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Yuliya Chernykh is a Full Professor of Law at Inland Norway University and an Associate Professor II at the University of Oslo. She specializes in legal text interpretation (contracts and treaties), national-international law intersections, and fields like contract law, sports law, and comparative law. Her research focuses on arbitration practices in international law contexts. She holds qualifications as a Chartered Arbitrator (2013) and CEDR-accredited Mediator (2024). Chernykh leads the Legal Development research group and contributes to projects such as the COPIID initiative on investment dispute compliance. She has published widely, including her monograph Contract Interpretation in Investment Treaty Arbitration (2022, Open Access). Her work spans journals like European Journal of International Law and books with Oxford University Press and Brill. Education: PhD in International Investment Law and Arbitration (University of Oslo) LLM in International Commercial Arbitration (Stockholm University) LLB (National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy) Postgraduate Diploma in International Trade Law (University of Turin) Research & Awards: Monograph: Contract Interpretation in Investment Treaty Arbitration (Brill, 2022) Key contributions to ISDS Academic Forum reports and international arbitration studies Recipient of Chartered Arbitrator and CEDR Mediation certifications Grants & Collaborations: COPIID project funded by Norway’s Research Council International Law Association Committee on ADR in International Law Advising: Supervises master’s and doctoral students in international law, comparative law, and dispute resolution.

• Contract Law
• International Investment Law
• Sports Law
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Sveinung Sandberg is a Professor at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law, University of Oslo. His research spans marginalization, illegal drug markets, radicalization, and narrative criminology, combining theoretical frameworks from Bourdieu and narrative analysis. Academic Interests: Marginalisation, Legal & Illegal Drugs, Violence, Radicalization, Bourdieusian Criminology, Narrative Criminology, Latin American Studies, Social Movements Education: PhD from University of Bergen Research Focus includes: Street capital theory in criminology Drug market cultural dynamics Narrative approaches to extremism Latin American criminal trajectories Recent Publications examine pandemic-related crime shifts, gendered drug use patterns, and narrative mechanisms in criminal justice. His 2021-2025 projects Radicalization and Resistance and Crime in Latin America (CRIMLA) involve cross-country life-story analyses. Scientific Awards: Fridtjof Nansen's Award for Young Researchers (2011) The Meltzer Prize for Young Researchers (2010) Editorial Roles include board memberships at Theoretical Criminology , Deviant Behavior , and International Criminal Justice Review . He has conducted fieldwork in Mexico and held visiting positions at institutions including CIDE (Mexico City) and European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (Lisbon).

• Marginalisation
• Legal and illegal drugs
• Violence and crime
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Malgorzata Agnieszka Cyndecka is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen (UiB) , where she specializes in EU/EEA state aid law and data protection/GDPR. She is affiliated with SLATE (Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology) and serves as a member of the Norwegian Data Protection Board. Since 2019, she has been Associate Editor of the European State Aid Law Quarterly . She also holds an Associate Professor II position at the University of Oslo and contributes to interdisciplinary research on AI, privacy, and education. University: University of Bergen School: Faculty of Law Academic Rank: Professor Email: malgorzata.cyndecka@uib.no Affiliations: SLATE, Norwegian Data Protection Board, Council of Europe Expert Group on AI and Education Her research centers on EU/EEA state aid rules —particularly their application in tax, energy, and education sectors—and data protection law , with a focus on GDPR compliance in AI-driven educational technologies. She has led and contributed to major projects such as the Norwegian Data Protection Authority’s Sandbox for Responsible AI (AVT project), where she provided legal guidance on processing student data, and UiB’s DIGI courses, where she co-developed DIGI113 on Privacy and GDPR. Her work bridges legal theory with practical policy, influencing national and international frameworks on digital rights and public aid. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on the evolution of state aid jurisprudence , especially the Market Economy Operator Principle (MEOP), burden of proof in aid cases, and sustainability in public support. Concurrently, her interdisciplinary work explores AI and privacy challenges in education , anonymization of unstructured data under GDPR, and ethical implications of algorithmic decision-making. Her contributions span legal doctrine, policy recommendations, and public commentary. Scientific Awards: European State Aid Law Quarterly PhD Award (2012–2016) for best doctoral dissertation in state aid law Advising and Grants: She supervises master’s students in EU/EEA law, data protection, and GDPR. She has been involved in externally funded projects including the Norwegian Data Protection Authority’s Sandbox for Responsible AI, the ENDO4P project (aimed at personalized endocrinology treatment via EU Horizon funding), and the Clean Up Project (Machine Learning for Anonymisation of Unstructured Personal Data) at the University of Oslo. She has also coordinated collaborations with Media City Bergen for law and technology education. Her teaching includes course leadership in JUS2302, JUS3502, JUS2303, JUS3503, and DIGI113. Labs and Teams: She is a key member of SLATE (Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology) at UiB and participates in multiple research groups including the Research Group for Information and Innovation Law. She contributes to interdisciplinary teams working on digital competence, AI ethics, and data governance in education and health. She is also active in the Academy for Young Researchers (AYF) and leads the EU and EEA Law Issues Committee in the Norwegian branch of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ).

