Find Academic Supervisors

Vasileios MavroeidisView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Security Automation and Orchestration (SOAR)
• Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
• +6 more

Vasileios Mavroeidis is an Associate Professor in Digital Security at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo (UiO). He specializes in security automation and orchestration (SOAR) and cyber threat intelligence (CTI) representation, reasoning, and sharing. He actively contributes to European cybersecurity initiatives, including Horizon Europe, Connecting Europe Facility, and the European Defense Fund, and serves as the primary representative of UiO at the OASIS standards development organization since 2017. Role : Associate Professor Department : Digital Security (SEC), University of Oslo Standardization Involvement : Chairman of OASIS Threat Actor Context (TAC), Leading Contributor to CACAO and OpenC2 Projects : Concordia, CyberHunt, JCOP (Joint Cyber Security Operations Platform), Oslo Analytics, P4C (Partnership for Cybersecurity) His research focuses on cyber threat intelligence (CTI), exploring its taxonomies, sharing standards (STIX, CACAO), and ontologies, with contributions to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Cybersecurity Playbooks task force. He analyzes quantum computing's impact on cryptography, develops automated threat detection systems using machine learning (e.g., recurrent neural networks for malware-generated domains), and investigates privacy issues under GDPR. Recent publications highlight his work on LLMs for code stylometry , neurosymbolic AI for cyber defense , and knowledge management systems for CACAO playbooks . His articles span 2017–2025, emphasizing formal verification, biometric data protection, and incident response automation. He collaborates with organizations like OASIS (Threat Actor Context, CACAO, OpenC2) and FIRST (Traffic Light Protocol), and participates in European research projects. His work includes standardization efforts in cybersecurity playbooks , MITRE ATT&CK representation, and quantum-resistant cryptography .

• Next Generation Internet
• Human-centric Networking
• Ontology and Knowledge-based Management
• +13 more

David Palma is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology , Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on next-generation networking paradigms, including intent-based networking , knowledge-driven management , and IoT device automation . Key research interests include: Human-centric Internet of Things (IoT) Ontology-based network management Cloud/Edge/Fog computing for IoT Arctic and satellite communication 5G integration in smart grids His recent publications (2024-2019) highlight trends in knowledge graphs for network compliance, XR applications in critical sectors, UAV-based emergency networks , and 5G-enabled smart grid protection . Articles also explore Arctic connectivity via satellite swarms and energy-efficient IoT management.

Jan BangView profile

Professor

• Electronic Music
• Jazz Studies
• Live Sampling
• +2 more

Jan Bang serves as Professor in the Department of Rhythmic Music at the University of Agder (UiA), Norway, with office K2022 at Universitetsveien 25, Kristiansand. A prominent Norwegian composer, musician, and producer of international standing, he co-founded and directs the Punkt Festival with Erik Honoré since 2005. The festival's live sampling concept has been presented in 25 cities globally including London Jazz Festival, Paris' Banlieues Bleues, and San Sebastian Jazz Festival. His primary research interests focus on Electronic Music, Jazz Studies, Live Sampling, and Music Production. Bang explores real-time remix methodologies, the intersection of silence and sound, and political dimensions of art. His work emphasizes technological innovation in performance contexts while maintaining strong ties to Norwegian and global jazz traditions through collaborative improvisation and cross-genre experimentation. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated activity in live electronic performance documentation, festival curation, and artistic responses to global conflicts. Collaborations with Ensemble Modern and Eivind Aarset dominate output, alongside politically engaged commentary like his 2025 La Stampa piece on Gaza. Themes consistently address latency as creative material, cultural memory in sound, and the role of electronic processing in contemporary music ecosystems. Bang conducts international masterclasses (Barcelona, Rome) but no formal graduate students or specific grant projects are documented in the source text. His advising appears practice-based through festival workshops and performance collaborations rather than traditional academic supervision. He co-founded the Punkt Festival as a primary creative platform, operating as both artistic director and research vehicle. Additionally affiliated with UiA's Electronic Music and Songwriting and Production research groups, his work integrates festival operations with academic inquiry through projects like Stillefeldt vs Punkt (with Birmingham City University) and Global Jazz Studies networks.

