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Hlynur Stefánsson, Professor

School:	School of Technology / Department of Engineering
Location:	Nauthólsvík, Venus, 2nd floor

Phone:	5996308
Email:	hlynurstru.is

Website:	https://www.ru.is/haskolinn/starfsfolk/hlynurst

Education

Imperial College London, PhD in Engineering, 2003-2007

Institute for mathematical modelling, Technical University of Denmark, MSc in Informatics (Engineering), 1999-2001

Faculty of Engineering, University of Iceland, BSc in Mechanical- and Industrial Engineering, 1996-1999

Career

- Co-director of Reykjavik University Sustainability Institute and Forum (SIF), Reykjavik University, 2019 onwards.

- Director of graduate studies, School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavik University, 2014-2016.

- Associate Professor, Department of Financial Engineering and Engineering Management, School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavik University, 2013 onwards.

- Head of department, Department of Financial Engineering and Engineering Management, School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavik University, 2007-2011.

- Assistant Professor, Department of Financial Engineering and Engineering Management, School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavik University, 2007-2013.

- Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Imperial College London, Teaching and Research assistant, 2004-2006.

RU teaching record

2024-3	T-512-FRBI	Production and Inventory Management
2024-3	T-102-VERK	Introduction to Engineering
2024-1	T-888-MPMT	Final Project
2024-1	T-875-ADPS	Advanced project simulations
2023-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2023-3	T-512-FRBI	Production and Inventory Management
2023-3	T-102-VERK	Introduction to Engineering
2023-1	T-875-ADPS	Advanced project simulations
2022-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2022-3	T-512-FRBI	Production and Inventory Management
2022-3	T-502-HERM	Simulation
2022-3	T-102-VERK	Introduction to Engineering
2022-3	T-501-SUST	Sustainability
2022-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2022-1	T-888-MPMT	Final Project
2022-1	T-805-NORD	Nordplus Intensive Course on Circular Economy
2022-1	T-875-ADPS	Advanced project simulations
2021-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2021-3	C-EIN-FRGA	Production and Quality Management
2021-3	T-102-VERK	Introduction to Engineering
2021-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2021-1	T-620-LIKX	Modelling X
2021-1	T-650-SUST	Sustainability
2021-1	T-950-DEFE	Thesis Defense
2021-1	T-910-PROP	Thesis Proposal Defense
2021-1	T-620-ENGX	Engineering Project X
2021-1	T-875-ADPS	Advanced project simulations
2020-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2020-3	C-EIN-FRGA	Production and Quality Management
2020-3	T-512-FRBI	Production and Inventory Management
2020-3	T-100-HUGM	Brain Storming
2020-3	T-102-VERK	Introduction to Engineering
2020-3	C-DPL-UPPL	Information Technology
2020-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2019-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2019-3	C-EIN-FRGA	Production and Quality Management
2019-3	T-512-FRBI	Production and Inventory Management
2019-3	T-102-VERK	Introduction to Engineering
2019-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2018-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2018-3	C-EIN-FRGA	Production and Quality Management
2018-3	T-512-FRBI	Production and Inventory Management
2018-3	AT TÆK1002	Introduction to Engineering Design
2018-3	T-102-VERK	Introduction to Engineering
2018-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2017-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2017-3	C-EIN-FRGA	Production and Quality Management
2017-3	T-512-FRBI	Production and Inventory Management
2017-3	AT TÆK1002	Introduction to Engineering Design
