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• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Decision Theory
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Adam Zylbersztejn is an Assistant Professor (Maître de conférences HDR) at Université Lumière Lyon 2 and affiliated with GATE Lyon Saint-Etienne, a research group in economics. He holds a PhD from the Paris School of Economics (2013) and previously conducted postdoctoral research at WU Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business). His research focuses on behavioral economics using experimental methods to study individual and interactive decision processes, particularly in contexts involving trust, strategic uncertainty, and cultural variability. Key research areas include behavioral game theory, experimental finance, and the impact of nonverbal communication in economic interactions. His work has been published in top journals such as Journal of Economic Psychology , Games and Economic Behavior , and Experimental Economics . Recent studies examine topics like anonymity effects in charitable giving, trust in market exchanges under oath, and cognitive processes in asset markets using eye-tracking technology. His ongoing projects include research on risk-incentive tradeoffs and ambiguity framing in decision-making. While no formal academic awards are listed, his work has received press coverage in outlets like Le Monde and CORTEX Mag . He collaborates widely with institutions such as GATE-LSE and the Paris School of Economics, contributing to both theoretical and applied economic inquiry.

Thomas Michael SattichView profile

Associate Professor

• Geopolitics
• Sustainability Transition
• Energy Policy
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Thomas Michael Sattich is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Media and Social Studies . His research focuses on geopolitical implications of sustainability transitions, particularly energy policy interdependence and EU-China relations. PhD in Political Science and Economics Expertise in qualitative methods, mixed methods (cluster analysis), and data visualization Lead researcher on EU-funded digital climate negotiation simulation projects His recent publications examine renewable energy geopolitics, industrial policy competition, and sustainability education frameworks. Methodologically, he specializes in Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and network analysis, contributing to debates on energy security and regional cooperation.

• Wireless Communications
• Machine Learning
• Digital Twins
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Pierluigi Salvo Rossi is a Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems , Norwegian University of Science and Technology ( NTNU ), with additional roles as Deputy Head of Department (since 2021) and Deputy Manager at the Center for Green Shift in the Built Environment (since 2022). He also serves as a part-time Research Scientist at SINTEF Energy's Gas Technology department. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy (2005) Dr.Eng. (cum laude) in Telecommunications Engineering, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy (2002) Research Interests span Wireless Communications , Digital Twins , Machine Learning , and Statistical Signal Processing , focusing on applications like Industrial IoT , Fault Detection , and Energy Systems . His recent Publications highlight trends in Federated Learning , Graph Signal Processing , and Multi-Sensor Anomaly Detection across domains from Natural Gas Pipelines to Subsea Leakages . Scientific Awards include: Exemplary Senior Editor, IEEE Communications Letters (2018) Department Ambassador, NTNU (2016) IEEE Senior Member (since 2011) Professional Roles encompass editorial leadership (e.g., IEEE Sensors Journal) and conference organization (e.g., General Chair for IEEE Sensor Array and Multichannel Signal Processing Workshop, 2022). He leads major funded research projects like PREFERENCE (RCN, 2023-2027) and AUTOSHIP (RCN, 2020-2028).

