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Katrine Eldegard is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA), Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management (INA). She leads BatLab Norway and contributes extensively to national and international conservation science policy. Institution: Norwegian University of Life Sciences School: Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management Department: Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management Position: Professor Her research centers on understanding how human activities and land use affect natural ecosystems and species across taxa and spatial scales. She specializes in the behavioral, population, and community-level responses of mammals, birds, and insects to anthropogenic pressures such as energy infrastructure, transport networks, and forestry. A major focus is on bat ecology and conservation, pollination dynamics, and biodiversity monitoring in boreal and agricultural landscapes. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in climate change impacts on bat morphology and distribution, pollinator-plant interactions under environmental change, and the ecological consequences of infrastructure development. These works integrate field ecology with advanced modeling and policy-relevant assessments. She has played leading roles in key scientific committees: Chair, Mammal Committee, Norwegian Red List for Species (2021) Chair, Mammal Committee, Norwegian Alien Species List (2023) Member, Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), CITES Expert Panel Norway’s representative, UNEP/Eurobats Advisory Committee Eldegard has supervised numerous research projects and collaborated with government agencies and private partners on applied ecology. She teaches courses including NATF200 Vern og forvaltning av norsk natur and the upcoming NATF300 Conservation Science. Her work is supported by extensive fieldwork, interdisciplinary collaboration, and integration of ecological theory with practical conservation. She leads BatLab Norway, a research group dedicated to advancing knowledge on bat ecology, behavior, and conservation through innovative methods including telemetry, acoustic monitoring, and landscape analysis.

• Conservation Biology
• Behavioural Ecology
• Population Ecology
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Tatiana Aleksandrovna Iakovleva is a Professor of Entrepreneurship Studies at the University of Stavanger (UiS), affiliated with the UiS School of Business and the Department of Innovation, Management and Marketing. She is actively engaged in research on responsible innovation, digital health, user involvement, and entrepreneurship. Her research interests include responsible innovation, digital health, user engagement in innovation, living labs, open innovation, stakeholder involvement, healthcare innovation, social innovation, and regional development. She explores how innovation can be conducted ethically and inclusively, particularly in public and healthcare sectors. Her recent publications (2020–2025) reveal a strong focus on responsible innovation in digital health, user empowerment, and collaborative innovation spaces such as living labs. Themes include stakeholder inclusion, boundary innovation spaces, patient engagement, and the role of universities in regional development. Her work spans interdisciplinary fields, combining insights from management, public health, innovation studies, and social sciences. She has collaborated extensively with researchers such as Elin Merethe Oftedal, John Bessant, Raj Kumar Thapa, and others, contributing to high-impact journals and international conferences like ISPIM and Routledge handbooks. She advises students and researchers in entrepreneurship and innovation, though specific names are not listed in the provided text. She is involved in projects related to digital health innovation, responsible research, and university-industry collaboration. She is associated with the Norwegian Smart Care Lab and participates in participatory research involving service users and professionals in mental health care. Her work emphasizes inclusive and responsible approaches to innovation, particularly in public service contexts.

• Responsible Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Digital Health
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Dr. Danesh Tarapore is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton specializing in robotics and AI. He focuses on human-robot interaction, swarm intelligence, and autonomous systems. His current research involves developing resilient robotic teams and optimizing learning algorithms for constrained environments. He supervises 6 PhD students in the iPhD MINDS and Computer Science programs. Dr. Tarapore's work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in autonomous navigation, multimodal dataset creation, and quality-diversity optimization. His publications span conferences like HRI and journals in robotics and AI. He collaborates with institutions like the University Hospital Southampton and the Boldrewood Innovation Campus. Research Interests: Human-robot collaboration, swarm systems, machine learning, and adaptive control Key Contributions: HRI-SENSE dataset, evolutionary subset selection algorithms, forest navigation frameworks Grants and Funding: Active projects in multi-agent systems and resilient robotics Dr. Tarapore maintains active roles in the robotics community through conference participation and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Martin Mayer serves as Associate Professor at the University of Inland Norway within the Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology and the Department of Forestry and Outback Studies. Based at the Evenstad study location, his research focuses on large mammal ecology in human-dominated landscapes across Scandinavia and Europe. His primary research interests center on Wildlife Ecology and Large Mammal Conservation , with particular emphasis on human-wildlife conflict resolution, road ecology, and carnivore management. Mayer investigates how species like moose, deer, and beavers adapt to anthropogenic landscapes through habitat selection, movement patterns, and population dynamics. His work integrates cutting-edge methodologies including GPS telemetry, drone surveillance, and citizen science data to address conservation challenges in agricultural and urban settings. Analysis of Mayer's recent publications reveals strong trends in using roadkill data for population monitoring, examining spatial constraints on wildlife movement, and developing mitigation strategies for human-wildlife conflicts. His research increasingly incorporates cross-border European perspectives on wildlife management while maintaining a strong foundation in Scandinavian field ecology. Mayer actively contributes to the LARGE research group (ecology of large animals), which conducts field studies on ungulate behavior, predator-prey dynamics, and landscape-scale conservation planning in Norway's boreal ecosystems.

