Masood Fathi

Masood Fathi is an Associate Professor of Production Engineering at the University of Skövde, Sweden. He holds a position within the School of Engineering Science and Department of Engineering. As an academic, he focuses on advanced manufacturing systems, Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies, and optimization methodologies. His research integrates AI applications, sustainability, and human-robot collaboration in production environments.

• Education: Formal academic qualifications (specific details not explicitly provided in text).

Research Interests: Professor Fathi's work centers on optimizing production systems through advanced algorithms and technologies. Key areas include assembly line balancing, energy-efficient manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and the application of generative AI in industrial processes. He also explores resilience in production systems and sustainable practices such as healthcare waste management and remanufacturing.

Recent Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes Industry 5.0 sustainability goals, human-robot collaboration, and AI-driven quality inspection. Articles highlight multi-objective optimization challenges, resilient worker performance under disturbances, and the integration of simulation-based decision support systems.

• Grants & Projects: Lead researcher on projects like 'Enhancing Hospital Services Under Resource Constraints' (2025) and 'Virtual Engineering Agile Manufacturing in Industry 4.0' (2021–2025). Focus areas include smart manufacturing, digital twins, and resilient production systems.
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving augmented reality for quality inspection, blockchain in supply chains, and lean-green manufacturing integration.