• Time Series Analysis
• Deep Learning
• Data-Intensive Systems
• +6 more

Tomasz Wiktorski is a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Technology , University of Stavanger , where he serves as Study Program Manager for MSc and PhD programs in Computer Science and Data Science. His research integrates conventional time series analysis with deep learning for applications in biomedical data (e.g., wearable devices), oil and gas drilling automation, energy systems prediction, and cloud infrastructure optimization. Education : Not explicitly detailed in the text. Research interests span data-intensive system modeling, focusing on: Biomedical time series analysis (wearables, ECG signal correction) Drilling process optimization via transfer learning and temporal models Energy systems prediction using machine learning Cloud infrastructure monitoring Curriculum development in data science education Scientific trends reveal expertise in recurrent neural networks, support vector machines, and hybrid data modeling for sensor networks across domains like health, petroleum, and cloud computing. Leadership includes designing data science programs and contributing to the EDISON Data Science Framework for global standards.

Eyvind ElstadView profile

Professor

• Teacher Education
• Educational Policy
• School Leadership
• +5 more

Eyvind Elstad is a Professor at the Department of Teacher Education, University of Oslo. His academic career includes a Dr. Polit. (1996) from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Oslo, alongside earlier degrees in Economics and Philology. He specializes in Teacher Education, Educational Policy, and School Reform, with a focus on teacher evaluation, professional development, and ICT integration. Elstad teaches courses such as UTLED 4301-4303 and UTLED 4090. His research explores teacher well-being, cross-cultural educational dynamics, and the impact of AI in education. He leads projects like 'Teacher Evaluation in Schools and Teacher Education (TESTE)' and collaborates in research groups like Collaboration for Teacher Education (COTED) and Teachers’ Professional Development and Educational Change (TEPEC). Recent work includes studies on Norwegian high-school teachers' challenges, AI adoption in education, and Nordic teacher education systems. His publications span journals like Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education and Acta Didactica Norden. Elstad actively engages with policy analysis, mentoring tools, and the intersection of technology and pedagogy. His contributions bridge academic research with practical educational reforms, emphasizing Nordic educational systems' unique challenges and innovations.

• Network Performance Evaluation
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
• +4 more

Thomas Erich Zinner is Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), a position held since August 2019. Previously, he served as visiting professor and head of the FG INET research group at TU Berlin, and led the 'Next Generation Networks' research group at the University of Würzburg's Communication Networks chair. His educational background includes a diploma (2006) and Ph.D. (2012), both from the University of Würzburg. His research spans network architecture performance evaluation with emphasis on SDN/NFV and QoE-centric management approaches for emerging networks. Zinner's recent publications reveal strong trends toward intelligent 6G architectures integrating AI in the user plane, QoE-aware 5G resource allocation, and autonomic management of softwarized networks. His work combines theoretical modeling, simulation frameworks like OMNeT++, and practical implementations focused on real-world applicability in beyond-5G systems. He leads the Networking Research Group at NTNU working on the TeraFlow project, developing secure cloud-native SDN controllers for autonomic traffic management at massive scale. This initiative addresses critical challenges in next-generation network infrastructure through innovative controller architectures and flow management techniques.

• Neuroscience
• Biomedical Engineering
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• +3 more

Haroon Khan is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Department of Mechanical, Electronics and Chemistry. His research focuses on neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and brain-computer interfaces, particularly studying brain activity during human locomotion and balance using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). Research Interests Investigating cortical activation patterns during walking and balance tasks Developing fNIRS-based brain-computer interfaces Studying neural connectivity in different footwear/ground conditions Hybrid biomedical signal processing techniques (fNIRS, sEMG, EEG) Publications Recent work demonstrates increasing application of machine learning to fNIRS data analysis, with focus on movement classification for prosthetics and rehabilitation. Key themes include motor cortex activation, neural signal processing, and medical device development. Labs & Teams Active member of the ADvanced hEalth intelligence and brain-insPired Technologies (ADEPT) research group.

• Information Security
• Communication Technology
• Intent-Based Networking
• +3 more

David Fonseca Palma is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , focusing on advanced network compliance, intent-based networking, and responsible technology development. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in cybersecurity and communication systems. Research Interests: Information Security, Communication Technology, Intent-Based Networking, and Ethical Technology Design Contact: david.palma@ntnu.no | Project Page Recent publications highlight his contributions to knowledge graph automation in network compliance (2024), XR use cases in critical sectors (2024), and responsible technology frameworks (2023). His work spans both technical and societal aspects of emerging technologies.

