Fredrik Dessen

Fredrik Dessen is an affiliated researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Engineering Cybernetics. His research spans control engineering, embedded systems, robotics, and energy efficiency in buildings. He holds a PhD from NTNU (1988) and has extensive experience in R&D for control systems, including roles as developer, project manager, and technical manager.

His work focuses on sensor integration, real-time systems, and automation. Notable contributions include studies on energy-efficient retrofitting of residential buildings in cold climates, robotic control systems, and low-pass filter optimization. He has authored over 15 technical publications since 1986, with recent work addressing building automation and smart retrofitting strategies.

• Education: Doctoral Dissertation (1988), NTNU

Research interests emphasize practical applications of control theory in robotics and sustainable building systems. His 2020 studies highlight innovative approaches to integrating smart components and automation for energy efficiency. Earlier work (1986-1991) pioneered sensor integration and redundant sensing architectures in robotic systems.

Outreach activities include lectures on engineering education and multiphase flow control. He has presented at conferences such as the North American Conference on Multiphase Technology (2010).