio, for his expertise in surface and materials research.

Large grant to improve quality of organic solar panels

Thanks to a large grant from The Danish Council for Independent Research, a nanotechnology researcher from SDU is to investigate possible solutions to how organic solar panels can be improved.

Sønderborg: Centre for Green Military Development

The machinery of war and large military bases can be greatly damaging to the environment, but this doesn't necessarily have to be the case. The world's leading researchers in the field of green military technology are to gather in Sønderborg to discuss how the military can become more environmentally friendly.

SDU receives great gift from Danfoss

Costly facility can bring researchers a great step closer to cheaper and more flexible energy-friendly solar cell systems and light sources.

Head of department made adjunct professor in Iceland

Professor and head of Department of Technology and Innovation (ITI) at SDU has been made adjunct professor at University of Iceland.

Extension for important honorary professorship

Honorary professor Dr. Katharina Al-Shamery’s cooperation with SDU has produced good results. The honorary professorship is now extended for five years.

Søren Hassing receives huge honour within optics

Earlier last month associate professor Søren Hassing from Institute of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Technology, was awarded a major award within the fields of optics.

Henrik Bindslev appointed dean of TEK

Henrik Bindslev will be leading the Faculty of Engineering at University of Southern Denmark.

Faculty of Engineering initiates double collaboration in China

SDU's faculty of engineering has recently strengthened its international relations by commencing a double collaboration with a Chinese university.

Double honors for SDU professors

Not one, but two professors from Faculty of Technology at University of Southern Denmark have been honored with the Order of Dannebrog.

Xavier Fretté Awarded Teacher of the Year Award

Great commitment, teaching with involvement and high spirits are just some of the things that has made Xavier Fretté Teacher of the Year at TEK 2014.

networkING 2014: Festive Reunion with Former Fellow Students

Saturday 27 September was devoted to reunion joy when 180 engineers – all graduates from the Faculty of Engineering – met for a festive day with presentations, music and a lot of talk.

Pig Defecation Better at Forming Ammonia

Researchers from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Technology at the University of Southern Denmark, are the first to measure and compare the activity of the ammonia-forming enzyme in faeces and manure from pigs and cows. Their conclusion is clear; pig faeces forms ammonia faster. The researchers will now try to find a cheap and effective method to stop the formation of ammonia.

TEK Welcomes 740 New Engineering Students

On Tuesday 26 August, the Faculty of Engineering opened its doors to 740 new students. They start their studies with an introductory course with tasks that challenge the brain, teambuilding and social arrangements with fellow students.

Robots Able to Learn by Observation

Researchers at the Faculty of Engineering have succeeded in creating robots that can learn new tasks simply by watching a person perform them. This makes the robots far more flexible and might make it easier to use robots within the industry.

New Head of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute

Assistant professor Kasper Hallenborg – aged only 38 – has become the new Head of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at University of Southern Denmark. He has conducted intense research in technological solutions for the elderly of the future and is a distinctive voice in the debate on welfare technology.

Graduation Celebration: Job-life Ahead Tempts

84 newly qualified engineers and bachelors of engineering were given diplomas at the graduation ceremony at the Faculty of Engineering on 28 June, 2014.

Industrial Robots to Rehabilitate Patients

Industrial robots will be developed to rehabilitate weak patients. The robot functions as a personal trainer. It can be set to accommodate the individual’s exact requirements and ensure that the patient develops to the maximum.

Scholarships for outbound engineering students

On the 6th of May, scholarships from the Engineer Jens Jespersen Foundation and the Engineer Ernst B. Sund Foundation were handed out to students at the Faculty of Engineering.

New organisation of Robocluster, TEK Innovation and TEK Research Support

Companies and students were matched

Companies and Engineering Students Met for the Internship and Project Day at the Faculty of Engineering on 30 April 2014.

Topping-out Ceremony at the Faculty of Engineering

The roof is nearing completion on the building, which in the future will be housing the University of Southern Denmark’s engineering students. The new Faculty of Engineering is contrived by the internationally renowned architect, Anna Maria Indrio.

