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Fredrik Henriksson is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), within the Division of Product Realisation (PROD). His work focuses on sustainable integrated product development, particularly addressing challenges in material selection and adoption in industries like automotive and construction. He actively contributes to curriculum development, emphasizing material-driven design education for engineering students to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical industry needs.
Research Interests: His primary areas include sustainable materials innovation, decision-making processes in material selection, and the integration of production systems with product development. He explores barriers to adopting renewable materials such as wood-based solutions and investigates how production systems can adapt to circular material flows. His work also addresses industrial implementation challenges of new materials, including IoT integration in wood products and multi-material automotive body solutions.
Key Contributions: His 2021 doctoral thesis highlighted the role of personal habits and biases in material selection decisions, reshaping perceptions of rationality in product development. He has developed case-study methodologies for engineering education that foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and industry-relevant problem-solving. His research outcomes are published in journals like International Journal of Sustainable Engineering and SAE International Journal of Materials & Manufacturing.
Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the Unit of Design and Product Development (PRODDOP), collaborating with the Product Realisation division to advance sustainable industrial practices. His work often involves industry partnerships to ensure real-world applicability of academic research.
