Norbert Pirk

Norbert Pirk is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Physical Geography and Hydrology. His research focuses on ecohydrology in cold environments, land-atmosphere energy and trace gas exchange, and snow-vegetation interactions. He teaches courses including Geophysical Data Science and Fluvial Hydrology, and contributes to arctic climate studies through field campaigns and modeling.

His research spans tundra carbon cycling, permafrost dynamics, and machine learning applications in climate modeling. Recent publications highlight advancements in snow data assimilation techniques, greenhouse gas flux monitoring using drones, and deep learning methods for Arctic methane analysis. He actively collaborates within international research networks.

Current projects include SvalGaSess (methane monitoring in Svalbard), SnowSub (snow sublimation impacts on hydropower), and EMERALD (terrestrial climate interactions). He contributes to initiatives like FLUXNET2015 and the Land Sites Platform, advancing Arctic observation systems and climate modeling frameworks.