Lawrence Henesey, PhD
Asst. Professor Computer Science, Blekinge Institute of Technology Karlshamn, Sweden
Dr. Henesey is a senior researcher since 2000 at Bleking Institute of Technology, Sweden and focuses his work on the applications of technologies in Distributed Artificial Intelligence (Multi Agents and ML) for improved performances in logistics systems, such as Container Ports and Terminals, which has culminated into 100+ published articles and two books. Dr. Henesey has participated in 15 International, European Union and National research projects as Principal Investigator (PI), such as Connect2SmallPorts (EU Finance project of €2.1 million on assisting small ports with automation, digitisation and Blockchain). In addition to lecturing at several US and European Universities, Dr. Henesey posseses 29 years of industrial work experience employed with companies, such as: Marcura, Evergreen, Sea Land, TTS Port Equipment, Conductix-Wampfler AG, Vahle GmbH, SIMPORT AB, ISL-Applications GmbH, and now with DPWorld. He has lived in USA, Belgium, Germany, Sweden and Dubai.
Dr. Henesey assists in the development of solutions for optimising operations, improving energy and data transmission needs in ports and container terminals globally by using simulation tools and techniques from computer science. Dr. Henesey has worked with major organisations, such as APMT, PSA, Hutchison Port Holdings, DPWorld and other global terminal operators on employing automation and electrification technologies, such as AGVs, ASCs, Automated cranes, RTGs and RMGs. In addition, Dr. Henesey has worked with US MARAD, State of Florida and UNCTAD on various maritime related projects.
Dr. Henesey earned his PhD in Computer Science from Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden. Additional degrees: MSc (Cum-Laude) in Transport and Maritime Management from the University of Antwerp, Belgium and degrees from Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA.
Member of the following organisations: Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA), Swedish Artificial Intelligence Society (SAIS), and Association of Computer Machinery (ACM).