• Wildlife Ecology
• Large Mammal Conservation
• Human-Wildlife Conflict
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Hans Jonas Fossum Moen is an Associate Professor with a 20% appointment at the Department of Technology Systems, University of Oslo (UiO), and holds a 100% position as a researcher at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI). His primary affiliation is with the Section for Autonomous Systems and Sensor Technologies. He is based at the Kjeller campus, with a visiting address at Gunnar Randers Road 19 and a postal address at Postboks 70. His research focuses on advancing autonomous systems and sensor technologies, particularly in the domains of swarm robotics, multi-agent coordination, and optimization algorithms. Key areas include UAV navigation, distributed localization in IoT networks, radar detection enhancement, and adaptive control systems for multi-functional swarms. He emphasizes the integration of biological principles into robotic systems, as evidenced by his participation in the ICRA 2018 Workshop on Swarms. His publications consistently highlight contributions to swarm intelligence, with a focus on improving data quality and efficiency in robotics applications. He has collaborated extensively with colleagues such as Kyrre Glette, Oleg Yakimenko, and Jan Dyre Bjerknes, exploring topics ranging from task allocation in multi-agent systems to evolutionary algorithms for filter optimization. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical engineering challenges in autonomous systems. No scientific awards have been explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Moen’s advising and grants narrative indicates no listed advisees or active grant projects, though his 20% UiO position suggests potential involvement in academic supervision. His primary research activities are embedded within FFI and the Autonomous Systems section at UiO, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts in sensor technologies and robotic systems.

• Autonomous Systems
• Sensor Technologies
• Robotics
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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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Kristine Jørgensen is a Professor at the Department of Information and Media Studies, University of Bergen. She is affiliated with the Center for Digital Narrative and the Research Group for Emerging Media. Her primary email address is kristine.jorgensen@uib.no. Research Focus: Game Studies, Player Experience, Transgressive Content, Game Audio, Interface Design Projects: Understanding Masculinity and Gaming (2023-2028), Center for Digital Narrative (2023-2033) Key Publications: The Paradox of Transgression in Games (2020), Gameworld Interfaces (2013), Transgression in Games and Play (2018, co-edited with Faltin Karlsen) Her research explores user-oriented perspectives in games, including player interactions with transgressive content, audio design, and hybrid gamer masculinity. She has led multiple projects such as Games and Transgressive Aesthetics (2015-2019) and contributed to 78 publications since 2003. Her recent work examines cultural heritage integration in games and VR embodiment mechanics. Key collaborations include studies on Norwegian game industry evolution and Nordic funding policies. Her 2025 VR embodiment study with de Villiers Bosman et al. demonstrates ongoing research into sensory design impacts. The Center for Digital Narrative (2023-2033) reflects her leadership in long-term digital narrative research.

• Game Studies
• User Experience in Digital Games
• Transgressive Content in Games
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Dag Olav Hessen is a Professor at the University of Oslo , leading the Center for Biogeochemistry in the Anthropocene (CBA) . The center integrates expertise from the Department of Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, and Chemistry to investigate climate-carbon-ecosystem interactions in northern latitudes. Research Focus: Climate change impacts on freshwater and marine ecosystems Key Areas: Ecological stoichiometry, genome size, pelagic food webs, permafrost thaw Methodology: Interdisciplinary approaches combining fieldwork, lab experiments, and modeling His recent publications address critical issues like greenhouse gas dynamics in thawing permafrost , tipping points in lake ecosystems , and global change effects on zooplankton communities . Collaborative work spans Arctic char vulnerability, DOM-contaminant interactions, and climate governance frameworks.

