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Yang Liu is a tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Engineering , Linköping University, Sweden, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oulu, Finland. His expertise spans smart manufacturing, clean energy transition, and Industry 4.0 applications. He holds an M.Sc. and D.Sc. from the University of Vaasa, Finland. Research & Awards: Liu's work focuses on sustainable systems, decision support systems, and AI-driven energy efficiency. He has authored over 140 Web of Science publications, including top 0.1% ESI Hot Papers. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists (Stanford-Elsevier) and leads globally in 'big data analytics in manufacturing' and 'Industry 4.0-driven circular economy' research. Leadership & Projects: He leads projects like FlexSUS (EU Horizon 2020) and PERSEUS, developing tools for smart urban energy planning and 15-minute city models. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Cleaner Engineering and Technology and Guest Editor for multiple journals. His research emphasizes bridging data science with sustainability challenges in manufacturing and energy systems. Key Achievements: Top-ranked in global citations, ESI Highly Cited Papers, and industry-driven sustainability frameworks. Grants: Leads EU-funded projects and collaborates with Siemens Energy on energy transition solutions. Labs & Teams: Part of the Environmental Technology and Management (MILJÖ) division and Unit for Product Service Innovation (MILJOPSI) at Linköping.

• Smart Manufacturing
• Smart Energy Systems
• Clean Energy Transition
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Professor Dan Zenkert is a faculty member at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH) in the Department of MATERIAL AND STRUCTURAL MECHANICS. He earned his M.Sc. (Aeronautics) and Ph.D. (Lightweight Structures) from KTH, becoming a docent (D.Sc.) in 1996, associate professor in 1998, and full professor in 2001. His research focuses on multifunctional composite materials, particularly carbon fiber-based systems for energy storage (structural batteries), shape-morphing composites, integrated sensing, and energy harvesting. Collaborations with Electrochemistry and Polymer Chemistry groups drive innovations in structural batteries, where materials simultaneously bear mechanical loads and store energy. He teaches courses on lightweight structures and composite mechanics. Research highlights include structural battery design using laminated carbon fiber electrodes, piezo-electrochemical sensing via Li-ion intercalation, and shape-morphing composites through electrochemical actuation. Recent work explores electrolyte optimization, LiFePO₄-coated electrodes, and long-term performance of multifunctional systems. Publications span over 30 years, with contributions to journals like Composites Science and Technology and Advanced Energy & Sustainability Research . His teaching includes roles as examiner and course responsible for programs like Fibre Composites and Future Sustainable Aviation. Personal interests include fly-fishing, motorcycle riding, and basketball coaching. Scholarly contributions include over 130 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with active involvement in conferences like ICCM and ECCM.

• Multifunctional Composites
• Structural Battery Composites
• Carbon Fiber Electrodes
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Elina Rönnberg is a Professor and Deputy Head of Department at the Department of Mathematics, Linköping University, where she leads research in discrete optimisation and intelligent decision-making. Her work bridges theoretical method development and real-world applications in sectors such as healthcare, aviation, mining, and transportation. She is actively involved in the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) and has collaborated with industry leaders like Saab and Scania. Her research focuses on advanced optimisation techniques including Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition, Lagrangian relaxation, column generation, branch-and-price, and logic-based Benders decomposition. She also explores hybrid methods combining mathematical programming with constraint programming and machine learning. Applications span nurse rostering, electric vehicle routing, aircraft arrival scheduling, and underground mine planning. Recent publications highlight a strong trend toward integrating AI and machine learning—particularly graph neural networks—with classical optimisation frameworks to accelerate solution methods. Her work emphasizes practical impact, robustness, and scalability in solving complex scheduling and resource allocation problems. Nurse Rostering with Strategic Planning of Skills for Sick-Leave Robustness (2024) Pricing for the EVRPTW with Piecewise Linear Charging (2024) Speeding Up Logic-Based Benders Decomposition with Graph Neural Networks (2024) Elina supervises several PhD students and has co-supervised doctoral research at international institutions including Makarere University (Uganda) and the University of Exeter (UK). She has contributed to applied projects through student theses in collaboration with Scania and Saab, focusing on electric vehicle routing and search-and-rescue optimisation. She previously served as a Specialist in Optimisation at Saab Aeronautics (2014–2020) and co-founded Schemagi, a scheduling tool aimed at improving quality in healthcare. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Optimization (TAOP07) and Project - Applied Mathematics (TATA62). Her research group, 'Mathematics and algorithms for intelligent decision-making,' operates within the Division of Applied Mathematics (TIMA) at the Department of Mathematics. The team develops decision support tools that enhance efficiency and sustainability in complex systems, particularly under the growing demands of electrification and digitalisation in transport and logistics.

