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Hans Christopher Bernstein is a Professor at the Norwegian Fisheries College, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, and affiliated with the Arctic Centre for Sustainable Energy (ARC). His research focuses on biotechnology, microbial ecology, synthetic biology, and microalgal carbon capture and utilization. University: UiT The Arctic University of Norway School: Norwegian Fisheries College Research Group: Microalgae & Microbiomes Research Centers: Arctic Centre for Sustainable Energy (ARC) Bernstein’s work explores the intersection of biotechnology and microbial ecology, particularly in synthetic biology applications for carbon capture. His research includes modeling microbial processes, studying lipidome plasticity in Arctic diatoms, and developing engineered genetic circuits for microbial consortia. Key trends in his publications involve marine microbiome dynamics, cold seep ecosystems, and daylight-driven carbon exchange in structured microbial communities. Recent articles highlight advancements in microalgal biotechnology for industrial carbon capture, synthetic genetic circuits, and spatiotemporal metabolic network models. His work spans both theoretical modeling (e.g., neighbor-dependent interaction inference) and applied biotechnological solutions (e.g., EcoFABS fabricated ecosystems).

• Biotechnology
• Microbial Ecology
• Synthetic Biology
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Jon Olav Vik is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), affiliated with the Department of Mathematical Sciences and Technology within the Faculty of Science and Technology. He leads the DigiSal project—"Towards the Digital Salmon: From a reactive to a pre-emptive research strategy in aquaculture"—funded under the Research Council of Norway’s Digital Life initiative. He is also a lead modeller in the GenoSysFat project, which aims to enhance omega-3 content in farmed salmon through integrated genomics and systems biology approaches. His research spans systems biology , computational physiology , genotype-phenotype modeling , and ecological dynamics . He works at the intersection of biology, mathematics, and computer programming, developing models to understand how genetics, nutrition, and environment interact in fish and ecological systems. His pedagogical focus includes biostatistics and programming in R, and he teaches courses such as STIN100, STIN300, and STAT100. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on systems-level understanding in biology, particularly in salmon aquaculture, metabolic regulation, and genotype-phenotype relationships. These works appear in high-impact journals like Nature , Science , PLOS Computational Biology , and Journal of The Royal Society Interface , demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across computational biology, genomics, ecology, and biostatistics. Key themes include metabolic modeling, microbiome stability, lipidome remodeling, and sensitivity analysis in dynamic models. Jon Olav Vik has contributed to major collaborative efforts including the Infrastructure for Systems Biology Europe (ISBE) , where he helped develop frameworks for "modelling as a service." He has also authored book chapters and technical deliverables on systems biology and modeling practices. He actively supervises students and invites master’s thesis candidates with interests in quantitative biology. While no specific awards are listed, his leadership in national and international research projects underscores his scientific impact. His work supports both fundamental science and sustainable aquaculture innovation.

• Systems Biology
• Computational Biology
• Aquaculture
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Birgitte Skar is an Associate Professor and Collection Manager for the Stone Age and Bronze Age at the Department of Archaeology and Cultural History, NTNU Science Museum. Her research focuses on Mesolithic and Neolithic adaptations, biomolecular studies, submerged landscapes, and cultural heritage protection. She leads the SCAPES project (2025-2028), funded by RCN FRIPRO, exploring social complexity through biomolecular data. Her work integrates archaeology with genetics and isotopic analysis, addressing topics such as migration patterns, dietary practices, and social stratification in prehistoric societies. Key contributions include studies on Scandinavian Neolithic pathogens, Viking Age genetic diversity, and Mesolithic mobility in Fennoscandia. She advises numerous master’s students and collaborates with institutions like the University of Bergen and the Swedish Museum of Natural History. Publications span high-impact journals like Nature and Cell , alongside museum exhibitions and policy-oriented reports on heritage management. Her research often bridges natural sciences and humanities, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human-environment interactions.