• EU/EEA Law
• State Aid Law
• Data Protection Law
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Hilde Henriksen Waage is a Research Professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and a Professor of History at the University of Oslo . With a focus on Middle East conflicts , peacebuilding , and US foreign policy , she has led major projects like No Peace in Sight? The United States and Afghanistan (2020–2024) and The Geopolitics of Syria’s Reconstruction (2019–2020). Key Research Areas: Mediation in hostile conflicts US-PLO dialogue facilitation Oslo Peace Process legacy Gaza ceasefire analysis Israeli-Palestinian power asymmetry Notable Publications: 2022: Analysis of Sverre Lodgaard’s peace research journey 2021: Geopolitical challenges in Syria’s reconstruction 2018: Critique of Palestinian-Israeli negotiation failures 2013: Historical conflict patterns in the Middle East 2006: Lessons from Norwegian peacekeeping in the Middle East Awards: Admitted to the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (2017) Media Engagement: Provided expert analysis on Gaza ceasefire (ABC News, 2025) Commented on Israel’s political instability (Dagbladet, 2025)

• Mediation
• Peacebuilding
• Middle East Conflict
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Finn Arnesen (born 1962) is a Professor and Head of Department at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law within the Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo. He has been affiliated with the Faculty of Law since 1989, progressing from research fellow to associate professor and becoming a full professor in 1998. Arnesen also serves as Chairman of the Board of Finanstilsynet (Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway) since March 2018 and is a member of the Market Council. Graduated in law in 1989 Defended doctoral thesis "State governance and EEA legal barriers" in 1996 Research assistant at Nordic Institute of Maritime Law (1987) Research assistant at Department of Criminal Law and Criminology (1988-89) Professor Arnesen specializes in EU law, EEA law, administrative law, international law, law of obligations, legal sources, and public procurement. His research focuses on general EU and EEA law, procurement law, and legal issues arising at the intersection between EEA law and Norwegian law. His work spans petroleum law, maritime law, and energy law, with particular attention to how European legal frameworks interact with Norwegian domestic legislation. Analysis of Arnesen's recent scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with the EEA Agreement's implementation and interpretation. His publications demonstrate expertise in treaty law, legal integration challenges, and the practical implications of European law for Norwegian sectors including fisheries, energy, and public procurement. The research shows particular focus on territorial application, legal homogeneity, and the relationship between European legal frameworks and national implementation. Arnesen has held significant professional positions including: acting Judge at the Supreme Court (2011-2012), member of the Public Procurement Complaints Board (2015-2023), and lawyer at Thommessen law firm (2002-2003). He has chaired important committees including those producing NOU 2005:13 on nominee registration of shares and NOU 2020:9 on incorrect application of National Insurance Act requirements in the EEA area. Professor Arnesen leads research projects including "The European Dimension of Norwegian Law (EURNOR)" and "Public Procurement of Critical Societal Functions and Effects on Societal Security and Emergency Preparedness (ProCritS)." He is affiliated with multiple research groups including the Labor Law Group, Research Group for International Law, and Market, Innovation and Competition (MIK) group.

• EU Law
• EEA Law
• Administrative Law
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Iris Nguyen Duy is a Professor at the Department of Law, School of Business and Law, University of Agder. She holds a PhD in Public Law from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France, and has extensive experience as a researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oslo. Her research focuses on constitutional law, comparative public law, parliaments, democracy, judicial review, administrative law, and digital governance. She leads the Comparative and Public Law research group at UiA and is Deputy Secretary General of the International Association of Constitutional Law (IACL-AIDC). Education: Joint Master in Advanced Studies in Comparative Law (DEA de droit comparé) from Université Paris 1 & Paris 2; PhD in Public Law (Université Paris 1). Research interests include constitutional democracy, open government, and digital disinformation. She is a member of multiple international research networks, including DEFIDEM (citizen participation in governance) and OLA-Europe (local autonomy). Teaching includes courses on constitutional law, human rights, legal history, and comparative law. Key publications span constitutional frameworks, parliamentary sovereignty, and digital governance challenges. She has advised on legal reforms related to local democracy and digital surveillance in Norway and Europe. Labs/Teams: Active in DEFIDEM, a transdisciplinary project on citizen engagement in policymaking, and contributes to constitutional studies at UiO and UiB. Her work bridges legal theory with practical governance challenges in democratic societies.

