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• Thermodynamics
• Turbulent Flow and Combustion
• Fire Modeling
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Dr. Ivar Ståle Ertesvåg is a Professor at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He holds a Dr. Eng. (1991) and M.Sc. Eng. (1985) in mechanical engineering from NTH (now NTNU). His research focuses on thermodynamics, turbulent flow and combustion modeling, fire science, and exergy analysis. He leads the FRIC (Fire Research and Innovation Centre) and contributes to projects like OxyFUN and HighEff CO₂pp. He teaches courses such as TEP4125 Thermodynamics 2 and EP8110 Exergy Analysis. His work spans energy systems optimization, combustion chemistry, and fire safety engineering. Education Dr. Eng. in Technical Heat Engineering, NTNU, 1991 M.Sc. Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, NTNU, 1985 Research Interests Dr. Ertesvåg’s work integrates theoretical and computational methods to address challenges in energy utilization, combustion efficiency, and fire dynamics. Key areas include: Exergy analysis for industrial processes Turbulent reacting flows and combustion modeling Fire spread mechanisms in built environments CO₂ capture and negative emission technologies Awards & Recognition No specific awards listed, though his contributions to combustion science and energy systems are widely recognized in academic circles. Grants & Projects He leads or participates in major initiatives such as: FRIC (Fire Research and Innovation Centre) OxyFUN: Fundamentals of Pressurized Oxy-fuel Combustion HighEff CO₂pp: Negative CO₂ Power Plant Labs & Teams He is affiliated with NTNU’s combustion and energy systems research groups, collaborating on experimental and computational studies of combustion processes and fire safety.

• Building Performance Simulation (BPS)
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Heat Pump Systems
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Laurent Georges is a Professor at the Department of Energy and Process Technology, Faculty of Engineering Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He specializes in Building Performance Simulation (BPS), HVAC systems, heat pumps, zero emission buildings, and energy flexibility. His research integrates computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and data-driven modeling to address energy efficiency and sustainability challenges. Key projects include leading Work Package 3 on 'responsive and energy efficient buildings' in the FME ZEN (Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities) and investigating heat pump systems in the ChiNoZEN and OPPTRE projects. He is President of IBPSA-Nordic and a member of NORVAC Foundation. Research trends focus on energy flexibility, thermal storage, and AI-driven control strategies for buildings. Recent work emphasizes hybrid energy systems, CFD for airflow simulation, and optimal control frameworks for demand response. Advising includes 5 PhD students (as main supervisor) and 4 co-supervised, with notable alumni like Vegard Heide and Elyas Larkermani. His work spans 60+ publications since 2017, addressing topics from wood stove integration to model predictive control. Labs/teams: Active in FME ZEN, collaborating with DTU and SINTEF on energy systems, thermal storage, and building performance. Development of Python tools like pymodconn bridges academic research with industrial applications.

• Combustion
• Gasification
• Alternative Fuels (Bio, Hydrogen, Ammonia)
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Terese Løvås is a Professor and Department Head at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering (Institutt for energi- og prosessteknikk) at NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology. She leads the Combustion Lab and specializes in theoretical/experimental research on combustion, gasification, and alternative fuels (biofuels, hydrogen, ammonia). Her work focuses on modeling gasification processes for biofuel production and energy generation, with particular emphasis on ammonia-based fuels and emission reduction in engines. She has held academic roles at institutions including the University of Tromsø (2008–2014), Queen Mary University of London (2006–2008), and Churchill College, Cambridge (2005–2008). Current projects include leadership roles in LowEmission ( Norwegian Research Council) and ACTIVATE (POLNOR-funded) studying ammonia as a carbon-free fuel. She is a Board Director of the Combustion Institute and Editor of its proceedings. Research interests span computational fluid dynamics (CFD), biomass-to-energy processes, and combustion optimization for low-emission technologies. Key publications address ammonia dual-fuel engines, emissions modeling, and biomass gasification systems. Awards not explicitly listed, but she holds leadership roles in major energy research consortia.

