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• Economics of Education
• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
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Damon Clark is an Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Irvine, within the School of Social Sciences. He is also affiliated with several prestigious research institutions, including the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), IZA Institute of Labor Economics, and the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) in London. Research Interests: His primary research focuses on the economics of education, with additional expertise in labor economics and public economics. His work explores school choice, educational policy, the signaling value of credentials, and the long-term impacts of education on health and economic outcomes. He employs rigorous empirical methods, including field experiments and quasi-experimental designs, to evaluate educational reforms and policies. The most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on education policy evaluation, school effectiveness, peer effects, and human capital formation. His research often uses large-scale administrative datasets and natural experiments to identify causal effects, contributing significantly to debates on equity, accountability, and efficiency in education systems. Scientific Awards and Honors: UC Irvine Faculty Mentoring Award (2015–2016) Excellence in Refereeing Award, Journal of the European Economic Association (2003) Excellence in Refereeing Award, American Economic Review (2012) Excellence in Refereeing Award, Quarterly Journal of Economics (2011) National Academy of Education/Spencer Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (2007–2008) European Economic Association Young Economist Award (2005) Advising and Grants: While specific student names are not listed, his role as a tenured associate professor and principal investigator on multiple grants indicates active mentoring of graduate students. He has secured significant external funding from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the WT Grant Foundation, and the Nuffield Foundation, supporting research on test-based retention, school access, and intergenerational education transmission. Labs and Research Teams: Clark collaborates extensively with researchers at institutions like NBER, IZA, IFS, and universities across the U.S. and Europe. His work is often conducted through collaborative research networks rather than a single lab, reflecting the interdisciplinary and policy-oriented nature of his scholarship.

• Mathematical Modeling
• Simulation of Machinery Systems
• Fluid Dynamics
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Eilif Pedersen is a Professor and Program Leader for Marine Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads the Department of Marine Technology under the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on mathematical modeling, simulation of machinery systems, and energy-efficient solutions in marine and offshore contexts. He is actively involved in projects such as SEACo, SFI Smart Maritime, and ViProMa, emphasizing virtual prototyping and hybrid power systems. Key research areas include bond graph methodology, thermodynamic system modeling, and dynamic analysis of marine systems. Pedersen supervises numerous PhD and industrial projects, including studies on hybrid propulsion, wind turbine dynamics, and fuel cell integration. He has contributed to over 50 publications, with recent work addressing co-simulation techniques, energy conservation in marine systems, and emission reduction strategies. His expertise spans marine engines, fluid dynamics, and renewable energy applications. Collaborations with industry partners like Rolls-Royce and Kongsberg Digital highlight his commitment to bridging academic research with practical maritime challenges.

• High Voltage Apparatus
• Electric Ageing Mechanisms
• High Voltage Electric Machines
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Pål Stabel Keim is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Education at the Department of Electric Energy , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , within the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering . His work focuses on high voltage apparatus, electrical machines, and power electronics with a system-oriented perspective. University: NTNU School: Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Department: Department of Electric Energy Academic Rank: Associate Professor Keim's research emphasizes insulation design for HVDC, HVAC, and inverter-fed machines, partial discharge analysis, and system-oriented design of electric machines. His work integrates digital tools to enhance electrical system design from generation to consumption. His recent publications explore modular HVDC wind drive trains, multi-agent control systems, aerospace power electronics, and dielectric insulation under combined voltages. These span disciplines including Electrical Engineering , Renewable Energy , and Aerospace Systems . 2015 : Nowitech Innovation award 2016 : Grønn fases energipris Keim has supervised Jaume Martí Cascalló (Master's thesis, 2020) and co-authored extensive research on high-voltage systems. He teaches courses in electrical machines, power systems, and energy infrastructure.

