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5 unusual facts about Umeå University


Algoryx Simulation AB

Algoryx Simulation AB was formed in 2007 in Umeå, Sweden as a spin-off company from Umeå University.

Light-emitting electrochemical cell

In 2012, Ludvig Edman and Andreas Sandström of the Umeå University reported that they succeeded in making organic light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) using a roll-to-roll compatible process under ambient conditions.

Old Tjikko

The man who discovered the tree, Leif Kullman (Professor of Physical Geography at Umeå University), has attributed this growth spurt to global warming, and given the tree its nickname "Old Tjikko" after his late dog.

Padma Kant Shukla

He held a Ph.D. in Physics from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, India and a second doctorate in Theoretical Plasma Physics from Umeå University (UmU) in Sweden.

Phun

Phun is a 2D physics engine created by Emil Ernerfeldt for his master thesis while he was studying at Umeå University in Sweden.



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