Hans Magnus Gjøen

Hans Magnus Gjøen serves as a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) within the Department of Breeding, Genetics and Food Production Systems. His academic responsibilities include teaching courses AQX120 and AQB270, along with delivering lectures in multiple additional courses across the institution.

His research program centers on computational optimization of fish breeding systems through:

• Advanced simulation modeling for inbreeding control
• Integration of novel genetic tools to enhance production traits
• Impact assessment of CRISPR-based gene editing on breeding objectives and fish welfare

Professor Gjøen maintains extensive species-specific expertise with primary focus on Atlantic salmon and tilapia, complemented by research on yellow croaker (in collaboration with Chinese institutions), halibut, and cod. His core research domains encompass:

• Aquaculture systems engineering
• Quantitative genetics in aquatic species
• Genomic selection methodologies
• Sustainable breeding program design
• Welfare implications of genetic modification
• Computational breeding simulation