Siv GjesdalView profile

Associate Professor

• Sports Psychology
• Coaching
• Soccer
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Siv Gjesdal is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences , affiliated with the Department of Sport and Social Sciences. She teaches soccer to first-year undergraduates and PETE students, with a focus on Sports Psychology , Coaching , and Youth Sports . Education: BSc in Sport & Exercise Science, University of Bath MSc and PhD in Coaching and Psychology, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Her research examines Motivational Climates , Nonverbal Communication , and Injury Prevention in youth sports. Recent work includes a comparative study of coach practices across 9 European countries and analyses of injury prevention behaviors in youth handball and football. She also investigates psychosocial development and well-being in athletes. Publications span topics like autonomy-supportive coaching, motivational strategies in competitive environments, and emotional cues in elite soccer. Her studies often employ cross-sectional and longitudinal designs, emphasizing coach-player dynamics and health compliance.

• Occupational Therapy
• Rehabilitation Services
• Learning Environment in Higher Education
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Astrid Gramstad is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health and Care Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where she also serves as Vice Dean of Education. Her research focuses on occupational therapy in primary health care , rehabilitation practices , and learning environments in higher education . She supervises PhD students Morten Nikolaisen (main), Anniken Bogstrand, and Lina Forslund (co-supervision). University: UiT The Arctic University of Norway Department: Department of Health and Care Sciences Email: astrid.gramstad@uit.no Her recent publications examine topics such as study approaches in occupational therapy education , person-centered rehabilitation , and barriers in post-stroke care . She is affiliated with the Centre for Care Research North and leads the RehabLos project, focusing on co-innovation in rehabilitation service design. Key research areas include: Occupational therapy in primary health care Learning environment dynamics in health professions Rehabilitation models for acquired brain injury

Jan FrichView profile

Professor

• Healthcare Management
• Medical Leadership
• Neurology
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Jan Frich is a Professor at the Department of Health Management and Health Economics, University of Oslo, with concurrent appointments as Professor II (2019-present) and previous Professor I (2011-2018) positions. He served as Visiting Professor at Yale University (2013-2014) and currently serves as Editor of Michael (since 2023) and Associate Editor of BMJ Leader (since 2018). His academic interests span healthcare management, medical leadership, neurology, and global health. Specialist in Neurology (2008), University of Oslo dr.med. and Cand.med. (2008 and 1996), University of Oslo Master in Health Administration (2008) and Master of Science (2001) from Brunel University London Executive education at Harvard University (2019), SEI/INSEAD (2019), NHH Executive Board Program (2022), and NHH Board Program (2024) His research focuses on healthcare leadership development, prioritization criteria in clinical settings, and neurological disorders like Huntington's disease and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Recent publications examine rehabilitation technologies, healthcare cost forecasting, and leadership competency models. He contributes to healthcare policy discussions through editorships and has led projects on primary healthcare team evaluations, sepsis management improvements, and leadership development during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work appears in leading journals like BMC Medicine, BMJ Leader, and Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary applications.

Astrid KvalbeinView profile

Research Fellow

• Music History
• Performance Practice
• Contemporary Music
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Astrid Kvalbein is the Principal at the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH) since August 2021, with Morten Qvenild as deputy principal (2023). She has led NMH through post-pandemic economic restructuring and its 2023-2024 anniversary year, emphasizing student-employee engagement through dialogue and development. Education: Doctorate (2013) and degree in music pedagogy (1998) from NMH. Research Focus: Historical and contemporary performance practices, Nordic music history, modernization/modernism, and gender dynamics in composition. Recent Publications: 2024 economic analysis of music institutions, 2021 gender studies in composition, 2019 avant-garde critiques, and interdisciplinary explorations of physicality in performance. Scientific Awards: Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo Research Fellow at Norwegian Academy of Music Leadership & Collaborations: Project leader for Musical Modernization: Pauline Hall (1890–1969) (2006–2013) under NordART, and active in organizations like Ny Musikk. Her work bridges classical and contemporary music through biographical, performance, and discourse-oriented approaches.

