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• ADHD Research
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Executive Functions
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Steinunn Adolfsdottir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Medical Psychology at the University of Bergen, Norway. Her research focuses on attention networks, executive functions, and ADHD across the lifespan, from childhood through aging populations. Her primary research interests include: ADHD diagnosis, manifestations, and cognitive profiles Attention Network Test development and application Emotion regulation in neurodevelopmental disorders Neural correlates of executive functions using neuroimaging Cognitive aging and healthy brain function Physiological measures of cognitive processes (heart rate variability) Dr. Adolfsdottir's publication record shows strong longitudinal research, with work spanning from 2006 to the present (including publications in 2025). Her recent work has increasingly focused on teachers' perceptions of children with ADHD, emotion regulation difficulties, and the relationship between sleep and ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents. Her research often employs both behavioral and physiological measures, including neuroimaging techniques. Notable scientific contributions include: Developing characteristic patterns of deficits in children with ADHD using the Attention Network Test Investigating the relationship between frontal lobe structure and cognitive switching/inhibition Exploring cardiac vagal activity as a predictor of emotion regulation difficulties in ADHD Applying graph theoretical methods to investigate autonomic functioning in adolescents with ADHD Dr. Adolfsdottir frequently collaborates with researchers at the University of Bergen, particularly with Lin Sørensen, Astri Lundervold, and others in the Department of Biological and Medical Psychology. Her work has practical implications for understanding ADHD in educational settings and developing better assessment tools for cognitive functions across the lifespan.

Jan Egil StubberudView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Rehabilitation
• Neuropsychology
• Psychiatric Disorders
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Jan Egil Stubberud is a Professor in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Psychology. He holds concurrent roles as a Senior Scientist at Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital and collaborates with institutions globally. His research focuses on cognitive rehabilitation, neuropsychological assessment, and interventions for psychiatric disorders, brain injuries, and cancer-related cognitive impairments. He leads several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) targeting executive dysfunction, fatigue, and cognitive recovery in populations including pediatric ABI survivors, cancer patients, and COVID-19 long-haulers. Education: PhD in Psychology (University of Oslo, 2011), Master’s (Aarhus University, 2002–2003), and Bachelor’s (University of Newcastle, 1999–2001). Professional credentials include Specialist in Clinical Neuropsychology (2011). Research Interests: Cognitive remediation therapies, neuropsychological aspects of brain injury and psychiatric disorders, neurofeedback, and the interplay between sleep, depression, and cognition. He has pioneered Goal Management Training (GMT) interventions for diverse clinical groups. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles (2024 highlights include work on cognitive rehabilitation post-COVID, pediatric ABI outcomes, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders). His research bridges clinical practice and neuroscience, emphasizing real-world functional improvements. Awards: Co-author Best Poster Prize (ESCAP22), Guthkelch Research Award finalist, and recognition for contributions to neuropsychological methodology. Teaching: Courses in clinical neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and practical training for psychology students. Collaborations: Partnerships with Haukeland University Hospital, NORMENT, and international institutions like King’s College London and Mount Sinai Hospital (USA). Labs/Teams: Leads the Clinical Neuroscience Research Group (CNRG) at the University of Oslo, focusing on translational research in cognitive dysfunction.

Merete Glenne ØieView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Psychology
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Merete Glenne Øie is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oslo's Department of Psychology. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology (1999) and a Cand. Psychol (1992), both from UiO. Her research focuses on cognitive and emotional impairments in individuals with developmental disorders and severe mental illnesses, emphasizing neuropsychological assessment and interventions. She teaches courses such as PSYC 3300 Psychopathology and clinical neuropsychology. She is also a part-time research advisor at Innlandet Hospital. Øie has led major projects like the 20-year follow-up study of early-onset schizophrenia and ADHD, and she supervises numerous PhD candidates. Awards include the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters membership (2019) and Best Lecturer awards (2019, 2020). Education: Specialist in Clinical Neuropsychology (2002), PhD in Clinical Psychology (1999), and Cand. Psychol (1992), all from UiO. She has extensive clinical experience, including roles as a clinical neuropsychologist and postdoctoral fellow. Research Interests: Long-term outcomes of developmental/mental disorders; cognitive impairment effects on daily functioning; treatments for cognitive deficits. Key areas include schizophrenia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and executive functioning. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles on topics like cognitive remediation, neurodevelopmental disorders, and clinical outcomes. Recent work includes studies on self-disorders in psychosis, ADHD persistence, and executive functioning in neurodivergent youth. Awards: Recognized for research excellence and teaching. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, with a focus on improving interventions for neuropsychological impairments.