Robots are Now Able to Imitate Human Work

Researchers at the Faculty of Engineering have now succeeded in creating a robot-system which can imitate human actions. Simultaneously, the robots are able to learn from their experiences. This might ensure that more manufacturing jobs remain in Denmark.

First Care-O-bot in Denmark: Rolling Service Robot Can Fetch Water and Clean

Scientists are working to develop the Care-O-Bot, making it the world’s most advanced service robot that can aid elderly people in daily life – pick up objects and clean. The plan is that in ten years’ time, the robot will roll into the first care home.

Environmentalist Becomes the New Head of the Department of Technology and Innovation at TEK

Professor Michael Evan Goodsite will be the new Head of the Department of Technology and Innovation at the Faculty of Engineering on 1 June. He is a renowned climate expert and advises politicians in the EU on climate change.

It only Takes Four Hours to Build a Walking Robot

Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering have developed a kit that allows you to build a walking robot in a few hours. It may be significant for the development of walking robots.

New Surveillance System Reveals Endangered Animals

Biologists can now get a much more accurate picture of endangered bats, birds and insects. TEK-researchers are behind a new recording system which reveals previously unknown details about the bats.

Rul din lampe ud på loftet

Milliarder af molekyler i form af organiske lysdioder kommer om få år til at udgøre belysningen i din stue. Nogle mobiltelefoner bruger allerede den nye teknologi, som er energibesparende, miljøvenlig og billig.

Head of Institute becomes member of Denmark’s Scientific Academy

Professor and Head of Institute Horst-Günter Rubahn has been appointed member of Denmark’s Scientific Academy.

Linguists will be Teaching Robots to Obey

How do you get the robot to understand what to do? That is the robot researchers’ biggest challenge. A linguist will now help making the robots to understand instructions.

New Honorary Professor will help to Secure Houses in Storm

Chief executive officer Svend Ole Hansen is awarded the title of Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Engineering. He will help put together a research group centred on how vibrations affect buildings and bridges.

Job Fair at TEK 24 October

Several of the country’s heavy hitting engineering companies will visit the Faculty of Engineering on Thursday 24 October 2013. This year activities include visits from Esbjerg’s booming offshore industry, which lacks engineers by the dozen.

Teacher of the Year Enthrals Audience

Associate Professor Bjarne Schmidt from the Mads Clausen Institute was on 4 October named best lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering.

New Invention Reduces Consumption of Pesticides by 60 per cent

Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering have successfully developed an intelligent bar that reduces the consumption of pesticides by 60 per cent. Several tests show that the intelligent bar fights weeds as effectively as an old-fashioned syringe.

Prestigious European Grant for Nanotechnology Research

Professor Sergey Bozhevolnyi from the Faculty of Engineering has received one of the most prestigious European research grants for his research in Nano-optics.

TEK is Hosting the Anniversary Conference on Crystallization

From 18-20th September 2013 the Faculty of Engineering opens its doors to nearby 100 researchers in crystallization as the conference ‘International Workshop on Industrial Crystallization’ is held for the 20th time.

Shrimp Shells to give Salmon Healthy Colour

8.5 million tons of food scraps are annually taken directly to the incineration. Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering work at utilizing the waste for an export-adventure. For example, shrimp shells are to be converted into a valuable red colour, which can provide natural colour for salmon and may be able to combat wrinkles.

New Centre to Study How to Make Computers Faster

Centre for Nano-Optics to play with light to create faster and more efficient computers

You are the Key to Growth

A ray of sunlight broke through the rainy overcast skies as the Faculty of Engineering celebrated this summer’s engineering graduates on 29 June 2013.

Weeding Robot Ready for Agriculture

Now, the first example of a commercial weeding robot has seen the light of day. The field robot, the result of cooperation between companies and researchers, points towards a more environmentally friendly agriculture.

Students in Focus strengthens the study environment at TEK

The Faculty of Engineering gives 127,450 kroner to develop a number of activities that strengthens the study environment for the Engineering Programmes at SDU.

New Project does Research on Organic Solar Cells

NanoSYD heads a new international project that focuses on the development of organic energy technologies that can be used for new smart solar cells. The project has just received 29 million kroner.

