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Albert Lau is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), located in Trondheim, Norway. He specializes in railway engineering, structural dynamics, and transportation systems. Lau holds leadership roles as the Study Program Leader for the MSc in Road, Railway, and Transportation Engineering, overseeing curriculum development and program coordination. His research focuses on railway track design, dynamic modeling of train-track interactions, and infrastructure maintenance, with projects such as the MeTinT initiative (Measurement with Train in Regular Traffic). He has extensive experience supervising master’s and PhD students, and his work emphasizes innovation in rail infrastructure and sustainable transportation solutions. Education and Professional Background: Lau earned his PhD from NTNU in 2018, focusing on numerical simulations of railway turnouts. Prior roles include Postdoc (2018–2020) and Assistant Professor (2017–2018) at NTNU, and teaching at Oslo Metropolitan University (2020). His industry experience includes roles as a Design Engineer (2010–2012) and Project Engineer (2013–2014) in Malaysia, where he managed construction projects and structural design. Research Interests: Lau’s work spans railway track dynamics, infrastructure health monitoring, and machine learning applications in transportation. Key projects include developing digital twins for railway test sites and analyzing ground displacement impacts on track anomalies. His contributions to the Road, Railway and Transport Group at NTNU aim to advance rail safety and efficiency through interdisciplinary approaches. Teaching and Outreach: Lau coordinates courses such as TBA4225 (Railway Engineering) and BA6012 (Fundamental Railway Technology). His outreach includes expert commentary on railway incidents, such as an interview on NRK (2024) discussing potential causes of a train accident. Current initiatives focus on revitalizing regional rail services and optimizing train positioning systems.

• Railway Engineering
• Transportation Systems
• Structural Engineering
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Sverre Steen is a Professor and Head of the Department of Marine Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads the Kongsberg Maritime University Technology Centre focused on 'Ship Performance and Cyber-physical Systems' and is a member of the standing committee for the Symposium of Marine Propulsors. His research emphasizes ship propulsion, hydrodynamics, and big data analysis of in-service vessel performance. Key interests include seakeeping, high-speed marine vehicles, and model testing techniques. Steen teaches TMR 4217 Hydrodynamics of High-Speed Marine Vehicles , covering cavitation, experimental hydrodynamics, and propulsion systems. He collaborates internationally on projects like the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre. His recent work explores wave-energy extraction via hydrofoil vessels, resistance modeling for fast ferries, and propulsion efficiency in real sea states. He has contributed to global shipping emission models (MariTEAM) and reliability analysis of structural components under vibration. Steen's publications span propulsion in waves, engine-propeller dynamics, and data-driven methods for ship performance monitoring. His applied research bridges experimental testing and computational modeling to address challenges in sustainable maritime transport and operational safety.

• Marine Propulsion Systems
• Hydrodynamics of High-Speed Vehicles
• Ship Performance Analysis
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Lars O. Nord is a Professor in the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at NTNU, specializing in thermal energy systems, CO2 capture technologies, and dynamic process modeling. He holds a PhD from NTNU (2010) and a Master's from Virginia Tech (2001). His research focuses on power cycles, turbomachinery optimization, and decarbonization strategies for energy systems. Nord has led projects such as DEXPAND and InnCapPlant, addressing CO2 capture under variable loads and expander efficiency in renewable systems. Current roles: Head of the Thermal Energy research group and teaches courses like Engineering Thermodynamics. Research highlights include thermal energy storage integration, moving bed adsorption processes, and offshore hybrid energy systems. His work spans over 80 publications, emphasizing CO2 capture dynamics, turbine design, and control strategies for flexible power plants. Notable collaborations include SINTEF and Aker Solutions. Nord advises multiple PhD candidates and has mentored alumni now leading roles in industry and academia.

