Bo Friis Nielsen

Bo Friis Nielsen is a Professor and Head of Section in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on queueing theory, particularly matrix-analytic methods, with applications in telecommunication systems and service optimization. He currently supervises PhD students working on projects with Danske Bank (call center efficiency) and DSB S-tog (passenger counting for transport planning). His teaching includes probability theory and stochastic simulation.

• Education/Background: Formal academic qualifications not explicitly listed in the text.
• Affiliations: Head of the Mathematical Modelling Section since 2003, affiliated with DTU Compute.

Research interests span theoretical advancements in queueing models and practical applications in transportation, healthcare, and industrial systems. He has collaborated with companies like Danske Bank and DSB S-tog, addressing real-world operational challenges. Recent work includes predictive maintenance strategies for multi-component systems and railway defect analysis.

Publications emphasize stochastic modeling, maintenance optimization, and transportation analytics. Projects involve developing tools for public transport efficiency and reliability engineering in wind turbines and power plants.