Ingrid Amalia HavnesView profile

Associate Professor

• Substance Abuse
• Psychiatry
• Public Health
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Ingrid Amalia Havnes is an Associate Professor at the Adult Psychiatry Unit, University of Oslo . Her research focuses on substance abuse disorders , particularly anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) , and intersects with public health , criminology , and endocrinology . Key Collaborations: Astrid Kristine Bjørnebekk, Marie Lindvik Jørstad, Hans Christian Bordado Henriksen Her recent publications examine AAS dependence mechanisms , health-seeking behaviors , hormonal interventions , and gender-specific substance use patterns . She actively investigates prison health dynamics and opioid maintenance treatment outcomes. Notable projects include PriSUD (Diagnosing and treating substance use disorders in prison/community contexts). Currently no scientific awards listed in available data.

Joachim Tilsted KristensenView profile

Research Fellow

• Programming Languages
• Formal Semantics
• Complexity Theory
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Joachim Tilsted Kristensen is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics, within the Programming Technology section. His research focuses on programming language design, formal semantics, complexity theory, and distributed systems. He teaches the course Programming Language Implementation and Formalisation alongside Lars Vadgaard and Michael Thomsen. His work emphasizes memory-safe systems programming, particularly exploring Rust's ownership model integration with CUDA platforms via domain-specific languages. He collaborates with MuyBridge, an Oslo-based company, on open-source projects under Apache 2.0/MIT licenses. Research Interests: Formal methods, systems programming, functional programming, compiler design, and programming language semantics. He advocates for safe, high-performance computing models that avoid traditional memory hazards in systems development. Current Projects: Modern approaches to theoretical computer science education and reliable concurrent/distributed computation models. His master’s thesis proposal targets safe image processing in Rust/CUDA ecosystems, addressing memory safety challenges in proprietary APIs. Collaborations: Active with industry partners like MuyBridge for applied research. Part of the Programming Technology research group at the University of Oslo.

Nils Inge LandrøView profile

Professor

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Affective Disorders
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Nils Inge Landrø is a Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience. His research focuses on clinical and cognitive neuropsychology, particularly the interplay between cognitive control functions and mood disorders, impulsivity, and neurobehavioral consequences of conditions like fetal alcohol exposure and chronic pain. He holds editorial roles, including Section Editor for Scandinavian Journal of Psychology and membership on the Frontiers in Neuroscience board. Landrø’s academic journey includes a Cand. Psychol. and Dr. philos. from the University of Oslo, followed by roles as a specialist psychologist and Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor in 2002. His research spans depression, cognitive deficits in psychiatric populations, and neuroimaging studies of brain connectivity in mental disorders. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Bjørn Christianssens Minnepris (2008) and the Nasjonalt Forum for Akuttpsykiatri’s Prize (2009). Collaborations include institutions like NTNU, Yale University, and the University of Sussex. His recent articles emphasize attention bias modification for depression, long-COVID cognitive effects, and neuropsychological assessments in rare syndromes like CHARGE syndrome.

Bjørn Rishovd RundView profile

Professor

• Schizophrenia
• Cognitive Dysfunction
• Functional MRI Studies
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Bjørn Rishovd Rund is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, and Research Director at West Creek HF. He specializes in schizophrenia research, focusing on cognitive dysfunction, early intervention (TIPS), neuroimaging (fMRI/structural MRI), and the consequences of brain development abnormalities. His work also addresses violence prediction, ethics in psychological research, and cost-effectiveness of treatments. Rund holds a Cand. Psychol (1976), PhD (1984), and a Master’s in Health Administration (1990). He has been a full-time/part-time professor at UiO since 1988, served as Department Manager (1999–2001), and was Director of Mental Health at Asker and Bærum Hospital (2005–2010). Education: Cand. Psychol (UiO, 1976), PhD in Clinical Psychology (UiO, 1984), Master’s in Health Administration (1990). Key Roles: Professor (UiO), Research Director (West Creek HF), former Director of Mental Health (2005–2010). His research spans neurocognitive deficits in schizophrenia, early-onset psychosis, and the impact of childhood trauma. He leads projects like the Oslo longitudinal recovery study and investigates maternal infection’s role in schizophrenia. Notably, he is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. Publications emphasize structural brain abnormalities, cognitive training efficacy, and long-term outcomes in first-episode psychosis. Collaborative work includes ENIGMA consortium studies on neuroimaging and adolescent psychosis.

