Phillip Tretten
| Phillip Tretten is an Associate Professor in Human Work Sciences and a Docent in Maintenance Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. His career uniquely bridges academic research with practical industry experience, making him a leading authority in maintenance systems and human-machine interaction.
His research concentrates on maintenance risk assessment and human-machine interaction within maintenance systems. Tretten develops guidelines for maintenance interfaces that support operators and technicians with contextually appropriate information delivery. His work emphasises capturing and applying tacit knowledge from maintenance professionals to create intelligent systems that enhance autonomous maintenance capabilities. Key research areas include solutions for maintenance decision-making in risk-filled environments. Addressing how poor data quality impacts operational, tactical, and strategic organisational levels. Tretten's industry experience extends beyond automotive to railway infrastructure and mining operations. He has led projects from EU level to local industries, developing intelligent maintenance decision support systems and eMaintenance infrastructure. His recent work addresses workforce challenges in mining maintenance, examining recruitment, training, and retention strategies across various maintenance roles. |