Fredrik Moltu Johnsen

Norwegian Institute for Sustainability Research, Vestlandsforsking

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Fredrik Moltu Johnsen is a sustainability researcher focused on the intersection of food production, automation, and life cycle thinking. His work critically examines the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of emerging technologies in the meat processing sector. Johnsen’s most cited paper, “Life cycle sustainability assessment of a novel slaughter concept” (2020, 31 citations), provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating the full sustainability profile of automated slaughter systems—a pioneering contribution to a traditionally understudied area. He further advances this field with his 2023 study on the “Social performance and impact assessment of an autonomous system in the meat processing sector,” which directly addresses the societal implications of robotics, including working conditions and community effects. By integrating social impact assessment into sustainability analysis, Johnsen highlights the often-overlooked human dimensions of industrial automation. His research is particularly relevant as the food industry grapples with labor shortages and ethical production demands, offering evidence-based guidance for policymakers and industry stakeholders. Johnsen’s work stands out for its interdisciplinary rigor and its timely focus on responsible innovation in a sector undergoing rapid technological change.