Veronica Olesen

Veronica Olesen is a Senior Lecturer at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in Systems and Control Engineering. She serves as the head of education for multiple Master of Science programs, including Engineering Physics, Engineering Mathematics, Biotechnology, and Chemical Engineering, while also managing the Technical Foundation Year program. Her teaching focuses on control engineering in bachelor's programs, and her research emphasizes process control, modeling, and dynamic simulations with direct industrial applications.

• Chalmers University of Technology
• Department of Systems and Control Engineering
• Senior Lecturer

Her research spans process control systems, with a focus on reducing complex industrial models for efficient control, particularly in tank reactor processes. She has contributed extensively to control theory and educational innovation, including digital live labs and sustainability integration in curricula.

Key trends in her publications include model reduction for industrial reactors, control theory applications (Quantitative Feedback Theory), and advancements in mechatronics and sustainability education. Her work bridges theoretical control engineering with practical industrial implementation, particularly in chemical and biotechnological processes.

While no explicit awards are listed, her leadership in academic programs and funded projects like OPTIMERA and Prameco highlights her institutional impact. She has collaborated with industry stakeholders and European partners to enhance technical education and process control methodologies.