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Projects

Erasmus+ Global Mobility Programme (2020 – 2026)

The overall goal with the current project is to establish lasting academic and research collaborations among the partners. This is expected to be achieved by a) educating students through mobility and exchange stays, b) educating students and young researchers through participation in ongoing research activities in the partner institutions, c) preparing and giving joint teaching courses and summer schools at the master and PhD levels, and d) increasing professional and personal skills and competencies of educational staff and PhD/Master students by gaining experiences abroad. Thus, the current proposal is expected to prioritize NTNU’s international engagement in areas of both international mobility as well as internationalization of programs of study. We expect the mobilities to bolster research collaborations in key areas such as carbon capture and utilization (CCU), catalysis, nanoscience and technology - nanomedicine in particular, material science, renewable energy, and other topics in chemical engineering. This project is funded by European Union under Erasmus+ program. .

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UTFORSK (Utdanning and Forskning / Education and Research): Integrating Research & Education in Sustainable Chemical Engineering for Batteries & Water Treatment (2025 – 2028)

In this project, NTNU, IIT Madras and North Carolina State University (NCSU), will work together (i) to achieve internationalization and benchmarking of NTNU’s unique master’s program in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (MSCHEMBI) with focus on assessing student-active learning, research-based education and study program connectivity, (ii) to redesign specific components of study programs at IIT Madras, NCSU and NTNU with focus on resource recovery from secondary resources, lean process streams and water treatment and (iii) to lay the groundwork for establishment of Joint Degree program in Chemical Engineering focusing on case-based teaching modules toward professional careers fostering a symbiotic relationship between practice and theory. The project will achieve these objectives through dedicated semester exchanges, research stays and/or summer internships in addition to workshops, seminars, conferences and faculty visits. This project is funded by Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-Dir).

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INCP-2 (Indo-Norway Cooperation Program): Fostering Safety in Use of Advanced Nanomaterials in Health Sector (2024 – 2027)

In this project, NTNU, IIT Madras, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and a Norwegian biotech startup, Lybe Scientific, will work together (i) to develop capacity building programs for students and researchers with focus on student-active learning, research-based education and study program connectivity, (ii) to train students and researchers hands-on using complementary approaches in the consortium to facilitate nanomedicine translation and (iii) to lay the groundwork for health policy related discussion among stakeholders covering the entire value chain fostering a symbiotic relationship between practice and theory.The consortium relies extensively on a bilateral research-commercialization ecosystem in nanomedicine with strong links to different parts of the health sector. The project will achieve these objectives through dedicated semester exchanges, research stays and/or summer internships in addition to workshops, seminars, conferences and faculty visits. This project is jointly funded by Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills for Norwegian side (HK-Dir) and University Grants Commission (UGC) for Indian side

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Programs

Blockchain for Supply Chain

Understanding how blockchain technology can enhance transparency in supply chain management.Innovative solutions for sustainable and renewable energy production.Innovative solutions for sustainable and renewable energy production.Innovative solutions for sustainable and renewable energy production.

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Cybersecurity Trends

Latest trends and technologies shaping the future of cybersecurity.Innovative solutions for sustainable and renewable energy production.Innovative solutions for sustainable and renewable energy production.Innovative solutions for sustainable and renewable energy production.

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Digital Twins

Creating virtual replicas of physical systems for analysis and optimization.

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Publications

Sulalit Bandyopadhyay (Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering, NTNU)

His research interests include synthesis, characterization and functionalization of nanoparticles, development of nanoparticle based hydrological tracers, drug delivery and modelling of nanosystems, recycling of Lithium-ion batteries.

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Ruth Catharina de Lange Davies (Professor,Physics, NTNU)

Her research interests are in – biophysics, bio-nanotechnology, delivery of nanoparticles to tissue, advanced light microscopy.

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John de Mello (Professor, Department of Chemistry, NTNU)

His research is focused on controlled production processes for functional materials, and their application to photonic, electronic and bioelectronic devices. His group has been responsible for several innovations in nanoscience and flow chemistry, including the development of nanofabrication methods at the sub-5-nm level, the application of microfluidics to nanocrystal synthesis, and the first report of a fully autonomous self-optimizing flow reactor

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Rita de Sousa Dias (Associate professor, Department of Physics, NTNU)

Her research interests are in control of DNA condensation using cationic surfactants and polyelectrolytes, adsorption and compaction of macromolecules onto model lipid membranes. MC simulations and studying nanoparticle - poly-acid interactions using Monte Carlo simulations.

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Edd Andres Blekkan (Professor,Chemical Engineering, NTNU)

His research interests are in – heterogeneous catalysis, natural gas conversion, petrochemistry, oil refining, biofuels and biorefineries, process technology.

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Hanna K. Knuutila

Her main research interest is related to acid gas removal using absorption technology. The modelling and experimental activities currently focus on developing and characterizing H2S and CO2 removal solvents. Solvent stability and solvent degradation studies have become an important research topic for her in recent years. Additionally, her team is working on fitting thermodynamic models, absorption kinetics modelling, and process simulations.

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Solon Oikonomopoulos

His main research interests are synthesis, structural, optoelectronic and morphological characterization of semiconducting polymers, functionalization and characterization of graphene, carbon nanotubes and fullerene hybrid materials as well as photovoltaic device fabrication and optimization.

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Berit L. Strand

Her research interest is focused on basic understanding of biopolymers, in particular alginates, and on the functional properties depending on composition and sequence. She has particular interest in the interface of biomaterials and biological systems and to tailor biopolymer materials for biomedical applications.

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Lybe Scientific (Tonje S. Steigedal)

She is the CEO of Lybe Scientific, which is based on innovative technology originating from strong research groups within molecular medicine, nanotechnology and chemical engineering at NTNU, as an outcome of NTNU’s Covid 19 Test. She is also responsible for the School of Health Innovation where NTNU is a collaboration partner together with UiO, Karolinska Institute and Copenhagen University. Lybe Scientific will be hosting few of the workplace internships in the projects.

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