• Power cycles and turbomachinery
• CO2 capture
• Process modeling and simulation
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Professor Ingrid Bouwer Utne is a faculty member at the Department of Marine Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her primary research focuses on risk analyses of ships, marine systems, and autonomy, with emphasis on operational safety, maintenance management, and risk control in autonomous maritime technologies. Key Projects: Leader of the Risk Group at NTNU, involved in the SFI Autoship initiative and ERC AdG BREACH project addressing risk-based rationality in autonomous systems. Research Interests: Autonomous systems design, probabilistic risk assessment, safety engineering, and risk-informed decision-making for marine operations. Grants & Funding: Secured funding from the Research Council of Norway, MAROFF, and industry partners for projects like ORCAS (Online Risk Management for Autonomous Ships) and UNLOCK (Supervisory Risk Control). She supervises numerous PhD students and postdocs, focusing on topics such as autonomous vessel navigation, risk modeling for underwater robotics, and decarbonization of maritime systems. Her work bridges theoretical risk analysis with practical applications in marine autonomy and safety systems.

• Autonomous Systems
• Marine and Maritime Risk Analysis
• Operational Risk Management
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Roy Johnsen is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in corrosion and surface technology. With a Dr.ing. degree from NTH (1984), he has extensive industry experience from Statoil Research Centre (1985-1991) and CorrOcean (1991-2004), where he expanded the company globally. His current research focuses on hydrogen embrittlement, corrosion protection, and integrity management in offshore systems, with collaborations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

• Corrosion and Surface Technology
• Hydrogen Embrittlement of Metals
• Material Technology for the Oil Industry
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Mikaela Vasstrøm (b.1977) is an Associate Professor at the Department of Global Development and Planning, University of Agder. She holds a PhD from the University of Copenhagen and leads significant research projects including the Norwegian Research Council-funded WINDPLAN initiative, which analyzes social acceptance and governance challenges in onshore wind power development across Norway, Scotland, and Denmark. She co-leads work packages in the WINDREG project focusing on procedural justice and knowledge co-production for energy transitions. Her research examines: Just energy transitions and energy democracy Governance challenges in renewable energy deployment Public participation in environmental conflicts Local/regional development implications of energy policies She co-directs UiA's participation in the Empowered Futures research school, developing PhD-level expertise in energy policy frameworks. Publications focus on wind energy governance, policy legitimacy, and spatial planning conflicts, with consistent themes of: Energy justice in policy design Local government capacity in energy transitions Participatory approaches in sustainability planning Research group affiliations include: Energy and Society Urban and Regional Planning (URPLAN)

• Energy transitions
• Energy democracy
• Energy governance
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Hans Bihs is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wave hydrodynamics, and wave-structure interaction using the open-source framework REEF3D. Key Research Areas: CFD simulations, wave modeling, floating body dynamics, ocean wave energy, aquaculture hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and high-performance computing. Projects: ERC Consolidator Grant PARTRES (2023-2028), EEA Grants Portugal SurfWave (2023), NFR KPN IPIRIS (2021-2025), EEA Baltic SolidShore (2021-2024), NTNU's MAPLE (2022-2025), and DigiCoast (2021-2024). Email: hans.bihs@ntnu.no His recent publications (2025-2020) analyze fluid-structure interaction, ship-induced waves, floating offshore wind turbines, submerged vegetation, and coastal structures using advanced CFD techniques. Topics include wave hydrodynamics, turbulence, and numerical modeling for marine and aquaculture systems.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Wave Hydrodynamics
• Wave Modeling
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Harald Martin Hjelle is a Professor at the Faculty of Logistics, Molde University College (HiMolde). He chairs the PhD Logistics committee and serves on the university's board. His research focuses on transport economics, environmental performance of transport modes, and logistics systems. He has held leadership roles including department head and vice-rector for research. Education: Bachelor’s in Economics, University of Oslo (1989) PhD in Transport Technology, NTNU (2003) Research Interests: Hjelle’s work examines sustainable logistics, comparative environmental impacts of transport (road vs. short sea shipping), and supply chain optimization. His studies often address China-Europe trade dynamics and emissions mitigation strategies in maritime transport. Grant Projects: He has managed EU-funded and Norwegian Research Council projects on topics like container supply chain design (SeaConAZ), LNG vs. pipeline emissions, and offshore wind logistics. His research bridges academic inquiry with industry collaboration, particularly in maritime and transport policy. Labs/Teams: Member of the Transport Research Group (TRG), focusing on cross-modal transport efficiency and environmental sustainability.

