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Thomas Henn is a forward-looking researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. His work centers on the Internet of Production (IoP) and Industry 4.0, where he tackles critical challenges such as inter-company communication standards and safety in Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC). Henn’s most cited paper, “Actionable Artificial Intelligence for the Future of Production” (2023), has accumulated 8 citations, reflecting its timely relevance. In this work, he proposes AI-driven frameworks that make production systems not just smart, but actionable—capable of real-time decision-making across organizational boundaries. By addressing the lack of standardized communication channels in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Henn’s research paves the way for safer, more efficient collaborative environments. His contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between theoretical AI and practical industrial deployment, offering concrete solutions for the factories of tomorrow. With a growing citation footprint, Henn is establishing himself as a key voice in the quest to make production systems both intelligent and interoperable.