Isak Nathaniel Løberg Jacobsen

Isak Nathaniel Løberg Jacobsen is a Researcher at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture within the Faculty of Humanities at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is also affiliated with the Center for Gender Research, focusing on transmasculine experiences in reproductive healthcare and gender identity negotiations.

Research Interests: Jacobsen's work examines transmasculinity, reproduction, and cisnormative structures, particularly in Norwegian medical contexts. His doctoral project, "Un(re)productive bodies? Transmasculinity and reproductive choices in Norway" (2027), investigates bodily autonomy and reproductive decision-making among transmasculine individuals.

Publications highlight intersections of gender identity, sterilization norms, and pregnancy in healthcare. His 2025 article analyzes medical encounters for gender incongruity, while his 2022 thesis critically assesses societal binaries in transmasculine reproductive experiences.

Teaching & Outreach: Jacobsen lectures on gender and Norwegian culture, gendered intersections in popular media, and diversity studies. He contributes to public discourse through articles and interviews, including a column on "Pregnant Men?" and discussions about his PhD project.

Affiliations: He collaborates with the Center for Gender Research at NTNU and participates in academic networks like the UTFORSK Student Forum at Ochanomizu University, Tokyo.