• Discrete Optimisation
• Mathematical Optimisation
• Scheduling
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Louise Olsson is a Professor and Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. Her research focuses on catalysis for emission control and alternative fuel production, combining experimental and kinetic modeling approaches. She leads a research group affiliated with the Competence Center for Catalysis (KCK), integrating basic and applied projects with industry partners. Her work spans catalyst design for exhaust gas purification, biofuel production via lignin valorization, and sustainable chemical processes. Notable research areas include sulfur poisoning mechanisms, NOx reduction catalysts, and kinetic modeling of catalytic systems. Over 230 publications highlight her contributions to catalysis, with recent studies exploring novel catalysts for expanded temperature ranges and bio-oil upgrading. Louise’s research emphasizes bridging fundamental science with industrial applications, addressing challenges in renewable energy and emission reduction. Her group’s collaborations with industry ensure practical impact, while their kinetic models provide insights into catalyst behavior under varying conditions.

• Catalysis
• Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
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Anders Pousette is a Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, affiliated with the Department of Organization, Health and Addiction. His academic work focuses on organizational psychology, leadership training, information security, occupational safety, and psychosocial working conditions in high-risk industries such as healthcare and construction. His research explores the interplay between organizational support climates and workplace safety, with a particular emphasis on ethical value conflicts in healthcare, leadership practices in construction, and security culture in nuclear and transportation sectors. He employs mixed-methods approaches and longitudinal studies to evaluate interventions and workplace dynamics. Recent publications highlight his work on managerial training programs, cross-cultural comparisons of safety practices, and the impact of psychosocial factors on information security behavior. His collaborations span multiple disciplines and institutions, particularly with Marianne Törner and Martin Grill.

• Organizational Psychology
• Leadership Training
• Information Security
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Professor Ola Isaksson is a faculty member in Product Development at Chalmers University of Technology, where he leads the Systems Engineering Design research group. With over 40 research projects nationally and internationally, his work bridges academic research and industrial application, particularly in aviation and transport-related manufacturing sectors. His expertise spans digitalization, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing methods in product development. Ola Isaksson received his PhD in Computer Aided Machine Design from Luleå University of Technology in 1999. Prior to his academic career, he had a specialist career at GKN Aerospace Engine Systems (formerly Volvo Aero) in Trollhättan, focusing on design and product development until 2015. Professor Isaksson's research focuses on developing new product development capabilities to address societal and industrial needs through digitalization and advanced manufacturing. His primary interests include platform-based development, Set Based Engineering, multidisciplinary engineering methods, Value-driven development, and knowledge-intensive system support. He has particular expertise in additive manufacturing integration, design space exploration, and sustainability transition in product development. Analysis of Professor Isaksson's recent publications reveals a strong focus on integrating digital technologies with sustainable manufacturing practices. His work demonstrates a progression from traditional design methodologies toward AI-assisted design, digital twins, and advanced data analytics. Key thematic areas include additive manufacturing implementation, design margin management, sustainability integration, and aerospace component optimization, reflecting his commitment to bridging theoretical research with industrial applications. Professor Isaksson is one of the founders of the Swedish Product Development Academy and maintains active membership in the Design Society, ASME, and SIG PM, reflecting his significant contributions to the field of engineering design. With over 100 scientific publications and leadership in more than 40 research projects, Professor Isaksson has established himself as a leading figure in product development research. His work frequently involves close collaboration with industry partners, particularly in the aviation sector, securing substantial research funding for projects addressing digitalization, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing challenges. Professor Isaksson leads the Systems Engineering Design research group at Chalmers University of Technology. His team focuses on developing methodologies for complex product development, with particular emphasis on digital tools, sustainability integration, and manufacturing innovation. The group maintains strong industry connections, especially with aerospace manufacturers, facilitating the translation of research into practical applications.

• Product Development
• Systems Engineering Design
• Platform-based Development
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Stefan Gössling is a Professor of Tourism Research at Linnaeus University and Human Ecology at Lund University. His research focuses on the sustainability of tourism, transport, and mobilities, with particular attention to climate change, carbon emissions, and policy design. Key Research Areas: Climate change mitigation in tourism, transport sustainability, environmental impact assessment, carbon management, and mobility studies. His recent publications analyze global air transport emissions, net-zero aviation challenges, decarbonization strategies, and climate risks to tourism in the European Union. Collaborative work with international colleagues explores economic, behavioral, and policy dimensions of sustainable tourism. Selected Trends: Articles reveal growing emphasis on carbon inequality, transport justice, climate policy barriers, and systemic changes in urban and aviation contexts. Many studies employ interdisciplinary methods combining environmental science, economics, and behavioral analysis.