• Climate Change
• Ecology
• Evolution
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Lauri Sääksvuori is an Academy Research Fellow at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), within the Service System Research unit under Welfare State Research, and holds the position of Professor of Practice at the University of Turku. His work bridges health economics, behavioral economics, and experimental methodologies. Research Interests: His research focuses on understanding human decision-making in economic contexts, particularly in health and labor markets. He integrates experimental designs with biometric and neuroeconomic tools to explore preferences, fairness, competition, and property rights. His interests span health economics, behavioral and experimental economics, labor economics, and public policy evaluation. Publication Trends: His recent and forthcoming work demonstrates a strong trajectory in applying non-choice behavioral and biometric data to infer economic preferences, as well as analyzing long-term health outcomes of medical interventions. His publications appear in high-impact interdisciplinary journals, reflecting a blend of economics, psychology, and neuroscience. Scientific Awards: Academy Research Fellow (Academy of Finland) Advising and Grants: As an Academy Research Fellow, he leads independent research projects funded by the Academy of Finland. While specific advisees are not listed, his roles at THL and the University of Turku imply mentorship and collaboration with early-career researchers and students. Labs and Teams: He is embedded in the Service System Research unit at THL, contributing to research on welfare state structures, health and social economics, and policy-relevant empirical analysis.

• Health Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
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Jo Herstad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems Design at the University of Oslo , where she has worked since 2002. With a background in industry at Ericsson (1990-2003), Herstad bridges technical expertise with academic rigor. She teaches courses including: IN1030 - Introduction to Design, Use, Interaction (since 2017) IN2000 - Software Engineering with Project Work IN5480 - Interaction with AI and Autonomous Systems Research Focus: Her work explores Human-Computer Interaction through: Universal Design principles in digital environments Human-Robot Interaction for domestic applications Inclusive Technology across diverse populations Participatory Design methodologies Privacy Dynamics in smart homes Multimodal Systems for elderly care Key Publications (2017-2024) examine motion profiling in robotics, equitable digital feedback, and socio-technical systems. Her supervision includes 15+ master's theses on topics ranging from chatbot ethics to universal design in education. Current projects focus on: Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Technology Multimodal Elderly Care Systems (MECS) Podcast Accessibility (PUD) RHYME: Music Technology for All

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Universal Design
• Inclusive Technology
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Faltin Karlsen is a Professor and Pro-Dean at the School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on media studies, game research, and digital culture, with particular emphasis on ethical implications of digital media, gaming controversies, and digital detox practices. He has contributed extensively to understanding the societal impact of online gaming, media consumption patterns, and the interplay between technology and human behavior. His research interests span digital culture, media ethics, and the psychological and sociological dimensions of gaming. Notable themes include the disconnection movement, dark design patterns in dating apps, and the ethical challenges of game monetization. He has also analyzed historical moral panics around games and their representation in media. Recent publications highlight trends in digital detox practices, the paradoxes of disconnection, and critical discourse analysis of digital platforms. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, addressing topics such as online dating dynamics, productivity tools, and the cultural significance of gaming in modern society. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions to media and game studies have shaped academic discourse on digital media’s societal role. He advises on research projects and engages in interdisciplinary collaborations, reflecting his commitment to understanding technology’s multifaceted impact.

