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Andrei Lobov

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Andrei Lobov

Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Engineering

andrei.lobov@ntnu.no
+4745913455 Verkstedteknisk, 213, Gløshaugen, Richard Birkelands vei 2b
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About

I am working on developing a framework for efficient building of knowledge-based products and knowledge-driven systems, where the knowledge is represented in machine-processable format thus allowing automated reasoning. I am searching for and developing an “ideal” language for knowledge representation along with engineering tools to manage products and smart systems design via their lifecycles with the help of the tools and techniques originated from the field of Artificial Intelligence. My research interests include efficient integration of multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge, its proactive use and support by digital tools.

Research Funding and Projects

Robotic Welding for Shipbuilding with Aluminium Hulls (2019-2023), Research Council of Norway Project number: 295138, (conributing as a supervisor), web. 

DIGIMAN: Multi-disciplinary knowledge integration for digital manufacturing (2021-2023), EEA grant, Project number: EE-RESEARCH-0018. (contributing as a technical coordinator), abstract / dissemination seminar info / video.

PERSEUS DP (2021-2026), Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101034240, (Manfuacturing lead).

UrbanBREATH (2025-2028),  the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership (DUT Call 2024), (Project coordinator).

D-CRISP (2026-2030), NordForsk, (Project coordinator).

Publications

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2026

  • Wiese, Susanne; Lobov, Andrei; Bertolin, Chiara. (2026) Balancing Energy Efficiency and Aesthetics: Generative Design for Sustainable Architecture. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
    Academic article

2025

  • Kekshin, Vjatseslav; Lobov, Andrei. (2025) Application of Petri Nets for modelling production system. IFAC-PapersOnLine
    Academic article

2024

  • Berisha, Brikene; Lobov, Andrei; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot. (2024) Performance Management for Parametric Building Design Generated by a Genetic Algorithm. Computer-Aided Design and Applications
    Academic article
  • Weerasinghe, Weerasinghe Arachchige Kasuni; Sgarbossa, Fabio; Lobov, Andrei. (2024) Model-Based System Engineering Approach to Design Customized Puzzle-Based Movable Rack Systems.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Zhang, Liang; Lobov, Andrei. (2024) Semantic Web Rule Language-based approach for implementing Knowledge-Based Engineering systems. Advanced Engineering Informatics
    Academic article

2023

  • Weerasinghe, Kasuni Vimasha; Lobov, Andrei; Sgarbossa, Fabio; Tingelstad, Lars. (2023) On Analysis of Puzzle-Based Warehouse Systems Using Modular Petri Nets.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Wang, Yu; Lobov, Andrei. (2023) Intelligent condition monitoring of bearings for early material damage detection using acoustic emission signals. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral dissertation
  • David, Joe Samuel; Coatanéa, Eric; Lobov, Andrei. (2023) Deploying OWL ontologies for semantic mediation of mixed-reality interactions for human–robot collaborative assembly. Journal of manufacturing systems
    Academic article
  • Kaldheim, William Andersen; Paaske, Haakon Haaland; Valvik, Jens Emil; Lobov, Andrei. (2023) Building design automation: Knowledge Fusion-based KBE system.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Lobov, Andrei. (2023) On multidisciplinary education practices inspired by loosely-coupled architectures.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Lobov, Andrei. (2023) On extendibility and interoperability properties in knowledge-based engineering. AIP Conference Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Abilov, Albert V.; Lobov, Andrei; Murashov, Sergey A.. (2023) INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS – 2021 (IEET-2021): Proceedings of the VII International Forum. AIP Publishing (American Institute of Physics) AIP Publishing (American Institute of Physics)
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Zhang, Liang; Lobov, Andrei. (2023) Interoperability in Automating Engineering Tasks: An Illustration with Pipe Routing Application.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Martikkala, Antti Tapani; Mayanti, Bening; Helo, Petri; Lobov, Andrei; Ituarte, Iñigo Flores. (2023) Smart textile waste collection system – Dynamic route optimization with IoT. Journal of Environmental Management (JEM)
    Academic article
  • Tran, Tuan Anh; Njaastad, Eirik B; Midling, Ole Terje; Bjelland, Morten; Lobov, Andrei. (2023) Generation of rule-adhering robot programs for aluminium welding automatically from CAD. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
    Academic article