• Building Physics
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings
• Zero Emission Buildings
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Arild Gustavsen is a Professor of Building Physics at the Department of Architecture and Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He holds a cand. scient. (1996) and dr. ing. (2001) in energy/environmental physics and building physics, respectively. His career includes roles as Senior Lecturer (2000-2001), Associate Professor (2001-2006), and Professor (2007–present). He has also served as a Senior Researcher at SINTEF Building Research and a Visiting Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He led the Research Center for Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB, 2012–2017) and the Research Center for Zero Emission Areas in Smart Cities (ZEN, 2016–2022). Research interests focus on heat, air, and moisture transport in building structures, sustainable materials, and energy efficiency in urban environments. His work emphasizes zero emission buildings and neighborhoods, with contributions to international standards and policy frameworks. Notable projects include the ZEB Laboratory and development of the ZEN framework for smart city decarbonization. Publications span over two decades, with recent emphasis on open geospatial data for energy assessment, thermal performance of building components, and lifecycle GHG emissions in tropical/subtropical climates. His research bridges technical innovation with societal needs, addressing urban sustainability and climate resilience. He has advised numerous collaborative projects involving academia, industry, and government, fostering knowledge exchange through initiatives like IEA EBC Annex 72. Leadership roles in FME ZEB and ZEN highlight his commitment to interdisciplinary solutions for climate-neutral built environments.

• Architectural Lighting Design
• Daylighting Systems
• Color in Architecture
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Professor Barbara Szybinska Matusiak holds a professorship at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) within the Institute of Architecture and Technology under the Faculty of Architecture and Design . Specializing in Light and Color in Architecture , her work bridges scientific research with practical architectural solutions. She has led major projects like NFR-funded 'DagsLys' and 'HOME', and pioneered the Light & Colour Centre at NTNU (established 2017). Education: Completed a dr.ing. (PhD) at NTNU (1998) on daylighting in linear glass barn buildings at high latitudes. Research Focus: Daylight harvesting systems, façade integration, biophilic design, and lighting ergonomics for occupants. Awards: Member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (2017) and Daylight Academy (2019); nominated for Norwegian Lighting Prize (2019). Her research emphasizes quantifiable metrics for daylight quality, including No-Greenery Line and Greenery-View Factor . She actively chairs international committees like CEN's daylight standardization group and contributes to organizations such as CIE and IEA. Teaching focuses on advanced daylighting and color theory in master's programs. She has supervised four PhD candidates and one post-doctoral researcher, and frequently reviews for top journals like LEUKOS and Energy and Buildings . Key innovations include the Dagslys Laboratory (2002) and ROMLAB (2006), full-scale lighting research facilities. Grants: Multiple IEA SHC Task projects, including Subtask A on user-centered lighting solutions. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles spanning daylight modeling, façade technology, and cross-cultural lighting studies.

• Marine Engineering
• Deep-Sea Mining
• Maritime Logistics
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Bjørn Egil Asbjørnslett is a Professor at the Department of Marine Engineering, NTNU, and Director of NTNU Ocean and Coast, one of NTNU's strategic focus areas. He leads the Bachelor of Engineering in Aquaculture and the Minor in Aquaculture programs. His expertise spans marine systems engineering, deep-sea mining, maritime logistics, and Arctic shipping resilience. Research interests include vessel design for deep-sea mining, aquaculture systems optimization, maritime emergency response strategies, and complexity analysis in ship design. His work bridges engineering systems theory with practical applications in offshore operations and environmental sustainability. Publications focus on advancing maritime technologies through interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing data-driven models for Arctic navigation, simulation-based design methodologies, and risk mitigation in marine supply chains. Director of NTNU Ocean and Coast Study Program Manager for BIHAV and Aquaculture Minor Key contributor to strategic initiatives in marine resource extraction and sustainable aquaculture

• Computer simulation
• Systems thinking and system dynamics
• Circular production
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Carla Susana Agudelo Assuad is an Associate Professor at NTNU's Department of Manufacturing and Construction Engineering in Gjøvik, and director of the master's program in Production and Product Development. She holds a PhD in Sustainability Studies from the University of Agder and a master's in System Dynamics from the University of Bergen. Her expertise centers on simulation tools for decision support, with applications in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. She previously worked at the World Bank on climate adaptation projects and collaborated with UN agencies on green economy policy tools. Research focuses on digital twins, circular manufacturing, and integrating simulation with data analytics. Key areas include life cycle simulation, sustainable production systems, and policy analysis for the SDGs. Recent work addresses energy storage in manufacturing systems, customer preferences in circular economies, and AR/VR technologies in education. She lectures on AI in production systems, cyber-physical systems, and circular design. No awards explicitly listed, but active in international conferences and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Spintronics
• Nanomagnetism
• Artificial Spin Ice
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Erik Folven is a Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads a research group focused on spin-based computing paradigms, merging computer science and physics. He coordinates the EU FET-Open project SpinENGINE (collaborating with European universities and IBM) to advance spin-based ultra-low-power computing, and leads NFR's SPrINTER project developing battery-free intermittent computing devices for sustainability. Research interests include artificial spin ice, superferromagnetism, nanomagnetic networks, domain control in complex oxides, magnetic imaging (X-PEEM, MFM), and nanofabrication (EBL, FIB). He teaches courses TFE4146 (Semiconductor Components) and TFE4172 (Solid State Electronics). His work emphasizes sustainable digital technology through spintronics innovations. Key contributions include developing large-scale artificial spin ice simulators (Flatspin) and revealing magnetic dynamics in metamaterials. Current projects aim to enable energy-efficient computing architectures.

