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Hanno Langweg serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), based at the Gjøvik campus. His academic activities are deeply integrated with the COINS Research School of Computer and Information Security, a national consortium led by NTNU that unites Norway's major universities in cybersecurity research and doctoral training. Langweg's research centers on practical security vulnerabilities and compliance frameworks. His work extensively analyzes difficult-to-detect code patterns for SQL injection and cross-site scripting, develops forensic readiness methodologies, and bridges legal requirements like GDPR with technical security implementations. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on automated vulnerability injection, stakeholder-driven security requirements, and forensic evidence collection systems. His publication trends reveal sustained contributions across three interconnected domains: vulnerability pattern analysis (particularly in PHP and browser contexts), forensic readiness tooling (including kernel tracing and event reconstruction), and regulatory compliance engineering (GDPR, Common Criteria). This triad reflects both technical depth in code-level security and strategic understanding of legal-technical intersections. Langweg actively contributes to the academic community through conference organization (Sicherheit series) and teaching courses including Software Security (IIKG2001) and Information Security Summer School (IMT6003). His collaborations span multiple institutions with frequent co-authorship patterns involving Schuckert, Katt, and Liao. Within the COINS Research School framework, Langweg supports Norway's cybersecurity research ecosystem that now exceeds 100 doctoral students. His work directly enables the school's mission of integrating national research groups, enhancing student mobility, and establishing international recognition in information security.

• Information Security
• Software Vulnerability Analysis
• Digital Forensics
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Professor Antonio Martini is a faculty member at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo , specializing in Software Engineering and Technical Debt management. His research spans microservices , machine learning , visual analytics , and agile methodologies . His research interests focus on: Technical Debt classification and prioritization Machine Learning applications in software development Visual Analytics for Decision Support Scalability in open and serverless systems Notable trends in his publications (2025–2018) include leveraging transformer-based NLP for debt analysis, security debt frameworks, and visual analytics in supply chain environments. He has contributed to tools like AnaConDebt and Skuld for debt tracking and estimation.

• Technical Debt
• Software Engineering
• Microservices
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Prof. Moutaz Haddara is a Professor of Information Systems at Kristiania University College (Oslo, Norway), and holds adjunct professorships at SP Jain School of Global Management, TIAS School for Business & Society, University of South-Eastern Norway, and the American University in Cairo. He is the Founding Director of the IDEAS Lab and Program Manager for the IS-Digital Business Systems MSc program. His research focuses on ERP systems, Big Data, IoT, and digitization, with over 100 publications. He has received awards such as the Certificate of Excellence in Teaching and the Techne Summit Award. His work spans academic roles, industry consulting, and advisory roles for entities like Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance. Education : PhD in Information Systems from the University of Agder (Norway). Formerly an Associate Professor at Luleå University of Technology (Sweden). Research Interests : ERP lifecycle, cloud-based systems, IoT applications in healthcare and agriculture, big data analytics, and enterprise systems sustainability. His recent work examines smart city technologies, sustainable ERP adoption, and IoT in energy management. Grants & Projects : Funded projects from Egyptian, Norwegian, Finnish, and Swedish governments focusing on ERP systems and Big Data. Currently evaluates technology grants for the Egyptian Ministry of Communications. Awards : Includes teaching excellence, outstanding reviewing contributions, and recognition for service to academic institutions. Labs & Teams : IDEAS Lab (focusing on digital innovation and enterprise systems).

• Big Data
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
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Stig Henning Johansen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Communication, Høgskolen i Østfold (HiØ). He holds an MBA from Bond University (Australia) and multiple bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Marketing. His research focuses on Business Intelligence, Project Management, and Software Engineering, with contributions to agile methodologies and educational practices in software development. He has 20+ years of industry experience in global sales analytics and business strategy at Pitney Bowes Inc. Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bond University, Australia (1994) Bachelor of International Business, Østfold Distriktshøgskole / Handelshøjskolen Syd Danmark (1992–1993) Bachelor of Marketing, Oslo Handelshøyskole (1991–1992) Business Administration and Economics, Østfold Distriktshøgskole (1989–1991) Research Interests: Johansen’s work bridges academic and industrial practices, emphasizing data-driven decision-making, sales analytics, and digital transformation. He contributes to software project management pedagogy and has published on Scrum methodologies in educational settings. His recent work explores ozone reactor technology in industrial systems. Grants & Advising: No grants or advising details explicitly stated in the provided texts. He teaches courses like ITF31314 and ITL22519, focusing on IT management and systems.

