Rikard Söderberg

Rikard Söderberg is a Professor of Product and Production Development at Chalmers University of Technology, where he earned his PhD in 1995. As director of the Wingquist Laboratory, he leads research initiatives in Geometry Assurance & Robust Design. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with automotive and aerospace sectors, focusing on minimizing geometric variations in manufacturing.

• Research Focus: Robust design, variation simulation, assembly optimization
• Key Collaborations: Automotive (Volvo, CEVT) and aerospace industries
• Scientific Leadership: Director of Wingquist Laboratory (since reorganization)

Research Trends in his recent publications reveal interdisciplinary efforts combining digital twin technology, physics-based modeling, and evolutionary optimization. Articles address challenges in additive manufacturing, welding precision, and perceived product quality through computational frameworks.

• Scientific Recognition:
  • Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • Fellow, International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP)
  • Member, Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA)