Johan Arekrans
Doctoral student
Details
Researcher
About me
Department of Machine Design - Unit of Integrated Product Development and Design
Doctoral student in Innovation Management and Circular Manufacturing Systems.
My research interest is the organizational and managerial challenges in disruptive business environments, such as the transition toward a more sustainable and circular economy.
Research
Ongoing Projects:
- 'Rethinking Innovation in Circular Economy Transitions (RICET)' funded by Vinnova.
- CE@KTH Research & Development Team, Researcher, Initiative funded by KTH.
- The Swedish Delegation for Circular Economy, member of the expert group for Circular Design Strategies
Completed Projects:
- 'ABC Mechanisms: From Ownership to Access-Based Circularity in Sweden' funded by Vinnova.
- 'CET: Circular Economy Transitions' funded by Vinnova.
- Project ReCiPSS, funded under European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program.
Teaching
-MF2084 Managing Research and Development (Course responsible, teacher, supervisor)
-MF1040 Design and Product Realization Methodology (teacher, supervisor)
Guest lecturer in:
- PhD Course on Circular Economy and Industrial Systems,
- MF2032 (Eco Design),
- MF2046 (Product Innovation),
- MF2088 (Innovation and Product Development),
- MF2112 (Advanced Product Design).
Thesis Supervision
Mapping a digital-physical development process: Case study of a small company
Radar-Based Solutions for Crushing and Screening Applications
Circular Economy in Single-Use Medical Device Industry: Barriers, Enablers and Design Tool
Integrating Circular Economy in the Innovation Process for Startups.
Developing a digital tool for innovating on circular strategies
How collaboration act as an enabler for circular economy in the fiber-based packaging industry
Design for Recycling: Guidelines for Increased Recycling Efficiency and Recovery Rate of Materials
Education
- Doctoral Student -KTH 2018 - Ongoing
- Engineers Degree -Design and Product Realisation, KTH 2017
- Master’s Degree -Integrated Product Design, Product Innovation, KTH 2017
- Bachelor’s Degree -Production Engineering, KTH 2015
Courses
Degree Project in Innovation Management and Product Development, Second Cycle (MF220X), teacher | Course web
Degree Project in Innovation Management and Product Development, Second Cycle (MF230X), teacher | Course web
Design and Product Realization Methodology (MF1040), teacher | Course web
Eco Design (MF2032), teacher | Course web
Managing Research and Development (MF2084), course responsible, teacher | Course web