Helene Ingeborg SætersdalView profile

Associate Professor

• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Strategic Management
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Helene Ingeborg Sætersdal serves as Associate Professor in Human Resources and Dean of the School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing at Kristiania University College, where she has held teaching, research, and leadership positions since 2000 including head of department, dean, and acting pro-rector for education. Her research centers on Human Resources Management within evolving organizational contexts, with primary focus areas including the intersection of automation and work practices, strategic knowledge management systems, and motivational frameworks involving mindfulness and enthusiasm. She examines how technological singularity impacts HR departments while developing models for effective HRM strategy implementation. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward future-oriented HR studies, particularly how technological, economic, and social disruptions reshape workplace dynamics. Her work bridges theoretical HR frameworks with practical applications in negotiation, influence tactics, and systemic value creation within knowledge-intensive organizations.

Maziar RaeinView profile

Associate Professor

• Graphic Design
• Typography
• Visual and Spatial Ability
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Maziar Raein is an Associate Professor at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO) , specializing in Graphic Design and Methodology. He holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art and an MA in Independent Film from Central Saint Martins (CSM). Before moving to Oslo, he taught on the BA Graphics course at CSM, leading the Context programme, and founded Codex Design, a brand identity agency that worked with companies like Lastminute.com. Research Focus : Visual and spatial ability, reflective practice, typographic archives, and audience engagement in music performance. Leadership Roles : Director of KHiO's Typographic Archive and Senior Advisor in Research at CEMPE (Centre of Excellence in Music Performance Education). His publications and projects explore interdisciplinary methodologies, asemic writing, and craftsmanship. Recent work includes the Radical Interpretations research program reinterpreting musical works for percussion. Scientific Contributions : Co-developed the landmark Writing-PAD project with Julia Lockheart. Recognized by HEFCE-FDTL for advancing creative writing models in art & design.

Ragnhild Kobro RundeView profile

Associate Professor

• Computing Education
• Software Engineering
• Formal Methods
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Ragnhild Kobro Runde is an Associate Professor in Computing Education at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo. Her work focuses on software engineering methodologies, formal methods in system design, and computing education at both secondary and undergraduate levels. She is affiliated with the Computing Education research group. Her research explores topics such as UML sequence diagram semantics, formal specification techniques (Event-B/STAIRS), and the transition from block-based programming (Scratch) to text-based languages (Python) in schools. She also investigates how ICT exposure impacts mathematics self-belief and academic performance in PISA assessments. Runde has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2005, appearing in journals like Formal Aspects of Computing and Software and Systems Modeling. Her work frequently addresses challenges in software design, security risk analysis, and service-oriented architecture modeling using UML extensions. Key contributions include developing pattern languages for web application security risk analysis, analyzing nondeterminism in sequence diagrams, and creating methodologies for dynamic service composition using UML 2.x. She has collaborated with international researchers on computing education initiatives and formal methods applications.

• Media Sociology
• Political Communication
• Digital Communication
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Melanie Magin is a Professor at the Department of Sociology and Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), with a PhD in media studies from Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany. Her research explores the intersection of political communication, digital communication (especially social media), and comparative research, focusing on media systems, media quality, and election campaigning. Current role: Professor and Distinguished Lecturer at NTNU Research areas: Media sociology, political communication, social media, comparative media research Projects: Norwegian National Election Study (2025-32), DigiWorld (2021-), CamforS (2019-), ICCS 2027 (2025-30) Her recent publications analyze social media’s role in political mobilization, migration coverage, and algorithmic threats to democracy. She chairs ECREA’s Political Communication Section (2021–2022) and was awarded NTNU’s Merited Lecturer status in 2024. She contributes to projects on media performance, digital citizenship, and inclusive education practices. Scientific Awards: Merited Lecturer, NTNU (2024)

