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Research profile
Ann-Louise Andersen is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University, Department of Materials and Production. She holds a MSc in Management Engineering with specialisation in Operations and Supply Chain Management from Aalborg University. She received a PhD in 2017 from Aalborg University with a thesis about development of changeable and reconfigurable manufacturing systems. The thesis was done in collaboration with the world’s largest pump manufacturer and a manufacturer of construction equipment. After this, she was employed as tenure track Assistant Professor from 2017-2021 at the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University, Department of Materials and Production. She quickly advanced and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2021. From 2018-2023 she was Guest Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Product Development, Production and Design, School of Engineering, Jönköping University. From 2018-2023 she was Research Affiliate in CIRP (The International Academy for Production Engineering).
Ann-Louise Andersen has extensive experience in research on changeable, reconfigurable, modular, platform-based, sustainable, and circular production. Her research is characterized by high industry relevance and close collaboration with industry, e.g., leading automotive enterprises, the world’s largest pump manufacturer, the world-leading enterprise providing sustainable energy solutions, and numerous SMEs. She has broad experience with national and international research projects, recently the REKON project (Development of Reconfigurable Manufacturing) with collaboration with more than 70 manufacturing companies funded by the Danish Industry Foundation and the REFUSE project (Resource Efficient Use and Development of Reconfigurable Machining Systems) funded by Vinnova Sweden. Ann-Louise Andersen was the chair of the CARV2021 conference hosted at Aalborg University in conjunction to the MCPC2021 conference.
Teaching profile
Ann-Louise Andersen has extensive experience in supervision, teaching, development of teaching material, and study administration in a range of engineering fields and on different levels, most recently:
- Supervision: B.Sc. Global Business Engineering, M.Sc. Management Engineering, and Ph.D. projects.
- Courses: Flexible Manufacturing (M.Sc.), Manufacturing and Supply Chain Systems (M.Sc.), Manufacturing Processes (M.Sc.), Production Development (MSc.), Product and Production Platforms (Ph.D.), Production Development (Ph.D.), Development of Changeable Production (CEE)
- Study administration: Member of Study Board of Production, Study Program Coordinator, Course Coordinator.
- University Pedagogy for Assistant Professors, Aalborg University 2018
- Digitalization of education: Development of Microcredentials (AAU Micro), Moodle exams, ENG Faculty E-learning.
- Material: YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@rekon_aau), Books (https://vbn.aau.dk/en/publications/paving-the-way-for-changeable-and-reconfigurable-production-funda)
PhD Supervision
Filip Skärin, Thesis: “Circular production systems”, Jönköping University, 2021-2025
Stefan Kjeldgaard, Thesis: “Enabling Adaptability and Resilience of a Global Production Network”, Aalborg University, 2020-2023
Morten Skogstad Nielsen, Thesis: “Modular Product and Manufacturing System Portfolio”, Aalborg University, 2019-2022
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Development of Changeable and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
Award Date: 20 Sept 2017
External positions
Guest Assistant Professor, Jönköping University
2020 → 2023
External Researcher, Jönköping University
2018 → 2020
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Collaborations from the last five years
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REFUSE: REFUSE- Resource efficient use and development of reconfigurable machining systems
Rösiö, C. & Andersen, A.
01/11/2022 → 31/10/2025
Project: Research
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OTO: Offshore transformer optimization
Andersen, A., Nielsen, K. & Ludvigsen, K. K.
01/07/2021 → 31/12/2021
Project: Research
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REKON: Development of Reconfigurable Manufacturing
Brunø, T. D., Andersen, A., Nielsen, K., Sørensen, D. G. H., Napoleone, A., Ludvigsen, K. K., Brunø, T. D. & Andersen, R.
The Danish Industry Foundation
01/02/2020 → 31/05/2023
Project: Research
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Integrated Portfolio Management of Product and Production Systems
Nielsen, M. S., Andersen, A., Brunø, T. D. & Nielsen, K.
