Bengt Lennartson is a Professor of Automation at Chalmers University of Technology and Head of the Department of Systems and Control Engineering. His research focuses on automation engineering, sustainable production, robotics, and energy optimization, with over 280 international publications. Collaborations include industry leaders like Volvo, Daimler, Kuka, and TetraPak. IEEE Fellow for contributions to automation systems Specializes in hybrid/discrete-event systems Develops energy optimization strategies for robotic production lines Recent work explores Plug-and-Produce systems , digital twin calibration , and stochastic energy optimization in robotics. His team integrates AI with formal methods for safety verification and develops open-source educational tools like biomedical exoskeletons. Scientific awards include IEEE Fellowship , with articles addressing energy-efficient robot trajectories, safety-aware multi-agent control, and formal verification of cyber-physical systems.
Fabian Lorig is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at Malmö University's Faculty of Technology and Society, Department of Computer Science and Media Technology. He is affiliated with the Sustainable Digitalisation Research Centre and the Internet of Things and People (IOTAP) research environment. His work integrates computational methods with real-world applications in public health, mobility, and policy domains. His research focuses on agent-based modeling and social simulation , decision and policy support systems , AI in socio-technical contexts , participatory modeling , and governance of digital technologies . Through interdisciplinary projects, he develops computational models that help stakeholders understand complex social systems and anticipate policy consequences. His approach emphasizes evidence-based decision-making where digital technologies shape societal outcomes. Recent publication trends show a strong focus on applying agent-based social simulations to critical policy areas, particularly organ donation policies (2025), with multiple papers addressing methodological approaches to policy modeling and the implications of the EU AI Act. His work spans healthcare policy, transportation systems, and educational approaches to agent-based modeling. Agent-based Social Simulation of Organ Donation Policies (PI, Crafoord Foundation) Realizing the Potential of Agent-Based Social Simulations (Co-PI, WASP-HS) Facilitators and barriers to the use of agent-based social simulation in organ donation (PI, SciLifeLab.se) In his advising and grant activities, Lorig takes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, working with stakeholders across policy domains to develop simulation tools that address real-world challenges. His research integrates technical computational methods with social science perspectives to ensure practical applicability. Based in the Sustainable Digitalisation Research Centre, Lorig's work environment emphasizes the integration of social and technological aspects to promote responsible digitalization. His research group focuses on developing simulation-based decision support tools while considering the societal implications of AI technologies and digital systems.