• Archaeology
• Mesolithic Studies
• Biomolecular Analysis
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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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Håvard Kauserud is a Professor at the Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, University of Oslo. His research spans molecular ecology, evolutionary biology, and fungal genetics with a focus on mycorrhizal and endophytic fungi, climate change impacts, and habitat fragmentation effects. Section of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology Teaches advanced courses in fungal evolution and bioinformatics Research projects include: Molecular ecology of mycorrhizal fungi Speciation mechanisms in forest fungi Climate change effects on mushroom phenology Comparative genomics of Serpulaceae Endophytic fungi in boreal mosses Recent work explores fungal community dynamics across boreal forests, indoor mycobiomes, and genome expansion patterns in Mycena . Collaborative studies investigate arthropod dispersal of fungal spores, climate adaptation signatures, and trait-based fungal ecology databases.

• Molecular ecology
• Evolutionary biology
• Fungal genetics
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Håkon Dahle is a Professor and Group Leader at the Computational Biological Unit (CBU) at the University of Bergen. He also leads the 'Energy and Life' work package at the K.G. Jebsen Centre for Deep Sea Research. His affiliation is with the Department of Biological Sciences (BIO). His research focuses on microbial ecology, investigating how natural and human-driven factors influence microbial communities and ecosystems across diverse environments, including hydrothermal vents, aquaculture systems, and marine ecosystems. Key research questions include understanding microbial community structure in hydrothermal systems, the interplay between geochemistry and microbial life, and optimizing recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Dahle employs bioinformatics, field observations, and population modeling to address these questions. He collaborates on projects like VIRVAR (NFR-funded), exploring algal-virus interactions, and MONITOR, advancing RAS microbial monitoring. His work spans microbial diversity in extreme environments such as Arctic hydrothermal vents and the impacts of deep-sea mining tailings. Notable contributions include studies on Zetaproteobacteria in hydrothermal mats and the microbiome dynamics in salmon farming. Dahle has supervised doctoral candidates like Jan Pieter Vander Roost (2018) and Runar Stokke, advancing microbial ecology and geobiology. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, from viral genomics to aquaculture engineering. His research bridges fundamental microbiology with applied challenges in sustainable aquaculture and environmental stewardship.

• Microbial Ecology
• Marine Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiology
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Jack Christopher Landy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway , specializing in Earth Observation and Arctic sea ice dynamics . His work integrates satellite altimetry , microwave backscatter , and data assimilation to study climate impacts on polar ice. Research Focus : Arctic sea ice thickness and freeboard estimation Snow depth modeling via CryoSat-2 and ICESat-2 Multi-decadal SAR analysis of ice types Climate change effects on ice roughness and transport Collaborations : Torgny Vinje Ice and Climate Laboratory INTERAAC (Norway-China air-snow-ice-ocean interactions) Multi-institutional Arctic climate projects

• Earth Observation
• Remote Sensing
• Sea Ice Dynamics
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Mark van der Giezen is a Professor of Biological Chemistry at the University of South-Eastern Norway, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Technology. His research focuses on microbial interactions with hosts, particularly in gut environments, and their implications for human and animal health. Key areas include pathogen biology (e.g., Giardia, Entamoeba, Blastocystis), food security through livestock and fisheries pathogen studies (Aphanomyces, Fasciola hepatica), and collaborations with institutions like the National Lobster Hatchery and Cefas to study lobster microbiome health. He has published in high-impact journals such as Nature and Current Biology, with work on anaerobic adaptations and novel pathogens in crustaceans. Education details are not explicitly stated in the provided text. His research integrates biochemistry, genomics, and microbial ecology, addressing topics like anaerobic energy metabolism, host-microbe symbiosis, and the role of microbiomes in health and disease. Current projects include understanding microbial responses to low oxygen conditions and developing drug targets against gut pathogens. His work on crayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci) and lobster pathogens has advanced diagnostic methods, while collaborations on microbiome influences on epigenetics and cardiovascular health highlight interdisciplinary approaches. He leads projects on the lobster gut microbiome and has discovered new pathogens affecting European lobster populations. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to microbial evolution and anaerobic biology are internationally recognized. Grant and advising details are not provided, but his lab’s focus on aquatic and terrestrial pathogen systems suggests active research funding. The lab collaborates globally, emphasizing applied microbiology for food security and environmental health.