01/08/2019 → 31/07/2022
Project: PhD Project
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Variety: Variety ‐ Managing diversity and complexity in the 4.0 Industry era
École des mines de Saint-Étienne
01/01/2019 → 30/06/2022
Project: Research
Research output
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Towards a generic design method for reconfigurable manufacturing systems: Analysis and synthesis of current design methods and evaluation of supportive tools
Andersen, A-L., Brunoe, T. D., Nielsen, K. & Rösiö, C., 1 Jan 2017, In: Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 42, p. 179-195 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
129 Citations (Scopus) -
A participatory systems design methodology for changeable manufacturing systems
Andersen, A. L., ElMaraghy, H., ElMaraghy, W., Brunoe, T. D. & Nielsen, K., 2018, In: International Journal of Production Research. 56, 8, p. 2769-2787 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
30 Citations (Scopus) -
Critical enablers of changeable and reconfigurable manufacturing and their industrial implementation
Andersen, A-L., Larsen, J. K., Brunø, T. D., Nielsen, K. & Ketelsen, C., 2018, In: Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 29, 6, p. 983-1002 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
28 Citations (Scopus) -
Investigating the Transition towards Changeability through Platform-based Co-development of Products and Manufacturing Systems
Andersen, A-L. & Rösiö, C., Jan 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 28, p. 114-120 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article in Journal › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Citations (Scopus)190 Downloads (Pure) -
Engineering Education in Changeable and Reconfigurable Manufacturing: Using Problem-Based Learning in a Learning Factory Environment
Andersen, A-L., Brunø, T. D. & Nielsen, K., Jun 2019, In: Procedia CIRP. 81, p. 7-12 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article in Journal › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile32 Citations (Scopus)99 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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REKON Toolbox
Andersen, R. (Creator), Andersen, A. (Creator), Napoleone, A. (Creator), Brunø, T. D. (Creator), Kjeldgaard, S. (Creator), Nielsen, K. (Creator), Sørensen, D. G. H. (Creator), Raza, M. (Creator), Bilberg, A. (Creator), Skärin, F. (Creator), Boldt, S. (Creator) & Rösiö, C. (Creator), VBN, 14 Dec 2022
DOI: 10.5278/384b6055-89ee-4d0f-a4f1-7d74b15a7b60, https://www.rekon.dk
Dataset: Supplementary material
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Prizes
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Best Paper Award SPS2022
Skärin, FIlip (Recipient), Rösiö, Carin (Recipient) & Andersen, Ann-Louise (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Conference prizes
Activities
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Keynote Speaker CARV-MCPC2023: Paving the way for Changeable, Reconfigurable, and Sustainable Production: Principles, Industrial Examples and Future Trends
Ann-Louise Andersen (Speaker)
20 Jun 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Girls' Day in Science AAU 2022
Ann-Louise Andersen (Organizer), Katrine Vogt Møller (Organizer), Rie Hasic Hegelund (Organizer), Maria Støttrup Schiønning Larsen (Participant), Alessia Napoleone (Participant), Linea Vibe Fuglsig (Participant), Evamaria Petersen (Participant), Kamilla Heimar Andersen (Participant), Nadieh de Jonge (Participant), Cejna Anna Quist-Jensen (Participant), Elsebeth Juhl Pedersen (Participant), Pavani Ponnaganti (Participant), Jeanette Lykkemark (Participant), Anne Marie Svane (Participant), Helena Amalie Haxvig (Participant), Sofie Otto (Participant), Alisa Ananjeva (Participant), Melisa Maria Lopez Lechuga (Participant), Camilla Heisel Nyholm Thomsen (Participant) & Ásgerdur Arna Pálsdóttir (Participant)
5 Oct 2022Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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Special session organizer at the SysInt2022 Conference
Alessandro Bruzzone (Other), Ann-Louise Andersen (Other) & Alessia Napoleone (Other)
Sept 2022Activity: Other
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Formidlingsakademiet 2022 (Digital udgave) af Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab
Ann-Louise Andersen (Participant)
Sept 2022 → Nov 2022Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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Mass Customization: Concept, Capabilities, and Cases, International Expert in "Service and Innovation for Industry 4.0" funded by the Universities of Emilia-Romagna and the Region, Italy.
Ann-Louise Andersen (Lecturer)
May 2022Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
Press/Media
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Ny forskning gør det nemmere at navigere på det urolige verdensmarked for alt fra vindmøller til salat
Ann-Louise Andersen, Thomas Ditlev Brunø, Kjeld Nielsen, Alessia Napoleone & Karina Kjeldgaard Ludvigsen
07/03/2022 → 11/03/2022
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Volvo lægger om til 'legoklods-produktion' for at nå mål om at køre grønt
10/01/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Elvstrøm Sails bruger data til at komme først
Thomas Ditlev Brunø & Ann-Louise Andersen
09/12/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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REKONFIGURERBARHED OG PRODUKTIONSPLATFORME KAN ØGE KONKURRENCEDYGTIGHEDEN I DANSK PRODUKTION
24/04/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Impacts
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Modstandsygtige virksomheder med erhvervssamarbejde
Ann-Louise Andersen (Participant)
Impact: Social impact, Economic impact