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Andrei KutuzovView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Semantic Change Detection
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Andrei Kutuzov is an Associate Professor in the Language Technology Group (LTG) within the Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo. He serves as the Norwegian on-site manager of the High-Performance Language Technology (HPLT) project and has made significant contributions to computational linguistics and natural language processing. His research primarily focuses on computational linguistics and natural language processing, with specialized expertise in semantic change detection, diachronically aware language models, distributional semantics, and large language models. Kutuzov has been instrumental in developing Norwegian language resources including NorBERT, NorELMo models, and the very large-scale NORA.LLM generative models. He created WebVectors, a web service for exploring neural distribution models for Norwegian and English texts. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on semantic change modeling, multilingual dataset development, and Norwegian language technology. His work spans from theoretical linguistic analysis to practical applications in language modeling, with significant emphasis on low-resource and Nordic languages. Kutuzov's research demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward improving language models' understanding of semantic evolution and developing robust evaluation frameworks for Norwegian language processing. Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium (NORA) award as Distinguished Early Career Researcher (2022) Kutuzov teaches several advanced courses including IN5550 - Neural Methods in Natural Language Processing (2019-2025) and IN3050 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (2024-2025). He has received research funding through the HPLT project which focuses on developing high-performance language technologies. His laboratory work centers around the Language Technology Group at UiO, where he collaborates on developing Norwegian language resources and models, with particular emphasis on diachronic semantic analysis and multilingual capabilities.

Øyvind GjerstadView profile

Associate Professor

• French Linguistics
• Climate Change Discourse
• Narrative Analysis
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Øyvind Gjerstad is an Associate Professor of French Linguistics in the Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Bergen. His academic work focuses on the intersection of language, narrative, and climate change discourse, with particular emphasis on comparative analyses between French and Norwegian contexts. As a core member of the LINGCLIM research group (Language, Climate and Lifestyle), he contributes to interdisciplinary investigations of how linguistic structures shape public understanding of environmental issues. Gjerstad's research interests center on linguistic polyphony, narrative analysis, and discourse structures as applied to climate communication. His work examines how narratives about climate change are constructed linguistically, how different voices are represented in climate discourse, and how narrative frameworks influence public perception and willingness to act. He has developed methodological approaches that combine narrative analysis with polyphonic theory to reveal complex storylines in climate-related texts, particularly focusing on how negation, reported speech, and rhetorical devices function in climate communication. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output examining climate narratives across various text genres including political documents, media coverage, and public surveys. Recent work has increasingly focused on the combination of narrative and polyphonic analysis ('polynarrativity') to uncover intersecting storylines in climate discourse. His research spans both descriptive analyses of existing narratives and explorations of how normative narratives might be constructed to motivate climate action. Gjerstad has supervised graduate students, including Taran Marie Hoel Stabell's Master's thesis on French temporal prepositions. His research has been supported by funding from the Research Council of Norway (projects 220654 and 301103), indicating sustained institutional support for his work on climate discourse analysis. He actively participates in academic conferences across Europe, presenting his findings to both linguistics and climate studies audiences. As part of the LINGCLIM research group, Gjerstad collaborates closely with Kjersti Fløttum and other colleagues on projects examining how language shapes climate perceptions and actions. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in climate communication, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts to understand and address the climate crisis through the lens of language and narrative.

• Verification and Validation
• Search-Based Software Engineering
• Autonomous Driving
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Shaukat Ali serves as Research Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering Complex Software Systems at Simula Research Laboratory, concurrently holding the title of Chief Research Scientist. His academic leadership drives innovation at the critical nexus of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and software engineering, with concentrated expertise in verification, validation, and testing methodologies for complex systems including cyber-physical infrastructures and autonomous robotics. His primary research domains encompass: Verification and Validation Search-Based Software Engineering Autonomous Driving Systems Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering Digital Twin Technologies Quantum Software Engineering Analysis of recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a decisive trend toward quantum-AI convergence in software engineering, particularly through quantum software testing frameworks and AI foundation models applied to cyber-physical systems. His work systematically addresses noise mitigation in quantum hardware, uncertainty quantification in adaptive robotics, and novel testing paradigms using vision-language models for industrial robotics—demonstrating both theoretical rigor and industrial applicability. As department head, Ali spearheads strategic research directions in complex software systems, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration while actively shaping quantum software engineering through workshops like QAI2024 and Q-SANER 2024. His invited presentations at venues including JYU Quantum Electronics and EU-Korea Quantum Forums underscore his influence in defining emerging research landscapes.

