Jan Reinert Karlsen

Jan Reinert Karlsen is an Associate Professor at the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities, University of Bergen. He is the academic coordinator for the 'Major Issues in Research and Society' program and leads the Research Group Theory of Science. His work bridges philosophy, ethics, and science, with a focus on societal implications of research and education.

His research interests include the philosophy of suffering, chronic neurological diseases, cognitive neuroscience, and interdisciplinarity in teaching. He explores how scientific knowledge is constructed and communicated, particularly in medical and educational contexts.

His recent publications reflect a strong engagement with ethics, epistemology, and public discourse. Themes across his articles include the role of the humanities in society, student voice in education, privacy in digital health, and philosophical reflections on the brain and AI. His work often appears in Norwegian public debates, showing his commitment to science communication.

He is actively involved in the Neuro-SysMed project, contributing philosophical perspectives to clinical research on neurodegenerative diseases. He also teaches a range of interdisciplinary courses on AI, climate change, global health, and constitutional ethics.

While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to academic and public discourse are significant. He has collaborated with scholars across disciplines, particularly in anthropology and psychology, and has contributed to both scholarly and public-facing publications.

His work is conducted within a vibrant research environment that values interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical reflection in science. He is part of a collective promoting sustainability in academic culture, indicating a forward-looking engagement with responsible research and education.