Erik Wernholt: Curriculum Vitae

(Updated: Jan 2008)

Born May 27, 1975 in Tranås, Sweden. Since 1999 married with Jessica and has a son, Nils (born March 2005).

Academic Degrees

Nov 2007

Doctor of Philosophy (Teknologie doktor) in Automatic Control, Linköping University, Thesis: Multivariable Frequency-Domain Identification of Industrial Robots.

Dec 2004

Licentiate of Engineering (Teknologie licentiat) in Automatic control, Linköping University. Thesis: On Multivariable and Nonlinear Identification of Industrial Robots.

Jan 2001

Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering (civilingenjör, teknisk fysik), Linköping University. Thesis: Car Modeling with Applications to Model-based Anti-spin.

Employments

May 2005 -

Consulting within the areas of control and system identification in private firm, EW Control.

Feb 2001 - Nov 2007

PhD candidate in Automatic Control at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Linköping University.

Jun 2000 - Jan 2001

Project employee (MSc thesis) at NIRA Automotive AB, Linköping.

Jul 1999 - Jun 2000

Teaching assistant in Automatic Control at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Linköping University.

Mar - Jun 1996

Lineman (kraftledningsreparatör), Tranås Energi.

1989 - 1998 (Jun - Aug)

Gardener, Kongsbackens sjuk- och vilohem, Tranås.

Teaching Experience

Teaching assistant in:

• Automatic Control, basic course (8 times)
• Digital Control (once)
• Control Theory (3 times)
• Modeling and Simulation (4 times)
• Automatic Control Project Course (4 times)

Lab assistant in eight different labs in automatic control and system identification.

Supervised MSc Theses

• Identification and modelling of spring reverb, Peter Möller, 2007, Softube AB.
• Modeling and Identification of the Gantry-Tau Parallel Kinematic Manipulator, Christian Lyzell, 2007, University of Queensland.
• Identification and control of an industrial robot using accelerometer, Alexander Nordström, 2006, ABB Robotics.
• Design and Implementation of a Test Rig for a Gyro Stabilized Camera System, Johannes Eklånge, 2006, PolyTech AB.
• Cycle time optimization in a 7 DOF robot system, Elin Eklund, 2005, ABB Corp. Research.
• Dynamical Analysis and System Identification of the Gantry-Tau Parallel Manipulator, Johan Gunnar, 2005, University of Queensland.
• Identification of the inertial parameters of an industrial robot, Rasmus Olsson, 2005, ABB Robotics.
• Path generation in 6 degrees-of-freedom for industrial robots, Daniel Forsman, 2004, Internal.
• Automated tuning of external axes, Per-Emil Eliasson, 2004, ABB Corp. Research.
• Multivariable control of an industrial robot, Claes Svensson, 2004, Internal.
• Modelling and Control Design of an Inertia Simulator for a Reference System to the Leopard Main Battle Tank, Björn Carlsson, 2004, AerotechTelub.
• Laser feedback control for robotics in aircraft assembly, Albin Sunnanbo, 2003, IKP.
• Path generation for industrial robots, Maria Nyström, 2003, Internal.
• Control of flexible structures with multiple sensors, Erik Malmlöf and Ola Scholander, 2003, ABB Robotics.

Other Experiences

Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

Paternity leave to take care of my son Nils.

Jul 2001 - Jun 2002

Computer support for mother tongue translators (voluntary work), SIL International, Philippines.

Aug 1995 - Mar 1996

Military service as lineman, Svenska kraftnät.

Language Skills

• Swedish: Native speaker
• English: Fluent
• German: Basic knowledge

Referees

Available on request.