• Sustainable Tourism
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Transport & Mobility Studies
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Anders Forslund is a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in Product Development with a focus on aerospace and mechanical engineering. His work bridges theoretical research and practical application in multidisciplinary design. Department: Product Development Key Collaborations: VINNOVA, EU Horizon 2020, AIAA, ASME His research interests revolve around robust design and uncertainty modeling for aerospace structures. He develops simulation platforms to minimize geometric variation in welded components and optimize turbine lifecycle robustness. His work integrates genetic algorithms , 3D scanning , and PLM systems for multidisciplinary convergence. The 15 most recent publications span 2011–2018, covering welding optimization , geometric robustness , simulation frameworks , and sustainable aerospace design . Key trends include bridging CAD/point cloud gaps , virtual trimming , and set-based design in collaborative platforms. Anders participates in grants and projects such as: TOICA (2013–2016): EU-funded thermal-driven aircraft design. ELISE (2018–2018): Vinnova-funded electric aviation. Design av de aerodynamiska egenskaperna för ett elektriskt flygplan (2021–2022): Chalmers-led aerodynamic R&D. He has contributed to research teams in propulsion, thermal sciences, and acoustic engineering, collaborating with experts like Rikard Söderberg and Lars Davidson.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Robust Design
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Daniel Johansson is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, working in the Department of Physical Resource Theory. With approximately 20 years of experience in climate-energy-economic analysis and integrated assessment modelling, he has authored around 50 peer-reviewed articles and other research papers. His work bridges climate science, engineering, and economics to address critical environmental challenges. His research spans numerous topics including climate stabilisation scenarios, emission metrics, statistical estimation of climate sensitivity, fuel markets, negative CO 2 emissions, food vs fuel dynamics, climate impacts of aviation, and the role of autonomous vehicles in future transportation systems. Dr. Johansson actively engages with industry, policymakers, and the public through research projects, workshops, presentations, policy reports, and op-eds. His recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strong focus on practical climate solutions across multiple domains. Key themes include methane policy and valuation, electric vehicle transitions and critical materials, autonomous transportation systems, climate justice and fair emission allocation, integrated assessment modeling, and carbon removal technologies. His work demonstrates a consistent integration of economic, engineering, and climate science perspectives to address complex environmental challenges. Among his notable scientific contributions are analyses of: The social cost of methane and appropriate climate metrics Fair allocation of national greenhouse gas emissions Sweden's electric car transition and critical material requirements Climate impacts of aviation and potential policy measures Investment decisions under carbon price uncertainty Autonomous vehicles and their implications for travel demand and emissions Dr. Johansson has led and coordinated various research activities both within Chalmers and in multinational contexts. He has developed courses on energy and environmental issues for students at Chalmers, the School of Economics at University of Gothenburg, and for employees at General Motors. Notably, during autumn 2015 to spring 2016, he took temporary leave from research to work as a regulatory expert at Volvo Cars. His current research projects (2022-2025) include: Co-created scenarios for the climate transition of passenger cars Climate impact from aviation emissions (CLIMAV) Social cost of aviation contrails Climate impacts of aviation: Policies and climate evaluation of different fuels Systems analysis of biomass and carbon capture across energy sectors MISTRA Carbon Exit Phase 2

• Climate-energy-economic analysis
• Integrated assessment modelling
• Climate stabilisation scenarios
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Henrik Artman is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Media Technology and Interaction Design (MTM) school. His research focuses on Cyber Situational Awareness , Simulator Training , Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) systems, and intersections with Sustainability and Energy Supply . He serves as Deputy Head of School and teaches courses such as Advanced Individual Course in Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Game Design . Research Interests include: Human-Computer Interaction Cybersecurity and situational awareness LVC military training systems Sustainability in digital design Energy infrastructure resilience Key Contributions involve analyzing LVC training value for air combat, cyber threat response frameworks, and simulator mission design. His work bridges military training, cybersecurity, and interaction design, with a focus on real-world applications.

• Cyber Situational Awareness
• Simulator Training
• Live Virtual Constructive
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Wlodek Kulesza is a Senior Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the Blekinge Institute of Technology in Karlskrona, Sweden. He has held academic positions since 2001, including a Professorship in Multi-sensor Systems since 2007. Research: Multisensory systems for health and security applications Teaching: Research Methodology, Philosophy of Science, and Sensors Signals and Systems Expertise: Systems engineering, sensor fusion, IoT, and measurement data handling Research Focus : His work in systems engineering emphasizes multisensor integration for applications spanning healthcare, security, wind energy safety, and subsea cable monitoring. He has pioneered approaches to stereovision calibration, localization algorithms, and real-time safety systems. Awards : Andy Chi Best Paper Award (2009, IEEE Transactions in Measurement and Instrumentation) Collaborations : Visiting Professor at Chinese and Polish universities, with extensive cross-border educational workshops and remote lab federations (e.g., PILAR/VISIR projects).