• Marine Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Offshore Wind Energy
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About Erin Bachynski-Polić Erin Bachynski-Polić is a Professor in the Department of Marine Engineering at NTNU. She holds a PhD from NTNU (2014) and a BSE/MS from the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on marine structures for renewable energy, including fixed and floating wind turbines, hydroelasticity, and design optimization. She has been involved in major projects like SFI BLUES (2020-2028) and FLOAWER (EU-funded). Key research areas include global analysis of wind turbine dynamics, higher-order wave loads, and mooring system design. She teaches courses such as TMR4182 Marine Dynamics and modules in TMR4505 and HAV6000/6001. Education PhD, Marine Engineering, NTNU (2014) MS & BSE, University of Michigan (2009–2010) Research Interests Her work addresses challenges in offshore wind energy, including hydroelastic interactions, mooring system optimization, and floating platform dynamics. She emphasizes experimental validation and computational modeling, with recent studies on wave load effects and structural fatigue analysis. Grants & Projects Notable projects include WAS-XL (2017–2021), Green Energy at Sea (2018–2022), and WindBarge (2023–2025). These projects focus on advancing offshore wind technologies, improving structural reliability, and reducing environmental uncertainties. Labs & Collaborations She collaborates with institutions like the University of Michigan and SINTEF. The HELOFOW project database (Zenodo) showcases experimental datasets from her lab.

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Bioenergy Systems
• Sustainability
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Francesco Cherubini is a Professor and Director of the Program for Industrial Ecology at NTNU's Department of Energy and Process Engineering. He leads research on bioenergy systems, climate change mitigation, and sustainability. His work focuses on lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodologies for bio-based technologies, sustainable aviation fuels, and climate-smart agriculture. Key projects include LCA4BIO (harmonizing LCA methods), ICARUS (aviation biofuels), and AGRICASCADE (circular fertilizers from agricultural waste). He contributes to global initiatives like the IPCC Special Report on Land Use and the UNEP-SETAC Life-Cycle Initiative. Recent research explores climate impacts of biofuels, hydrogen production from offshore wind, and environmental benefits of perennial grasses. His publications analyze deforestation effects, drought responses, and microbial fermentation for citric acid production from wood sugars. Cherubini’s work bridges technical innovation with policy, emphasizing decarbonization pathways for industries like cement production and maritime transport. His projects often involve cross-sector collaboration, addressing energy-water-land nexus challenges in bioenergy systems.

• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Railway Infrastructure
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Gunnstein Thomas Frøseth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural Engineering at NTNU. His research focuses on structural health monitoring, fatigue analysis of railway bridges, and improving prediction methods for remaining service life. He specializes in combining numerical simulations with field measurements to enhance accuracy in structural assessments. His work addresses challenges in railway infrastructure, including load modeling, corrosion detection, and vibration analysis of steel bridges. Key contributions include advancements in machine learning applications for structural diagnostics and photogrammetry techniques for railway catenary systems. As part of his research group, he collaborates on projects like the 'Hell Bridge Test Arena,' exploring sensor-based inspections and damage detection. His interdisciplinary approach integrates civil engineering, materials science, and data-driven methods to tackle critical infrastructure challenges.

• Differential equations
• Mathematical physics
• Hyperbolic conservation laws
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Helge Holden is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU. He serves as Chair of the Abel Prize Committee (2023–2026) and co-PI on the IMod project, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to data-based modeling. Previously, he led the Toppforsk project WaNP and served as Secretary General of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) from 2015–2022. His research spans differential equations, mathematical physics, stochastic analysis, and flow in porous media. Notable contributions include work on hyperbolic conservation laws, completely integrable systems, and the Camassa-Holm equation. Holden has authored numerous publications and edited volumes, including *The Abel Prize 2018–2022* (Springer, 2024). He regularly teaches advanced courses such as *Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations and Sobolev Spaces* and contributes to policy debates on research funding and academic governance. Research interests prominently feature: (1) Analytical and numerical studies of nonlinear PDEs, (2) Stochastic processes in fluid dynamics, (3) Mathematical modeling of traffic flow, and (4) Applications of differential equations in interdisciplinary contexts. His recent work explores the interplay between artificial intelligence and mathematical research methodologies. Publications reflect a strong focus on theoretical foundations while addressing applied problems like vehicular traffic networks and evolutionary biology models. Grants and projects highlight his leadership in shaping both national and international research agendas. Holden is actively involved in science communication, advocating for robust research policies and STEM education initiatives.

