Frode Ramstad Johansen

Frode Ramstad Johansen is an Associate Professor in innovation processes at the Department of Engineering, Østfold University College. He specializes in collaborative innovation processes, digitalization, and sustainability, with a focus on interdisciplinary projects and industry collaboration. He leads the Trustworthy AI Lab and the research group Interdisciplinary Exploration and Development of Teaching. His work emphasizes action-oriented approaches, sustainability transitions, and education innovation.

Education: PhD in Innovation Processes (Aalborg University), MSc in Information Technology (University of Stavanger), BSc in Industrial IT/Automation (Østfold University College).

Research Interests: Sustainable innovation, systems thinking, digital transformation, collaborative learning, and regional development. Current projects include FREIIA (EU) and FETREC (EEA), focusing on island communities' sustainable solutions and youth entrepreneurship.

Teaching: Courses on innovation, project management, and digitalization at bachelor/master levels. Leads interdisciplinary initiatives like Innocamp and cross-faculty collaborations.

Awards: Not explicitly listed, but recognized for contributions to innovative pedagogy and sustainable development projects. International coordinator for departmental exchange programs.

Labs/Teams: Trustworthy AI Lab (ethical AI assessments), Interdisciplinary Exploration and Development of Teaching (pedagogical innovation).