Michael Hanna

Universität Hamburg, Hamburg University of Technology

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Michael Hanna’s research centers on the intersection of product family development, modularization, and digital innovation. His major contributions lie in advancing model-based consistency methods to manage the complexity of modular product architectures, ensuring that data and tools remain aligned throughout the development lifecycle. Hanna’s work addresses critical challenges in designing product families that can adapt to evolving market demands while maintaining organizational efficiency. His most-cited paper, “Model-Based Consistency for Design for Variety and Modularization” (2018, 11 citations), introduces a framework for harmonizing data across disparate tools, enabling seamless changes in modular product families. In his 2023 paper (5 citations), he extends this approach to SysML, demonstrating how methodical configuration of modular families impacts economic targets. Hanna also explores the influence of digital innovations on organizational design (2022, 4 citations), linking product architecture complexity to structural requirements. His research is notable for bridging technical modeling with strategic business implications, offering practical pathways for firms to enhance transparency and adaptability in product generation planning.