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Johannes Cottyn is an Associate Professor at Ghent University, a member of the Industrial Systems Engineering (ISyE) research group. Since 2014, he has contributed to the core lab within the strategic research center, Flanders Make, focusing on the competence domain of 'Manufacturing Knowledge Automation Engineering'. His initial research interests include the integration of industrial control and software systems such as PLC, MES, WMS, and KPI dashboards, alongside manufacturing excellence practices like Lean, Six Sigma, and Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM). With extensive experience in industrial projects, Johannes currently focuses on the optimal design management of human-robot collaborative assembly workplaces and the use of flexible automation concepts. His work also delves into context-aware information systems and digital twin technology, particularly relevant to the manufacturing sector.