Developing Materials to Desirable Pressure Sensors

NanoSYD heads a new project that focuses on the development of low-temperature stable pressure sensors. The project has received funding from the Danish Advanced Technology Foundation.

Blue Candy without Chemical Colorants

Now, there is the prospect that children can eat blue candy without the risk of developing allergies. Blue-green algae will push synthetic blue colour out of candy, cookies and soda.

Environmental Pioneer may Soon Call Himself Doctor

For over 30 years Sven Gjedde Sommer has fought for environment friendly agriculture. He has worked to transform liquid manure into gold by recycling important nutrients in the manure. On 24 May he defends his doctoral thesis as the first ever at The Faculty of Engineering.

New Cooperation Agreement with Polish University

The Faculty of Engineering and the Polish university Wroclaw University of Technology has just signed a new collaboration agreement and thereby strengthens the cooperation on education and research.

More room for the Students

Even before the new premises for the Faculty of Engineering is completed, it has grown 40 per cent. In order to accommodate a larger number of students, the faculty expands its area.

Sustainable sewage sludge

Researchers from the Institute of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Technology are part of a new research cooperation in recycling of the vital element, phosphorus, from sewage sludge.

Recent research in robotics will safeguard jobs

Researchers from The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute have been granted 18.3 million Danish kroner from the Danish Council for Strategic Research to find new methods to expand the use of robots and thus to strengthen industrial competitiveness.

Research group gets support for development of supercomputers

The Nano Optics research group of Professor Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi receives 1,4 mill. dkr for the development of optical technologies for the next generation of supercomputers

Teaching Award for inspiring supervision

Last Friday, associate professor Karsten Holm Andersen from the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute received the Teaching Award of the University of Southern Denmark, among other things for his unusually inspiring supervision and for his energetic work on the Formula Student project.

New cooperation leads to Ph.D.-agreement

A new chapter in the cross-border cooperation between the University of Southern Denmark and the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences

New research contributes to energy-efficient animal feed production

A new industrial Ph.D. project in cooperation between a private company from Vejle, Graintec, and the Faculty of Engineering is to contribute to the development of energy-efficient methods for producing feed for fish and animals.

Breakthrough for solar energy

New research makes possible new - and far more efficient - ways to convert solar energy into electric power. Professor Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi from the Institute for Technology and Innovation stands behind this research, published today in the acknowledged journal Nature Communications.

17 mio. DKK for development of intelligent energy systems for market gardening

Scientists from the Faculty of Engineering are heading a new project which is to make market gardening more energy efficient, to the benefit of both environment and economy.

New consortium handles waste and environment

Scientists from the Institute of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Technology is part of a new consortium, INNOSORT, which is to develop an efficient waste sorting, beneficial to Danish environment as well as Danish export possibilities.

Acoustics congress tells off Danish Radio concert hall

On 18-20 June, the University of Southern Denmark is hosting an international congress for acoustics. Among the speakers is the sound engineer behind the Sidney Opera House, who takes a long look at the the acoustics of danish concert halls.

Peder Thusgaard Ruhoff in management of newly founded organisation

The Faculty of Engineering is represented in a new organisation which is to strengthen the possibilities for collecting, processing and calculating data in Danish research.

TEK researcher won in Ph.D. cup

This week, Thiusius Rajeeth Savarimuthu from the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute won at the Ph.D. cup of the Danish daily paper "Information"

Rising demand on meat strains sustainability

Researchers from the Institute for Chemical, Biological and Environmental Technology are taking part in a project on the extraction of energy, nutrients and organic matter from farm waste

4 mill. DKR for cross-border cooperation

The Mads Clausen Institute in Sonderborg is part of a new project which is to strengthen and develop the border region of southern Denmark.

Papers on nanooptics in the top ten

Two papers by researchers from the Institute of Technology and Innovation were so popular that they ended up in the top ten downloads on Optics Letters in November 2011.

New head of institute at the Mads Clausen Institute

Professor Horst-Günter Rubahn will take up the position as head of institute at the Mads Clausen Institute (MCI), the Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) on 1 January 2012

Students invent talking rubbish bin

Talking Bin is an interactive rubbish bin that will make for cleaner cities and happier garbage collectors. He has good people skills too.