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Jan BillView profile

Professor

• Viking Age Archaeology
• Medieval Archaeology
• Burial Archaeology
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Jan Bill is Professor of Viking Age Archaeology at the University of Oslo's Department of Archaeology and curator of the Viking Ship Collection at the Museum of Cultural History since 2007. His academic trajectory includes leadership roles at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde (2003-2007) and the Centre for Maritime Archaeology at Denmark's National Museum (1997-2003), where he progressed from PhD researcher to deputy director. His research centers on Viking Age and medieval archaeology, specializing in seafaring, burial practices, and scientific methodologies. Key investigations focus on Norwegian ship burials (Oseberg, Gokstad) to decode power representation through funerary rituals, and seafaring's role in societal complexity. His interdisciplinary approach integrates archaeology with genetics, geochemistry, and digital humanities. Recent publications reveal dominant trends in Viking Age genomics, ship burial reinterpretation, and geoarchaeological analysis of settlements. Major themes include population migrations, ancient pathogens, trade networks, and landscape reconstruction, often through large-scale collaborations like the Population Genomics of the Vikings project. Scientific recognition includes: Aage Rothenborgs Endowment (2017) for contributions to early medieval Scandinavian maritime culture Bill currently supervises two PhD candidates and leads significant grants including the Gokstad revitalised research project, Saving Oseberg Project, and Gjellestad excavation. His grant portfolio emphasizes interdisciplinary Viking Age studies combining archaeology with DNA analysis and geophysical surveying. He directs the Centre for Viking-Age Studies (ViS) and contributes to INTER-Action research group. Critical institutional work involves developing the new Museum of the Viking Age and steering major conservation initiatives like the ADED project for archaeological digital documentation.

Per Vidar Barth LiljeView profile

Professor

• Cosmology
• Astrophysics
• Large-Scale Structures in the Universe
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Per Vidar Barth Lilje is a Professor at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics . His research focuses on Cosmology , Large-Scale Structures , and Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) , with leadership in the Norwegian participation in the Euclid space mission. Academic Background: M.Sc., University of Oslo, 1985 Ph.D., University of Cambridge, 1988 Postdoctoral research at Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (1988–1989) NORDITA Fellow (1989–1992) Research Interests: Dr. Lilje investigates the universe's large-scale structure, cosmic background radiation, and space-based observational techniques. His work spans modified gravity theories, galaxy evolution, and Euclid mission data analysis, including intracluster light and high-redshift galaxy detection. Recent Publications: His 2025 articles with the Euclid Collaboration explore photometric pipelines, galaxy morphology, and relativistic distortions in clustering analysis, reflecting his role in advancing cosmological simulations and observational frameworks. Leadership & Collaborations: As former Head of the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics (2005–2012, 2017–2024), he contributes to ESA Science Programme Committee and journals. He is a member of the Nordic Optical Telescope project and collaborates on Euclid ’s structure formation studies.

Frode Kristian HansenView profile

Professor

• Cosmology
• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Cosmic Background Radiation (CMB)
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Frode Kristian Hansen is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Oslo . His research focuses on cosmology , particularly the cosmic microwave background (CMB) , structure formation, and space-based observations from missions like Planck and Euclid . Recent research highlights include investigating the CMB Cold Spot and proposing explanations for CMB anomalies through foreground galaxy interactions. He contributes to Planck data analysis , focusing on component separation , inflation constraints , and cosmological parameter estimation . His publications span CMB polarization , gravitational lensing , non-Gaussianity , and dark energy studies , often in collaboration with large international teams. He emphasizes statistical methods and foreground modeling in cosmological data interpretation.