• Transport Economics
• Environmental Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
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Amir R. Nejad is a Professor at the Department of Marine Technology, NTNU, and leads the Marine Energy Systems and Autonomics (MESA) research group. He chairs the EAWE WindEurope Scientific Track Committee and co-founded the Drivetrain Technical Committee at the European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE). He is also involved in ISO committees, editorial boards of journals like Wind Energy Science , and contributes to standards for offshore wind energy. Education: Ph.D. in Marine Technology, NTNU (top 10% international ranking) M.Sc. Subsea Engineering, University of Aberdeen (Distinction) B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Tehran University (Honors) Research Interests: Focus on stochastic and reliability-based design, dynamic modeling of electro-mechanical systems, fault detection, and condition monitoring in marine and offshore renewable energy applications. Key areas include wind turbine drivetrains, floating offshore systems, and digital twin technology. Awards: 2x Best Lecturer, NTNU (2015-2016, 2019-2020) Best Poster Award, Torque Conference 2016 Nowitech Ph.D. Fellowship, 2012-2015 Advising & Grants: Supervises Ph.D. students in drivetrain design and offshore systems. Leads projects on marine system dynamics and vibration through the MD Lab. Collaborates with industry on drivetrain testing and reliability. Labs & Teams: Director of the Marine System Dynamics and Vibration Lab (MD Lab), fostering innovation in offshore renewable energy systems and digital twin applications.

• Marine Renewable Energy
• Wind Turbine Drivetrain Systems
• Condition Monitoring
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Vidar Hepsø is a Professor at the Department of Computer Technology and Informatics, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work bridges anthropology of science and technology with practical challenges in digitalization, energy transition, and remote operations. Research focuses on digital infrastructures, socio-technical systems, and human factors in oil and gas industries Active in NTNU Applied Information Technology and NTNU Energy Transition Initiative Publications emphasize open-source ecosystems, autonomous systems, and environmental monitoring His scholarly output spans computer-supported collaborative work, IT infrastructure governance, and risk-informed anomaly detection in subsea systems. He leads projects connecting digital innovation with offshore wind and petroleum geoscience.

• Anthropology of Science and Technology
• Computer Supported Collaborative Work
• Digitalization
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Roger Flage is a Professor of Risk Management at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Department of Security, Economics and Planning. His research focuses on foundational and applied aspects of risk analysis, uncertainty quantification, and decision-making under uncertainty, with applications in critical infrastructure, environmental systems, and offshore energy. Roger Flage's research interests lie at the intersection of risk science, safety engineering, and decision theory. He investigates how uncertainty—especially epistemic uncertainty and assumptions—affects risk assessments, and advocates for more transparent and robust frameworks. His work spans theoretical advances, such as the treatment of 'black swan' events and the concept of 'real risk', as well as practical applications in offshore safety, power systems, and geohazards. He emphasizes the integration of data-driven methods, AI, and digital twins while critically assessing their limitations and associated security risks. His recent publications show a strong trend toward integrating dynamic, data-rich, and interdisciplinary approaches to risk analysis. Themes include the role of time in risk, AI applications, infrastructure interdependencies, and environmental risk in the oil and gas sector. He frequently publishes in top-tier journals like Risk Analysis , Reliability Engineering & System Safety , and Safety Science , often in collaboration with leading scholars such as Terje Aven and Seth Guikema. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Roger Flage has supervised or collaborated with several researchers, though no formal list of advisees is provided. His work is supported through academic collaborations and institutional affiliations rather than explicit grant mentions. He is actively involved in advancing risk science methodology, particularly in the treatment of assumptions and uncertainty, and contributes to both theoretical foundations and real-world applications in safety-critical domains. He is associated with research groups and collaborative networks at the University of Stavanger, particularly within the Department of Security, Economics and Planning. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams focusing on risk in complex engineered systems, including energy, transportation, and environmental systems.

