Professor Dr. Henrik Pedersen

Biography

Henrik C. Pedersen received his M.Sc. degree in electro-mechanical system design from Aalborg University in 2002 and his Ph.D. from the same institution in 2007. He became an Assistant Professor in 2006, an Associate Professor in 2009, and was promoted to Professor in 2016. He is currently the Head of the Mechatronic Systems section within the Department of Energy, focusing on research and education in the field of mechatronics. His research interests include the design, optimization, and control of mechatronic systems, with a particular emphasis on fluid power systems and components used in mobile machinery, digital hydraulics, and industrial hydraulics. Over the years, he has concentrated on fluid power applications in wind and wave energy, particularly in terms of reliability, condition monitoring, fault detection, and diagnostics of system components. His expertise relates to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in addressing issues related to energy, production, and optimization. His work significantly contributes to these global initiatives.

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