Marianne FyhnView profile

Professor

• Neurobiology
• Neuroscience
• Physiology
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Marianne Fyhn is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Section of Physiology and Cell Biology within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. She leads the Centre for Integrative Neuroplasticity (CINPLA), a strategic research initiative integrating experimental biology with computational physics/mathematics to study brain information processing and plasticity. PhD in Neuroscience (NTNU, 2000-2005) MSc in Physiology (University of Tromsø, 1997-1999) Bachelor in Arctic Biology (University Courses in Svalbard, 1995-1996) BSc in Biology (University of Bergen/Oslo, 1992-1995) Her research focuses on neural plasticity mechanisms in cortical structures, using large-scale neuronal recordings and transcranial two-photon microscopy to study synaptic and population code changes during sensory learning. Key findings include discovering grid cells in mice and demonstrating how experience modifies cortical circuits for long-term memory. Recent publications analyze perineuronal nets' role in memory stabilization, grid cell conformal mapping, and topological population coding in visual cortex. These works reveal intersections between neural circuit dynamics , computational modeling , and neurodegenerative processes . 2008: European Brain and Behaviour Society Award 2007: Eppendorf-Science Prize in Neurobiology 2006: Donald B. Lindsley Prize & I.K. Lykke Award Fyhn serves as course manager for advanced courses including MBV1020 - Physiology and MBV4340 - Advanced Neurobiology . Her lab develops educational tools like Neuronify for neural circuit simulation and open-source platforms for electrophysiological data analysis.

• Modified Gravity Cosmology
• Galaxy Clustering
• N-body Simulations
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Cheng-Zong Ruan is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo , focusing on Modified Gravity Cosmology , Galaxy Clustering , and N-body Simulations . His research explores cosmological models beyond the standard ΛCDM framework, leveraging advanced computational techniques and observational data. Education: PhD in Physics (2019–2022), Institute for Computational Cosmology, Durham University, UK MSc in Astrophysics (2017–2019), Beijing Normal University, China BSc in Physics (2013–2017), Beijing Normal University, China Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical cosmology and observational data, with a focus on testing gravitational theories using galaxy clusters, weak lensing, and large-scale structure surveys like Euclid. He develops numerical tools (e.g., emulators, N-body simulations) to model modified gravity effects and constrain cosmological parameters. Projects & Affiliations: Member of the Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy research group at UiO Involved in the Euclid space mission Key Contributions: His recent publications address challenges in simulating modified gravity scenarios, validating approximations, and analyzing observational data to test deviations from general relativity.

Hans Arnold WintherView profile

Associate Professor

• Theoretical Cosmology
• Numerical Cosmology
• Structure Formation Simulations
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Hans Arnold Winther is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Astrophysics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical and numerical cosmology, including structure formation, dark matter, dark energy, and cosmic voids. He is a key contributor to the Euclid mission, an ESA-led space telescope aimed at advancing our understanding of the universe's evolution. Education: PhD in Theoretical Astrophysics from the University of Oslo (2013) Postdoctoral Research: University of Oxford (2013–2016), University of Portsmouth (2016–2019) Winther’s research interests revolve around cosmological simulations, modified gravity theories, and the analysis of large-scale structure data from galaxy surveys. He leads projects investigating the interplay between dark matter models (e.g., fuzzy dark matter, Bose-Einstein condensates) and observational data. His work often involves developing numerical tools and emulators to predict cosmological observables. Publications highlight contributions to Euclid mission planning, simulations of structure formation in beyond-ΛCDM models, and studies of cosmic voids as probes of dark energy. He is part of the Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy research group at the University of Oslo and actively contributes to international collaborations, including the Euclid Consortium.