• Music History
• Early Music/Performance Practice
• Female Composers in the 18th Century
• +5 more

Lise Karin Meling is an Associate Professor of Music History at the Faculty of Performing Arts , University of Stavanger. Her research focuses on female composers in the 18th century , piano as a domestic instrument in 19th-century Norway , performance practice , and gender dynamics in popular music . She teaches music history and early music performance practice, and co-authored the widely used textbook "Vestens musikkhistorie". As a harpsichordist, she performs internationally with ensembles and orchestras. Active in academic communication through conferences, TV, radio, and popular science lectures Key roles in the Erasmus+ VOW project on women composers Editorial work for Studia Musicologica Norvegica and PlaySpace journal Her research combines gender analysis , historiography , and cultural transmission , with recent work on subscription-based music patronage and decolonizing music education curricula. She explores intersections between domestic music practices and social change through artistic research. Recent publications examine home music culture (2024), student-led decolonization of music history (2023), and gendered instrumental associations (2016-2019). She frequently presents at international conferences on topics spanning from 18th-century female composers to modern educational reform .

• Control Theory
• Marine Cybernetics
• Robotics
• +3 more

Erlend Andreas Basso is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Technical Cybernetics, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on applying Control Theory , Marine Cybernetics , and Robotics to develop advanced control systems for autonomous vehicles and robotic manipulators. Academic Affiliation: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Department: Technical Cybernetics Research Focus: Autonomous navigation, safety-critical control, and hybrid feedback systems for marine and aerial vehicles Basso's work bridges Feedback Control , Optimal Control , and Autonomous Systems through mathematical modeling and algorithm development. His publications demonstrate expertise in 3D Guidance Systems , Sliding Mode Control , and Task-Priority Frameworks , with applications in underwater robotics, collision avoidance, and marine vehicle autonomy. Recent trends in his Google Scholar profile show increasing emphasis on Machine Learning Integration for control systems, Reinforcement Learning for path optimization, and Safety-Critical Systems in maritime environments. His collaborations with researchers at NTNU and international institutions reflect cross-disciplinary approaches to Marine Technology and Underwater Localization . For contact, his primary email is erlend.a.basso@ntnu.no . His GitHub profile includes technical repositories related to embedded systems, multirotor dynamics, and OSQP quadratic programming solvers.

Helge SvareView profile

Professor

• Philosophy
• Dialogue Theory
• Trust Research
• +4 more

Helge Svare is Professor II at the Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo, with a primary position at the Work Research Institute (AFI) at OsloMet. His academic career spans philosophy, dialogue theory, and organizational research with a focus on trust, innovation, and gender equality in public sector organizations. His dual affiliation reflects his interdisciplinary approach bridging philosophical foundations with practical organizational applications. Ph.D. in Philosophy with dissertation on Kant's theory of knowledge Established working group for philosophical practice in Oslo (1997) Author of textbook on dialogue theory and practice (2006) Developed educational programs in philosophical and dialogical practice Professor Svare's research centers on trust-based management, organizational innovation, and network dynamics, particularly in public sector contexts. His work examines how trust influences innovation capacity, employee motivation, and organizational effectiveness. He investigates the relationship between monitoring systems and felt trust, exploring how control mechanisms can either enhance or undermine workplace trust. His research extends to gender equality in entrepreneurial contexts and sustainability transitions through learning systems. Svare employs both theoretical frameworks from philosophy and empirical approaches from organizational studies to address complex questions about trust dynamics in modern organizations. His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a concentrated focus on trust reforms in Scandinavian public sector organizations, examining implementation challenges and outcomes. These works analyze the gap between policy intentions and practical realities of trust-based management, particularly in educational settings and municipal governance. Svare's research shows consistent thematic development from foundational dialogue theory toward applied trust research in organizational contexts. Professor Svare has designed and taught educational programs in philosophical practice and dialogical practice at both the University of Oslo and the University of Southeast Norway. His teaching bridges theoretical philosophy with practical applications in organizational settings. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided materials, his extensive publication record in reputable journals suggests successful research funding. At OsloMet's Work Research Institute (AFI), Svare contributes to research on innovation, trust, and gender equality, working within interdisciplinary teams examining organizational dynamics in public sector contexts. His work connects philosophical foundations with contemporary organizational challenges, creating a unique research trajectory that spans theoretical and applied domains.

