Marius Opheim Thomassen

Marius Opheim Thomassen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Marketing, Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, within the School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing. He holds a Master of Science from NTNU and Colorado School of Mines, and an MBA from Copenhagen Business School. His teaching focuses on digital business development, strategy, and marketing. He also has industry experience at Google, Norsk Tipping, and RED dentsu X.

Thomassen’s research interests include blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and the application of improvisational theatre in leadership and team development. He supervises bachelor’s students and develops courses such as 'Bodily Awareness of Power and Dominance' and 'Improvisation for Facilitation,' emphasizing practical, experience-based learning. His work integrates principles from theatre and Design Thinking to enhance leadership, collaboration, and creativity in organizational settings.

He offers courses and training programs in body language, facilitation techniques, and improvisation for professionals. Notable contributions include a course based on research by Judith A. Hall et al. (2005) on nonverbal behavior and power dynamics. His courses are designed to strengthen self-awareness, team cohesion, and adaptive problem-solving skills.