• Constitutional Law
• Comparative Public Law
• Parliaments
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Steinar Andreas Sæther is a Professor at the University of Oslo , specializing in Latin American and Caribbean history from 1700 to 1940. His research focuses on the transition from colonies to independent states in Latin America and Nordic migration to the region between 1820 and 1940. Recently, he has explored Scandinavian experiences in California during the gold rush (1848-1860). Position: Professor in History Current Status: 90% leave from UiO, continues supervision and partial research group participation Research Areas: Colonial-to-Independent state transformations, Nordic migration patterns, demography, indigenous identity, and political modernity His publications span topics like royalist ideologies, census categorization, regional leadership dynamics, and the redefinition of indigenous identities. Despite his leave, he remains active in academic networks and supervises theses at various levels. Sæther leads the Norwegian Association of Researchers starting 2025, emphasizing his ongoing commitment to scholarly communities.

• Latin American History
• Caribbean History
• Nordic Migration
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Cecilia Marcela Bailliet is a Professor at the Department of Public and International Law of the University of Oslo , where she directs the Masters Program in International Law. She holds a J.D./M.A. (honors) from The George Washington University Law School and Elliott School of International Affairs and a Doctorate in Law from the University of Oslo. Her research focuses on International Law , Human Rights , Refugee Law , Peace , and Counter-Terrorism , with a particular emphasis on gender rights and collective rights . Education: J.D./M.A., The George Washington University Doctorate in Law, University of Oslo Bailliet has authored or edited 14 books, including Research Handbook on International Solidarity and the Law (2024) and Promoting Peace Through International Law (2015). She has published extensively on topics such as: Refugee Law (e.g., gender-based persecution, asylum procedures) Human Rights (e.g., women’s rights, counter-terrorism) Peace Law (e.g., normative foundations, inter-American jurisprudence) Migration (e.g., burden-sharing, asylum-humanitarian protection grey zones) Her work has influenced UN guidelines and inspired the International Solidarity Map . Bailliet has advised international organizations and served on the Academic Review Board of the Cambridge International Law Journal . She co-hosts a series of interviews with international judges and contributes to the Intl Law Grrls Blog as an editor.

• International Law
• Human Rights
• Refugee Law
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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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Synnøve Ugelvik is Professor at the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo, where she began as an associate professor in 2016 and was promoted to professor in 2023. She served as deputy head of the department from 2018-2021. Currently (2024-2025), she is on research stay at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, conducting a project on Norwegian police in Europol. Ugelvik's research centers on the state as a research object, with particular focus on police control of citizens and its effects. Her work examines Norway's position within international contexts, especially regarding EU relations, immigration law, and international influences on Norwegian governance. Her scholarship integrates legal theoretical perspectives with human rights frameworks. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on police cooperation, sovereignty, and the evolving relationship between national states and supranational entities. Her work demonstrates increasing sophistication in examining how non-EU countries like Norway participate in EU police cooperation mechanisms while maintaining formal independence. Recent publications show growing attention to digital aspects of criminal law and the practical implementation of legal frameworks. Ugelvik teaches Police and Prosecution Law (JUS5506), Criminal Procedure, and lectures in Social Control and Criminology of Globalization. She supervises master's theses in these and related subjects. She is affiliated with multiple research groups including International Law and International Governance, the Research Group for the Study of Punishment (2016-2022), and Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. Her doctoral work, completed in 2014 with an updated book in 2018, focused on Norway's relationship with EU police cooperation.