• Microbial Interactions
• Gut Microbiota
• Pathogen Biology
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Francesco Cherubini is a Professor and Director of the Industrial Ecology Programme at NTNU's Department of Energy and Process Engineering. He leads multidisciplinary research on climate change mitigation, environmental sustainability, and bio-based systems. His work integrates field studies, climate models, and life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate energy systems, land use, and technological innovations. Education & Roles: Professor at NTNU since [year not explicitly stated, inferred from roles] Lead Author for IPBES Nexus Assessment Report and IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land Director of the Industrial Ecology Programme Research Focus: Climate impacts of energy systems and land use (agriculture, forestry) Sustainable bioenergy and bio-based technologies (biofuels, biorefinery) Environmental impacts of hydrogen, aviation fuels, and industrial processes Climate-smart agriculture and land management strategies Life cycle assessment methodological advancements Key Projects (2020–2027): LCA4BIO: Harmonized LCA methods for bio-based systems ICARUS: Sustainable aviation biofuels development HYDROGENi: Norwegian hydrogen innovation center AGRISCASCADE: Circular fertilizers from agricultural waste SusLand: Sustainable land management for climate mitigation Scientific Recognition: Web of Science 'Highly Cited Researcher' (top 1% by citations) Teaching: Graduate course TEP 4300: 'Climate Change Mitigation'

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Industrial Ecology
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
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Kjetill Sigurd Jakobsen is a Professor at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES) at the University of Oslo. He founded the Norwegian Sequencing Centre (NSC) in 2009 and has led CEES since 2018. His research focuses on evolutionary genetics and genomics, particularly exploring genetic forces shaping populations and bridging organismal and molecular biology. Key achievements include sequencing the Atlantic cod genome, revealing insights into immune system evolution, and studying genomic adaptations in species like Atlantic puffins and Svalbard reindeer. His work addresses ecological, evolutionary, and genomic questions across diverse systems, from bacteria to mammals. Research interests include endosymbiosis, horizontal gene transfer, and genome structure—particularly tandem repeats. He has contributed to projects funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN), including studies on Atlantic cod population genomics and Arctic species adaptation. His lab, NSC, supports national genomic infrastructure.

• Evolutionary Genetics
• Genomics
• Population Genetics
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Bjarte Hannisdal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Bergen, Norway, and affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. He plays a key leadership role in iEarth, a national Centre of Excellence in geoscience education, serving as the iEarth Education Chair and Head of Focus Area 1, which aims to develop innovative frameworks for higher education in geosciences. Department of Geosciences, University of Bergen Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research iEarth – Centre of Excellence in Geoscience Education His research lies at the intersection of geobiology, paleontology, and Earth system science, with a strong focus on quantitative methods. He investigates Earth system evolution, causality in dynamical systems, and the co-evolution of life and the planet using advanced statistical and information-theoretic approaches applied to geological and fossil records. His work spans microbial ecology in deep-sea sediments, paleoclimatology through isotope analysis, and the detection of causal interactions in deep time. Hannisdal has made significant contributions through a high-impact publication record, with articles in top journals such as Science , Nature Geoscience , PNAS , and Physical Review E . His recent publications highlight trends in applying machine learning and information theory to geoscience problems, including microbial responses to oxygen, causality detection in incomplete records, and the calibration of geochemical proxies. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, integrating biology, physics, and computational methods into Earth sciences. He is actively involved in higher education, having developed and taught courses such as GEOV114 (Introduction to Geobiology) and GEOV302 (Data Analysis in Geosciences), and contributes to others like GEOV344 and BIO318. His educational research explores student-centered learning and computational skill development. He has supervised doctoral research, including Dario Blumenschein’s project on educational change. His work is supported by funding from the Research Council of Norway, Trond Mohn Foundation, and EU Horizon 2020. Hannisdal collaborates widely across institutions and disciplines, as evidenced by his co-authorship with researchers from Norway, the US, Germany, and others.