2022

  • Tran, Tuan Anh; Lobov, Andrei; Bachmann, Richard. (2022) Enhancing CAD-integrated automatic feature recognition of weld joints with GPU-accelerated multi-directional slicing.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Rider, Jaime Marco; Tran, Tuan Anh; Njåstad, Eirik; Egeland, Olav; Lobov, Andrei. (2022) Supporting robotic welding of aluminium with a laser line scanner-based trigger definition method.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Florea, Anna; Lobov, Andrei; Minav, Tatiana. (2022) Applying IEEE 1278.1-2012 Concepts to Support Integration of Digital Twins in Industrial Applications.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Zhang, Liang; Olsen, Anna; Lobov, Andrei. (2022) An ontology-based KBE application for supply chain sustainability assessment. Resources, Environment and Sustainability
    Academic article
  • David, Joe Samuel; Coatanéa, Eric; Lobov, Andrei. (2022) Projecting Product-Aware Cues as Assembly Intentions for Human-Robot Collaboration. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
    Academic article
  • David, Joe Samuel; Järvenpää, Eeva; Lobov, Andrei. (2022) A Web-based Mixed Reality Interface Facilitating Explicit Agent-oriented Interactions for Human-Robot Collaboration.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2021

  • David, Joe Samuel; Lobov, Andrei; Järvenpää, Eeva; Lanz, Minna. (2021) Enabling the Digital Thread for Product Aware Human and Robot Collaboration - An Agent-oriented System Architecture.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Florea, Anna; Lobov, Andrei; Minav, Tatiana. (2021) Using In-Browser Augmented Reality to Promote Knowledge-Based Engineering throughout the Product Life Cycle.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Berisha, Brikene; Lobov, Andrei. (2021) Overview and Trends for Application of AI Methods for Product Design.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Zhang, Liang; Lobov, Andrei. (2021) Extending design automation by integrating external services for product design.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Tran, Tuan Anh; Lobov, Andrei; Kaasa, Tord Hansen; Bjelland, Morten; Midling, Ole Terje. (2021) CAD integrated automatic recognition of weld paths. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
    Academic article
  • Zhang, Liang; Berisha, Brikene; Lobov, Andrei. (2021) A Parametric Model of Umbilical Cable with Siemens NX considering its Reliability. IFAC-PapersOnLine
    Academic article
  • Martikkala, Antti; Lobov, Andrei; Lanz, Minna; Ituarte, Iñigo Flores. (2021) Towards the Interoperability of IoT Platforms: A Case Study for Data Collection and Data Storage. IFAC-PapersOnLine
    Academic article
  • David, Joe Samuel; Järvenpää, Eeva; Lobov, Andrei. (2021) Digital Threads via Knowledge-Based Engineering Systems.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Martikkala, Antti; David, Joe; Lobov, Andrei; Lanz, Minna; Ituartea, Iñigo Flores. (2021) Trends for Low-Cost and Open-Source IoT Solutions Development for Industry 4.0. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article

2020

  • Prescott, Sarah Ann Oxman; Tran, Tuan Anh; Lobov, Andrei. (2020) Automatic weld path definition in CAD. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article
  • Florea, Anna; Lobov, Andrei; Lanz, Minna. (2020) Emotions-aware Digital Twins For Manufacturing. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article
  • Lobov, Andrei; Tran, Tuan Anh; Prescott, Sarah Ann Oxman. (2020) Formalization of engineering knowledge for industrial robots using Knowledge Fusion language. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article
  • Lobov, Andrei; Tran, Tuan Anh. (2020) Object-oriented approach to product design using extended NX Open API. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article
  • Tran, Tuan Anh; Lobov, Andrei. (2020) Ontology-based model generation to support customizable KBE frameworks. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article

2019

  • Abilov, Albert V.; Lobov, Andrei; Murashov, Sergey A.. (2019) “INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 2019” Proceedings of the V International Forum (Izhevsk, Russia, November 20-22, 2019) Publishing House. Publishing House of Kalashnikov ISTU Publishing House of Kalashnikov ISTU
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Lobov, Andrei; Martikkala, Antti; Biswas, Prasun. (2019) Towards a Web-Based Framework for Computer-Aided Manufacturing.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • David, Joe; Martikkala, Antti; Lobov, Andrei; Lanz, Minna. (2019) A Unified Ontology Namespace for Enterprise Integration – A Digital Twin Case Study.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Mahmoodpour, Mehdi; Lobov, Andrei; Hayati, Saboktakin; Pastukhov, Artem. (2019) An Affordable Deep Learning Based Solution to Support Pick and Place Robotic Tasks.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Journal publications

