Sten Grahn

Background

About Sten Grahn

Resource Efficiency Strategist | Automation & Foresight Researcher I specialize in unlocking transformative potential at the intersection of resource efficiency, automation, and policy design—particularly in large-scale industrial and societal systems. With more than fifteen years of experience spanning research, leadership, and consulting roles in manufacturing and energy sectors, I focus on maximizing long-term sustainability and competitiveness through system-level innovation. As a researcher at RISE AB and senior lecturer at Mälardalen University, I bridge academia and industry to develop strategies that balance profitability with planetary boundaries. My work centers on: • Scalable resource-efficiency frameworks for policies, production systems, and business models • AI-driven foresight to anticipate and leverage technological trends (e.g, automation, Industry 5.0) • Complex system optimization, where efficiency gains grow exponentially with system size Why this matters now: The convergence of IT advancements and AI creates unprecedented opportunities to significantly increase resource productivity. My research indicates that societal-scale systems hold the greatest potential—where strategic policy interventions and industrial collaborations can yield dual wins: sustainable progress and competitive advantage. I actively partner with forward-thinking organizations, policymakers, and cross-sector consortia to: Design incentive structures that accelerate resource-efficient transitions Deploy automation/AI solutions that decouple growth from resource constraints Future-proof strategies through anticipatory governance models. Let’s connect if you’re working to transform industrial or societal systems through next-generation resource efficiency—where sustainability and innovation drive shared value.