• Technological Anthropology
• Robotization and Automation
• Workplace Collaboration
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Håkon Fyhn is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geography and Social Anthropology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads the NFR-funded AUTOWORK project on automation and robotization in industries, and heads the EMERGE center for emerging education technologies under the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on technological anthropology, workplace collaboration, and the intersection of digitalization with presence and proximity in both professional and educational contexts. Key roles include: Leading AUTOWORK (robotization/digitalization in industries) Director of EMERGE (emerging educational technologies) Principal Investigator in CURE (resistance to energy policy) Advisor on hybrid learning and safety culture reforms Research interests span: Technological impacts on human identity and labor Collaboration dynamics in construction and knowledge work Design of near/far learning modalities Craftsmanship in sustainability transitions Climate policy implementation challenges Recent publications explore: Themes include automation's sociocultural effects, hybrid campus design for social presence, and safety management paradoxes in regulated industries. His work bridges anthropology with organizational studies, emphasizing participatory methodologies. Grants and projects include significant NFR funding for AUTOWORK and CURE. He collaborates with industry partners to translate research into practical interventions like the EMERGE classroom laboratory. Labs/teams: EMERGE Center (NTNU), AUTOWORK consortium, and CURE network.

• Medical Ultrasound
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Echocardiography
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Professor Håvard Dalen holds a position at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Medicine, within the Department of Circulation and Imaging. He leads the Ultrasound Research Group and the KG Jebsen Center for Cardiac Training, focusing on innovations in ultrasound diagnostics, cardiac rehabilitation, and large-scale health surveys like the HUNT study. Clinically, he serves as a consultant at St. Olavs Hospital and Levanger Hospital. His research spans echocardiography, exercise physiology, and AI-driven imaging solutions, with emphasis on improving point-of-care diagnostics. Dalen holds a PhD in clinical medicine and is a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology. Education & Qualifications PhD in Clinical Medicine (Field: Cardiac Diagnostics) Specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiac Diseases Research Interests Dalen's work bridges clinical cardiology and epidemiology, with core themes including: Medical Ultrasound : Developing AI-enhanced echocardiography tools for diagnostic precision Cardiovascular Rehabilitation : Exercise-based treatments for heart failure and post-cardiac surgery recovery Epidemiology : Leveraging the HUNT study to explore population-level cardiovascular risk factors Research Contributions Recent work highlights AI-driven improvements in echocardiography (e.g., deep learning for image quality scoring) and clinical trials evaluating exercise therapy in heart failure (HFrEF). His studies also address cardio-ocular syndrome links and psychological risk modifiers in recurrent cardiovascular events. Collaborations & Leadership Leads the Clinical Academic Group for Improved Cardiac Diagnostics at Point-of-Care Core member of research innovation centers CIUS (NTNU) and ProCardio (Oslo University Hospital) Chair of the Norwegian Cardiological Society's Echocardiography Working Group Teaching & Mentorship Trains medical students, residents, and nurses in cardiology and ultrasound techniques. Active in educational outreach for patient advocacy groups. Labs & Research Groups Ultrasound Research Group at NTNU CERG (Cardiovascular Exercise Research Group) CIUS (Center for Innovative Ultrasound Solutions)

• Production Management
• Industry 4.0
• Logistics Optimization
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Jan Ola Strandhagen is a Professor at the Department of Engineering and Production (Institutt for maskinteknikk og produksjon) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on production management systems, Industry 4.0 applications, logistics optimization, and smart production planning. Key areas include tactical production planning, feedback data integration, autonomous systems in healthcare, and supply chain sustainability. Strandhagen has organized and contributed to major conferences like the IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Production Management Systems. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical case studies in manufacturing, shipbuilding, and healthcare sectors. Recent projects address challenges in digitalization, lean manufacturing, and decision support systems for production environments. Publications highlight innovations in autonomous material handling, smart production control systems, and offshoring strategies in shipbuilding. His research emphasizes data-driven approaches to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability across industries.