  • Wiese, Susanne; Lobov, Andrei; Bertolin, Chiara. (2026) Balancing Energy Efficiency and Aesthetics: Generative Design for Sustainable Architecture. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
    Academic article
  • Kekshin, Vjatseslav; Lobov, Andrei. (2025) Application of Petri Nets for modelling production system. IFAC-PapersOnLine
    Academic article
  • Berisha, Brikene; Lobov, Andrei; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot. (2024) Performance Management for Parametric Building Design Generated by a Genetic Algorithm. Computer-Aided Design and Applications
    Academic article
  • Zhang, Liang; Lobov, Andrei. (2024) Semantic Web Rule Language-based approach for implementing Knowledge-Based Engineering systems. Advanced Engineering Informatics
    Academic article
  • David, Joe Samuel; Coatanéa, Eric; Lobov, Andrei. (2023) Deploying OWL ontologies for semantic mediation of mixed-reality interactions for human–robot collaborative assembly. Journal of manufacturing systems
    Academic article
  • Lobov, Andrei. (2023) On extendibility and interoperability properties in knowledge-based engineering. AIP Conference Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Martikkala, Antti Tapani; Mayanti, Bening; Helo, Petri; Lobov, Andrei; Ituarte, Iñigo Flores. (2023) Smart textile waste collection system – Dynamic route optimization with IoT. Journal of Environmental Management (JEM)
    Academic article
  • Tran, Tuan Anh; Njaastad, Eirik B; Midling, Ole Terje; Bjelland, Morten; Lobov, Andrei. (2023) Generation of rule-adhering robot programs for aluminium welding automatically from CAD. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
    Academic article
  • Zhang, Liang; Olsen, Anna; Lobov, Andrei. (2022) An ontology-based KBE application for supply chain sustainability assessment. Resources, Environment and Sustainability
    Academic article
  • David, Joe Samuel; Coatanéa, Eric; Lobov, Andrei. (2022) Projecting Product-Aware Cues as Assembly Intentions for Human-Robot Collaboration. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
    Academic article
  • Tran, Tuan Anh; Lobov, Andrei; Kaasa, Tord Hansen; Bjelland, Morten; Midling, Ole Terje. (2021) CAD integrated automatic recognition of weld paths. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
    Academic article
  • Zhang, Liang; Berisha, Brikene; Lobov, Andrei. (2021) A Parametric Model of Umbilical Cable with Siemens NX considering its Reliability. IFAC-PapersOnLine
    Academic article
  • Martikkala, Antti; Lobov, Andrei; Lanz, Minna; Ituarte, Iñigo Flores. (2021) Towards the Interoperability of IoT Platforms: A Case Study for Data Collection and Data Storage. IFAC-PapersOnLine
    Academic article
  • Martikkala, Antti; David, Joe; Lobov, Andrei; Lanz, Minna; Ituartea, Iñigo Flores. (2021) Trends for Low-Cost and Open-Source IoT Solutions Development for Industry 4.0. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article
  • Prescott, Sarah Ann Oxman; Tran, Tuan Anh; Lobov, Andrei. (2020) Automatic weld path definition in CAD. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article
  • Florea, Anna; Lobov, Andrei; Lanz, Minna. (2020) Emotions-aware Digital Twins For Manufacturing. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article
  • Lobov, Andrei; Tran, Tuan Anh; Prescott, Sarah Ann Oxman. (2020) Formalization of engineering knowledge for industrial robots using Knowledge Fusion language. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article
  • Lobov, Andrei; Tran, Tuan Anh. (2020) Object-oriented approach to product design using extended NX Open API. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article
  • Tran, Tuan Anh; Lobov, Andrei. (2020) Ontology-based model generation to support customizable KBE frameworks. Procedia Manufacturing
    Academic article

Books

  • Abilov, Albert V.; Lobov, Andrei; Murashov, Sergey A.. (2023) INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS – 2021 (IEET-2021): Proceedings of the VII International Forum. AIP Publishing (American Institute of Physics) AIP Publishing (American Institute of Physics)
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Abilov, Albert V.; Lobov, Andrei; Murashov, Sergey A.. (2019) “INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 2019” Proceedings of the V International Forum (Izhevsk, Russia, November 20-22, 2019) Publishing House. Publishing House of Kalashnikov ISTU Publishing House of Kalashnikov ISTU
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings

Part of book/report

  • Weerasinghe, Weerasinghe Arachchige Kasuni; Sgarbossa, Fabio; Lobov, Andrei. (2024) Model-Based System Engineering Approach to Design Customized Puzzle-Based Movable Rack Systems.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Weerasinghe, Kasuni Vimasha; Lobov, Andrei; Sgarbossa, Fabio; Tingelstad, Lars. (2023) On Analysis of Puzzle-Based Warehouse Systems Using Modular Petri Nets.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kaldheim, William Andersen; Paaske, Haakon Haaland; Valvik, Jens Emil; Lobov, Andrei. (2023) Building design automation: Knowledge Fusion-based KBE system.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Lobov, Andrei. (2023) On multidisciplinary education practices inspired by loosely-coupled architectures.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Zhang, Liang; Lobov, Andrei. (2023) Interoperability in Automating Engineering Tasks: An Illustration with Pipe Routing Application.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Tran, Tuan Anh; Lobov, Andrei; Bachmann, Richard. (2022) Enhancing CAD-integrated automatic feature recognition of weld joints with GPU-accelerated multi-directional slicing.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Rider, Jaime Marco; Tran, Tuan Anh; Njåstad, Eirik; Egeland, Olav; Lobov, Andrei. (2022) Supporting robotic welding of aluminium with a laser line scanner-based trigger definition method.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Florea, Anna; Lobov, Andrei; Minav, Tatiana. (2022) Applying IEEE 1278.1-2012 Concepts to Support Integration of Digital Twins in Industrial Applications.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • David, Joe Samuel; Järvenpää, Eeva; Lobov, Andrei. (2022) A Web-based Mixed Reality Interface Facilitating Explicit Agent-oriented Interactions for Human-Robot Collaboration.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • David, Joe Samuel; Lobov, Andrei; Järvenpää, Eeva; Lanz, Minna. (2021) Enabling the Digital Thread for Product Aware Human and Robot Collaboration - An Agent-oriented System Architecture.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Florea, Anna; Lobov, Andrei; Minav, Tatiana. (2021) Using In-Browser Augmented Reality to Promote Knowledge-Based Engineering throughout the Product Life Cycle.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Berisha, Brikene; Lobov, Andrei. (2021) Overview and Trends for Application of AI Methods for Product Design.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Zhang, Liang; Lobov, Andrei. (2021) Extending design automation by integrating external services for product design.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • David, Joe Samuel; Järvenpää, Eeva; Lobov, Andrei. (2021) Digital Threads via Knowledge-Based Engineering Systems.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Lobov, Andrei; Martikkala, Antti; Biswas, Prasun. (2019) Towards a Web-Based Framework for Computer-Aided Manufacturing.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • David, Joe; Martikkala, Antti; Lobov, Andrei; Lanz, Minna. (2019) A Unified Ontology Namespace for Enterprise Integration – A Digital Twin Case Study.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Mahmoodpour, Mehdi; Lobov, Andrei; Hayati, Saboktakin; Pastukhov, Artem. (2019) An Affordable Deep Learning Based Solution to Support Pick and Place Robotic Tasks.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

  • Wang, Yu; Lobov, Andrei. (2023) Intelligent condition monitoring of bearings for early material damage detection using acoustic emission signals. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral dissertation

Teaching

Courses

  • TMM4128 - Machine Learning for Engineers
  • MM8760 - Topics in Digital manufacturing and knowledge based engineering
  • TMM4561 - Engineering Design and Materials, Specialization Project
  • MM8101 - Engineering Design Research and Scientific Methods/Tools
  • TMM4275 - Knowledge Based Engineering, Project
  • TMM4540 - Industrial ICT Engineering Design and Materials, Specialization Project
  • TMM4560 - Engineering Design and Materials, Specialization Project
  • TMM4935 - Industrial ICT, Master's Thesis
  • TMM4270 - Knowledge Based Engineering, Introduction

Outreach

2025

  • Lecture
    Lobov, Andrei. (2025) Hvordan kan KI-revolusjonen forandre måten vi jobber med og utvikler maskin- og energiteknologi?. Maskin- og energidagen 2025 , Trondheim 2025-09-03 - 2025-09-03
  • Academic lecture
    Lobov, Andrei. (2025) Defining Industry 5.0 through the types of innovation and engineering patterns. The Modern Materials and Manufacturing (MMM2025) conference , Tallinn 2025-05-06 - 2025-05-08

2024

  • Academic lecture
    Lobov, Andrei. (2024) Ontologi basert modellering av digitale hav. Nor-Fishing 2024 – Forskningstorget , Trondheim, Norge 2024-08-20 - 2024-08-22

2019

  • Lecture
    Lobov, Andrei. (2019) Создание интеллектуальных систем через призму иерархии DIKW и различных научных школ. All-Russia Scientific-Technical Conference «Instrumentation Engineering in the XXI Century. Integration of Science, Education and Production». , Izhevsk 2019-11-20 - 2019-11-22
  • Poster
    Lobov, Andrei. (2019) AI-based support for knowledge-based engineering. MTP department conference , Trondheim 2019-12-05 - 2019-12-05

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