• Quantitative Paleobiology
• Geobiology
• Earth System Evolution
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Sylvi Marlen Sandvik is a Researcher at the Faculty of Technology and Science , University of Agder. Her work focuses on alpine ecology, plant biology, and climate change impacts, with extensive publications spanning 2000-2024. PhD in Scientific Seminar (Dr. Scient Cand real) Email: sylvi.m.sandvik@uia.no Phone: +47 38141341 | Mobile: +4748155784 Research Highlights: Dr. Sandvik specializes in alpine plant responses to climate change, including: Thermal thresholds for embryo growth in Conopodium majus (2024) Nitrogen-fixing legumes' impact on alpine ecosystems (2013) Long-term warming effects on snowbed vegetation (2004, 2014) Reproductive costs in Parnassia palustris under warming (2008-2010) Recent Publications: 15+ peer-reviewed works from 2000–2024, including Annals of Botany (2024), Global Change Biology (2013), and Oikos (2001). Key journals: Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research , Environmental and Experimental Botany , Nordic Journal of Botany .

• Alpine plants
• Alpine ecology
• Botany
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John Beck Jensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. His research focuses on microbial ecology, plant-microbe interactions, and marine biology, with particular emphasis on bacterial metabolism and symbiosis in Arctic environments. His primary research interests include: Microbial ecology of Arctic and marine environments Plant-microbe symbiotic relationships Bacterial metabolism, particularly trehalose utilization Fungal endophytes in plant systems Bioremediation of oil-contaminated marine environments Plant physiology and stress responses Dr. Jensen's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on bacterial-plant interactions, with particular attention to trehalose metabolism in rhizobia and its role in symbiosis with legume plants. His more recent work has expanded into marine microbial ecology, examining cyanobacteria and bacterial communities in oil-contaminated waters of the Barents Sea. His research often bridges fundamental microbiology with practical applications in bioremediation and sustainable agriculture. He is an active member of the Microorganisms and Plants research group at UiT and teaches Cell and Molecular Biology (MBI-1002). His laboratory is located in Biologibygget 2.038 in Tromsø.

• Microbiology
• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Bacterial Metabolism
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Anton Liaimer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His research focuses on cyanobacterial symbiosis, secondary metabolite production, and environmental microbiology. Current affiliation: UiT The Arctic University of Norway Research group: Microorganisms and Plants Location: Biologibygget 2.036, Tromso Dr. Liaimer's work examines: Symbiotic relationships between cyanobacteria and host plants Molecular mechanisms of cellular differentiation Secondary metabolite characterization and biosynthesis Environmental resilience of microbial communities Genomic adaptations in symbiotic cyanobacteria Bioremediation applications using algae His publications reveal expertise in: Microbial ecology Natural product chemistry Genomic analysis Environmental biotechnology Plant-microbe interactions Marine microbiology Dr. Liaimer collaborates with researchers across Europe on: Arctic microbiology Bioactive compound discovery Symbiotic evolution Marine ecosystem restoration

• Cyanobacteria
• Symbiosis
• Secondary Metabolism
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Hanna Lee is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on terrestrial ecosystem ecology and land surface modeling, particularly the feedback cycles between climate change and ecosystem carbon cycles. Specializes in permafrost dynamics and Arctic/alpine ecosystems Investigates climate change impacts on nature and society Develops Earth system models for carbon-climate feedbacks Key Projects & Funding (2016–2025): 2022–2025: Project leader. Research Council of Norway Polar Program (10 million NOK) 2021–2026: WP leader. Horizon2020 PolarRES (8 million Euro) 2020–2024: Project leader. INTPART PRISM (4.5 million NOK) 2020–2023: Co-leader. KLIMAFORSK Permafrost4Life (12 million NOK) 2019–2022: Co-leader. KLIMAFORSK IMPOSE (10 million NOK) Outreach & Public Engagement: Host of scientific blog on afforestation impacts Media appearances in NRK, PBS NOVA, and DNMagazinet Host of 'Art and Science MS project' at University of Bergen

• Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
• Land Surface Modeling
• Climate Change Feedback Cycles
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