Curriculum vitae of
Finn Aakre Haugen
MSc, PhD in engineering cybernetics
Contact information:
E-mail address: finn@techteach.no.
Mobile telephone: +47 97019215.
Place of residence: Skien, Norway.
Positions:
Present positions:
Professor (Norwegian title: Dosent) in 80 % position at Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway.
Professor (Dosent) in 37.5 % position at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), Norway.
Engagement at Fagskolen Vestfold-Telemark.
Engagement at Opplæringssenter for yrkesfag i Vestfold-Telemark fylkeskommune.
Previous positions:
Consultant (part-time) in mathematical modeling and control at VEAS wastewater treatment plant, Slemmestad, Norway. 2015 - 2018.
Research assistant at Norwegian Institute of Technology (Norges tekniske høgskole - NTH), 1986 - 1991.
Education:
PhD at Telemark University College (Høgskolen i Telemark), Norway, 2014. Dissertation: Optimal design, operation and control of an anaerobic digestion reactor.
MSc in Electrical Engineering/Engineering Cybernetics at the Norwegian Institute of Technology (present name: Norwegian University of Science and Technology), 1985.
Technological Pedagogics (Pedagogisk utdanning for sivilingeniører), 30 ECTS, Norwegian Institute of Technology (Norges tekniske høgskole), 1985.
Officer Candidate School (Befalsskole), 1978-79.
Main interests and skills:
Mathematical modeling
Simulator development
Automatic control
State estimation
Optimization
Signal processing
Biological processes, in particular anaerobic digestion for biogas production
Programming in Python, LabVIEW, Matlab/Octave, Simulink.
Teaching
Textbook writing
Award:
Projects:
Speed control of DC motor for training. TechTeach. 2023.
Temperature control of kettle for training. TechTeach. 2023.
Buffer tank rigs for training at University of South-Eastern Norway. Article on nfea.no. The rigs are built by bachelor students Olav Vangen and Cecilie D. Gløsmyr. Eight rigs are operative in 2023.
Matematical model and a simulator with a model-based predictive controller (MPC) and PI controller for the inflow system of the VEAS wasterwater treatment plant in Slemmestad, Norway. 2016-.
LabVIEW-based dynamic simulator and consultancy about control of a hydraulic servo mechanism, Westcon AS, Norway. 2016.
LabVIEW-based monitoring and control system for a biorefinery plant at Bygdø Kongsgård (King’s Farm), Oslo. 2016-.
Simulator with alternative control systems for a heave-compensation system for a company in Norway. (Confidentiality applies.) 2016.
Automatic test system in LabVIEW. Cody AS/ABB AS, Skien. 2008-2012.
Design and control of a test-rig for underwater lifting operations. Force Technology AS and MicoMarine AS. 2009.
Measurement and control systems for three biogas reactors. (LabVIEW.) Telemark University College. (Cooperation with Eivind Fjelddalen.) 2008.
Data acquisition and presentation system for powder pressure system. (LabVIEW.) Telemark University College. (Cooperation with Eivind Fjelddalen.) 2008.
Air heater for training. Telemark University College. (Cooperation with Eivind Fjelddalen.) 2006.
Measurement and control system for a multiphase experimental rig (water, oil, air). (LabVIEW.) Norsk Hydro and Telemark University College. 2006.
Logging program for a process trainer. (LabVIEW.) Telemark University College. 2005.
Logging program for an explosion rig. (LabVIEW.) Telemark University College. 2005.
Consultancy (modeling, simulation and control). Ignis Photonyx, Norway. 2005.
Modeling and simulation of a clutch servo system. Telemark University College and Kongsberg Automotive. (Matlab/Simulink, and LabVIEW). 2000.
Optimization of a temperature control system for a temperature calibrator. (Matlab/Simulink.) TEFT-project for Instrutek AS, Larvik, Norway. 1996-97.
Supervision and control system for an experimental biological combustion rig. (LabVIEW.) Norwegian Agricultural University. 1999.
Supervision and control system for an experimental rig for fish research. (LabVIEW). Norwegian Agricultural University. 1999.
Modeling and control of a wood chip tank. (Matlab/Simulink.) Norske Skog, Tofte, Norway. 1995.
Scientific articles:
Registrations in the Cristin database, also listed below.
Wang, Yongjie; Haugen, Finn Aakre. (2023). Subspace System Identification of a Pilot Tunnel System of a Combined Sewage System. Modeling, Identification and Control 2023. 44 (2). 69-82. DOI: 10.4173/mic.2023.2.3.
