Leif Olsson
Docent|Associate Professor
- Professional title: Associate Professor
- Academic title: Associate Professor
- Telephone: +46 (0)10-1428886
- Email: leif.olsson@miun.se
- Room number: J204
- Location: Sundsvall
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- Employed at the subject:
- Industrial Engineering and Management
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- Research centers:
- Risk and Crisis Research Centre
My main research interest is on how to handle both quantitative and qualitative values with respect to risk, uncertainty and vaugness in optimization modelling of real world applications within industrial engineering and management.
I have a genuine interest in international cooperation within both research and education.
Background
-BSc in Mathematics
- Master of Education in Mathematics and Economics
-PhD in Forest Economics
-Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering and Management
Area of interest
- Supply Chain Management
- Quality Management and Benchmarking
- Quantitaive Logistics and Transportation
- Forest Management
- Health Care Management
Research
Assistant Supervisor for a PhD student with focus on a sustainable forest and military supply chain
Research projects: see links below
Other research togteher with my international research network, see the publication list
Teaching and tutoring
Mainly in courses covering my research areas at the MSc programme in Industrial Engeering and Management and for PhD students, examples: Logistics, Mangement Sciences and Systems Analysis, Thesis on bachelor and master level
Other information
Auditor for the Scandinavian Academy of Industrial Engineering and Management (ScAIEM)
Part of the research groups Forum for Digitalization (FODI) and Risk and Crisis Research Center (RCR) at MIUN
Director and head of internationalization for the Industrial engineering and mangement (IEM) program at MIUN (bachelor and master level)
Research projects
Current
Perspectives on Accessibility - The relationships between infrastructure and regional development
Finished
Simulation and optimization of traffic control solutions at SOS Alarm
Publications
Articles in journals
Conference papers
Doctoral theses, comprehensive summaries
Manuscripts
Reports
Articles in journals
Kristoffersson, I. , Große, C. & Olsson, L. (2024). Traffic safety versus accessibility : Investigating resistance against speed limit reductions. Transportation Research Part A, vol. 179
Enström, J. , Eriksson, A. , Eliasson, L. , Larsson, A. & Olsson, L. (2021). Wood chip supply from forest to port of loading – A simulation study. Biomass and Bioenergy, vol. 152
Stassen, W. , Olsson, L. & Kurland, L. (2020). The application of optimisation modelling and geospatial analysis to propose a coronary care network model for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. African Journal of Emergency Medicine, vol. 10: S1, pp. S18-S22.
Etemad, S. S. , Mohammadi Limaei, S. , Olsson, L. & Yousefpour, R. (2019). Forest management decision-making using goal programming and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process approaches (case study: Hyrcanian forests of Iran) : Forest management decision-making. Journal of Forest Science, vol. 65: 9, pp. 368-379.
Zadmirzaei, M. , Mohammadi Limaei, S. , Amirteimoori, A. & Olsson, L. (2019). Measuring the relative performance of forest management units : A chance-constrained DEA model in the presence of the non-discretionary factor. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, vol. 49: 7, pp. 788-801.
Mohammadi, Z. , Mohammadi Limaei, S. , Lohmander, P. & Olsson, L. (2018). Estimation of a basal area growth model for individual trees in uneven-aged Caspian mixed species forests. Journal of Forestry Research, vol. 29: 5, pp. 1205-1214.
Zadmirazaei, M. , Mohammadi Limaei, S. , Olsson, L. & Amirteimoori, A. (2017). Assessing the impact of the external non-discretionary factor on the performance of forest management units using DEA approach. Journal of Forest Research, vol. 22: 3, pp. 144-152.
Mohammadi Limaei, S. , Lohmander, P. & Olsson, L. (2017). Dynamic growth models for continuous cover multi species forestry in Iranian Caspian forests. Journal of Forest Science, vol. 63: 11, pp. 519-529.
Mohammadi, Z. , Mohammadi Limaei, S. , Lohmander, P. & Olsson, L. (2017). Estimating the aboveground carbon sequestration and its economic value : case study: Iranian Caspian Forests. Journal of Forest Research, vol. 63: 11, pp. 511-518.
Zadmirazei, M. (2016). Measuring the performance and returns to scale of forest management plans using data envelopment analysis approach : Case study; Iranian Caspian forests. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, vol. 14: 2, pp. 155-164.
