Forskningsgrupper
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Educational background:
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aalborg University, 1989.
Ph.D. in Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Mechanical Mechanisms, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Aalborg University, 1992.
Working experience:
1989-1992: Ph.D. student at Aalborg University, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
1992-1994: Assistant professor at Aalborg University, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
1994-1997: Associate professor at Aalborg University, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
1997-1999: Project engineer at Danfoss AS, hydraulic division.
1999-2009: Associate professor at Aalborg University, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
2009-2014: Research and development engineer (part time), Akersolutions AS, Hydraulic Division
2014-2016: Research and development engineer (part time), National Oilwell Varco AS, Crane and Winch department
Since 2009: Professor, Department of Engineering, University of Agder
Since 2016: Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Agder
Forskning
Faglige interesser
Academic interests
Main interests lie within the use of numerical methods for modeling, design and optimization of dynamic mechatronic systems. Teaching and supervision experience at B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. level since 1990. The courses have mainly been devoted to education within mechanical engineering. Course subjects have included:
- 2D and 3D statics and dynamics of rigid body systems, Newtonian and Lagrangian approach
- Machine elements, lubrication, gears, bearings
- Mechanism theory
- Design optimization
- Fluid power components and systems
- Modeling and simulation
Current courses
Currently teaching or co-teaching the following courses at UiA:
MAS-416, Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems, M.Sc. Mechatronics and Renewable Energy
MAS-601, Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems, Ph.D. course (with Geir Hovland)
MAS-701, Fluid Power System Design, Ph.D. course