Wang, Yongjie; Haugen, Finn Aakre. (2021). Averaging level control for urban drainage system. Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings. 185. 405-410.
S. Attar and F. Haugen. (2020). Model-based optimal recovery of methane production in an anaerobic digestion reactor. Modeling, Identification and Control, 40 (3). DOI: 10.4173/mic.2020.2.7.
A. M. Nair, S. Gonzales, M. Blanca, F. Aa. Haugen, H. Ratnaweera, S. W. Østerhus. (2020). Real-time monitoring of enhanced biological phosphorus removal in a multistage EBPR-MBBR using a soft-sensor for phosphates. Journal of Water Process Engineering. Volume37.
P. Luca, J. S. Pettersen an F. Aa. Haugen. (2019). The true purpose of controls models is insight; how the process modelling effort helps VEAS WRRFs in Norway. To be presented at NORDIWA 2019.
S. Attar and F. Haugen. (2019). Dynamic model adaptation to an anaerobic digestion reactor of a water resource recovery facility. Modeling, Identification and Control, 40 (3).
A M Nair, A Fanta, F Aa Haugen, H Ratnaweera. (2019). Implementing an Extended Kalman Filter for estimating nutrient composition in a Sequential Batch MBBR Pilot plant. Water Sci Technol (2019), 80 (2): 317-328. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2019.272.
L. Dewasmea, M. Sbarcioga, E. Rocha-Cózat, F. Haugen, A. Vande Wouwer. (2019). State and unknown input estimation of an anaerobic digestion reactor with experimental validation. Control Engineering Practice, Vol 85, Pages 280-289.
L. Marcano, R. Sannerud, T. M. Komulainen, F. A. Haugen. (2019). Review of simulator training practices for industrial operators: How can individual simulator training be enabled?. Safety Science Vol 115, Pages 414-424.
F. A. Haugen. (2018). Simulation of PI and MPC averaging level control in a wastewater treatment plant. Presented at the SIMS 2018 conference, Oslo, 26 - 28. September 2018. Article no. 153:042 in Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings.
S. Attar and F. A. Haugen. (2018). Comparison of different state estimator algorithms applied to a simulated anaerobic digestion reactor. Presented at the SIMS 2018 conference, Oslo, 26 - 28. September 2018. Article no. 153:017 in Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings.
S. Attar and F. A. Haugen. (2017). Simulation of a model-based predictive control system to optimize the methane production of a biogas reactor. Presented at Asian Control Conference - ASCC 2017, Gold Coast, Australia.
S. Attar, F. A. Haugen, K. R. Jonassen, P. Luca. (2017). Simulation of alternative temperature control structures of a biogas reactor in a wastewater treatment plant. Presented at ICA2017, Quebec, Canada.
F. A. Haugen (2017). MPC and PI control of the level of the inlet basin of a wastewater treatment plant. Presented at ICA2017, Quebec, Canada.
F. A. Haugen. (2017). On the aim of teaching, how to reach it - and an example. MNT-konferansen 2017, Oslo, Norway.
L. Marcano, T. Komulainen, F. A. Haugen. (2017). Implementation of performance indicators for automatic assessment. To be presented at ESCAPE27, Barcelona, Spain.
T. M. Komulainen, A. Alcocer, and F. A. Haugen. (2016). Experiences and Trends in Control Education - A HiOA/USN Perspective. Eurosims, Oulu, Finland.
F. Haugen, R. Bakke, B. Lie, K. Vasdal and J. Hovland. (2015). Optimal Design and Operation of a UASB Reactor for Dairy Cattle Manure. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, pp. 203-213, doi:10.1016/j.compag.2015.01.001.
PhD dissertation: Optimal design, operation and control of an anaerobic digestion reactor. Telemark University College, Norway, 2014.
F. Haugen, R. Bakke and B. Lie. (2014). State Estimation and Model-based Control of a Pilot Anaerobic Digestion Reactor. Journal of Control Science and Engineering, 14.
F. Haugen and K. E. Wolden. (2013). A revised view on teaching basic process control, presented at ACE2013 - the 10th IFAC Symposium on Advances in Control Education, Sheffield University, UK. Also available at http://www.ifac-papersonline.net.
F. Haugen and B. Lie. (2013). On-off and PID Control of Methane Gas Production of a Pilot Anaerobic Digestion Reactor. Modeling, Identification and Control, 34 (3).
F. Haugen, R. Bakke and B. Lie. (2013). Temperature Control of a Pilot Anaerboic Digestion Reactor. Modeling, Identification and Control, 34 (3).