Meng, X. , Thörnberg, B. & Olsson, L. (2014). Strategic Proactive Obsolescence Management Model. IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology, vol. 4: 6, pp. 1099-1108.
Kalinina, M. , Olsson, L. & Larsson, A. (2013). A Multi Objective Chance Constrained Programming Model for Intermodal Logistics with Uncertain Time. International Journal of Computer Science Issues, vol. 10: 6, pp. 35-44.
Kalinina, M. , Larsson, A. & Olsson, L. (2013). Easy-Interactive Ordering of the Pareto Optimal Set with Imprecise Weights. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology: An International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, : 76, pp. 643-648.
Timpe, D. , Olsson, L. & Sidén, J. (2012). Cost analysis of introducing a log identification system using RFID in the wood supply chain : A case study at a Swedish forest company. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, vol. 2: 4, pp. 128-135.
Vickman, S. , Larsson, A. & Olsson, L. (2012). Prerequisites for decision aid in socially responsible investment appraisals. International Journal of Engineering Management and Economics (IJEME), vol. 3: 4, pp. 359-377.
Thörnberg, B. , Palkovic, M. , Hu, Q. , Olsson, L. , Kjeldsberg, P. G. , O'Nils, M. & Catthor, F. (2007). Bit-Width Constrained Memory Hierarchy Optimization for Real-Time Video Systems. IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, vol. 26: 4, pp. 781-800.
Olsson, L. (2007). Optimal upgrading of forest road networks : scenario analysis vs stochastic modelling. Forest Policy and Economics, vol. 9: 8, pp. 1071-1078.
Hultqvist, D. & Olsson, L. (2006). Optimization of the raw material procurement at pulp or paper mills : The influence of weather-related risks. International Journal of Systems Science, vol. 37: 4, pp. 253-269.
Hultqvist, D. & Olsson, L. (2005). A demand-based scenario optimization model for supply of raw material to the forest industry. USDA Forest Service - General Technical Report PNW, : 656, pp. 331-340.
Olsson, L. & Lohmander, P. (2005). Optimal forest transportation with respect to road investments. Forest Policy and Economics, vol. 7: 3, pp. 369-379.
Olsson, L. (2005). Road investment scenarios in Northern Sweden. Forest Policy and Economics, vol. 7: 4, pp. 615-623.
Gustavsson, K. , Olsson, L. , Gidlund, M. & Andersson, U. (). Simulating routing strategies of inbound calls at the Swedish emergency call center. European Journal of Industrial Engineering,
Gustavsson, K. , Olsson, L. , Gidlund, M. & Andersson, U. (). Simulating traffic management strategies at the Swedish emergency call center. ,
Johansson, J. , Strandberg, C. & Olsson, L. (). Swedish consumers’ of durable wood materials – value, knowledge and satisfaction. ,
Conference papers
Åhag, P. , Hed, L. , Nordenfors, O. , Leijon, R. & Olsson, L. (2023). Industrial Engineering and Management Students Envision AI's Role in the Industry. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM).
Hasselblad, A. , Bäckström, I. , Ingelsson, P. & Olsson, L. (2022). Capturing Citizens Experienced Value from Municipal Services : Developing an Evaluation Model in a Swedish Municipal Project. In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM). Kuala Lumpur : . pp. 1266--1270.
Norin, A. , Große, C. & Olsson, L. (2022). Municipal Accessibility : A Multi-linear Regression Model with a Principal Component Analysis Approach. In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM).. pp. 329--333.
Sandström, J. , Hasselblad, A. & Olsson, L. (2021). Evaluation of Home Care vs. Conventional Care Using Parametric Cost Estimation and the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process : A Case Study in Central Sweden. In 2021 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), Singapore, Online. Singapore : . pp. 1706--1710.
Berggren, P. , Johansson, B. J. E. , Larsson, A. , Olsson, L. , Ibrahim, O. & van laere, J. (2020). Coping with large disruptions in the payment system : stakeholder experience from stakeholder workshops and computer based simulation gaming exercises. In Proceedings of the 2020 the 3rd International Conference on Computers in Management and Business : Session - Computer and Mobile Technology.. pp. 141--145.