• Media Studies
• Game Research
• Digital Culture
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Runar Hilleren Lie is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Public and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, technology, and international relations, contributing to major projects such as COPIID, NoRDASIL, and CLEANUP. His research interests span International Investment Law , Computational Legal Studies , International Economic Law , Energy Law , and Legal Technology . He employs data-driven and computational methodologies to analyze legal texts, arbitrator behavior, treaty development, and institutional dynamics in international dispute settlement. The most recent publications reveal a strong trend toward empirical and computational analysis of international investment law, particularly focusing on influence networks, authorship prediction, compliance politics, and the evolving role of legal actors in arbitration. His work bridges traditional legal scholarship with cutting-edge data science techniques. He teaches JUS5080 – Programming for Lawyers and JUS5671 – Legal Technology: Artificial Intelligence and Law , reflecting his commitment to integrating technological literacy into legal education. Email: r.h.lie@jus.uio.no, rhlie@jus.uio.no Phone: +47 22859431 Visiting Address: Domus Juridica, 7th floor, Kristian Augusts gate 17, 0164 Oslo Postal Address: Postboks 6706 St. Olavs plass, 0130 Oslo He is affiliated with the Law and Technology (JOT) research group and the Research Group on International Law . His current research projects include: COPIID : Compliance Politics and International Investment Disputes NoRDASIL : Advancing Data Science in Migration Law (NORDFORSK) CLEANUP : Machine Learning for the Anonymisation of Unstructured Personal Data (Research Council of Norway, 2020–2023)

• International Investment Law
• Computational Legal Studies
• International Economic Law
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Simen Pedersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Forestry and Outback Studies , Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Inland Norway, Campus Evenstad. His research focuses on climate change impacts on wildlife, particularly adaptive responses in mountain hares and deer populations. Key Research Themes: Climate-driven camouflage mismatch in mountain hares, stress physiology in hunted populations, and trophic interactions between large herbivores and forest ecosystems. Methodology: Integrates GPS tagging, camera trap data from SCANDCAM, and molecular techniques to study adaptive genetics and behavioral responses. Publication Trends: Recent work spans from 2025–2016, emphasizing climate adaptation , herbivory impacts , and ecological sustainability . Collaborations with international scientists (Australia, Sweden, Norway) appear across journals like Global Change Biology and Ecology and Evolution . Students: Supervises PhD researcher Simen M Talleraas in the TaigaClimate project , which examines climate and management effects on deer populations. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the WILDCOM research group (Ecological Communities in Change), working on wildlife population dynamics and habitat use through projects like Hare's change of costume and Territory use in hares .

• Ecology
• Wildlife Biology
• Climate Change
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Ben Callegari is an Associate Professor at Kristiania University's School of Economics, Innovation and Technology. His research focuses on the intersection of economics, innovation, ecological sustainability, and system dynamics. He actively contributes to global research through the Earth4All project (sponsored by the Club of Rome) and the EU-funded WorldTrans project, addressing long-term sustainable development challenges. Research Interests: Innovation theory and organizational dynamics Ecological economics and planetary boundaries System dynamics for sustainable development analysis Climate impact modeling and policy evaluation Post-Schumpeterian economic frameworks Recent Article Trends: His work emphasizes integrated assessment models (e.g., FRIDA v2.1), sustainable population scenarios, and systemic responses to pandemics. Collaborative projects like Earth4All highlight his focus on human wellbeing within ecological constraints. His publications bridge theoretical economics with practical innovation challenges, particularly in digitalization and energy sectors. Contact: Ben.Callegari@kristinia.no

• Economics
• Innovation Theory
• Ecological Economics
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Rune Todnem By is a Professor of Leadership and UNESCO Chairholder on Leadership, Innovation and Anticipation at the University of Stavanger's Department of Leadership and Service Innovation. He leads Norway's first MTN Master's in Transformation and Innovation program and has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Change Management since 2008. His research focuses on reframing leadership theory to address 21st-century challenges through frameworks like the EPICally MAD model and the Telos Leadership Lens. Key themes include ethical leadership, organizational change, sustainability, and design thinking. He holds editorial roles in multiple journals and has authored/co-authored influential books on organizational change and leadership ethics. His work emphasizes collective purpose-driven leadership, stakeholder capitalism, and institutional renewal. Recent publications explore design thinking applications in change management and leadership's role in addressing climate challenges. By actively engages in public discourse through media contributions and open letters addressing institutional dysfunction in academia. His research spans interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare systems, generational dynamics in workplaces, and the ethical dimensions of leadership in higher education. By's academic-practitioner approach bridges theoretical insights with actionable strategies for organizations facing complex societal challenges.

• Leadership Studies
• Organizational Change
• Ethics in Management
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