معرفی
Bandaru Sunith is an Associate Professor at the University of Skövde's School of Engineering Science, with previous affiliation to The Virtual Systems Research Centre (closed May 2017). His research spans multi-objective optimization, digital twins, and knowledge-driven decision support systems for manufacturing applications. He actively leads the Virtual Factories with Knowledge-Driven Optimization (VF-KDO) research profile and contributes to the ADOPTIVE project focused on vehicle ergonomics optimization.
Dr. Sunith's research interests include:
- Multi-objective optimization and evolutionary algorithms
- Digital twin frameworks for manufacturing systems
- Knowledge discovery and visualization for decision support
- Anomaly detection in industrial processes
- Factory layout optimization integrating human well-being metrics
His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a clear trend toward integrating advanced AI techniques with traditional optimization methods. The research increasingly focuses on practical industrial applications, particularly in automotive manufacturing, with strong emphasis on translating theoretical advances into usable tools. His work bridges the gap between computational optimization and real-world manufacturing challenges, often incorporating human factors considerations.
Dr. Sunith has secured significant research funding from Swedish innovation agencies:
- Virtual Factories with Knowledge-Driven Optimization (VF-KDO) funded by Knowledge Foundation (Grant 2018-0011)
- Integrated Manufacturing Analytics Platform for Predictive Maintenance (IMAP) funded by Vinnova (Grant 2021-02537)
- LITMUS project on human-centric sustainable production funded by Knowledge Foundation
He has supervised multiple researchers including Henrik Smedberg and Mahesh Kumbhar, resulting in collaborative publications and the development of practical tools like Mimer - a web-based platform for knowledge discovery in multi-criteria decision support. His research group maintains strong industry connections, particularly with automotive manufacturers in Sweden.