Jason NelsonView profile

Professor

• Digital Literature
• Electronic Literature
• Digital Poetry
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Jason Nelson is a Professor of Digital Culture in the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen, Norway. He is a creator of digital poems and fictions, builder of surrealist and politically focused art games and digital creatures. His work is exhibited widely in galleries and journals around the globe at FILE, ACM, LEA, ISEA, SIGGRAPH, ELO and numerous other venues. Nelson serves on organizational boards including the Australia Council Literature Board and the Electronic Literature Organization. Nelson's research focuses on the intersection of digital technology, creative writing, and artistic expression. He explores how AI and machine learning can be harnessed for creative purposes, developing new forms of digital literature and interactive art. His work often involves building expansive visual worlds through collaborative AI processes, creating interactive digital poetry, and developing novel approaches to digital narrative. Nelson's research spans digital humanities, electronic literature, AI-generated art, and interactive media, with particular emphasis on how these technologies transform creative processes and experiences. Over the past decade, Nelson's work has increasingly focused on the creative potential of AI technologies, especially in the areas of text-to-image generation and multimodal authorship. His projects often blend game engines with poetic expression, creating immersive experiences that challenge traditional boundaries between human and machine creativity. Recent works explore themes of multispecies futures, time perception, and the transformation of physical spaces through augmented reality. Nelson has received numerous scientific awards and fellowships including: Fulbright Fellowship at the University of Bergen Moore Fellowship at the National University of Ireland Winner of the Digital Writing Prize, Queensland Literary Awards (15,000 AUD) Winner of the Woollahra Library Digital Poetry Prize (5,000 AUD) Runner-Up Prize at the Videomedeja digital art exhibition Finalist for the Turn-on Literature Prize Finalist for the Queensland Literary Awards, Digital Writing Category Multiple finalist nominations for the New Media Writing Prize Nelson actively participates in academic advising and has secured significant research funding, including a 125,000 AUD grant from the Australia Council of the Arts, Literature Board for his project "Cube Cryptext and Nomencluster," which was recognized as the world's largest interactive art-game. His work "Nine Billion Branches" received multiple awards including the Digital Writing Prize from the Queensland Literary Awards. He has also received a 75,000 NOK grant for the "Flood Mosaic Artwork" project featured in the Floodlines Exhibition at the State Library of Queensland. Nelson is affiliated with the Center for Digital Narrative at the University of Bergen, where he collaborates with researchers like Scott Robert Rettberg and Alinta Krauth. Together they form EphemerLab, exploring new creative processes that move beyond simple "ask and generate" AI methods. Their work involves stitching together hundreds of individual image fragments and components into cohesive visual and narrative concepts, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with current AI technologies.

Karmenlara Ely SeidmanView profile

Professor

• Performance and Artistic Research
• Ethics and Theater
• Relational Aesthetics
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Karmenlara Ely Seidman is a Professor and Artistic Director in Acting and Performance at the Norwegian Theatre Academy (NTA), Østfold University College, and a part-time Professor II at the School of Music, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy (2008) and an M.A. in Performance Studies (2001) from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Her research explores interdisciplinary intersections of performance, ethics, and cultural memory, with foci including: Relational aesthetics and embodiment in performance Intergenerational art practices and indigenous/diaspora knowledge systems Transatlantic archives and decolonial methodologies Experimental pedagogy and institutional reimagining Street performance and ritual/game structures Her publications emphasize performative archives, actor training, and ethical frameworks, frequently engaging with themes of cultural memory, embodiment, and institutional critique. Recent works demonstrate a strong focus on decolonial praxis and interdisciplinary collaboration. She leads major funded projects including: Sea Matters (2023–2026): Performance research pedagogy laboratory Spectral Collaborations (2019–2022): Performative entanglement in Nordic Transatlantic Slavery archives Infinite Record (2013–2017): Archive memory and performance She mentors PhD students internationally, serves on evaluation committees across Nordic institutions, and has developed innovative study programs bridging artistic practice and scholarly research.

