Per Johansen

Per Johansen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University’s Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializing in Fluid Power Technology. His research focuses on hydraulic systems, digital displacement machines, tribology, and control systems. He actively contributes to projects like FBoT for E-Mobility applications and Adaptive Ultrasound Reflectometry techniques.

His work integrates theoretical models with practical applications, addressing challenges in fluid dynamics, lubrication film analysis, and sensor technology. Recent projects include investigating lubrication film thickness via adaptive ultrasound methods and developing control strategies for digital displacement units.

He has supervised PhD projects, such as ‘Adaptive Ultrasound Reflectometry for Tribomechatronic Systems,’ and secured grants from Innovation Fund Denmark and the Independent Research Fund Denmark. His research outputs span over 60 publications, emphasizing hydraulic efficiency, sensor design, and system dynamics.

Johansen collaborates internationally, contributing to conferences like ASME/BATH Symposium. His lab work focuses on fluid power innovation, aiming to advance energy-efficient hydraulic solutions for industries like mobility and renewable energy.