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Michael Rygaard Hansen is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder, and has served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science since 2016. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Mechanical Mechanisms from Aalborg University (1992) and has been active in research and teaching since 1990.
His academic interests focus on Numerical methods for modeling, design and optimization of dynamic mechatronic systems, and hydraulic component analysis. He has taught courses on Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems, Mechanism Theory, and Fluid Power System Design at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels.
- 2025: Real-Time Simulation of Electro-Hydraulic Manipulators
- 2024: Energy Consumption Analysis in Knuckle Boom Cranes
- 2022: Linear Time-Invariant Electrohydraulic Cylinder Models
His research groups include Intelligent Mechatronics (iTron) and Machine Design, with applications in offshore engineering, wind turbine mechanics, and crane systems. He has collaborated with industry leaders like Danfoss, Akersolutions, and National Oilwell Varco during his career.
