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Anders Åkerman is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at the UiS School of Business and Law, University of Stavanger. He is an active researcher in applied economics with a focus on labor, trade, technology, and environmental policy. His research interests span applied microeconomics , international trade , labor economics , and environmental economics . He investigates how technological change, market structure, and global shocks affect firms, workers, and policy outcomes. His work often combines empirical methods with policy relevance. The recent articles reflect a strong trend in analyzing digital transformation (e.g., broadband and trade), environmental impacts of trade and production , and economic resilience during crises such as the pandemic. His publications appear in leading journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics and American Economic Journal: Applied Economics . He has contributed to public discourse through op-eds in Dagens Nyheter and Svenska Dagbladet , and has been involved in policy commissions like Sweden's Coronakommissionen. He regularly presents research at seminars and international conferences, including the Nordic International Trade Seminar and Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics. Anders Åkerman has advised or collaborated with several researchers and policy experts, including Torsten Persson, Magne Mogstad, and Karolina Ekholm. While formal student advisees are not listed, his collaborative work suggests active mentorship and team leadership. He is affiliated with research networks and institutes such as IFN (Research Institute of Industrial Economics) and participates in interdisciplinary teams focused on economic policy and transition. His upcoming work continues to explore the intersection of technology, environment, and labor markets.

• Applied Microeconomics
• International Trade
• Labor Economics
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Francesco Antonio Perotti is a PhD Alumni in Business and Management from the University of Agder, Norway, and the University of Turin, Italy. He holds a Lecturer position at the School of Management and Economics, University of Turin. His primary research focuses on Circular Economy, Knowledge Management, Innovation, and Digital Transformation. He contributes to high-impact journals and serves on editorial boards. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, emphasizing sustainable business practices and organizational leadership. Perotti is also a member of national and international research groups and engages in academic dissemination through conferences and teaching. His research explores topics like open innovation in sustainability, digital transformation leadership, and mitigating knowledge sabotage in organizations. He has published in journals such as Innovation: Organization and Management , Creativity and Innovation Management , and Journal of Business Research . His recent studies analyze SMEs' adaptation to circular economy models and AI-driven leadership strategies. Perotti’s work addresses strategic drivers for business survival in sustainability transitions and the implementation of digital tools in circular enterprises.

• Circular Economy
• Knowledge Management
• Innovation
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Joao Carlos Amaro Ferreira is a Professor at the Faculty of Logistics, Molde University College (HiMolde), Norway. He holds PhDs in Computer Engineering and Industrial Engineering from the Technical University of Lisbon and the University of Minho, respectively. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare, energy, transportation, IoT, blockchain, and smart cities. He has led over 40 projects, including 6 as Principal Investigator, and contributed to international conferences like OAIR and INTSYS. He served as IEEE CIS President (2016-2018) and is an IEEE Senior Member since 2015. His academic contributions span AI-driven solutions for public sector informatics, healthcare data quality, and cybersecurity. He actively participates in European projects such as e-Hospital4Future and explores blockchain applications in supply chains and medical records. Ferreira leads the ABC-AI research group, emphasizing ethical and applied AI. His work bridges academia and industry through projects like gamification systems for eco-driving and AI in fisheries traceability. Recent publications highlight AI's role in cardiovascular disease detection, emergency department optimization, and blockchain-enhanced healthcare interoperability. He collaborates internationally, co-editing journals like Applied Sciences , and has authored patents in edge computing for maritime monitoring.

• Artificial Intelligence
• AI in Health and Medicine
• AI in Energy and Transportation
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Daniel Beat Müller serves as Professor at the Industrial Ecology Programme within the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim. His office is located at Realfagbygget Gløshaugen (E4-120) with contact details daniel.mueller@ntnu.no and +4791897755. His research centers on analyzing human needs in relation to material/energy flows and environmental impacts, with two primary focus areas: (i) urban evolution and associated material flows for managing building/infrastructure stocks, and (ii) national/global metal cycles to identify supply constraint reduction strategies. His methodology integrates design, modeling, and decision-making through transdisciplinary stakeholder engagement. Müller teaches Material Flow Analysis and Systems Analysis of the Built Environment for Industrial Ecology and Civil Engineering Master's students. His research outputs demonstrate strong trends in circular cities, critical mineral management, and urban metabolism, with recent publications emphasizing building information modeling, electric vehicle battery systems, and phosphorus cycling. His work consistently addresses resource criticality within energy transition contexts. As (ad interim) chair of the International Society of Industrial Ecology’s MFA-ConAccount section, he contributes to methodological standardization. He previously served on the U.S. National Research Council’s Committee on Defense Stockpiles and remains active in Switzerland's National Research Programme 65 "New Urban Quality". Müller supervises numerous Master's and doctoral students, with thesis topics spanning lithium-ion battery recycling, building stock dynamics, and urban resource flows. His projects frequently involve industry collaboration for practical implementation of material stewardship strategies.

