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Louise Møller Haase is an Associate Dean at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University, where she leads research initiatives focused on Circular Economy and product longevity. She serves as the principal investigator for major projects including CircularTEX and PROLONG, funded by the Innovation Foundation, and is a key member of both the TECH Research Center for Circular Economy and the HMI LAB (Human-Machine Interaction). Her career combines academic leadership with extensive industry collaboration, having facilitated innovation processes with over 15 national and international companies including GE, Daimler Chrysler, Velux, and LEGO.
Dr. Haase's research centers on the 'slowing of resource loops through longer lasting products,' with particular emphasis on developing practical strategies for implementing circular economy principles in design and manufacturing. Her 'Designed to Last' research group has pioneered approaches to extend product lifetimes through innovative design strategies, business models, and user engagement techniques. This work intersects with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to responsible consumption and production. Her research methodology emphasizes close collaboration with industry partners to ensure practical applicability of theoretical frameworks, with significant contributions to circular textile systems, digital product passports, and longevity assessment tools.
Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward more systemic approaches to circular economy implementation, with increasing focus on relational aspects, strategic business benefits, and cross-sector collaboration. While early work established foundational concepts for product longevity, her current research addresses implementation challenges at scale, examining how digital tools, policy frameworks, and organizational transformations can accelerate the transition to circular systems. This evolution demonstrates a maturing field where theoretical concepts are now being tested and refined through real-world applications across multiple industries.
- Teacher of the Year at AAU (2018)
- Obelske Familiefond's teaching prize (2018)
- Reviewers Favorite award (2020)
- Nominated for best paper (2017)
Dr. Haase has successfully secured significant research funding through the Innovation Fund and other sources, managing complex projects that bridge academic research and industrial application. As a mentor, she has supervised multiple PhD students and contributed to curriculum development in engineering education, particularly in integrating circular economy principles into design thinking processes. Her approach to research management emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with projects often involving partners from engineering, business, and social sciences.
As part of the TECH Research Center for Circular Economy and HMI LAB, Dr. Haase contributes to a vibrant research ecosystem that combines technical expertise with human-centered design approaches. Her work with the Summer School in Applied Circular Economy demonstrates her commitment to knowledge dissemination and capacity building in this critical field. Current initiatives include developing the LaST Tool (Longevity and Sustainable Transition Tool) and exploring the strategic implementation of Digital Product Passports across multiple industries.