2017-3	T-102-VERK	Introduction to Engineering
2017-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2016-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2016-3	C-NBR-FRAM	Production and Quality Management
2016-3	T-512-FRBI	Production and Inventory Management
2016-3	T-100-HUGM	Brain Storming
2016-3	T-800-STAR	Internship in MSc Engineering
2016-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2016-1	T-403-ADGE	Operation Research
2016-1	T-806-HAGN	Applied Project in Operation Research
2016-1	T-899-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2016-1	T-900-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2015-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2015-3	C-NBR-FRAM	Production and Quality Management
2015-3	T-100-HUGM	Brain Storming
2015-3	AT TÆK1003	Introduction to Engineering Design
2015-3	T-116-VERK	Introduction to Engineering Design
2015-3	T-899-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2015-3	T-900-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2015-3	T-800-STAR	Internship in MSc Engineering
2015-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2015-1	T-403-ADGE	Operation Research
2015-1	T-899-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2015-1	T-900-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2014-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2014-3	C-NBR-FRAM	Production and Quality Management
2014-3	T-899-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2014-3	T-900-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2014-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2014-1	T-403-ADGE	Operation Research
2014-1	T-806-HAGN	Applied Project in Operation Research
2013-3	T-100-AFVV	Project Work Methods
2013-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2013-3	C-NBR-FRAM	Production and Quality Management
2013-3	C-NBR-UPPL	Information Technology
2013-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2012-3	T-100-AFVV	Project Work Methods
2012-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2012-3	C-NBR-FRAM	Production and Quality Management
2012-3	C-NBR-VÖRU	Logistics
2012-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2012-1	T-403-ADGE	Operation Research
2012-1	C-NBR-FRAM	Production and Quality Management
2012-1	C-NBR-VOIN	Logistic and supply chain management
2011-3	T-100-AFVV	Project Work Methods
2011-3	T-810-OPTI	Optimization Methods
2011-3	C-NBR-FLOK	Final Thesis
2011-3	T-899-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2011-3	C-NBR-VÖRU	Logistics
2011-2	T-899-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2011-2	T-900-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2011-1	C-NBR-ADFA	Decision-making methods
2011-1	C-NBR-FRAM	Production and Quality Management
2011-1	T-899-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2011-1	T-815-SUPP	Supply Chain and Revenue Management
2010-3	C-NBR-FLOK	Final Thesis
2010-3	T-899-MEIS	MSc Thesis
2010-3	T-818-REIN	Research Initiation
2010-3	C-NBR-VÖRU	Logistics
2010-1	T-625-EVTM	Electric Vehicles and Transportation Management
2010-1	C-EIN-FRGA	Production and Quality Management
2010-1	T-810-RANN	Research-Oriented Project in Engineering
2010-1	T-818-REIN	Research Initiation
2010-1	T-815-SUPP	Supply Chain and Revenue Management
2009-3	T-603-AKVA	Decision Analysis for Management
2009-3	C-EIN-FRGA	Production and Quality Management
2009-3	T-817-DECI	Data Driven Decision Making
2009-3	T-818-REIN	Research Initiation
2009-1	T-403-ADGE	Operation Research
2009-1	T-604-HAVE	Project
2009-1	T-629-INDE	Independent Project
2009-1	E-MAT-VORU
2008-3	T-502-HERM	Simulation
2008-1	T-403-ADGE	Operation Research
2008-1	T-604-HAVE	Project
2008-1	T-629-INDE	Independent Project
2007-3	T-537-OPER	Operation Research II
2007-3	T-502-HERM	Simulation
2007-1	T-403-ADGE	Operation Research
2007-1	T-604-HAVE	Project
2005-3	T-101-STA1	Calculus I
2002-3	SV AÐG1503	Applied Operations Research