• Early Childhood Education
• Music Education
• Immaterial Cultural Heritage
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Elisabeth Anvik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education at the Faculty of Education and International Studies, Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). She also serves as Head of Studies – Area of Responsibility 4, contributing to academic leadership in teacher education. Her work is deeply rooted in music, cultural heritage, and arts-based pedagogy in early childhood contexts. Position: Associate Professor Institution: Oslo Metropolitan University School: Faculty of Education and International Studies Department: Department of Early Childhood Education Email: elisabeth.anvik@oslomet.no Office: Pilestredet 42, Q4041, Oslo Her research interests center on early childhood education, with a focus on music, immaterial cultural heritage, sustainability, play, aesthetics, and technology. She is actively involved in the research groups BLEST (sustainability, play, aesthetics and technology), KunstForsk (arts-based and artistic research), and Philosophy, Art and Culture. Her work emphasizes cultural diversity in teacher training and the role of music in preserving and renewing traditions within kindergarten settings. The recent publications and dissemination activities reveal a consistent engagement with transformative singing practices, digital tools in music education (e.g., the 'Trall' app), and the integration of artistic research in professional pedagogy. Themes across her work include cultural continuity, pedagogical innovation, and the expressive dimensions of early learning. Elisabeth Anvik is a key contributor to the ongoing research project Vibrant Connections , which investigates how music supports cultural heritage in Norwegian kindergartens and teacher education programs. She collaborates extensively with colleagues such as Liv Anna Hagen, Siri Haukenes, and Nina Engesnes. She has authored scientific publications, a textbook ( RAFFE RIFF. Sanger i sirkel ), and over 130 dissemination works, demonstrating a strong commitment to both academic and public engagement. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her extensive output and project leadership indicate significant recognition in her field. She advises on educational practices, contributes to curriculum development, and leads initiatives that bridge research, artistic practice, and early childhood pedagogy. Her work is supported through institutional research funding and collaborative projects rather than individual grants, as per available data. She is affiliated with multiple research groups: BLEST, KunstForsk, and Philosophy, Art and Culture—each contributing to interdisciplinary and arts-integrated approaches in education.

Per-Arne AndersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Reinforcement Learning
• Tsetlin Machines
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Per-Arne Andersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information and Communication Technology within the University of Agder . His research focuses on artificial intelligence , reinforcement learning , Tsetlin machines , and deep learning , with applications in real-time strategy games , industrial environments , and IoT systems . Projects: RESTORE Research Groups: CAIR - Center for Artificial Intelligence Research, CIEM - Center for Integrated Crisis Management, Intelligent Mechatronics (iTron) His work explores safe and sustainable reinforcement learning , interpretable AI , and generative environment modeling . He has developed frameworks like CaiRL and CostNet for high-performance RL environments and goal-directed learning. Recent publications include advancements in Tsetlin automaton analysis , GNSS jamming classification , and road quality detection . Articles from 2025-2016 span machine learning , computer vision , and environmental modeling . He contributes to IEEE , Springer , and LNCS publications, with a focus on interdisciplinary AI applications in crisis management , cybersecurity , and industrial optimization .

• Industrial Ecology
• Material Flow Analysis
• Urban Metabolism
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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.

Ole-Christoffer GranmoView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Tsetlin Machines
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Professor Ole-Christoffer Granmo is a distinguished academic at the University of Agder, Norway, where he serves as Professor in the Department of Information and Communication Technology. He is the Founding Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR) at the University of Agder, leading cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Dr. Granmo obtained his master's degree in 1999 and his PhD in 2004, both from the University of Oslo. His academic journey has been marked by significant contributions to the field of AI, most notably the creation of the Tsetlin machine in 2018, for which he received the AI research paper of the decade award from the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NORA) in 2022. Professor Granmo's research primarily focuses on logical and causal world modeling across multiple modalities including images, sound, and natural language. His work spans logical auto-encoding, convolution, regression, transformer architectures, and reinforcement learning, all with the overarching goal of creating ultra-low-power artificial general intelligence through transparent logical learning and reasoning. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on interpretable AI systems, hardware implementations, and applications across diverse domains including cybersecurity, healthcare, social media analysis, and bioinformatics. AI Research Paper of the Decade (2022) - Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NORA) Eight paper awards in machine learning Professor Granmo has coordinated over seven research projects and mentored 55+ master's students and nine PhD students. His leadership extends to co-founding the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NORA) and establishing two companies: Anzyz Technologies AS and Tsense Intelligent Healthcare AS. As an advisor at Literal Labs, he actively bridges academic research with practical industry applications, demonstrating his commitment to translating theoretical innovations into real-world solutions that address complex challenges across multiple sectors.

