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Johan Persson is an Associate Professor and Head of Unit at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI). He leads the Product Realisation (PROD) division, focusing on advancing Computer Aided Product Development (CAD) and optimization techniques. His research emphasizes computationally efficient surrogate models to enhance FEM/CFD analyses and streamline product development processes. Key areas of interest include design automation frameworks, additive manufacturing integration, and multidisciplinary optimization strategies.
He teaches courses such as Machine Elements (TMKT39), Design Optimization (TMKT48), and Collaborative Multidisciplinary Optimization (TMKT79). His work bridges academic research and industry applications, with notable contributions to frameworks supporting Additive Manufacturing (AM) and OpenMDAO-based optimization.
Research trends in his publications highlight advancements in AM applications, design automation tools, and collaborative optimization methods. Notable projects include a framework for AM design integration and studies on hydraulic pump design using additive techniques.
Johan supervises PhD students including Erik Gustafsson and Javier Villena Toro. His research is supported by collaborations with colleagues like Anton Wiberg and Johan Ölvander. The Automation Lab, a key platform for his work, pioneers innovations in CAD automation and digital design processes.