F. Haugen and B. Lie. Relaxed Ziegler-Nichols closed loop tuning of PI controllers. (2013). Modeling, Identification and Control, 34 (2).
F. Haugen, R. Bakke and B. Lie. (2013). Adapting dynamic mathematical models to a pilot anaerobic digestion reactor, Modeling, Identification and Control, 34 (2).
F. Haugen. (2012). The Good Gain method for simple experimental tuning of PI controllers. Modeling, Identication and Control, 33 (4).
F. Haugen, R. Bakke and B. Lie. (2012). State estimation of a pilot anaerobic digestion reactor. Nordic Process Control Workshop, Denmark
F. Haugen. Comparing PI Tuning Methods in a Real Benchmark Temperature Control System. (2010). Modeling, Identification and Control, 31 (3).
F. Haugen, W. Bergland, R. Bakke and B. Lie. (2010). Hydrogen Control of an Experimental Anaerobic Biogas Reactor. Third International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste, Venice, Nov. 2010.
F. Haugen. Control of a Buoyancy-Based Pilot Underwater Lifting Body. (2010). Modeling, Identification and Control, 31 (2).
R. Dunia, T. Edgar and F. Haugen. (2008). A Complete Programming Framework for Process Control Education. 2nd IEEE Multi-conference on Systems and Control (MSC), San Antonio, Texas (USA).
F. Haugen, E. Fjelddalen T. Edgar and R. Dunia. (2007). Demonstrating PID Control Principles using an Air Heater and LabVIEW. CACHE News (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering). Winter.
Textbooks:
Modeling, Simulation and Control. Aug. 2023. TechTeach. E-book freely available for students in my courses.
Python for realfag. Fagbokforlaget, 2023.
Python Simply. 2019.
Reguleringsteknikk, bind 2, 2014. Fagbokforlaget.
Basic Dynamics and Control. Exercises with solutions. TechTeach, 2010.
Advanced Dynamics and Control. Exercises with solutions. TechTeach, 2010.
Lær MATLAB trinn for trinn (in Norwegian), Tapir Academic Publisher, 2004.
Lær SIMULINK trinn for trinn (in Norwegian), Tapir Academic Publisher, 2003.
Dynamiske systemer - textbook and excercise book (in Norwegian), Tapir Academic Publisher, 2003.
Praktisk reguleringsteknikk - textbook and excercise book (in Norwegian), Tapir Academic Publisher, 2003
Websideutvikling med HTML og CSS, (in Norwegian) Tapir Academic Publisher, 2003.
Webprogrammering med JavaScript, PHP og MySQL (in Norwegian), Tapir Academic Publisher, 2003.
Regulering av dynamiske systemer, bind 2 - textbook and excercise book (in Norwegian), Tapir Acedemic Publisher, 1996.
Regulering av dynamiske systemer, bind 1 - textbook and excercise book (in Norwegian), Tapir Acedemic Publisher, 1994.
Anvendt reguleringsteknikk - textbook and excercise book (in Norwegian), Tapir Acedemic Publisher, 1990.
Magazine articles:
The Environmental Management System of Norway (original). Printed. Chinese (printed). World Environment, China. 2016.
Reguleringsteknikk (in Norwegian), a series of eight articles in AM-Nytt, 2007/2008/2009.
Presentations (selected):
eblogg.usn.no: Tid for simulering og digitale tvillinger. May, 2020.
Video tutorial: Min digitavle. Contribution to the eDU-blog about e-learning at USN. April 2020.
Motivating with industrial applications in the course Programmering og modellering, presentation at the CCSE seminar Implementing Scientific Programming in the Norwegian Curriculum at UiO seminar 27. February 2019.
Presentation of the online master programme and the industry master programme in Industrial IT and Automation at the UHR-MNT meeting at USN, Kongsberg campus, 1. November 2018.
Lecture about control concepts at Skala’s user forum for automation personell the dairy industry, Lillehammer, 2018.
Mathematical Models for Simulation, Control and Testing. Presentation on Nordic Forum for Operations and Maintainance in Wastewater Treatment Plants (nordisk drifts- og vedlikeholdsforum for renseanlegg), Oslo Fjord Museum, 14th - 15th September 2017.
Online analyzer on a biogas reactor at VEAS. Driftsforum Biogass, Sola, Norway, 2016.
Control of Biogas Reactors. Servomøtet, Trondhem, Norway, 2015.
Introduction to LabVIEW Control Design, System Identification and Simulation Tools. Presentation at NI Days, Drammen, Norway, 2005.
