Lihui Wang

Lihui Wang is a Professor and Chair of Sustainable Manufacturing at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. He leads the Centre of Excellence in Production Research (XPRES) and holds leadership roles in organizations like CIRP and NAMRI/SME. His research focuses on human-robot collaboration, digital twin technology, and Industry 5.0. He has authored over 750 publications and received numerous awards, including the SME Gold Medal (2024).

Education:

• PhD and MSc from Kobe University (Japan), 1993 and 1990
• BSc from China, 1982

Research Interests:

Prof. Wang’s work spans real-time monitoring, brain robotics, sustainable production systems, and cyber-physical systems. His recent efforts emphasize AI-driven smart manufacturing, including predictive maintenance and human-centric collaboration frameworks. His labs explore applications like mixed-reality assembly guidance and adaptive robotic systems.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2024 SME Gold Medal
• 2020 '20 Most Influential Professors in Smart Manufacturing'
• Eight NRC Institute Awards (2002–2005)
• Fellowships: CAE, CIRP, ASME, SME, AET

Grants & Labs:

Leads projects like SMART (Predictive Maintenance for Pharma) and co-leads the Swedish Production Academy. His labs include the Human-Robot Collaboration Group and AI for Manufacturing Initiative.