Crina DamsaView profile

Professor

• Higher Education
• Collaborative Learning
• Interdisciplinary Learning
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Crina Damsa is a Professor at the Department of Education, University of Oslo. Her research focuses on collaborative learning, interdisciplinary learning, and the role of digital technologies (including AI) in knowledge work and education. She leads projects like Unpacking collaboration: Multimodal analysis and combined method designs and Learning Ecologies in Higher Education , and is involved in research groups such as HEDWORK and LIDA. PhD in Educational Research, University of Oslo (2013) MSc in Learning Design and Technology, Utrecht University (Netherlands) BA in Language and Literature, Babes-Bolyai University (Romania) Her work examines sociocultural and sociomaterial aspects of learning, with a focus on student-centered environments, design-based research, and multimodal learning analysis. She supervises PhD students and contributes to methodological advancements in learning sciences. Editorial roles: Area Editor for Learning in Context , member of editorial boards for journals like Journal of the Learning Sciences and Frontline Learning Research Projects: Academic Hospitality in Interdisciplinary Education (AHIE) , Digital Integration of Video Assessment (DIVA) , Digital Tracing of Collaborative Learning (DigiT) , Global Teacher Education (GatherED)

Jan ButsView profile

Associate Professor

• Translation Theory
• Medical Humanities
• Conceptual History
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Jan Buts is an Associate Professor at the Sustainable Health Unit within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo, specializing in the intersection of translation theory, medical humanities, and corpus linguistics with a focus on sustainable health and development discourses. His academic background includes: Linguistics and Literature studies at KU Leuven (Belgium) PhD in Translation and Intercultural Studies from the University of Manchester (UK) Postdoctoral research at Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) Assistant Professor position at Boğaziçi University (Turkey) Buts' research centers on corpus-assisted discourse analysis applied to translation theory, medical humanities, and sustainable development. He actively develops the Sustainability and Health Corpus to analyze how language shapes public health narratives, gender discourses in development aid, and conceptual frameworks around sustainability. His work bridges linguistic analysis with critical perspectives on social justice and health equity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward integrating corpus linguistics with medical humanities and sustainable development goals. Key trends include examining gendered vulnerabilities in policy discourse, translation's role in knowledge dissemination for sustainability, and digital media's impact on health communication – all characterized by methodological innovation in corpus construction and conceptual analysis. His scientific recognition includes: Runner-up for the Martha Cheung Award (2023) Buts serves on the executive council of IATIS (International Association for Translation and Intercultural Studies) and leads multiple research initiatives including the SHE Corpus project. His grant activities focus on interdisciplinary collaborations between translation studies and medical humanities, particularly through projects like KNOWIT (Knowledge in Translation) and MEDRA (Medicalisation of Democratic Rights in Abortion debates). He directs the Sustainable Health Unit, fostering cross-disciplinary teams that combine linguists, medical researchers, and public health experts to advance data-driven critical analysis of health and sustainability discourses through innovative corpus methodologies.

Unn RøynelandView profile

Professor

• Sociolinguistics
• Multilingualism
• Dialectology
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Unn Røyneland is a Professor of Scandinavian Linguistics and Multilingualism at the University of Oslo 's Faculty of Humanities . She is affiliated with the Center for Multilingualism in Society Across the Lifespan (MultiLing) and has been a key figure in Norwegian language policy and standardization efforts, including the Nynorsk 2011 orthographic revision . Current Research Focus: Multilingual and multilectal practices on social media Dialect acquisition among migrants Dialect levelling and language attitudes Language and embodiment Multiethnolectal speech styles Language policy and planning Ongoing Projects: Multilectal Literacy in Education (2020-2025) (RCN-funded, Co-PI) Multilectal Practices on Social Media (2020) (with Øystein A. Vangsnes) Urban Talk and Text (MultiLing Core-group project, 2021) AquaAurora (2021, UiT The Arctic University of Norway) Her scholarly work spans 15+ years of research output, with recent publications analyzing: Language activism and social justice (2024) Multilingualism across the lifespan (2022) Migration-induced dialect acquisition (2020) Youth multilingual practices in digital spaces (2018) Nynorsk standardization processes (2016) Multiethnolectal speech patterns (2008-2010) As Co-Chief Editor of the LME Linguistic Minorities in Europe Online series at De Gruyter, she continues shaping academic discourse in multilingualism studies.

Benjamin RicaudView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning
• Graph Signal Processing
• Explainable AI
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Benjamin Ricaud is an Associate Professor and Group Leader in Machine Learning at UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Department of Physics and Technology. His core affiliations include membership in the Machine Learning Group, Visual Intelligence center, and co-directorship of the Digital Technology Innovation Lab focused on Arctic-region tech startups. He also co-chairs the annual Northern Light Deep Learning conference. Ricaud's research spans: Fundamental ML : Graph signal processing, explainable AI, and generative models Applications : Microfossil classification, medical diagnostics (retinal aging), drug analysis, and climate data interpretation Emerging domains : Self-supervised learning and biological data analysis using Raman spectroscopy His recent publications (2020-2025) cluster in three domains: Graph ML methodologies (35%) Biomedical/biological applications (40%) Geoscience/climate informatics (25%) with consistent focus on interpretability and real-world data challenges. Teaching includes Image Processing (FYS-2010), Pattern Recognition (FYS-3012), and Machine Learning (FYS-2021). He leads outreach initiatives developing AI exhibits for Tromsø Science Centre.

