Heidi Rapp Nilsen

Heidi Rapp Nilsen is a Professor in Sustainability at NTNU Business School, affiliated with the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management at NTNU. Her research focuses on environmental sustainability, business ethics, circular economy, and interdisciplinary sustainability solutions. She holds a PhD from Nord University Business School and a Master’s in Economics from the University of Bergen.

Education:

• PhD in Business Administration, Nord University Business School
• Master’s in Economics, University of Bergen

Research Interests: Heidi’s work addresses sustainability reporting, corporate social responsibility, governance policy, and sustainable investments. She actively researches ethical challenges in industries like fisheries, fossil fuels, and sovereign wealth funds. Her recent projects include the SMART initiative and Barents Sea environmental studies.

Recent Articles Trends: Her publications emphasize systemic governance (e.g., leverage points in local sustainability transformations), circular economy frameworks, and ethical investing dilemmas in global funds. She frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on policy-relevant research.

Awards & Grants: While no specific awards are listed, her extensive project leadership in EU-funded initiatives (e.g., ULTIMATE, BARCUT) and UN collaborations highlights her recognized expertise. She also coordinates the ‘Sustainable Market Actors for Responsible Trade’ (SMART) project.

Labs & Teams: Engaged in cross-disciplinary sustainability teams at NTNU, Norce, and international networks like the UNIDO. Active in teaching and supervising students across universities and industries.