Research

Current research projects:

- Simulation models for studying the transition towards sustainable mobility in Iceland and the Nordic countries. Study of transportation demand, energy production, environmental impact and macroeconomics with System Dynamics, Agent Based and DSGE models.

- Optimization models for analyzing the optimal power mix, regional power trade and power storage in Eastern Africa.

- Study of the potential use of renewable energy resources in the Arctic. Simulation models and economic analysis.

- Optimization models and machine learning methods for optimization of strategies for sustainable utilization of geothermal resources.

- Quantitative, dynamic simulation model of a food system used for developing policy interventions aimed at improving the fairness, resilience, sustainability and integrity of food systems.

Publications

Selected publications:

Perkin, S., Hamon, C., Kristjánsson, R., Stefánsson, H., & Jensson, P. (2019). Framework for trajectory-based probabilistic security assessment of power systems. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution.

Shafiei, E., Davidsdottir, B., Fazeli, R., Leaver, J., Stefansson, H., & Asgeirsson, E. I. (2018). Macroeconomic effects of fiscal incentives to promote electric vehicles in Iceland: Implications for government and consumer costs. Energy Policy, 114, 431-443.

Shafiei, E., Davidsdottir, B., Leaver, J., Stefansson, H., & Asgeirsson, E. I. (2017). Energy, economic, and mitigation cost implications of transition toward a carbon-neutral transport sector: A simulation-based comparison between hydrogen and electricity. Journal of Cleaner Production, 141, 237-247.

Li, Y., Júlíusson, E., Pálsson, H., Stefánsson, H., & Valfells, Á. (2017). Machine learning for creation of generalized lumped parameter tank models of low temperature geothermal reservoir systems. Geothermics, 70, 62-84.

Perkin, S., Svendsen, A. B., Tollefsen, T., Honve, I., Baldursdottir, I., Stefansson, H., ... & Jensson, P. (2017). Modelling weather dependence in online reliability assessment of power systems. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O: Journal of Risk and Reliability, 231(4), 364-372.

Shafiei, E., Davidsdottir, B., Leaver, J., Stefansson, H., Asgeirsson, E. I., & Keith, D. R. (2016). Analysis of supply-push strategies governing the transition to biofuel vehicles in a market-oriented renewable energy system. Energy, 94, 409-421.

Sigurdardottir, S. R., Valfells, A., Palsson, H., & Stefansson, H. (2015). Mixed integer optimization model for utilizing a geothermal reservoir. Geothermics, 55, 171-181.

Shafiei, E., Davidsdottir, B., Leaver, J., Stefansson, H., & Asgeirsson, E. I. (2015). Comparative analysis of hydrogen, biofuels and electricity transitional pathways to sustainable transport in a renewable-based energy system. Energy, 83, 614-627.

E Shafiei, B Davidsdottir, J Leaver, H Stefansson, EI Asgeirsson . Potential impact of transition to a low-carbon transport system in Iceland. Energy Policy 69, 127-142, 2014.

G Saevarsdottir, P Tao, H Stefansson, W Harvey. Potential use of geothermal energy sources for the production of lithium-ion batteries. Renewable Energy 61, 17-22, 2014.

EJ Erlingsson, S Cincotti, H Stefansson, JT Sturlusson, A Teglio, M Raberto. Housing market bubbles and business cycles in an agent-based credit economy. Economics: The Open-Access, Open-Assessment E-Journal 8, 1-42, 2014.

Ólafsson, A., Margeirsson, S., Ásgeirsson, E.I., Stefánsson, H., Guðmundsson, R. and Arason, S. Quantitative methods for decision making in the fishing industry: A case study from Iceland, Journal of Natural Resource Modeling, 26 (3), 365-384, 2013.

E. Shafiei, H. Stefánsson, E. I Ásgeirsson, B. Davíðsdóttir and M. Raberto , Integrated Agent-based and System-Dynamics Modeling for Simulation of Sustainable Mobility. Transport Reviews 33 (1), 44-70, 2013.

Erlingsson, E. I., Raberto, M., Alfarone, S., Stefansson, H. On the distributional properties of size, profit and growth of Icelandic firms. Journal of Economic Interaction and Coordination (JEIC), 1-18, 2012.

E. Shafiei, H. Þorkelsson, E. I Ásgeirsson, B. Davíðsdóttir, M. Raberto and H. Stefánsson. An Agent- based Modeling Approach to Predict the Evolution of Market Share of Electric Vehicles: A Case Study from Iceland. Journal of technological forecasting and social change, 79 (9), 1638-1653, 2012.

R. M. Ragnarsson, H. Stefánsson and E. I. Ásgeirsson. 2011. Meta-Heuristics in Multi-Core Environments. Systems Engineering Procedia, 1, 457-464. 2011.

Stefansson, H., Sigmarsdottir, S., Jensson, P. and Shah, N. 2011, Discrete and continuous time representations and mathematical models for large production scheduling problems: A case study from the pharmaceutical industry, European Journal for Operations Research.

Stefansson, H., Eyjolfsson, E.I., Olafsson, S. 2010. ICORS - Icelandic Operations Research Society, Wiley Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science, INFORMS Transactions on Education.

Stefansson, H., Jensson, P and Shah, N. 2009, A procedure for reducing the risk of delayed deliveries in make to order production, Journal of Production Planning and Control.

Stefansson, H., Jensson, P and Shah, N. 2006, Multi‐scale Planning and Scheduling in the Secondary Pharmaceutical Industry, AIChE Journal.