John Wayne KaufmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Christianity
• History of Theology
• Second and Third Centuries
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John Wayne Kaufman is an Associate Professor of Early Christian Studies and the History of Theology at MF University College of Theology, Religion and Society. He currently serves as head of the Department of Theology and History and has held various academic leadership roles, including board member and department head. His research focuses on early Christianity (2nd–3rd centuries), with a specialization in Irenaeus of Lyons, emphasizing themes like salvation as deification, historical methodology, and the intersection of theology and history. He teaches courses on early Christianity, the history of theology, and historical methods in theological studies. Education and Academic Background: PhD in Theological History, MF University (2009) Cand.theol., MF University (2001–2003) Cand.philol. in Intellectual History, University of Oslo (1999–2001) Cand.mag. in German, Theology, and Intellectual History, University of Oslo (1995–1998) Research Interests: Kaufman’s work bridges early Christian theology, historical methodology, and the societal context of antiquity. He explores themes such as Irenaeus’ Christology, the development of Christian denominations, and the role of historical studies within theological frameworks. His recent publications address topics like Christian responses to ancient epidemics and the Delphic maxim’s influence on early Christian thought. Professional Contributions: Kaufman has edited volumes on ancient perspectives of love and contributed chapters to international collections. His work often engages with historical relativism and the essence of Christianity, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to theological history.

Mingyuan Zhang BetancourtView profile

Research Fellow

• Antibiotics and Global Public Health
• Anthropology of Pharmaceuticals
• Medical Anthropology
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Dr. Mingyuan Zhang Betancourt is a socio-cultural anthropologist affiliated with the University of Oslo's Institute of Community Medicine and Global Health. Specializing in cross-cultural analysis between China and Africa, her work examines pharmaceutical supply chains and postcolonial development dynamics. PhD in Anthropology, University of Western Ontario (2018) Former Writing Fellow, University of Toronto Scarborough Her research spans multiple disciplines: Pharmaceutical Anthropology : Analyzing antibiotic shortages across India/China production networks China-Africa Relations : Investigating cultural identity formation through historic sugar plantations and Confucius Institute operations Political Ecology : Documenting resource conflicts in Malagasy agrarian systems Recent publications demonstrate: 2024 study on pharmaceutical production history 2023 comparative analysis of China-India trade disputes 2022 critique of cultural standardization in educational programs 2021 pandemic discourse analysis She actively explores: Global antibiotic accessibility Postcolonial development paradigms Transnational identity politics

Lilja ØvrelidView profile

Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Computational Linguistics
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Lilja Øvrelid is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, leading the Language Technology Research Group. Her research focuses on syntactic and semantic text processing using machine learning techniques such as dependency parsing, negation analysis, and sentiment analysis. She teaches courses including IN1140: Introduction to Language Technology , IN5550: Neural Methods in NLP , and INF5830: Natural Language Processing . Her academic interests span natural language processing, machine learning, and computational linguistics, with a particular emphasis on Norwegian language technology. Recent publications highlight work in sentiment analysis (including patient feedback), event extraction from Norwegian news, benchmarking language models, emotion analysis for under-resourced languages (Pashto, Farsi-Dari), and bias detection in multilingual models. She actively contributes to the development of Norwegian language resources such as NorBench, NorQuAD, and NoReC. Current projects include BigMed and SIRIUS , focusing on biomedical text mining and AI infrastructure. Collaborations with colleagues like Erik Velldal, David Samuel, and Vladislav Mikhailov are frequent in her work. Despite no explicit mention of scientific awards, her contributions to NLP and computational linguistics are substantial through publications, datasets, and tool development.

Minerva Maaria PihaView profile

Associate Professor

• Southern Sami History
• Saami Archaeology
• Historical Linguistics
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Minerva Maaria Piha is an Associate Professor at Nord University specializing in Southern Sami language and archaeology. She holds a PhD in Finno-Ugric language studies from the University of Turku (2020), with prior degrees including two Master of Philosophy degrees in Archaeology (2011) and Finno-Ugric Language Studies (2016). Her research focuses on interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, archaeology, and history, particularly in the context of Saami peoples and cultures. Her key areas of expertise include Southern Sami history and archaeology, Finno-Ugric linguistics, and the intersection of archaeological terminology with linguistic policies. Notable projects include The Iron Saami (collaborative study on iron production and Saami language diffusion) and analyses of language policies in Saami archaeological research. She has published extensively on topics like Iron Age material culture, Saami linguistic terminology, and prehistoric cultural interactions. Her work bridges archaeological evidence with linguistic insights, addressing questions of cultural identity, migration, and language evolution in Northern Europe. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Helsinki highlight her commitment to multidisciplinary research. Current research trends emphasize critical analysis of academic discourse and the role of language in preserving indigenous heritage.