• Genetics and genomics
• Medical microbiology
• Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
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Ole Herman Ambur is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Life Sciences and Health. His research focuses on Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, with particular expertise in Genetics and genomics and Medical microbiology. He is affiliated with the Genomics of microbial pathogens research group and maintains an active research profile with numerous publications spanning molecular biology, virology, and microbiology. Dr. Ambur's research interests primarily center around microbial genomics and pathogen analysis. His work spans several key areas including HPV genomics and its relationship to cervical cancer, biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens like Haemophilus influenzae, and viral transmission dynamics as demonstrated in his SARS-CoV-2 research. He has developed expertise in advanced genomic sequencing techniques including nanopore sequencing and computational modeling approaches for analyzing pathogen genomes. His research on HPV integration patterns, APOBEC3 editing profiles, and viral evolution has significant implications for understanding cervical cancer development. His publication record shows a strong focus on applied genomics research with significant contributions to understanding HPV integration patterns, viral evolution, and bacterial biofilm resistance mechanisms. Recent work has increasingly incorporated advanced computational approaches including AlphaFold for protein-DNA interaction modeling. His development of methodologies like TaME-seq2 demonstrates innovation in viral genomic profiling techniques. The 2025 publications indicate ongoing cutting-edge research at the intersection of computational biology and experimental genomics. Dr. Ambur has received research funding for projects related to microbial pathogen genomics, HPV research, and biofilm studies. His work on the CRCbiome study demonstrates collaboration on large-scale epidemiological research examining the gut microbiome's role in colorectal cancer. He has also contributed to professional development initiatives for Biomedical Laboratory Scientists with foreign credentials, showing commitment to educational aspects of his field. He is actively involved with the Genomics of microbial pathogens research group and has contributed to developing sequencing methodologies like TaME-seq2 for viral genomic profiling. His work bridges computational biology, clinical microbiology, and molecular diagnostics, with applications in both viral and bacterial pathogen research. The collaborative nature of his publications indicates strong interdisciplinary connections across virology, oncology, and microbiology research domains.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Credit Risk
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Dengjun Zhang is a Professor of Accounting at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the UiS School of Business and the Department of Accounting and Law. He holds a PhD from Auburn University, USA, and brings over ten years of professional experience from roles as an auditor, financial analyst, and investment manager in Shanghai, China. His research focuses on accounting, finance, and business economics, with particular emphasis on credit risk, firm performance, environmental sustainability, commodity markets, and trade policy. His work often applies empirical methods to real-world data from industries such as aquaculture, energy, manufacturing, and hospitality. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2013, with a growing focus on how access to financing affects investment, innovation, and environmental outcomes in developing countries. The recent publications show a strong trend in analyzing financial and environmental performance in aquaculture and manufacturing sectors, especially under conditions of uncertainty such as price volatility, energy outages, and global crises. His interdisciplinary research bridges economics, finance, and sustainability, frequently appearing in journals like Aquaculture , Energy Economics , Journal of Cleaner Production , and Marine Policy . No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Dengjun Zhang actively collaborates with scholars such as Geir Sogn-Grundvåg, Ragnar Tveterås, and Frank Asche. While no formal list of students is provided, his extensive publication record suggests an active research supervision role. He has not received mention of specific grants, but his consistent output indicates sustained research funding. His work contributes significantly to understanding financial decision-making in resource-dependent industries and emerging economies. He is associated with research teams focused on aquaculture economics and sustainable business practices, often conducting studies based on enterprise surveys and large-scale industry data. His online presence includes Google Scholar, personal websites, and LinkedIn, facilitating academic engagement and dissemination.

Nicolaas Ervik GroeneboomView profile

Researcher

• Computational Cosmology
• Neuroimaging Utilities
• Astrophysics
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Nicolaas Ervik Groeneboom is a researcher affiliated with the University of Oslo's Department of Astrophysics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in astrophysics (2010) and has conducted post-doctoral research across multiple institutions. His work bridges computational astrophysics with neuroimaging tools, particularly through the Nutil software for rodent brain data analysis and the TRSE open-source project. Education: Ph.D. in Astrophysics, University of Oslo (2010) M.Sc. in Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Oslo (2007) B.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Oslo (2006) Research focuses on: Cosmological simulations (N-body, galaxy formation) CMB anisotropies and gravitational lensing Software development for scientific visualization (OpenGL, Unity) Compiler optimizations and HPC techniques Recent work extends into neuroimaging analysis tools for Alzheimer's research. His publications span leading journals like Astrophysical Journal and Communications Biology . Grants: Recipient of a 3-year Research Council of Norway grant for his doctoral research. Active contributor to Euclid project (cosmology). Projects: Creator of open-source TRSE compiler (1000+ users) and Nutil toolbox for histological image processing.

