Jan Ola Strandhagen

Jan Ola Strandhagen is a Professor at the Department of Engineering and Production (Institutt for maskinteknikk og produksjon) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on production management systems, Industry 4.0 applications, logistics optimization, and smart production planning. Key areas include tactical production planning, feedback data integration, autonomous systems in healthcare, and supply chain sustainability.

Strandhagen has organized and contributed to major conferences like the IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Production Management Systems. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical case studies in manufacturing, shipbuilding, and healthcare sectors. Recent projects address challenges in digitalization, lean manufacturing, and decision support systems for production environments.

Publications highlight innovations in autonomous material handling, smart production control systems, and offshoring strategies in shipbuilding. His research emphasizes data-driven approaches to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability across industries.