• Systems Engineering
• Measurement and Instrumentation
• Sensor Networks
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Per Åhag is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, Umeå University. His research spans several complex variables, pluripotential theory, and differential geometry, with applications in Kähler geometry, polyfold theory, and mathematical education. Current research projects include 'Mathematical Modeling for Sustainable Development and Societal Change' (2024-2029) and 'Tensors and Geometric Metrics on Manifold-like Polyfolds' (2022-2026). He explores mathematical education through studies like 'Students' Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence' (2022-2024) and 'Formative Assessment and Personalized Learning' (2022-2024). Recent publications address complex Hessian equations, geodesics in m-subharmonic functions, and educational strategies. His work intersects pure mathematics and applied educational psychology, demonstrating a commitment to both theoretical and pedagogical advancements.

• Several Complex Variables
• Pluripotential Theory
• Differential Geometry
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Christopher Jouannet is an Associate Professor and Docent at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), affiliated with the Fluid and Mechatronic Systems (FLUMES) group. His work focuses on aircraft design, sustainable aviation, and system-of-systems engineering. He holds a position in the Fluid and Mechatronic Systems department, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of aerospace and systems engineering. Research interests include sustainable aviation technologies, unmanned aerial systems, agent-based simulation frameworks, and ontology-driven system design. His recent work addresses economic viability of regional aircraft concepts, zero-emission transportation strategies in Scandinavia, and technology assessments for defense-related airborne platforms. Publications emphasize innovative approaches to aircraft actuation systems, multi-fidelity modeling integration, and systems-of-systems architectures. His contributions span both academic journals and conference proceedings, with a strong emphasis on applied research impacting aviation sustainability and defense capabilities. Labs/Teams: Active member of the FLUMES research group, collaborating on projects involving conceptual aircraft design, system integration, and advanced simulation methodologies.

• Aircraft Design and Systems
• Sustainable Aviation
• System of Systems Engineering
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Jonas Westin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Regional Science (CERUM) at Umeå University. His research focuses on applying mathematical methods and models to address social science challenges, particularly in transportation, regional development, and environmental policy. He teaches courses in mathematical modeling and project courses for civil engineering students, and is recognized as a university teacher. His research interests include transportation economics, input-output analysis, and operations research, with a focus on optimizing freight networks, evaluating infrastructure policies, and modeling regional accessibility. He has contributed to projects analyzing sustainable aviation, maritime safety, and cross-border infrastructure planning in Northern Europe. Westin collaborates with institutions like Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration) and the Nordic countries’ transport networks. His work bridges theoretical mathematical modeling with practical policy analysis, emphasizing the implications of transport policies on regional competitiveness and environmental sustainability. Notable projects include the Botnia-Atlantica corridor analysis and studies on fossil-free regional aviation. Affiliations: Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics Research Fellow, CERUM (Centre for Regional Science) Key Research Themes: Transportation Network Optimization Regional Economic Impact Analysis Environmental Policy Modeling His recent publications highlight innovative approaches to freight modeling, maritime safety metrics, and cross-border infrastructure coordination. Westin’s interdisciplinary work reflects a commitment to addressing complex societal challenges through rigorous quantitative methods.

• Mathematical Modeling
• Transportation Economics
• Regional Science
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Raffaello Mariani is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), affiliated with the AEROSPACE, MOVEABILITY AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE school and the Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering Unit. He holds a BSc in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2003), an MEng in Experimental Methods from Old Dominion University (2005), and a PhD in Fundamental Fluid Dynamics from The University of Manchester (2012). His career includes roles at BMT FM, ONERA, and Nanyang Technological University before joining KTH in 2018. Research focuses on experimental aerodynamics, supersonic jets, shock wave dynamics, and UAV design. Key areas include wind tunnel testing techniques (e.g., rainbow schlieren), flow control strategies, and hybrid-electric propulsion systems for sustainable aviation. He leads the Green Raven project, developing a hydrogen-powered blended-wing-body UAV to combat climate change. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Advanced Topics in Aeronautics and Future Sustainable Aviation . Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, he integrates electrochemistry, mechatronics, and embedded systems into aerospace engineering solutions. Award-winning contributions include pioneering work on vortex ring interactions and supersonic jet noise mitigation. His recent studies explore bio-inspired wing designs and ground-effect aircraft optimization.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Experimental Aerodynamics
• Supersonic Jets
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