• Business Intelligence
• Sales Analytics
• Digital Transformation
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Eivind Brevik is an Associate Professor in Information Systems and Head of the Department of Technology at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Westerdal's Oslo School of Arts (2014-2017) and Acting Rector at NITH (2013-2014). His primary affiliation is with the School of Economics, Innovation and Technology (EIT), where he focuses on bridging technical systems with human-centric design principles. Education: Master of Business Economics (BI Norwegian Business School), Master of Science in Business (Organizational Psychology), Practical-Pedagogical Education (University of Oslo), and Officers Education (Royal Norwegian Navy). Research interests span creativity in technology, agile methodologies, HCI, and systems development. His work critiques industry practices such as the "Scrum Illusion" and explores usability integration within SDMs. Over 15 years of academic leadership positions reflect his dual focus on pedagogy and organizational strategy. Publications emphasize empirical studies of Norwegian IT industry practices, including a landmark 2008 survey on usability and methods, and a 2019 bibliometric analysis of NOKOBIT conference impact. No scientific awards are explicitly noted in provided materials. Grant activity and lab affiliations remain unspecified in available texts. Advising records show no listed PhD/Master's students, though his leadership roles suggest extensive mentorship in institutional contexts.

• Information Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Agile Methods
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Yngve Lindsjørn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Technology, Art and Design. His research focuses on agile software development, teamwork quality, project success factors, and educational technology. Research Interests: Software Engineering, Agile Methodologies, Teamwork Dynamics, Technical Debt, and Educational Technology. Key Contributions: Co-authored studies on gender composition in agile teams, teamwork effectiveness models, and capstone course design. Recent publications analyze team composition in agile education, large-scale project challenges, and gender dynamics in software teams. His work appears in journals like Empirical Software Engineering and conference proceedings for XP and CHASE . Notable collaborations include researchers from the University of Oslo, Norwegian Computing Center, and IT didactic initiatives. He contributes to disseminating agile principles in software education and has co-authored reports on teamwork assessment frameworks.

• Software Engineering
• Agile Methodologies
• Teamwork in Software Development
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Torunn Gjester is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science , Faculty of Technology, Art and Design , Oslo Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on Cloud Computing , Cybersecurity , and Software Engineering . Visiting Address: Pilestredet 35, 0166 Oslo, Office PS335 Contact: Mobile +47 924 07 828 | Office +47 672 38 659 Email: torunn.gjester@oslomet.no Her academic work aligns with the department's emphasis on modern computational challenges, including distributed systems, secure software architectures, and agile development methodologies. OsloMet's employee portal provides resources for administrative support, research funding, and educational tools like Canvas integration.

• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity
• Software Engineering

Magnus Li is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the HISP Center , affiliated with the Department of Informatics under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo . His work bridges theoretical research with practical implementation challenges in information systems, focusing on sociotechnical design and enterprise software usability. Research Focus: Sociotechnical systems, digital innovation in public services Key Areas: Enterprise software implementation, usability engineering Collaborations: Maja Lanestedt Thomassen, Petter Nielsen, Ane Marthe Ness His recent publications analyze the transition from traditional software development to holistic sociotechnical systems design, with specific emphasis on digital service innovation in shared public services. He investigates organizational challenges in solution discovery processes and trustworthiness in enterprise software platforms. Scientific contributions include methodological frameworks for balancing global standardization with local relevance in enterprise software design, and practical analyses of usability issues in health information systems implementations. His work frequently appears in major information systems conferences like ICIS, SCIS, and ICT4D.

• Information Systems
• Socio-technical Design
• Digital Innovation
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Arne Styve is an Associate Teaching Professor at the Department of Information and Communication Technology and Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He serves as a Studyprogram coordinator for Computing Science and teaches object-oriented programming and system development at the Bachelor level, along with simulation and visualization at the Master level. Education: B.Eng. w/Hons (Sivilingeniør) in Microelectronics and Software Engineering, University of Newcastle upon Tyne Research Interests: Specializing in Agile development, simulation modeling, and technology education. His work focuses on programming pedagogy, digital twin applications, and co-simulation frameworks. Recent research explores integrating generative AI into critical thinking practices in programming courses. Publication Trends: His publications over the past decade demonstrate expertise in simulation modeling for maritime systems, educational technology innovations, and software engineering frameworks. Key themes include digital twins, flipped classroom methodologies, and cross-campus programming education. Teaching Contributions: Instructs courses including IDATA2505 (Practice-Based Learning), IDATT2003 (Programming 2), and IDATA2302 (Algorithms & Data Structures). His pedagogical approach combines industry experience with academic innovation. Industry Experience: Over 20 years in Norwegian IT industry, including roles at Offshore Simulator Center (OSC AS), developing advanced maritime simulators and command control systems for defense applications.

