Åsa Fasth Berglund

Dr. Åsa Fasth Berglund is an active researcher at Chalmers University of Technology within the Production Systems department. Her work focuses on industrial digitalization, human-automation collaboration, and Industry 4.0 implementation strategies. She leads multiple research initiatives funded by VINNOVA and the European Commission, with 30+ documented projects since 2006.

Her core research explores:

• Cognitive automation frameworks for manufacturing operators
• Human-robot co-production systems
• Extended reality (XR) applications in industrial settings
• Digital work instruction methodologies
• Sustainable and flexible production system design

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on Industry 4.0 technologies since 2016, with recent emphasis on operational flexibility, human-robot collaboration, and digital twins. Her work frequently combines empirical case studies with technical implementation frameworks.

Dr. Berglund has secured significant research funding including:

• DIH World (EU Commission, 2020-2023)
• FAKTA Automation (VINNOVA, 2019-2022)
• Stena Industry Innovation Lab (Stena Foundation, 2018-2020)
• 5G-Enabled Manufacturing (VINNOVA, 2018-2020)

She co-leads the Production Systems research group and established the Stena Industry Innovation Lab at Chalmers, focusing on applied industry solutions. Current projects investigate digital twins for sustainable manufacturing and AI-driven cognitive automation.