• Risk Management
• Risk Analysis
• Uncertainty Quantification
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Lokukaluge Prasad Perera is a Professor in Maritime Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway and a Senior Research Scientist in Smart Data at SINTEF Digital . He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University (1999), MSc in Systems & Controls from the same institution (2001), and a PhD in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Technical University of Lisbon (2012). His research focuses on Maritime and Offshore Systems , Advanced Data Analytics , Autonomous Navigation , Energy Efficiency , and Digital Twin Applications . He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and was recognized in the World's Top 2% Scientists (2021-2022) by Stanford University. Key professional experiences include roles at SINTEF Ocean (2014–2017), Center for Marine Technology and Engineering in Portugal (2008–2012), and Wärtsilä Finland (2012–2014). He has also held academic positions at Naval & Maritime Academy and Ocean University of Sri Lanka . His work addresses challenges in emission reduction , renewable energy integration , and safety-critical systems for maritime operations. Current projects emphasize trustworthiness of autonomous ships and data-driven decision frameworks for energy efficiency.

• Maritime Technology
• Offshore Systems
• Advanced Data Analytics
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Pierluigi Salvo Rossi is a Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems , Norwegian University of Science and Technology ( NTNU ), with additional roles as Deputy Head of Department (since 2021) and Deputy Manager at the Center for Green Shift in the Built Environment (since 2022). He also serves as a part-time Research Scientist at SINTEF Energy's Gas Technology department. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy (2005) Dr.Eng. (cum laude) in Telecommunications Engineering, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy (2002) Research Interests span Wireless Communications , Digital Twins , Machine Learning , and Statistical Signal Processing , focusing on applications like Industrial IoT , Fault Detection , and Energy Systems . His recent Publications highlight trends in Federated Learning , Graph Signal Processing , and Multi-Sensor Anomaly Detection across domains from Natural Gas Pipelines to Subsea Leakages . Scientific Awards include: Exemplary Senior Editor, IEEE Communications Letters (2018) Department Ambassador, NTNU (2016) IEEE Senior Member (since 2011) Professional Roles encompass editorial leadership (e.g., IEEE Sensors Journal) and conference organization (e.g., General Chair for IEEE Sensor Array and Multichannel Signal Processing Workshop, 2022). He leads major funded research projects like PREFERENCE (RCN, 2023-2027) and AUTOSHIP (RCN, 2020-2028).

• Wireless Communications
• Machine Learning
• Digital Twins
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Hossein Farahmand is a Professor at the Department of Electric Energy, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and leads the Electricity Markets and Energy Systems Planning (EMESP) research group. He holds an Associate Editor role at IEEE Transactions on Energy Markets, Policy and Regulation and contributes to international initiatives like IEA Wind Task 25 and ISGAN Annex 9. Education : Dr.ing. (PhD) from NTNU (2012) His research focuses on power market analysis, hydropower scheduling, power system balancing, and local flexibility markets in smart grids. Recent work explores renewable energy integration, digitalization, and hydrogen systems. Trends include machine learning applications in hydropower scheduling, offshore wind economics, and grid flexibility solutions. Scientific awards include Senior Member of IEEE and representation in ISGAN Annex 9 and IEA Wind Task 25 . He supervises PhD candidates and co-supervised projects in areas like grid tariffs , local energy communities , and electric vehicle integration . Grants include EU Horizon 2020 and Research Council of Norway funding for projects such as IntHydro , HONOR , and Ocean Grid . Labs and teams include the EMESP research group at NTNU, collaborations with Hohai University , Smart Innovation Norway , and industry partners in China and Norway.

• Power Market Analysis
• Hydropower Scheduling
• Power System Balancing
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Kjetil Nordby is a Professor at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), specializing in interaction design for maritime environments. He leads the Ocean Industries Concept Lab (OICL) and manages the OpenBridge Design System, an open-source framework for standardized ship bridge interfaces. Research focus: Augmented/Virtual Reality in maritime operations Key projects: OpenRemote (remote operation center UI), OpenAR (AR integration) Collaborations with institutions like Royal Institution of Naval Architects His work addresses cross-vendor interface consistency, safety-critical UX, and open innovation in maritime design. Recent publications explore AR/VR applications for navigation, collaborative workstations, and energy-conscious maritime systems. Scientific contributions include: 15+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Marine Science and Engineering and Applied Ergonomics Book chapters on sensemaking in safety-critical maritime environments

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Maritime User Interface Design
• Augmented Reality (AR)
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