Jo Eidsvik

Jo Eidsvik is a Professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, NTNU. His research focuses on spatio-temporal statistics, computational statistics, and their applications in Earth sciences, geophysics, and data assimilation. He leads projects like the Center for Geophysical Forecasting (SFI-CGF), GEOPARD, and MASCOT. He has authored a seminal book on 'Value of Information in the Earth Sciences' (2017), recognized with a runner-up award by INFORMS. Eidsvik has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, including current advisees André Olaisen and Oscar Ovanger. He holds editorial roles in 'Mathematical Geosciences' and 'Statistics and Computing'.

Education: MSc in Applied Mathematics (University of Oslo, 1997), PhD (NTNU, 2003). Industry experience includes roles at the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment and Statoil. He has been a visiting scholar at Stanford University and Duke University.

Research highlights include Bayesian inversion methods, adaptive sampling with autonomous vehicles, and value of information analysis in decision-making. Recent work explores machine learning for irregular time series (ML4ITS) and oceanographic data assimilation. Over 60 MSc theses supervised, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

• Labs/Teams: Center for Geophysical Forecasting (SFI-CGF), GEOPARD, MASCOT, Games.
• Grants/Awards: INFORMS Decision Analysis Society award (2017), extensive project funding through SFI and industry.
• Key Projects: Havvarsel (ocean data), CO₂ storage monitoring, and robotic sampling systems.