Engineering & Science - Research and Sustainability Profile

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THE FACULT Y OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE The Faculty of Engineering and Science addresses global and local societal challenges through research, education, public sector service, and knowledge collaboration. Our core activities are conducted within the facultys five departments: the Department of the

FACULTY RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABILITY PROFILE At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, we conduct excellent research within the fields of engineering and science. Our research strategy aims to wisely combine our strengths in these two disciplines and as an inherent part of our approach, we integrate

CONTROL ENERGY MATH AI CONSTRUCTION PHYSICS IOT CHEMISTRY SCIENCE BIG DATA DIGITAL TOOLS PRODUCTION BIOENGINEERING ENGINEERING BIOLOGY Medical, Health and Welfare Technology Recycling and Circular Economy Sustainable Production Agricultural and Food Technology Environmental Technolog

ENERGY PRODUCTION AND D ISTRIBUTION A significant expansion of renewable energy, storage, and sectoral integration must be developed to achieve the national carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction targets. In particular, sectoral integration with Power-to-X requires expansion with sustained electricity and d

CLOSE TO 70 PERCENT OF DENMARKS ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION IS BASED ON RENEWABLE ENERGY. FLEXIBLE AND EFFICIENT ENERGY CONSUMPTION Both the residential and industrial sectors are major energy consumers. Significant efficiencies and energy savings are needed through new materials, components, processe

IN 2018 RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCOUNTED FOR 6.6 PERCENT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN DANISH DOMESTIC TRANSPORT. FUTURE TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY To fulfil the ambition to decarbonise the transport sector within both heavy and light vehicles, the use of renewables and organic waste is crucial. To develop sustai

ALMOST 40 PERCENT OF THE DANISH CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS ORIGINATES FROM BUILDINGS AND HOUSEHOLDS. SUSTAINABLE CITIES, BUILDINGS AND COMPONENTS Design, construction and management of buildings, cities and infrastructure play a key role in ensuring a greener and more sustainable society. Sustainabl

THE GLOBAL POPULATION OF WILD SPECIES HAS FALLEN BY 60 PERCENT OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS. 1 MILLION SPECIES ARE AT RISK OF EXTINCTION. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, NATU RE AND BIODIVERSITY As a means to prevent biodiversity loss and reduce exploitation of natural resources, our research strengthens effor

IN THE EU, FOOD PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION ACCOUNT FOR BETWEEN 22-31 PERCENT OF EU MEMBER STATES' TOTAL EMISSIONS OF CARBON DIOXIDE. AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY Food production results in air, water, and soil pollution. It consumes excessive amounts of natural resources. We engage in research

ACCORDING TO THE EU, IT TAKES 25 YEARS A GENERATION TO TRANSFORM AN INDUSTRIAL SECTOR AND ALL THE VALUE CHAINS. SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION The political focus on environmental responsibility in production has been increasing in recent years. In addition, critical materials are being depleted worldwid

ACCORDING TO THE EU, AT LEAST 50 PERCENT OF ALL PLASTIC WASTE MUST BE RECYCLED BY 2030. RECYCLING AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY Currently, the industry remains dependent on the throughput of new materials extracted, traded, and processed into goods and finally disposed of as waste or emissions. Only 12 per

ACCORDING TO THE EU THE PROPORTION OF PEOPLE AGED 80 AND OVER IS EXPECTED TO MORE THAN DOUBLE BY 2100. MEDICAL , HEALTH AND WELFARE TECHNOLOGY People worldwide are living longer. Today, for the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their sixties and beyond. Furthermore, the pac

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D EPARTMENT S AT THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Research, education, public sector service, and knowledge collaboration at the faculty are conducted in five departments. We have competitive state-of-the-art laboratories, that provide the foundation for our researchers to perform world-class

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOSCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Biotechnology Biology Energy Production, Distribution and Control Environmental Science Power-to-X and Sector Coupling Chemistry Sustainable Energy Technologies Chemical Engineering Efficient and Reliable Energy

WO RLD- CL SS WOR LAD FOR THE LABOUR MARKET OF THE At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, we train students for the labour market of the future. We are continuously ensuring that our programme offerings meet the needs for graduates in the surrounding community. Broad ranges of our education inh

PRO G RAM ME S S -CL AS E FUTURE C ROSS -DI SC I PLINA RY A ND S U STA INA B LE STU D ENT PROJECT S Students at the faculty not only have the opportunity to work together on projects with fellow students. They also have the chance to work across disciplines within the AAU Mega Projects and/or the

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS OF THE FUTURE CALL FOR COLLABORATION The grand challenges of society call for innovative and sustainable solutions solved in close co l l a b o ra t i o n b e t we e n k n ow l e d g e institutions, industry and authorities. Working in partnerships with our surroundings is the

INDU STRY COLLA B O R ATI O N At LOGSTOR we strive for complete circular economy and we have the ambition to be able to recycle several thousand tons of plastic material every year. Our products made from recycled plastics must be able to function flawlessly and distribute green district heating for

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING A Deans Mogens Rysholt Poulsen dean Olav Geil pro-dean for education Departments Heads of Department Department of The Built Environment Lars Pico Geerdsen Department of Materials and Production Kjeld Pedersen Department of Chemistry and Bioscience Department of Mathem

ND SCIENCE (ENGINEERING) Office Thorkild Ærø pro-dean for public sector consultancy John K. Pedersen pro-dean for research and innovation Doctoral School John K. Pedersen head of doctoral school First Year of Studies Henrik Brohus director Admissions Course (AK) Henrik Brohus director MIT: The

F O R F U RT HER INFO RM AT IO N VIS IT E NGI NE ERING.AAU.DK T H E FA C U L T Y O F ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE AALBORG UNIVERSITY AALBORG ESBJERG COPENHAGEN