Bergsten, L. , Johansson, B. J. E. , Berggren, P. , van Laere, J. , Ibrahim, O. , Larsson, A. & Olsson, L. (2020). Designing engaging computer based simulation games for increasing societal resilience to payment system. In ICCMB 2020 : Proceedings of the 2020 the 3rd International Conference on Computers in Management and Business.. pp. 166--172.
van Laere, J. , Johansson, B. J. E. , Olsson, L. & Määtä, P. (2020). Mitigating Escalation of Cascading Effects of a Payment Disruption across other Critical Infrastructures : Lessons Learned in 15 Simulation-Games. In Critical Information Infrastructures Security : 14th International Conference, CRITIS 2019, Linköping, Sweden, September 23–25, 2019, Revised Selected Papers. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science). pp. 110--121.
Åhag, P. , Hsu, Y. J. , Olsson, L. & Sundberg, L. (2020). The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Engineering Education : Student Perceptions from Three Countries. In 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM).. pp. 1266--1270.
Hasselblad, A. & Olsson, L. (2020). The importance of including qualitative data in technology evaluation - Investigating the Technology Implementation Evaluation Score (TIES). In 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM). Singapore : . pp. 489--493.
Olofsson, S. , Hasselblad, A. & Olsson, L. (2020). The Process-Ranking Benchmarking (PRB) Model : Simplifying the IT-Procurement Decisional Process. In 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM). Singapore :
Hasselblad, A. , Olsson, L. & Blusi, M. (2019). A Conceptual Model to Evaluate Technology Implementations : a Home Care Case Study. In 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM). Macau : . pp. 74--78.
Åhag, P. , Hed, L. , Ludlow, P. H. & Olsson, L. (2019). Are we ready for agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development?. In 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM).
Sundberg, L. , Gidlund, K. L. & Olsson, L. (2019). Towards Industry 4.0? : Digital Maturity of the Manufacturing Industry in a Swedish Region. In 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM).. pp. 731--735.
van Laere, J. , Ibrahim, O. , Larsson, A. , Olsson, L. , Johansson, B. & Gustavsson, P. (2018). Analyzing the implications of design choices in existing simulation-games for critical infrastructure resilience. In Simulation Gaming: Applications For Sustainable Cities And Smart Infrastructures. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science). pp. 15--23.
Etembad, S. , Mohammadi Limaei, S. , Olsson, L. & Yousefpour, R. (2018). Decision making on Sustainable Forest Harvest Production Using Goal Programming Approach : Case study: Iranian Hyrcanian Forest. Paper presented at the Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management conference (IEEM), Bangkok, Thailand, December 16-19 2018
L'ecuer, P. , Gustavsson, K. & Olsson, L. (2018). Modeling Bursts In The Arrival Process To An Emergency Call Center. In Proceedings of the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference.. pp. 525--- 536.
Larsson, A. , Ibrahim, O. , Olsson, L. & van Laere, J. (2017). Agent Based Simulation of a Payment System for Resilience Assessments. Paper presented at the 2017 IEEE International Conference in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Singapore, 10-13 December, 2017
van Laere, J. , Berggren, P. , Gustavsson, P. , Ibrahim, O. , Johansson, B. , Larsson, A. , Lindqwister, T. , Olsson, L. & et al. (2017). Challenges for critical infrastructure resilience : cascading effects of payment system disruptions. In Proceedings of the International ISCRAM Conference.. pp. 281--292.
Mohammadi, Z. , Mohammadi Limaei, S. , Lohmander, P. & Olsson, L. (2017). Estimation of growth model in uneven – aged forests : Case study: Iranian Caspian forests). Paper presented at the National Conference on the Caspian forests of Iran“Past,Current, Future”, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran, April 26-27, 2017
Hjalmarsson, V. & Olsson, L. (2017). Quantifying Leanness combining Value Stream Mapping with a Data Envelopment Analysis based method : A case study at a Swedish Logistics Company. Paper presented at the 2017 IEEE International Conference in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Singapore, 10-13 December, 2017
Lohmander, P. , Mohammadi Limaei, S. , Olsson, L. & Mohammadi, Z. (2016). Optimal forest management based on growth data from the Iranian Caspian Forest. Paper presented at the the 9th International conference of Iranian Operations Research Society. Shiraz, Iran, 27-29 April 2016.
