Mélanie Despeisse

Mélanie Despeisse is an Associate Professor in Production Systems at Chalmers University of Technology. Her research focuses on the relationship between industry and environmental sustainability at varying levels, from operational resource efficiency in manufacturing processes to corporate social responsibility in strategic planning.

Her primary research interests include sustainable manufacturing systems, circular economy implementation, and the integration of digital technologies with environmental sustainability goals. She develops practical tools and methodologies to help companies create sustainable social value through concepts like eco-efficiency and circularity. Her work spans multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, maritime shipping, and battery production systems, addressing challenges from resource efficiency to strategic sustainability planning.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of digital technologies (such as virtual reality, computer vision, and digital twins) with environmental sustainability in manufacturing. Her research increasingly addresses the twin transitions of digitalization and sustainability, exploring how Industry 4.0 technologies can support eco-efficient production systems while building organizational resilience. She has developed frameworks for eco-efficient and circular industrial systems, examining both technical and organizational aspects of sustainability transitions.

Mélanie Despeisse is actively involved in numerous research projects across multiple domains, including XR for battery production, visibility of value networks for circularity, aircraft architecture integration, and sustainable manufacturing for maritime shipping. Her collaborative work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary partnerships across engineering, environmental science, and business management domains.