Haley De KorneView profile

Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• Multilingual Education
• Language Revitalization
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Haley De Korne is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Institute for Literature, Area Studies and European Languages within the Faculty of Humanities. Her academic work spans the intersections of linguistics, education, and anthropology, focusing on multilingual education contexts with particular attention to minoritized and indigenous languages. Dr. De Korne holds a PhD in Educational Linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Victoria, and a BA (Hons) in Combined Social Sciences from Durham University. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation across multiple disciplines that inform her interdisciplinary approach to language research. PhD Educational Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania, USA MA Applied Linguistics, University of Victoria, Canada BA Hons Combined Social Sciences, Durham University, UK Her research interests focus on critical language awareness among teachers, social change imaginaries in multilingual regions, and pedagogies for language reclamation. She specializes in minoritized languages in education, multilingual education policy and pedagogy, language politics, indigenous language reclamation & revitalization, and language ideologies, with specific expertise in Isthmus Zapotec (Mexico) and Anishinaabemowin (US & Canada). Her methodological approach combines ethnography and interactional sociolinguistics within linguistic anthropology. Analysis of Dr. De Korne's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on language revitalization, particularly examining how educational contexts can support or hinder minoritized language maintenance. Her work increasingly addresses global North-South perspectives on language education, with attention to place-based pedagogy and critical language awareness. A significant thread throughout her research examines translanguaging practices and how they challenge traditional monolingual approaches to language education. Her scholarship demonstrates strong community engagement, particularly with Zapotec-speaking communities in Mexico. Dr. De Korne serves on the editorial board of Multilingua - Journal of Cross-cultural and Interlanguage Communication (2023-2025) and is an active member of the Norwegian Academy for Young Researchers (2021-2025). She also chairs the American Association of Applied Linguistics Committee for Online Education and Outreach Webinar subcommittee. Member, Norwegian Academy for Young Researchers (2021-2025) Editorial board member, Multilingua Journal (2023-2025) Chair, AAAL Committee for Online Education and Outreach (2023) Partner, Multilingualism in Transitions Research Project (2021-2025) Affiliated researcher, MultiNor Research Group At the University of Oslo, Dr. De Korne teaches courses including MULTI 4150 Project-based research in multilingualism, NOAS 4102 Additional language learning in socio-cognitive and sociocultural perspectives, and several linguistics courses on language acquisition, multilingualism, and research methods. She also leads PhD courses on communication in multilingual workplaces and revitalization of indigenous and minority languages. Her current research projects include FOSTERLANG (Indigenous language resilience), Language and culture maintenance in Wilamowice, and Linguistics and Sustainability.

• Multilingual Education
• Pedagogical Translanguaging
• Language Acquisition
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Agnieszka Malgorzata Moraczewska is Assistant Professor at University of Inland Norway's Department of Scandinavian Languages and Literature. Her research examines how students' and teachers' linguistic repertoires contribute to development of subject knowledge, language skills, and identity formation in multilingual educational contexts. Research specialties: Pedagogical translanguaging strategies Cross-linguistic awareness development Bilingual instructional scaffolding Multilingual classroom practices Epistemic inclusion frameworks She holds a master's degree in Didactics of Cultural and Language Subjects from Inland University College (2017) and previously served as lecturer in Norwegian at the same institution (2016-2019), specializing in Norwegian as a second language and language didactics. Her work spans teacher education programs and Norwegian language courses for international students.

Marco SeeberView profile

Professor

• Public Policy
• Higher Education Governance
• Research Evaluation
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Marco Seeber is a Professor at the University of Agder's Department of Political Science and Management. He holds a PhD from the University of Chieti Pescara (Italy) and has previously worked at the University of Lugano (Switzerland) and Ghent University (Belgium). His research focuses on public policy, governance, and management with specialization in higher education systems, research evaluation, and science policy. Professor Seeber's research examines policy implementation, research metrics, peer review systems, academic careers, internationalization, and interdisciplinarity in higher education. He employs comparative and quantitative methodologies to analyze governance structures and policy impacts across different educational systems. He has received significant recognition including the Swiss Prize for Research in Education (2019) and fellowships from IEEE, AIUM, and AIMBE. As Co-Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Higher Education, he shapes scholarly discourse in his field. He currently coordinates the Horizon CSA project IANUS (2025-) and leads courses in organizational theory, research methodology, and leadership.

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.