• Software Engineering
• Agile Methodology
• Simulation and Modeling
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Assoc. Prof. Tosin Daniel Oyetoyan is affiliated with the Department of Computing, Mathematics, and Physics at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. His academic role focuses on software engineering, cybersecurity, and marine data systems. He leads research in software architecture design, IoT security, and environmental data management. His work bridges theoretical software principles with practical applications in marine technology and agile methodologies. Research Interests: Software architecture patterns for heterogeneous systems Cybersecurity in IoT and cloud environments Data observability and quality in marine sensor networks Empirical analysis of developer security practices API specification repositories and governance His recent publications (2020-2025) emphasize software systems for marine data observatories, cybersecurity in agile teams, and formal specification of environmental monitoring platforms. Noteworthy trends include cross-disciplinary approaches combining software engineering with environmental science. Scientific contributions include frameworks for threat analysis in IoT, empirical studies on developer security competencies, and modular smart ocean observatory designs. His work on data quality requirements for marine systems has informed international standards development. Current projects focus on: Formal specification of marine data platforms Executable architectures for environmental monitoring Agile security practices in distributed teams

• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• IoT and Sensor Networks
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Ricardo Colomo-Palacios is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Communication at Østfold University College, Norway. He coordinates the DigiTech research group associated with the Digital Society research priority area. Previously, he worked at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain. His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science from Universidad Politecnica of Madrid (2005) and an MBA from the Institute of Empresa (2002). He has professional experience as a Software Engineer, Project Manager, and Software Engineering Consultant, including work at INDRA, a leading Spanish IT company. Colomo-Palacios' research spans several interconnected areas focusing on human aspects of computing and software engineering. His primary interests include Human Factors in Computing, Project Management in Information Systems Development, Global & Distributed Software Engineering, and Systems, Services and Software Process Improvement & Innovation. He also investigates Management Information Systems, Computing Profession Studies, Business Software, and Innovation in IT, with recent work emphasizing cybersecurity applications in critical infrastructure. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cybersecurity applications in critical infrastructure, DevSecOps frameworks, visual analytics for supply chains, and social robotics security. The research shows a clear trend toward integrating security practices throughout the software development lifecycle while addressing real-world challenges in critical systems and infrastructure. He leads several significant research projects including DigiMat (Smart, transparent and sustainable food supply chains), EduTech (Technological assistance to accessibility in Virtual Higher Education), RECYCIN (Reinforcing Competence in Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructures), and SecuRoPS (User-centred Security Framework for Social Robots in Public Space). As Coordinator of the DigiTech research group, Colomo-Palacios oversees research initiatives within the Digital Society priority area. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in industry, particularly in the areas of software engineering process improvement and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

• Human Factors in Computing
• Project Management in Information Systems Development
• Global & Distributed Software Engineering
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Steffen Almås is a Lecturer in Software Engineering at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He is actively engaged in research and teaching within software engineering, with a focus on agile methods and educational practices. Research Interests: His work centers on agile software development education, teamwork dynamics in student projects, and the role of team composition, including gender diversity, in learning outcomes. He investigates how collaborative structures influence project success in capstone courses. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2021, 2024) reflect a strong emphasis on empirical studies in software engineering education, particularly in agile and team-based learning environments. The research bridges pedagogical theory and software engineering practice. No scientific awards listed. Advising and Grants: There is no public information available regarding students supervised or research grants obtained. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Software Engineering (SE) research group at the University of Oslo, contributing to research in software development methodologies and education.

