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Carl Toller Melén

Postdoctoral Researcher

Agent-Based Simulation System-of-Systems Operational Data Simulation & Modeling

12
publications on this site
6
ongoing projects
4
completed projects

About

A postdoctoral researcher whose work focuses on value-driven design, digital twins, simulation, and system-of-systems engineering. He collaborates closely with industry partners to bridge academic research and practical innovation, with a particular interest in how digital technologies can support complex engineering and operational decision-making. Carl has participated in entrepreneurial programs, reflecting both his research excellence and innovation mindset. His work often combines modeling, simulation, and data-driven approaches to address challenges in industrial and socio-technical systems.

Carl works mainly in heavy-duty machinery, production and manufacturing, total defense innovation and climate resilience collaborating with numerous private and public organizations.

Carl is also the author and developer of GABSE (Generic Agent-Based Simulation Engine), a open-source simulation engine in python.

Projects

Completed projects

Publications

2026

ThesisEffective Simulations for Value Exploration in System-of-Systems Design: A Step Towards Digital Twins
Toller Melén, C. N. K. · Blekinge Institute of Technology Doctoral Dissertation Series 2026:02

2025

ConferenceThe Role of Digital Twins in Building Climate Change Resilience
Toller Melén, C. N. K., Bertoni, M., Scurati, G. W., & Young, S. · 26th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2025, Porto, Oct 27-29, 2025
ConferenceEffective system-of-systems simulation in a VUCA world: lessons learned for design decision-makers
Toller Melén, C. N. K., Bertoni, M., & Johansson Askling, C. · 25th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED 2025, Dallas, Aug 11-14, 2025
JournalChangeability Assessment in Systems during Early Design
Machchhar, R. J., Toller Melén, C. N. K., Bertoni, A., Frank, B., & Wilhelmsson, M. · Journal of engineering design
ConferenceAI-Powered Value Co-Creation: A Case Study Approach to Smart PSS Development
Aeddula, O., Toller Melén, C. N. K., Scurati, G. W., Larsson, T., West, S., & Wall, J. · Smart Services Summit SMSESU 2024, Zurich, Oct 18, 2024
JournalAn integrated simulation framework for system-of-systems value exploration
Toller Melén, C. N. K., Machchhar, R. J., Wendin, C., & Bertoni, M. · Design Science
JournalDesigning value-robust circular systems through changeability: a framework with case studies
Bertoni, A., Machchhar, R. J., Toller Melén, C. N. K., Scurati, G. W., & Bertoni, M. · Design Science

2024

ConferenceA tradespace exploration approach for changeability assessment from a system-of-systems perspective: application from the construction machinery industry
Machchhar, R. J., Toller Melén, C. N. K., & Bertoni, A. · International Design Society Conference, Design 2024, Cavtat, Dubrovnik, May 20-23 2024
ConferenceMerging agent-based simulation and vehicle dynamics: a hybrid approach for value exploration in the mining industry
Toller Melén, C. N. K., Machchhar, R. J., & Bertoni, A. · 18th International DESIGN Conference – DESIGN 2024, Cavtat, Dubrovnik, May 20-23, 2024

2023

ConferenceCollaborative Value Exploration for Early Product-Service Systems Design: A Group Model Building Approach
Toller Melén, C. N. K., & Watz, M. · 24th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2023, Valencia, 27 September through 29 September 2023

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Citations

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2019: 0 citations20192021: 4 citations2022: 92 citations2023: 1 citations2024: 8 citations2025: 6 citations2026: 0 citations2026

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From ORCID

16

publications

9

journal articles

5

conference papers

1

book chapters

Career

  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    Blekinge Institute of Technology
    2026–
  • PhD Candidate
    Blekinge Tekniska Högskola
    2020–2026
  • Design Engineer
    Forma ingenjörsbyrå AB
    2019–2020

Education

  • PhD
    Blekinge Institute of Technology
    2026
  • Licentiate
    Blekinge Institute of Technology
    2023

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