Lenka GarsholView profile

Associate Professor

• Language Acquisition
• Language Learning
• Multilingualism
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Lenka Garshol is an Associate Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation at the University of Agder. She serves as the subject coordinator for English in teacher education and is a member of the International Society for the Linguistics of English (ISLE) and the Learner Corpus Association (LCA) . Her research interests include: Language Acquisition Language Learning Multilingualism Code-switching and Code-mixing Game-based Learning She leads the Games and Active Learning Methods in Education (GAME) project, focusing on digital tools and games in language education. Garshol's publications emphasize English language teaching , error analysis in learner English, and the use of digital tools for pedagogy. Her collaborative work spans topics like artificial intelligence in language subjects , foreign language policy , and subject-verb agreement patterns . She contributes to editorial work for journals such as the Nordic Journal of Language Teaching and Learning (NJLTL) and has co-authored book chapters on teacher education reforms and digital competence development.

Hanna-Riikka RoineView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Culture
• Narrative Theory
• Game Studies
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Hanna-Riikka Roine is an Associate Professor in Digital Culture at the University of Bergen, affiliated with the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies and the Center for Digital Narrative. Her research bridges digital media, narrative theory, and speculative fiction, with a focus on games, imagination, and democratic discourse. Her research interests include: Digital culture and computational media Narrative theory and worldbuilding Game studies, particularly narrative agency in video games Speculative fiction as a tool for imagining futures Transmediality and digital storytelling The role of fiction in democratic imagination Her recent publications explore narrative forms in social media, romance mechanics in games like Dragon Age , and the limits of narrativizing environmental systems. She investigates how digital technologies entangle with human imagination, especially in speculative contexts. Notable research projects include: CO-SPEC (Academy of Finland, 2020–2023): On human-computer entanglement in speculation Imagine, Democracy! (Kone Foundation, 2023–2026): On narrative fiction as a democratic imagination tool in Finland She has co-edited special issues and books on digital environments, games, and speculative fiction, demonstrating leadership in interdisciplinary scholarship. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her funded projects and editorial roles signify academic recognition. She has collaborated with researchers such as Laura Piippo, Esko Suoranta, and Susanna Lindberg, contributing to a vibrant research network. She has also developed innovative pedagogical methods, such as using Twine game jams for assessment in higher education. Her work is situated within a strong digital humanities framework, connecting literary theory with contemporary media and societal challenges.

Rune AndersenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Educational Technology
• Game-Based Learning
• Transferable Skills Development
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Rune Andersen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Agder , affiliated with the Department of Information and Communication Technology . He has pioneered Europe's first holistic Bachelor's program in Academic Esports and serves as its Program Head, while also leading external communication and innovation initiatives within the department. Education: General Teacher (1999) Master's in Educational Use of ICT (2008) Guidance Pedagogy (2012) Welfare Technology (2018) His research interests focus on ICT integration in education , gamification , and leveraging transferable skills from esports for workforce development. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and industry partnerships to bridge academic and professional transitions. Recent publications highlight esports as a pedagogical tool, gamification in higher education, and skill transfer from digital environments to real-world applications. His work spans game-based learning, universal design, and curriculum innovation.

