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Research at the Faculty of Science and Technology

The Faculty's research spans a wide range of fields and is world-leading in several areas. With research at the highest international level, the Faculty contributes to addressing society's major challenges – from climate change to groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence and sustainable materials.

Research highlights

Here are some current research areas and collaborations at the Faculty.
Green transition

Umeå University conducts intensive research on technological solutions for the transition to a greener world.

The revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool

CRISPR-Cas9 was discovered here by Emmanuelle Charpentier, recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Cancer research saving lives

Oncology is the study of tumour diseases and their treatment.

Infection biology

Umeå University is at the international forefront in the research area of infection biology.

Umeå Centre for Architecture, Design and the Arts

UmArts is the Research Centre for Architecture, Design and the Arts at Umeå University.

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Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability

Umeå University is participating in the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden, WISE.

Meet our scientists

Our scientist are keen to share their science in many ways: interviews, lectures, features and science outreach events.

Read more about the research at our Faculty

Which projects are run? How are the researchers grouped? What technology do our researchers have access to?

Contact

Robert Johansson
Associate professor
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Sara-Lena Brännström
Administrator, communications officer
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News about research

Metamaterials and nanophotonics in Umeå
Published: 2026-08-11

METAmeet 2026 brought leading nanophotonics researchers together for three days of exchange.

Maria Eriksson on her upcoming sabbatical in Cambridge
Published: 2026-08-05

Maria Eriksson talks about how she hopes to develop her research through her upcoming sabbatical in Cambridge.

AI in focus as ADS Lab at Umeå University brought together 100 experts in cloud research
Published: 2026-07-02

Artificial intelligence, security and energy — key issues at ADS Lab’s annual event.

Funding awarded to Umeå University for the recruitment of an international visiting researcher
Published: 2026-06-29

Umeå University has been awarded funding to recruit an international visiting researcher.

Top physicists gather for Nobel Symposium at Umeå University
Published: 2026-06-29

From 29 June to 1 July, world leading physicists will gather in Umeå and discuss scientific breakthroughs.

Call open for proposals to MIRAI R&I Week 2026
Published: 2026-06-23

Great chance to shape the programme, spark dialogue, and build Sweden-Japan ties. Apply by 15 July.

Latest update: 2026-08-12