Sven WedemeyerView profile

Professor

• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Solar Physics
• Stellar Physics
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Sven Wedemeyer is a Professor at the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Oslo, and a Principal Investigator at the Rosseland Centre for Solar Physics (RoCS), a center of excellence funded by the Research Council of Norway since 2017. He serves on the Institute board of the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics as a permanent academic staff member (from January 2025) and is the PhD committee chair at the Institute. Internationally, he is a Member of the Council of the European Astronomical Society (EAS, since July 2024), a Co-opted board member of the European Solar Physics Division (ESPD) of the European Physical Society (EPS, since September 2024), and the EAS representative for ASTRONET (since October 2024). He also serves on the Advanced Grant (PE9) evaluation committee for the European Research Council (ERC AdG 2023) and the MSCAA/ERC reference group of the Research Council of Norway (since 2020). Professor Wedemeyer's research focuses on solar and stellar physics with additional interests in extrasolar planets. His work primarily utilizes realistic numerical simulations in comparison with space-borne and ground-based observations. His current major research activities include solar/stellar science at (sub-)millimeter and radio wavelengths, studies of the solar chromosphere using ALMA observations, and investigations into stellar activity. He is a lead of the solar/stellar science working group for the AtLAST consortium (The Atacama Large Aperture Submm Telescope) and coordinates an international team studying vortex flows in solar plasmas funded by the International Space Science Institute in Bern, Switzerland. His research has produced significant findings, including the discovery and explanation of magnetic tornadoes on the Sun, featured on the front page of Nature in 2012. His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on advancing observational techniques for solar and stellar physics at millimeter wavelengths, particularly through the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). His recent work shows an increasing emphasis on connecting solar observations with stellar phenomena, developing new diagnostic tools for solar-stellar activity, and contributing to the development of next-generation telescopes like AtLAST. The interdisciplinary nature of his research spans solar physics, stellar astrophysics, and exoplanet science, with a consistent methodological approach combining numerical simulations with multi-wavelength observations. ERC-funded SolarALMA project (2016-2021) Initiator and co-ordinator of the SSALMON research network (since 2014) Discovery of magnetic tornadoes on the Sun featured in Nature (2012) Professor Wedemeyer has led multiple significant research projects including the EMISSA project (funded by the Research Council of Norway, 2019-2023), the ESO-funded ALMA Development Study 'High-Cadence Imaging of the Sun' (2018-2023), and the ERC-funded SolarALMA project (2016-2021). He serves as Norwegian representative at the Observing Programme Committee of the Nordic Optical Telescope and is actively involved in multiple international research networks including KOINet for exoplanet observations and the Extreme Precision Radial Velocity group. His leadership extends to coordinating the international team 'The nature and physics of vortex flows in solar plasmas' funded by the International Space Science Institute since 2018. Professor Wedemeyer leads the solar/stellar science working group within the AtLAST consortium and is instrumental in developing solar observing modes for ALMA. His work with the SSALMON research network connects over 80 researchers worldwide focused on solar simulations for millimeter observations. He also contributes to the Solar ALMA Science Archive (SALSA) and the Solar ALMA Library of Auxiliary Tools (SALAT), creating essential resources for the solar physics community working with ALMA data.

Hans A. WintherView profile

Associate Professor

• Theoretical Cosmology
• Large-Scale Structure Formation
• Modified Gravity
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Hans A. Winther is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Oslo, specializing in theoretical cosmology with a focus on large-scale structure formation. He holds a Master’s (2010) and PhD (2013) from the University of Oslo, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford and the University of Portsmouth. His work bridges cosmological theory with advanced numerical simulations, emphasizing modified gravity, dark matter models, and N-body codes. Winther leads courses such as AST5220 Cosmology II and AST1010 Introduction to Astronomy , integrating computational tools like FML and MG-PICOLA . His research includes developing simulation frameworks for modified gravity (e.g., ISIS , SCALAR ) and axion-like dark matter. He actively contributes to the Euclid mission through simulations and data analysis, addressing nonlinear cosmological structures and parameter constraints. Notable projects include the FML C++ library for parallel grid-particle algorithms and the MG-PICOLA code for fast modified gravity simulations. His work underscores the interplay between theory and computation in cosmology, aiming to test gravity and dark matter hypotheses using observational data from surveys like Euclid and LSST.