• Industrial Ecology
• Material Flow Analysis
• Urban Metabolism
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Jan Emblemsvåg is a Professor at NTNU’s Department of Ocean Space Operations and Civil Engineering in Ålesund, Norway. He has held senior industry roles including Shipyard Director at Vard, SVP Ship Design & Systems at Rolls-Royce Marine, and Managing Director at Midsund Bruk. His academic positions span BI Norwegian Business School, Ålesund University College, and NTNU since 2006. Emblemsvåg’s expertise bridges engineering and management, focusing on sustainable development through rigorous analytical frameworks. Education: PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology (1999), MSc (1995), and Civil Engineering degree from Norwegian Institute of Technology (1994). R&D focuses on six core areas: 1) Product/process development with Lean methodologies, 2) Life-Cycle Costing/Analyses (integrating cost, environmental, and social dimensions), 3) Risk management and uncertainty analysis using Monte Carlo methods, 4) Operations/General management under Lean principles, 5) Project management with Lean integration, and 6) Renewable energy (especially nuclear power’s role in maritime and industrial sectors). Publications emphasize energy policy critiques, nuclear propulsion feasibility, and sustainable shipping. Recent work highlights nuclear energy’s potential as a cost-effective, low-emission solution for maritime transport and industrial needs. Active in policy debates advocating evidence-based energy strategies. Labs/Teams: Leads NTNU’s research initiatives on nuclear propulsion for merchant ships (NuProShip project) and collaborates internationally on maritime safety and evacuation modeling.

• Lean Manufacturing
• Life-Cycle Costing
• Risk Management
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Georgios Kavallieratos is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo's Institute of Transport Economics, specializing in the Section for Autonomous Systems and Sensor Technologies. His research focuses on cybersecurity in maritime systems, cyber-physical systems, and risk management. He actively contributes to the DESSI project on energy system security infrastructure. His research interests include maritime cybersecurity, cyber-physical system security, and the intersection of safety and security in autonomous systems. His work addresses threats to navigation systems, smart farming, and satellite communications, with a focus on developing risk assessment frameworks and robust cybersecurity controls. Recent publications emphasize maritime cybersecurity trends, integrated navigation system protection, and threat analysis in emerging technologies like Dairy Farming 4.0. He co-authored foundational papers on cyberattack defenses for autonomous ships and cybersecurity requirements for Shipping 4.0. Current projects involve enhancing societal awareness of cybersecurity risks and improving incident response strategies for critical infrastructure. His work bridges theoretical cybersecurity principles with practical applications in transportation and industrial systems.

• Cybersecurity
• Maritime Cybersecurity
• Cyber-Physical Systems
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Siena Sofia Magdalena Anstis is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo’s Faculty of Law and the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. She specializes in international law, human rights law, migration, and law and technology, with a focus on transnational repression and government surveillance of civil society. Anstis holds advanced degrees including an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge, a BA/LLB from McGill University, and a BA in Journalism and Anthropology from Concordia University. Her research critically examines the legal frameworks governing transnational repression, cyber espionage, and the obligations of states to protect human rights defenders. She has contributed to prominent journals such as the International & Comparative Law Quarterly , Temple Law Review , and Computer Law & Security Review . Anstis also engages in teaching, offering courses like HUMR4504 (Human Rights in Practice) and HUMR5140 (Human Rights in International and National Law). Her work bridges academic research with practical advocacy, including collaborations with organizations like the Citizen Lab and Global Information Society Watch. She has authored reports on digital transnational repression in Canada and the challenges faced by environmental human rights defenders in Southeast Asia. Anstis’ interdisciplinary approach integrates legal analysis with technological, political, and sociological perspectives to address contemporary global challenges.

• International Law
• Human Rights Law
• Migration
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Sean B. Cash is the Bergstrom Foundation Professor in Global Nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University. His work bridges economics with nutrition and environmental policy, focusing on the dual impacts of food systems on producers and consumers. Research Interests: Food policy economics Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and health outcomes Sustainable food systems Front-of-pack nutrition labeling Environmental impacts of dietary choices Scientific Awards: Bergstrom Foundation Professor in Global Nutrition Editorial Contributions: Serves as Specialty Chief Editor for Food Policy and Economics at Frontiers in Nutrition.

• Food Policy
• Nutrition Economics
• Environmental Impacts of Food Systems
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Stig Ole Johannessen is a Professor at NTNU's Department of Information Security and Communication Technology. His research focuses on organizational complexity, cybersecurity, terrorism, and police reform. He holds a PhD from 2003 and has published extensively across academic monographs, journals, and conference proceedings. Research Interests : Cybersecurity and digital societal impacts Complexity in organizational leadership and innovation Police reform and crisis management Terrorism studies and societal violence prevention Strategic complexity in logistics and supply chains Recent Work Trends : Recent publications emphasize cybersecurity's societal integration, solo terrorism analysis, and post-2011 Oslo attacks police reforms. His work bridges theoretical complexity frameworks with practical organizational challenges. Awards & Recognition : No specific awards listed, though his prolific publication record indicates significant academic contribution. Teaching & Outreach : Teaches IIK6540 on cybersecurity and AI in strategic leadership. Active in public lectures addressing police reform (e.g., 2016 panel on future policing models). Collaborates internationally on leadership and complexity topics through conferences and workshops. Labs & Teams : Engaged in interdisciplinary projects like the Statoil SIOR R&D initiative exploring innovation processes through complexity theory lenses.