Thor Inge FossenView profile

Professor

• Marine craft hydrodynamics
• Motion control systems
• Navigation systems
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Thor Inge Fossen is a Professor of Navigation and Marine Craft Control at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is a key scientist at the Norwegian Centre for Embodied AI (NCEI) and internationally recognized for his work in navigation systems, guidance systems, and control of marine vessels, aircraft, and drones. Professor Fossen holds a PhD in Engineering Cybernetics and an MSc in Marine Technology. His academic journey has led him to become a Fellow of AAIA, IEEE, and IFAC, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. His research spans several critical areas in marine and aerospace systems: Marine craft hydrodynamics and motion control Navigation, guidance, and control systems for marine craft, aircraft, and drones Cybersecurity of autonomous vehicles Sea-state estimation and wave analysis Attitude control and estimation Fossen's marine craft model, which is widely used in the industry Professor Fossen's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on adaptive control systems, particularly Line-of-Sight (LOS) guidance laws, with numerous papers on 3D path following for marine and aerial vehicles. His recent work (2023-2025) shows increasing integration of machine learning techniques with traditional control systems, particularly in areas like constrained control allocation using deep neural networks. There's also a growing emphasis on cybersecurity aspects of autonomous vehicle guidance systems. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AAIA) Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) Professor Fossen has been actively involved in advising graduate students, with numerous PhD and MSc graduates. He has led significant research projects including the Marine Systems Simulator (MSS) and the Python Vehicle Simulator, which are widely used tools in the field. His current appointments include being a Study Program Coordinator for the Master's program in Cybernetics and Robotics at NTNU and a Key Scientist at the Norwegian Centre for Embodied AI. He leads research teams focused on embodied AI applications for marine systems, with particular emphasis on safe and secure autonomous operations in complex maritime environments. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical marine applications, making significant contributions to both academic research and industry implementation.

• Distributed Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Sports Technology
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Dag Johansen is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromso campus. His work spans multiple research areas at the intersection of computer science, sports science, medicine, health technology, and nutrition science. He leads the interdisciplinary "Corpore Sano" research center and is actively involved in several research groups including the Cyber Security Group (CSG) and Crime Control and Security Law. Professor Johansen's research focuses on developing fundamental software solutions for secure and error-free data processing in heterogeneous distributed systems, ranging from lightweight "Internet of Things" devices and mobile phones to large-scale cloud solutions. His work particularly emphasizes applications in sports technology, edge computing, and compliance technology. His research interests include distributed systems, cybersecurity, sports technology, edge computing, data privacy, AI for sports analytics, multimedia forensics, and compliance technology. His recent publication trends show a strong focus on AI applications for sports video analysis, particularly in soccer and ice hockey, where his team has developed AI-based cropping systems for social media representations. He also has significant work in data privacy and GDPR compliance, especially regarding the "third country problem," as well as applications of AI in sustainable fishing practices. His 2024-2025 publications demonstrate continued work in self-healing microservices, lightweight encryption for video feeds, and virtual reality training environments. Professor Johansen is actively involved in mentoring students and research collaborators, as evidenced by his extensive publication record with numerous co-authors including doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. His work has received funding through various research projects focused on data analytics, privacy technology, cybersecurity, and sports technology applications. He leads the interdisciplinary "Corpore Sano" center, which brings together researchers from computer science, sports science, medicine, health technology, and nutrition science. His work also involves collaboration with the "Njord" project focused on sustainable fishing through AI applications, and he's involved in developing the "Áika" distributed edge system for AI inference.

Manjana MilkoreitView profile

Research Fellow

• Global Environmental Governance
• Climate Politics
• Sustainability Transformations
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Manjana Milkoreit is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Sociology and Human Geography, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Global Governance from the University of Waterloo (Canada) and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at Purdue University and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Arizona State University’s Wrigley Institute. Her work focuses on global environmental governance, climate policy, and the role of cognition in decision-making. She coordinates governance research for the Global Tipping Points Report and leads projects like the Imagination and Climate Futures Initiative. Academic interests include science-policy interfaces, social tipping points, and future-oriented sustainability governance. Education: Ph.D. in Global Governance (University of Waterloo), MPP (Harvard Kennedy School). Key Positions: Affiliate at Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Sustainability Scholar at Arizona State’s Global Futures Lab. Research Themes: Climate change governance, cognitive approaches to policy, Earth system resilience, and anticipatory governance frameworks. Projects & Teams: Co-leads the RESULTS project on sustainability transformations and the Democrisis initiative exploring democracy and climate crisis intersections. Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations linking academia, policymakers, and civil society through tools like serious gaming and scenario planning. Grants & Collaboration: Funds include projects on governance innovation for tipping points and participatory climate action frameworks. Her work emphasizes bridging cognitive science with environmental policy to address complex global challenges.