Latest news from the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Microelectronics
13.08.2025
Top researcher to head new SDU section within microelectronics
Brain implants, intelligent sensors, and green AI microchips that mimic the low energy consumption of the brain. These are just some of the research topics that professor Farshad Moradi and his colleagues in SDU Microelectronics will explore.
19.06.2025
Batteries from the world's longest-sailing electric ferry get a new life: From waves to sunshine
The electric ferry Ellen is a climate icon. But what do you do with 26,000 worn-out battery cells? Two SDU researchers plan to reuse them to store solar and wind energy.
25.03.2025
New technology could make fertiliser production green
The production of ammonia for fertiliser is one of the world’s foremost climate offenders, responsible for around 1.3% of total global CO₂ emissions – roughly 500 million tonnes annually. That’s nearly on par with the entire aviation industry and more than twice the annual emissions of all the Nordic countries combined.
13.03.2025
Geothermal energy: The forgotten gem of the industry?
A new research project aims to make geothermal energy more integral to industrial transformation. The University of Southern Denmark is contributing to developing a heat pump capable of delivering high-temperature heat and a heat-driven chiller for cooling purposes —potentially reshaping how industries perceive energy.
18.12.2024
New IoT laboratory gives students hands-on experience with future technology
Students at the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) at SDU are now getting hands-on access to future technologies thanks to a brand-new IoT laboratory. Here, they can learn to program and develop intelligent solutions that connect physical devices to the internet. The result is practical experience that strengthens teaching drives innovation and enhances future career prospects.
02.12.2024
Thomas Toftegaard is the new Director of Education at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU
With a strong background in academia and industry, Thomas Skjødeberg Toftegaard takes over as the Director of Education at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU, succeeding Henning Andersen. It's a position he looks forward to but approaches with great humility.
31.10.2024
Den Lyse Idé 2024 Runner-Up Award Fuels Innovation in Self-Recharging Drones
At the Digital Tech Summit in Copenhagen, a team from the University of Southern Denmark was awarded DKK 50,000 for their groundbreaking concept of self-recharging drones tailored for the energy sector.
09.07.2024
Former SDU student Sara Peng among the top talents in Danish Business 2024
For the 20th time, Berlingske is spotlighting young individuals with the ability and determination to reach the top of their annual Talent 100 list. This year, they have selected and profiled the most promising talents in Danish business and public sectors. Among them is Sara Peng, a Mechatronics and Engineering, Innovation and Business graduate from SDU in Sønderborg.
08.07.2024
SDU PhD students receive prestigious recognition at EWSHM 2024
The European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM) is one of the largest conferences in structural health monitoring. Casper Aaskov Drangsfeldt from SDU Mechanical Engineering represented SDU, and his paper was selected as one of the top ten among approximately 100 student presentations. Josep Font Morés achieved the same distinction.
Award
28.06.2024
From classic video game to AI thermostats: Hieu Dao Trung Wins BHJ Project Award
This year, the prestigious BHJ Project Award was presented to Hieu Dao Trung, who worked on developing intelligent AI-controlled thermostats with OJ Electronics for his master's project.
Funding
27.06.2024
The Centre for Industrial Electronics at SDU receives funding for three EUDP Projects
The Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP) has recently granted funds to three projects totalling over 36 million DKK, in which the Center for Industrial Electronics (CIE) is participating. This support marks a significant recognition of CIE's research and innovation efforts in green technology and energy efficiency.
Funding
21.06.2024
Samaneh Sharbati from CIE receives EU-funding for 'CHIPS of Europe' project
Samaneh Sharbati from the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) has recently been awarded significant funding of 550,000 euros for the ambitious 'CHIPS of Europe' project. This grant marks an important step for Denmark in implementing the European chips strategy, also known as the 'European Chips Act'.
Energy
03.06.2024
New sensor technology can predict faults in the power grid
In a new research project at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU, researchers and private partners will develop sensors that can be attached on the outside of power cables and detect if there is something wrong with the cables before they fail. This can lead to massive CO2 reductions and save money.
Drones
10.05.2024
This genius "vampire drone" is designed to fly forever
The drones feed on electricity from power lines to ensure they can keep flying.
Funding
06.05.2024
CIE receives 2.9 million to optimize green hydrogen production
Researchers from SDU and industrial partners Danfoss Drives and Green Hydrogen Systems have received a significant grant from “Erhvervsfyrtårn Syd: Fonden for Retfærdig Omstilling - Beyond Fossil” to develop efficient hydrogen production technology able to compete with fossil fuels in the market.
DRONES
17.04.2024
Drones4Safety project at Transport Research Arena (TRA)
The Drone4Safety adds to the conversation on sustainable and accessible transportation
WORKSHOP
21.03.2024
Festival of Research 2024 at SDU Sønderborg
The Festival of Research at SDU is back! On Saturday 20 April at 10.00 - 13.00, SDU Sønderborg invites you to a Saturday devoted to science.
FUNDING
23.01.2024
Ali Khosravi receives seven million kroner for optimization of power-to-X systems
Ali Khosravi, Associate Professor at the Center for Industrial Mechanics, has received a prestigious Villum Young Investigator grant of seven million kroner.
15.01.2024
Henrik Bindslev continues as Dean of TEK
In the years to come, Henrik Bindslev will continue to serve as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (TEK) at the University of Southern Denmark. A unanimous employment committee has reappointed the seasoned force to be reckoned with in management and research, much to the delight of SDU and Henrik Bindslev himself.
Grant
30.11.2023
Joe Alxandersen receives prestigious grant to fold together time and space
Joe Alexandersen, associate professor at the Faculty of Engineering, is among this year's 39 recipients of the Independent Research Fund's Sapere Aude grants for young talented research leaders. With a grant of just over 6 million, he aims to address one of the biggest challenges in so-called computational morphogenesis. This can, among other things, make wind turbines more efficient and silent.