• Project Management
• Construction Industry Performance
• Lean Management
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Jan Alexander Langlo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on project management methodologies, construction industry performance, and organizational collaboration. Key competencies include quality leadership, lean management, performance improvement, and public sector project evaluation. His work emphasizes practical applications in construction and infrastructure projects, with a focus on optimizing project transaction costs, enhancing productivity, and improving cost estimation accuracy. Langlo has authored or co-authored several textbooks on project management, including multiple editions of Praktisk prosjektledelse . Recent publications highlight longitudinal studies on Norwegian construction industry trends, evaluations of sustainable building projects, and frameworks for digital maturity in construction. His research often addresses challenges in public sector projects, such as maximizing social benefits and managing uncertainty in large-scale infrastructure initiatives. Langlo has contributed to major evaluations, including the T2 Airport Terminal project in Oslo and studies on municipal portfolio management. His work integrates empirical analysis with practical recommendations, aiming to bridge theoretical insights and real-world project execution.

• Pediatrics
• Neurodevelopment
• Neuroscience
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Jon Skranes is a Professor and Head of the Child Habilitation Centre at the Department of Pediatrics, Sørlandet Hospital Arendal, Norway. He also serves as a Senior Paediatrician in the Regional Competence Center for children exposed to prenatal alcohol/drug exposure. His research focuses on neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants, cognitive development in children born very-low-birth-weight (VLBW), and the application of neuroimaging techniques to study brain structure and function. Key interests include working memory training interventions, white matter tract development, and the long-term effects of premature birth on neurological and cognitive health. Skranes has led studies evaluating the efficacy of computerized working memory training in pediatric and elderly populations, and his work frequently integrates MRI and DTI data to explore structural brain changes. He collaborates widely on projects investigating genetic influences on cerebral palsy severity and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying visual-motor deficits in preterm survivors. His contributions also extend to public health initiatives, including developing evidence-based online resources for parental education. His research portfolio includes over 30 peer-reviewed articles between 2011-2016, with a strong emphasis on translational studies bridging clinical paediatrics and neuroscience. Notable themes include cortical thickness trajectories, hippocampal volume correlations with memory function, and the neurodevelopmental origins of lifelong cognitive changes.

• Pediatrics
• Epidemiology
• Preterm Birth Outcomes
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Kari Risnes is a Professor and consultant in pediatrics at the Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She leads the Clinical Research Unit Central Norway and serves on multiple boards, including NorCRIN and Nepalimed Norway. Her work combines clinical practice with extensive research in pediatrics, epidemiology, and global health. Education: PhD in Medicine (2011) from NTNU, with prior clinical training in pediatric care and neonatology. Research Interests: Dr. Risnes focuses on long-term outcomes of preterm birth, asthma development linked to antibiotic use and viral infections, and improving healthcare systems in low-resource settings like Nepal. Her work integrates epidemiological studies, register-based analyses, and global health initiatives. Key Projects: Leading the CAIR group, she investigates pediatric brain injury rehabilitation and collaborates on the H2020 RECAP-Preterm project. She also studies triage systems in Nepali hospitals post-earthquake (DHECARE study). Recent articles emphasize viral co-infections in hospitalized children, executive function rehabilitation post-brain injury, and mortality risks in preterm survivors. Awards & Leadership: No explicit awards listed, but she holds leadership roles in clinical research and global health organizations. Active in research leadership training (Copenhagen Business School, 2015). Labs/Teams: Director of Clinical Research Unit Central Norway (NTNU & St Olav Hospital), CAIR group (asthma and allergy research), and Nepal-focused DHECARE initiative. Collaborates internationally with Yale University and Dhulikhel Hospital in Nepal.

Knut Eiliv Ødegård ØverbyeView profile

Researcher

• Cognitive Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
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Knut Eiliv Ødegård Øverbye is a researcher at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Oslo. He is a member of the Centre for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition (LCBC), where he contributes to longitudinal studies on brain and cognitive development from childhood to adulthood. His work is closely aligned with leading researchers including Professors Anders M. Fjell and Kristine B. Walhovd, and he collaborates on projects led by Christian K. Tamnes focused on adolescent neurocognitive maturation. Research Interests: His academic focus lies in understanding lifespan changes in brain structure and function, particularly during adolescence. Key areas include executive functions, error processing, cognitive conflict, and emotional regulation. He employs multimodal techniques such as structural and functional MRI, EEG, and virtual reality to investigate the neural underpinnings of cognitive development. Publication Trends: His research output over the past decade reveals a consistent and impactful trajectory in developmental cognitive neuroscience. Articles frequently explore the interplay between brain morphology (e.g., cortical thickness), electrophysiological markers (e.g., P300, ERN), and behavioral outcomes such as attention, prosocial behavior, and emotion regulation. The work is highly collaborative and published in top-tier journals including Nature Communications , eLife , and Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience . Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to high-impact publications and major longitudinal projects underscore his significance in the field. He has co-authored studies examining fetal influences on brain development, genetic risk for Alzheimer’s, and the neural basis of learning from errors. Advising and Grants: Specific details about student supervision or grant leadership are not provided, but his involvement in large-scale projects like 'Set-to-change' suggests participation in funded research initiatives and likely mentorship within collaborative teams. Labs and Teams: He is an integral member of the LCBC research group, which conducts cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research on brain and cognition across the lifespan. This environment fosters collaboration across neuroimaging, genetics, and cognitive psychology, positioning him at the forefront of developmental neuroscience research.