Bergljot GjelsvikView profile

Research Fellow

• Suicidal behavior
• Depression
• Causal models
• +3 more

Bergljot Gjelsvik is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo within the Faculty of Psychology and Department of Clinical Psychology . She specializes in suicidal behavior , depression , and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for recurrent mental health issues. Her work focuses on understanding causal models in suicidology , developmental psychopathology , and multimethod research designs . Double-expertise fellow since 2005 Mindfulness specialization at Oxford University Leader of the Mindlock project on suicidal vulnerability Her research spans adolescent suicidality , depression-pain interactions , and network analysis of mental health factors . She has contributed to 13 publications since 2007, including systematic reviews and clinical efficacy studies. Her work emphasizes translating causal knowledge into preventive interventions and exploring multimethod designs in clinical psychology. Key collaborations include institutions in Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim through the Double Competence Project , which integrates PhD research and specialist clinical training . She works at the intersection of psychiatric research , health policy , and mental health economics .

• Network Security
• Blockchain Technology
• 5G Networks
• +3 more

Katina Kralevska is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), since January 2018. She previously served as Deputy Head of Department from 2019 to 2020 and was a visitor at the ISN research group at Imperial College London in 2017. Her research focuses on network security , blockchain technology , 5G network slicing , and intent-based networking . Her recent publications address knowledge-driven intent lifecycle management , blockchain for healthcare trust relations , and network slicing optimization in 5G and beyond. She supervises multiple PhD and Master’s students in topics spanning network security , blockchain applications , and 5G technologies . Her work is supported by grants from FIDAL Field Trials Beyond 5G (2025) NTNU Discovery (2022) H2020 EIC SME Instrument (2018-2020) She co-founded MemoScale AS, a company providing data protection and compression solutions, and actively contributes to academic leadership through roles in IEEE conferences and the WeLead program for women in computer science.

• Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
• 5G/6G Network Slicing
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• +7 more

Stanislav Lange is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on network function virtualization, 5G/6G network slicing, quality of service (QoS), quality of experience (QoE), and machine learning applications for network management. His recent publications address decentralized autoscaling, 5G New Radio scheduling impacts, and survivability of network slices during outages. Key trends in his work include network intelligence, in-network computing, and deterministic performance guarantees in virtualized environments. Lange contributes to teaching courses in network programming, cybersecurity, and computer networks for instrumentation. His collaborations span IEEE conferences and journals, addressing challenges in network virtualization, resource optimization, and next-generation communication systems.

• gender equality
• dialogue
• trust
• +8 more

Helge Svare is a Research Professor at the Work Research Institute (AFI) at Oslo Metropolitan University, where he has worked since 2006. His primary research focuses on trust, dialogue, and innovation in organizational contexts, with particular emphasis on trust-based management reforms in the public sector. Dr. Svare's research interests span multiple interconnected domains including gender equality, dialogue practices, learning organizations, and employee-driven innovation within the Norwegian working life model. His work examines how trust functions as a management principle in public organizations, particularly in Scandinavian contexts where trust-based governance reforms have been widely implemented but unevenly realized. He investigates the relationship between trust-based management and innovation, exploring how organizational cultures that emphasize dialogue and collaboration can foster more effective innovation networks. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining the practical implementation of trust reforms in public sector organizations, with a focus on Oslo's schools and home care services. The research reveals a significant gap between policy intentions and actual practice in trust-based management reforms, highlighting challenges in translating trust principles into day-to-day organizational operations while maintaining accountability. Dr. Svare has been involved in several significant research projects including FIT4FOOD2030, which supports the European Commission's FOOD 2030 policy framework, and research on trust-based management in Nordic urban governance. His work with the PEPPER project examined positive experiences of public engagement in various innovation contexts. As an active researcher, he regularly presents at conferences including EGPA (European Group of Public Administration) and NEON (Nordic Network for Organizational Research), contributing to both academic and practical discussions about trust, dialogue, and innovation in organizational settings.