• Police Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Constitutional Law
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Stephan Sander-Faes is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergen's Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Graz (2011) and a Habilitation in Early Modern and Modern History from the University of Zurich (2018). Before joining UiB in 2020, he taught for ten years at other institutions. His research focuses on Central European history, particularly the Habsburg Empire, Venetian Stato da mar, and economic history. He has published extensively on topics such as fiscal policies, urban dynamics, and legal practices in early modern Europe. Education: Ph.D., University of Graz, 2011 Habilitation, University of Zurich, 2018 Research Interests: Habsburg Studies Venetian Republic and its territories Economic and legal history Urban and social dynamics in early modern Europe Recent Research Trends: His publications analyze fiscal crises, state formation, and legal practices within Habsburg and Venetian contexts, with a focus on Bohemia, Dalmatia, and Adriatic trade networks. Recent work explores the interplay between Enlightenment ideals and bureaucratic reform in 18th-century Austria. Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary projects on early modern state-building and transregional networks, collaborating with institutions such as the German Historical Institute London and the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

• Central European history
• Habsburg Studies
• Republic of Venice
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Aaron John Spitzer is an Associate Professor of Arctic Governance at the Department of Comparative Politics, University of Bergen (UiB), Norway. He is co-leader of the international research project Indigenous Peoples and Governance in the Arctic and leads the ERC-funded Contested Frontiers (CONFRONT) project (2024–2029), which explores constitutional politics in settler-state peripheries. His academic work bridges comparative politics, constitutional law, and normative political theory. Research Interests: Arctic and Indigenous Governance Settler-Colonial Constitutionalism Metapolitics and the Boundary Problem Self-Determination vs. Liberal Democracy Truth Commissions and Transitional Justice Land Claims and Co-Management Institutions His recent publications analyze the Finnmark Act, Sami land rights, settler voting rights in US territories, and truth commissions in Norway and Canada. The articles reflect a consistent thematic focus on the tension between individual liberal rights and collective Indigenous self-determination, particularly in federal and post-colonial contexts. His methodological approach combines comparative case studies, legal analysis, and political theory. Scientific Awards and Funding: European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant (101115513), 2024–2029 Advising and Grants: Aaron Spitzer has co-supervised PhD research, notably collaborating with Per Selle on Sami governance topics. He has secured major external funding, including from the Research Council of Norway (projects 302041, 274976, 248159, 259416, 230839), and leads a high-profile ERC project, indicating strong grant-writing capacity and leadership in Arctic political studies. Labs and Research Teams: Spitzer is co-leader of the Indigenous Peoples and Governance in the Arctic project and principal investigator of the Contested Frontiers (CONFRONT) research group. He collaborates extensively with scholars at UiB, Chr. Michelsen Institute, and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, forming a robust network in Indigenous and Arctic political studies.

• Arctic Governance
• Indigenous Governance
• Settler-Colonialism
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Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technology and Security , UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research spans terrorism, political violence, international security, and migration policy with a focus on societal security and resilience. Email: monika.bartoszewicz@uit.no Office Location: Teknologibygget Tromsø 4.008 Her research interests include: Religion and politics Political and religious radicalisation Culture and identity in political processes Hybrid threats in Arctic regions Epistemic security and knowledge monopolies Recent publications explore dystopian migration discourses, firearm policy impacts, and NATO’s evolving security strategies. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects like Global Security: North–South Partnership and Cultural Heritage in Crisis .

• Terrorism and political violence
• International security
• Societal security and resilience
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Knut Dørum is a Professor at the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History at the University of Agder . His research spans medieval, early modern, and modern history with a focus on state development (1000-1350), political culture, democratization (19th-20th centuries), agrarian history (pre-1900), and urban history (1500-1900). He has published extensively on themes like the Hauge movement, Nordic welfare cities, anti-fascism, and gender equality policy. Research Interests: State-building from below in Nordic countries Political culture and democratization Interaction between religion and politics Urban and agrarian history Anti-fascist movements in Norway Publications Trends include studies on municipalization (2024), Haugean theological justifications (2023), agrarian capitalism (2022), and critiques of autocracy (2013). His work often connects historical analysis with contemporary political discourse. Advising and Collaborations involve co-authoring with scholars like Helje Kringlebotn Sødal and Øyvind Tønnesson. He has edited volumes on topics including the 1968 legacy and Nordic state-building.

• Medieval History
• Early Modern History
• Modern History
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Özlem Özgöbek is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Technology and Informatics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, and recommender systems with a focus on privacy, fake news detection, and educational technology. NTNU - Department of Computer Technology and Informatics Her work explores multimodal fake news detection, privacy implications in recommender systems, and technology-enhanced classroom interaction. Recent publications analyze digital education trends and classroom tools. Özgöbek collaborates with international researchers and contributes to news recommendation workshops. Her projects address ethical AI, environmental sustainability, and real-time information processing.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Recommender Systems
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