Linn NorbomView profile

Researcher

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Disorders
• Psychopathology
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Dr. Linn Norbom is a researcher at the University of Oslo's PROMENTA, specializing in developmental disorders and neuroimaging. She holds a postdoctoral position within the neurocognitive group at PROMENTA, with affiliations at Diakonhjemmet Hospital and NORMENT. Her work investigates structural and functional brain mechanisms underlying mental disorders in children and adolescents using advanced MRI techniques like T1w/T2w ratio analysis. She emphasizes non-binary approaches to mental health, focusing on genetic and environmental risk factors. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology Master's Degree in Cognitive Neuroscience PhD in Neuroscience (supervised by Christian Tamnes) Research Interests: Developmental trajectories of brain structure in mental disorders Big data applications in psychiatric research Imaging biomarkers for early intervention Socioeconomic influences on neurodevelopment Affiliations & Collaborations: Neurocognitive Group (PROMENTA) Diakonhjemmet Hospital NORMENT (Norwegian Centre for Mental Disorders Research) Future Work: Planned three-month visit to Oxford's Preclinical Imaging Group to expand methodological expertise in neuroimaging analysis.

Franziska KöderView profile

Researcher

• Experimental Pragmatics
• Psycholinguistics
• Language Acquisition
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Franziska Köder is a Researcher and Lab Manager at the University of Oslo's Centre for Multilingualism in Society and Science (MultiLing). She holds a PhD from the University of Groningen and an MA in German Language & Literature and Philosophy from the University of Heidelberg. Her work focuses on experimental pragmatics, semantics, and language acquisition, particularly investigating how attention and multilingualism influence pragmatic development in children and adults with ADHD. She leads the AttCom project exploring ADHD and multilingualism's impact on pragmatic skills, and co-leads the PolkaNorski project studying Polish-Norwegian multilingualism. She manages MultiLing’s Socio-Cognitive Laboratory and co-founded the interdisciplinary EyeHub network for eye-tracking research. Key research methods include eye-tracking, behavioral tasks, and questionnaires to study figurative speech, pronoun processing, and pragmatic development. Her recent work bridges clinical linguistics and cognitive science, addressing how neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD interact with multilingualism and communication. Projects emphasize translational research with practical implications for language education and clinical practice.

Kristine StadskleivView profile

Professor

• Special Education
• Child Development
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
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Professor Kristine Stadskleiv is affiliated with the Department of Special Education at the University of Oslo. Her research focuses on cognitive and communication challenges in children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, particularly those with cerebral palsy and severe speech/motor impairments. She specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), neuropsychological assessment, and clinical interventions. Her work emphasizes accessible assessment tools like the C-BiLLT language comprehension test and explores strategies to improve communication outcomes for non-speaking individuals. Key areas include cognitive functioning, executive function deficits, and interdisciplinary approaches to pediatric neurorehabilitation. Recent projects include national cohort studies on cognitive assessments for children with cerebral palsy and international clinician surveys on AAC implementation. She collaborates globally on initiatives like the MOVING ON WITH CP research program, addressing systemic health needs for individuals with cerebral palsy.

Allison Louise WetterlinView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Phonology
• Phonetics
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Allison Louise Wetterlin is a Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation, University of Agder. She co-leads the Experimental Linguistics research group and serves as Study Program Director for the Master's program in English. Her teaching includes phonology, phonetics, language history, and experimental linguistics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research Interests: Wetterlin investigates how language is represented in the brain, focusing on psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic mechanisms, bilingualism, aging effects on language processing, and diachronic language change. Her work explores multilingual cognition and its implications for cognitive aging. 2016–Present: Professor, University of Agder 2015–2016: Associate Professor, University of Agder 2015–2021: Associated Researcher, Faculty of Linguistics, University of Oxford Recent Collaborative Articles: Wetterlin has published extensively on bilingual cognition, aging effects on language comprehension, and phonological processing in Bengali and English. Key themes include neurocognitive aspects of multilingualism and experimental interventions.