Tore August Kro

Tore August Kro is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering at Høgskolen i Østfold (HiOA). His research focuses on topology, stratified spaces, and mathematics education. He has contributed to foundational work in algebraic topology, including studies on categorical bundles and classifying spaces. Kro has authored textbooks for engineering mathematics and explored interdisciplinary applications of topology in data analysis. His work also includes collaborations on STEM education initiatives and media appearances explaining mathematical concepts like pi. Key publications span from 2006 to 2016, covering topics such as stratified Frölicher spaces and Thom's isotopy lemmas.

• Research Highlights: Stratified spaces, topological data analysis, and categorical structures.
• Education Contributions: Textbooks for engineering mathematics and regional STEM education projects.
• Media Engagement: Radio interviews on mathematical topics for public outreach.