Tutorials:
LabVIEW tutorials (videos)
Matlab and Simulink (videos)
Systems and Control (videos)
Simulators:
Programming resources:
Miscellaneous duties:
Second opponent of Fabrice Abunde Neba’s PhD dissertation at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 23rd June 2020.
Adminstrator of a PhD candidate assessment committee at University of South-Eastern Norway, 2016.
Adminstrator and opponent of a PhD candidate assessment committee at University of South-Eastern Norway, 2014.
External member of the evaluation committee of the bachelor programme in Automation and Electronics Design at University of Stavanger, 2019.
Initiator of formal cooperation agreement between USN and VEAS (water resource recovery facility), 2019
Host of Erasmus visit by Franky de Bruyne, ECAM Brussel Engineering School, 6-9. March 2018
Programme coordinator of online master programmes in Energy and Environmental Technology, Industrial IT and Automation, and Process Technology, 2014 – 2019. Example: Progamme of the startup gathering on campus Porsgrunn August 2018.
Member of the joint Research Ethics Committee of USN and HINN, 2017-
Initiator and member of organizing committee of Technological Forum (2016-2017)
Visit at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2010 and 2012. Travel report 2010.
Presentation of master programmes in technology at Telemark University College (Høgskolen i Telemark) for students at four universities in Wuhan, China, 2007. Travel report.
Author of the report Guidelines for Examinators from Industry for the National Organization of the Process Industry (Prosessindustriens landsforening - PIL), 1999.
Head of the project Information Technology and Primary Activities, Telemark University College (Høgskolen i Telemark), 1998.
Initiator of educational seminar «Utdanningsseminar innen automatisering/kybernetikk» arranged ny Norwegian Organization of Automatic Control (Norsk Forening for Automatisering), University College of Oslo (Høgskolen i Oslo), 1998.
Initiator of Servomøtet'96 (Kybernetikkdagene) arranged at Telemark University College, 1996.
Reviewer of several scientific articles for journals and conferences, not listed here due to requirement of anonymity.
Member of several assessment committees for academic positions (NTNU, OsloMet, University of Stavanger, University College of Buskerud), not listed here due to requirement of anonymity.
International cooperations:
ECAM Brussels Engineering School, Belgium, 2018 -
China Agricultural University, China, 2015 -
University of Mons, Belgium, 2014 -
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2010 -
National cooperations (Norway):
Universities (cooperation of various kinds: teaching; examination):
o Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
o Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
o Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet)
o University of Stavanger (UiS)
o University of Agder (UiA)
o The Arctic University of Norway/University of Tromsø (UiT)
Norwegian high schools (videregående skoler): Bamble vgs, Porsgrunn vgs og Skien vgs:
o Several short courses about practical application of programming in LabVIEW and Python for measurement and control of physical systems.
Participant in research project funding applications:
SFI-WIN (Center of Research-based Innovation - Water Infrastructure), 2019: Suggested activities within model-based control on behalf of University of South-Eastern Norway (SFI-WIN concortium member). As of April 2019, the SFI-WIN proposal has been submitted to the Norwegian Reseearch Council (Norges forskningsråd).
EU Horizon 2020, Industry 2020 in the Circular Economy: Next generation of Smart WATER systems and services (SWATER), 2017: Representing University of South-Eastern Norway with proposed research activities in the application.
Strategic research project for research (strategisk høgskoleprosjekt - SHP), Telemark University College (Høgskolen i Telemark), 2014: Member of the academic staff writing the proposal.
Supervisor of PhD students:
Main supervisor:
o Yongjie Wang (startup in September). PhD research project: Model-based control of urban drainage systems, 2019 -.
o Shadi Attar. PhD research project: Model-based monitoring and control of biogas reactors in wastewater treatment plants, 2016 -.
Co-supervisor:
o Ludmila Vesjolaja, USN. PhD research project: Dynamics and control of efficient fertilizer processes, 2019 -.
o Abhilash Nair, NMBU. PhD research project: Enhancing resource recovery through better surveillance and process control, 2018-2020. Dissertation in September 2020.
o Laura Marcano, OsloMet with USN as degree-providing institution. PhD research project: Process simulation and learning technologies, 2016-2019. Dissertation in September 2019.
Courses for university students (most recent courses):
Spring 2024:
Fall 2024:
Courses for industrial and educational personnel:
A large number of courses lasting typically 2 days about automatic control for engineers and practicioners. Both physical courses (on site) and online courses. 1990 -
Updated 26 September 2024 by Finn Aakre Haugen