Machine & Vehicle Design 

MVD specializes in a comprehensive, end-to-end system-level approach that bridges both technical and business aspects. They excel in physics-based simulations, particularly in dynamics, durability, and thermal management. Their work is deeply interdisciplinary, integrating engineering, economics, and control systems. Focused on sustainability, MVD leads in the development of zero-carbon powertrains, green fuels, and the hybridization and electrification of vehicles, positioning them at the cutting edge of innovation in machine and vehicle design.

About us

The Machine and Vehicle Design (MVD) research group at the University of Oulu is committed to pioneering sustainable innovations in the design of machinery and vehicles.

 
 

Research 

The MVD group’s research focuses on advancing sustainable technologies in the design of machines and vehicles.

Team Profiles

Machine and Vehicle Design (MVD) drives sustainable industry transformation through innovative virtual methodologies, enabling zero-emission technologies that give the European industry a green competitive edge. This success is powered by the expertise and dedication of our team.

Meet the Team

Resources

The Machine and Vehicle Design (MVD) group offers extensive resources to support both their research and collaborative endeavors.

Academic

The Machine and Vehicle Design (MVD) group at the University of Oulu is deeply committed to advancing education and research in the fields of engineering and sustainable technology. Through a combination of rigorous academic programs, innovative research projects, and strategic collaborations with other institutions, MVD offers students and researchers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of machine and vehicle design.

Sisu Truck

The University of Oulu collaborates with Sisu Auto to develop and test advanced vehicle technologies for challenging northern conditions. This partnership emphasizes research, student involvement, and the use of data-driven tools to enhance heavy vehicle design and performance.

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Postal address:

P.O.Box 8000

FI-90014 University of Oulu

Material and Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Technology

Machine & Vehicle Design (MVD)


university.of.oulu(at)oulu.fi

Tel. +358 294 48 0000


Street address:

Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, Linnanmaa

90570