Olsson, L. , Zadmirzaei, M. , Mohammadi, S. & Amirteimoori, A. (2015). Measuring the performance and returns to scale of forest management units in the north of Iran based on the non-parametric approach (DEA). Paper presented at the 8th International conference of Iranian Operations Research Society. Mashhad, Iran, 21-22 may 2015.
Mohammadi Limaei, S. , Lohmander, P. & Olsson, L. (2015). Sub Models For Optimal Continuous Cover Multi Species Forestry In Iran. In 8th International Conference of the Iranian Soceity of Operations Research, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, May 21-22, 2015..
Meng, X. , Thörnberg, B. & Olsson, L. (2012). Component obsolescence management model for long life cycle embedded system. In AUTOTESTCON (Proceedings). Anaheim, California : . pp. 19--24.
Kalinina, M. , Larsson, A. & Olsson, L. (2012). Generating and Ordering of Transport Alternatives in Inter-Modal Logistics in the Presence of Cost, Time, and Emission Conflicts. In Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management.. pp. 131--135.
Olsson, L. & Larsson, A. (2012). Matching of Intermodal Freight Transports Using Optimization in a Decision Support System. In Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management.. pp. 313--317.
Truex, D. , Olssson, L. , Lindblad-Gidlund, K. , Sefyrin, J. , Larsson, A. , Nilsson, O. , Anderson, K. , Borglund, E. & et al. (2011). Position Statement : Sustainable Information and Information Systems (SIIS). In Governance and Sustainability in Information Systems : Managing the Transfer and Diffusion of ITManaging the Transfer and Diffusion of IT, IFIP. Hamburg Germany : (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology). pp. 306--309.
Thörnberg, B. , Olsson, L. & O'Nils, M. (2005). Optimization of memory allocation for real-time video processing on FPGA. In 16th International Workshop on Rapid System Prototyping, Proceedings - SHORTENING THE PATH FROM SPECIFICATION TO PROTOTYPE.. pp. 141--147.
Olsson, L. (2003). Optimal road investments - : A forest company case study. In 2nd forest engineering conference, 12-15 may 2003, Växjö Sweden : proceedings : posters : technique and methods. Uppsala Skogforsk : (Arbetsrapport / Skogforsk). pp. 138-
Olsson, L. & Ohmander, P. (2002). Adaptive optimisation in the roundwood supply chain. In Bornholm '02 / Nordic summer course on applied optimization and modeling, May 5 - 11, 2002 : Nordic summer course on applied optimization and modeling (2002 : Bornholm). Linköping : (Report / Department of Mathematics, Universitetet i Linköping, LITH-MAT-R). pp. 193-
Doctoral theses
Olsson, L. (2004). Optimisation of Forest Road Investments and the Roundwood Supply Chain. Dis. (Comprehensive summary) Umeå : Swedish Univ. Of Agricultural Sciences, 2004 (Acta Universitatis agriculturae Sueciae. Silvestria : 310)
Manuscripts
Lohmander, P. & Olsson, L. Adaptive optimisation in the roundwood supply chain.
Olsson, L. Optimal road investments - A forest company case study.
Reports
Große, C. , Ankre, R. , Jacobsson, J. , Kazieva, V. , Kristoffersson, I. , Larsson, A. , Olausson, P. M. & Olsson, L. (2024). Perspektiv på tillgänglighet : Relationen mellan infrastruktur och regional utveckling. Mittuniversitetet (RCR rapport ).
Olsson, L. (2006). Hur Meråkersbanan påverkar godstransporterna för Eka Chemicals : Bilaga till NECL slutrapport.
Olsson, L. (2006). Hur påverkar en ny färjelinje mellan Sundsvall och Kaskö godstransporterna mellan Sverige och Finland? : Del 1: SCA Transforests godsvolymer från Sverige till Finland 2005.
Olsson, L. (2004). Dator beräknar snabbt vilka vägar som bör rustas upp. Uppsala : Sveriges lantbruksuniv (Fakta. Skog 2004:9).
Hultqvist, D. & Olsson, L. (2004). Demand based tactical planning of the roundwood supply chain with respect to stochastic disturbances. Sundsvall : FSCN, Mitthögskolan (Rapportserie FSCN 2003:19). (FSCN-rapport R-03-44).