Grace ShephardView profile

Researcher

• Geology
• Geophysics
• Geodynamics
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Grace Shephard is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Planetary Habitability , University of Oslo, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University (ANU). Her research spans geodynamics, plate tectonics, mantle convection, and Arctic/North Atlantic geology, with a focus on deep-time reconstructions and science communication tools. She leads the NFR Young Researcher Talent project ' POLARIS – The Arctic in Deep Time ' (2021–2025) and has held visiting roles in Svalbard and Norway. Her expertise includes seismic tomography, dynamic topography, and open science graphics repositories like s-Ink.org . PhD in Earth Sciences, University of Sydney (2014) Postdoctoral roles at CEED (2014–2016), VISTA (2016–2018) Her research integrates global and regional plate tectonic reconstructions with mantle geodynamics, particularly in the Arctic, North Atlantic, and Pacific regions. Recent work explores crustal heterogeneity in Svalbard, mantle plume interactions, and accessible science graphics. She has co-authored 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2019–2025), including studies on the High Arctic Large Igneous Province and Svalbard's Paleozoic history. Notable awards include the Arne Richter Award for Outstanding Young Scientists (2016). Teaches AGx51 Arctic Tectonics and Volcanism (UNIS) and guest lectures in tectonics at UiO Supervises MSCA Fellow Dr. Amando Lasabuda and co-supervises PhD students Mesa Cala, Schneider, Sartell, and Chang Leads international outreach, including CEED outreach and social media coordination

Stephan OepenView profile

Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Language Technology
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Stephan Oepen is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, specializing in Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing (NLP). He leads the Research Group for Language Technology and serves as Academic Chair in Artificial Intelligence for the Circle U European University Alliance. His research bridges formal linguistics with large-scale computation, focusing on semantic parsing, dependency structures, and multilingual language models. 2002–present: Researcher → Professor at UiO 2011–2017: Head of Language Technology Research Group 2019–20: Section Head for Machine Learning 2021–24: Department Head for Informatics Current projects include HPLT (High-Performance Language Technologies), Nordic Language Processing Laboratory (NLPL), and OpenEuroLLM . He co-directs the 2017 ACL Shared Task on Extrinsic Parser Evaluation and contributes to international NLP conferences like ACL, EMNLP, and CoNLL. Recent publications focus on: Uniform semantic graph representations Hybrid parsing architectures Continual training for small languages Diagnostic parser evaluation Copyright implications in LLMs Community language resource infrastructure He actively participates in editorial boards and technical coordination roles, including the LUMI Scientific Advisory Group and Horizon Europe's High-Performance Language Technologies project.

Jan Bendix HagedornView profile

Research Fellow

• Galaxy evolution
• Baryon cycle in galaxies
• Galactic winds and outflows
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Jan Bendix Hagedorn is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His primary department is Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy, and he contributes to the Nordic Radio and Millimeter Astronomy Network (NoRMA). He holds a M.Sc. in Astrophysics from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (2018–2021) and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Hamburg (2014–2018). Research Interests: Focuses on galaxy evolution, particularly the baryon cycle and galactic outflows. Specializes in multi-wavelength observations of galaxies, including molecular gas dynamics and star formation processes. Engages with projects like AtLAST (Atacama Large Aperture Submm Telescope). Advising & Grants: No listed advisees. Active in collaborative research through affiliations like the Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy group. Labs/Teams: Member of the Cosmology research group at the University of Oslo and contributes to the NoRMA network, advancing radio and millimeter astronomy.

• Civil Engineering
• Materials Science
• Granular Flow
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Songxiong Ding is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder. His work spans civil engineering, materials science, and granular flow dynamics, with a focus on industrial applications like cement production, silo design, and environmental remediation through pyrolysis. University of Agder Department of Engineering Sciences His research explores thermal efficiency in cement systems, structural behavior of steel joints, and ecological risk assessments of heavy metals. Publications from 2001–2021 reflect expertise in numerical modeling, experimental verification, and industrial-scale process optimization. Recent article trends emphasize environmental engineering, granular material dynamics, and structural analysis. Key areas include particulate matter characterization (2021), geogrid-reinforced sand (2021), and MgO coating for clinker stability (2016).