• Software Engineering
• Agile Software Development
• Software Engineering Education
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Jan Henriksen serves as Professor and head of the Mechatronic Section at the Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder (UiA). His career bridges industry experience in oil and gas product development with academic expertise in mechanical systems analysis and numerical simulation. His academic credentials include: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTH) PhD in Mechatronics from the University of Agder Professor Henriksen's research centers on Finite Element Method (FEM) applications for mechanical systems, with specialization in nonlinear numerical simulations , 3D CAD design , and cold forming techniques for pipeline connections . His work in Machine Design focuses on structural integrity of mechanical components, particularly novel pipe-to-flange joining methods validated through combined experimental and computational approaches. Recent publications demonstrate expanding interests in agile engineering methodologies alongside core mechanical engineering research. His publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on mechanical engineering challenges, predominantly addressing pipeline system integrity through FEM-based solutions. The research trajectory shows progression from fundamental FEM simulations (2011-2013) to experimentally verified cold-forming techniques (2015-2018), with a notable 2022 exploration of agile team management frameworks. As an educator, Henriksen teaches across UiA's engineering curriculum including MAS101 (3D Construction), MAS102/MAS412 (Machine Elements), MAS103 (Material Science), MAS215 (Lightweight Constructions), and MAS504/MAS505 (Finite Element Method). His leadership as section head encompasses both academic administration and research direction within the mechatronics discipline. He maintains active involvement with the Machine Design research group, where current projects emphasize computational modeling of mechanical systems and innovative connection methodologies for industrial applications.

• Finite Element Method
• Numerical Simulation
• 3D CAD Design
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Beibei Shu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Narvik campus. Her academic position places her within the university's engineering research ecosystem focused on advanced manufacturing technologies. Dr. Shu's research spans multiple dimensions of Industrial 4.0, with particular emphasis on industrial robotics , digital twin technology , and human-robot collaboration . Her expertise extends to virtual reality applications in manufacturing, network communication protocols, computer vision (OpenCV), and hardware circuit design. She possesses substantial technical proficiency in C/C++, Python, and JavaScript programming languages, alongside practical experience with PCB design, microcontrollers, and PLC systems. Analysis of her publication record from 2016-2024 reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on enhancing manufacturing agility through digital technologies. Her work demonstrates increasing sophistication in digital twin implementations, with recent publications addressing Industry 5.0 transition challenges for SMEs and self-reconfigurable manufacturing systems. The research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between robotics, virtual reality, and network security in industrial contexts. Dr. Shu actively contributes to academic instruction as course manager for postgraduate programs including INE-3611 Digital Twin (since 2018) and the upcoming INE-3610 CIM (from 2025). She participates in the TRINITY project focused on developing data acquisition systems for industrial robot digital twins, with research goals targeting improved human-robot interaction and manufacturing flexibility through novel programming architectures. She is a member of the ArcLog research group specializing in Intelligent Manufacturing and Logistics, operating from Campus Narvik (Room D2160). Her collaborative research network includes international partners across Europe, with frequent co-authorship patterns indicating strong institutional connections with researchers like Halldor Arnarson, Bjørn Solvang, and Gabor Sziebig.

• Industrial Robotics
• Digital Twin Technology
• Human-Robot Collaboration
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About Mohammad Derawi Mohammad Derawi is a Professor at NTNU's Department of Electronic Systems, part of the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. He leads the Smart Wireless Systems (SWS) Research Group and directs the IoT-Lab at NTNU Gjøvik. His academic journey includes a PhD from NISLab (Norway) and CASED (Germany), alongside BSc/MSc degrees in Informatics from DTU (Denmark). Research Interests Derawi specializes in Smart Wireless Systems (IoT), Information Security (Biometric Systems), Digital Electronics, and Machine Learning applications in activity recognition and e-learning. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, emphasizing secure and efficient IoT solutions. Research Projects Notable projects include IoT-Safetraffic (RFF Innlandet), Ambulance Drone (NTNU), Wireless ECG (Innovation Norway), and the EU-funded TURBINE project. These projects focus on IoT security, healthcare applications, and smart transportation systems. Awards & Recognition Recipient of NTNU's Quality in Education Award (2017) Honored as Norway's Youngest Professor (2016) Received multiple best paper awards from IEEE/ACM/Springer Invited to the Crown Prince Couple's 50th Birthday Celebration (2023) Grants & Leadership Led multi-institutional initiatives funded by RFF Innlandet, Innovation Norway, and EU grants. His research group collaborates with industry partners to develop cutting-edge IoT and wireless communication solutions. Labs & Teams Scientific Director of NTNU's IoT-Lab, fostering innovation in IoT ecosystems and smart city technologies. Active in mentoring students and industry professionals through workshops and conferences.

• Smart Wireless Systems (IoT)
• Information Security (Biometric Systems)
• Digital Electronics
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