• Cybersecurity
• Criminology
• Organizational Complexity
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Danilo Gligoroski is a Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at NTNU. His research focuses on cryptography, blockchain technology, network security, and 5G systems. He has collaborated extensively on projects involving decentralized ledgers, cybersecurity in healthcare, and hardware implementations of cryptographic algorithms. Key contributions include work on blockchain-based trust systems, secure network slicing, and privacy-preserving protocols. Affiliations: NTNU, Department of Information Security and Communication Technology Primary Research Areas: Cryptography, Blockchain, 5G Networks, Cybersecurity Notable Projects: GRAND Parallel Decoding Framework, GDPR-compliant healthcare blockchain Research interests span cryptographic protocol design, distributed ledger technologies, and their applications in healthcare, telecommunications, and IoT. His work often addresses scalability, privacy, and compliance challenges in decentralized systems. Publications highlight trends in blockchain consensus mechanisms, cryptographic hardware optimization, and network security for next-gen communication systems. Collaborations with industry and academic partners emphasize practical implementations and real-world use cases. Advising and grants include supervision of interdisciplinary projects and contributions to EU-funded cybersecurity initiatives. Active in open-source software development for network slicing and blockchain frameworks.

• Cryptography
• Blockchain Technology
• Network Security
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Arne Roar Nygård is a Researcher at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) . His work focuses on cybersecurity in critical infrastructure , particularly through hardware reverse engineering and digital supply chain security . He actively contributes to smart grid security , IT/OT convergence , and third-party risk management . Research interests include: Digital Supply Chain Security Hardware Reverse Engineering for Vulnerability Detection Smart Grid Cybersecurity IT/OT Integration in Critical Systems EU NIS2 Regulation Compliance Ethical Considerations in Cybersecurity Recent publications and presentations highlight trends in hardware security verification , threat modeling for critical infrastructure , and regulatory frameworks for cybersecurity. No scientific awards or student advising details were explicitly mentioned in the scraped data.

• Cybersecurity
• Hardware Reverse Engineering
• Digital Supply Chain Security
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Hans Arthur Solli-Sæther is a Professor in the Department of International Business at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He served as Head of Department from 2017 to 2023 and has held visiting positions at ESDES Business School in Lyon, France, and Politecnico di Milano, Italy. His academic work bridges strategy, international business, and digital transformation. Research Interests: Hans Solli-Sæther's research focuses on multinational enterprises, mergers and acquisitions, global value chains, offshoring and backsourcing, digitalization of value creation, and information systems management. He explores how organizations manage knowledge, trust, and integration in global operations and digital platforms. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2019–2024) reveal a consistent focus on global sourcing strategies, particularly backshoring and offshoring dynamics, digital transformation in public and private sectors, and the organizational implications of IT value realization. His work appears in high-impact journals such as MIS Quarterly , Global Strategy Journal , and European Journal of International Management , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with strategy, information systems, and operations. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships were mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Hans Solli-Sæther has supervised or collaborated with numerous researchers, some of whom may be his advisees. He has secured research funding from the Research Council of Norway (RCN), Regional Research Fund, and Norwegian industry partners. His projects include the Semicolon project on public sector interoperability (2007–2013). He has also contributed to executive education programs for Norwegian industry and public sector organizations. Labs and Research Teams: While specific lab names are not mentioned, Solli-Sæther is deeply involved in research on digital platforms, global operations, and public sector innovation. He collaborates extensively with colleagues such as Jan Terje Karlsen, Kim van Oorschot, Leif Skiftenes Flak, and Petter Gottschalk, indicating strong research team engagement in areas of IT governance, knowledge management, and strategic sourcing.

• International Business
• Strategy
• Multinational Enterprises
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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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Usama Awan is an Associate Professor of Operations Management and Digital Strategy at the University of Inland Norway, affiliated with the Center for Research on Digitalization and Sustainability. He holds a PhD (2019) from Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (Finland) and has extensive international research experience including roles at Duquesne University (USA) and multiple Nordic institutions. Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering & Management (LUT, Finland) MSc International Marketing (Malardalen University, Sweden) MBA (Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan) Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Practices (Haaga-Helia, Finland) Research Focus: Combines digital transformation (AI, Industry 4.0, IoT) with sustainability goals like Circular Economy and Green Innovation. Specializes in supply chain dynamics, data analytics, and sustainable production practices. Recent work explores paradoxes in corporate sustainability within emerging technologies like quantum computing and additive manufacturing. Key Contributions: Over 43 ISI journal articles, 10 book chapters, and 2,280+ citations (H-index 30). Active in conferences with a focus on sustainable operations, digital strategy, and environmental management. Labs/Initiatives: Member of research groups 'Smarter Greener Innovation (SGI)' and 'Sustainable Ecosystem Transition (SET)' at Inland Norway University.

• Operations Management
• Digital Strategy (Industry 4.0)
• Circular Economy
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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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