Andreas Larsson

Andreas Larsson serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) in Karlskrona, Sweden. He divides his time between his academic position and a vice-chancellor's assignment regarding strategic partnerships at the university. His primary research focus is in Product Development and Innovation Engineering within the Product Development Research Lab.

Dr. Larsson's research interests span across several interconnected domains in engineering design and innovation. He specializes in Product-Service Systems (PSS) design, with particular emphasis on value-driven approaches to creating smart, integrated solutions. His work in Design Thinking explores how collaborative processes can enhance innovation outcomes, especially in global contexts. He has made significant contributions to Design for Wellbeing, investigating how engineering design can improve user experiences and address societal challenges. His research in User Experience Design focuses on creating more intuitive and effective interactions between users and complex engineering systems. Additionally, he explores Innovation Engineering methodologies that bridge theoretical frameworks with practical implementation in industry settings.

Dr. Larsson's publication record reveals a strong focus on the transformation of traditional manufacturing toward service-oriented business models, particularly through digital technologies. His recent work (2023-2025) shows increasing emphasis on digital twins, natural language processing applications, and value co-creation frameworks in product-service system design. A notable trend is his exploration of global innovation processes, examining how distributed teams can overcome communication barriers to achieve breakthrough innovation. His research consistently bridges academic theory with practical industry applications, particularly in the automotive sector where he has conducted multiple case studies on smart product-service system implementation.

Dr. Larsson actively collaborates with industry partners and has participated in numerous research projects including S3 Kickstart, RESIST, and Deep Tech programs focused on climate change resilience and technological innovation. His work demonstrates a commitment to translating academic research into practical solutions for real-world engineering challenges.