Dag Håkon OlsenView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation
• Enterprise Systems
• Business Process Management
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Professor Dag Håkon Olsen is a faculty member at the University of Agder , specifically in the Department of Information Systems . He specializes in Digital Transformation, Enterprise Systems, and Business Process Management. As Study Program Director for the Executive Master in Digitalization, he leads academic programs focused on digital innovation. Research Interests: His work centers on digital transformation strategies, enterprise systems adoption, IT-business alignment, and sustainable digital infrastructure. He emphasizes practical applications in sectors like public administration, education, and SMEs through case studies and theoretical frameworks. Key Contributions: Professor Olsen has published extensively on topics including digitalization of Norwegian enterprises, co-creation models in SME networks, and AI-driven learning systems. His recent work explores pandemic impacts on digital adaptation and process management capabilities in digital contexts. Teaching: He teaches courses such as IS 403 Digital Transformation and Business Process Management and IS 917 Digital Transformation Research , integrating academic rigor with industry relevance. Notable Projects: He leads research on digital transformation in public sectors and co-develops tools like the Triple Bottom Line Co-creation Canvas for sustainable innovation. His work often bridges theory and practice through collaborative frameworks and empirical studies.

• Pediatric Cardiovascular Health
• School-Based Physical Activity Interventions
• Child Fitness and Anthropometry
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Per Morten Fredriksen is a Professor at the Department of Nursing, Health and laboratory science within the Faculty of Health, Welfare and Organisation at the University of South-Eastern Norway. His research is primarily conducted through the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP), a longitudinal school-based intervention program investigating physical activity and health outcomes in Norwegian children aged 6-12 years. His academic interests focus on pediatric cardiovascular health, school-based physical activity interventions, and metabolic health in children. Key research areas include establishing reference intervals for pediatric biomarkers, investigating waist-to-height ratio as a predictor of cardiometabolic health, and examining the relationship between physical activity, cognitive function, and academic performance. His work frequently employs retinal microcirculation analysis and anthropometric measurements to assess cardiovascular health in children. Analysis of recent publications reveals strong emphasis on longitudinal cohort studies within Norwegian primary schools, with particular attention to how physical activity interventions affect cardiovascular metrics, academic outcomes, and psychosocial health. The HOPP project serves as the central framework for most investigations, generating population-specific reference data while exploring intervention efficacy. Fredriksen maintains active collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions, particularly with Asgeir Mamen and Morten Lindberg. His work demonstrates consistent methodological rigor through controlled longitudinal designs and innovative measurement techniques including retinal imaging and hair biomarker analysis.

Maren Stahl LerangView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Psychology
• Classroom Interactions
• Teacher-Student Interactions
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Maren Stahl Lerang is an Associate Professor in educational psychology at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Education and the Norwegian Centre for Learning Environment and Behavioral Research in Education. She is actively involved in the INTERACT and Enact research projects, focusing on classroom interactions and teacher-student dynamics. Her research centers on teacher-student interactions, particularly instructional support within the Teaching Through Interactions (TTI) framework. She investigates how instructional quality influences student engagement, learning outcomes, and classroom climate. Her work includes systematic classroom observations using the CLASS-S tool, and she is a certified observer and trainer in this method. Her recent publications span topics such as instructional support, student engagement, peer relationships, off-task behavior, and the reliability and validity of observational tools in Norwegian classrooms. She has led implementation and process evaluations in teacher coaching interventions, analyzing factors at both school and individual levels. Teacher-Student Interactions Instructional Support Classroom Observation Student Engagement Teacher Coaching Educational Psychology She has received recognition through active participation in international and national academic forums, including ICSEI, BERA, and various workshops on systematic observation. Her methodological expertise includes latent profile analysis and multi-method research designs. Maren Stahl Lerang advises on research related to educational interventions and has contributed to the development of evidence-based teacher coaching programs. She has not listed any formal advisees in the available information. She has been involved in multiple research grants through the INTERACT project, though specific grant names are not detailed. She is affiliated with research teams focused on learning environments and behavioral research in education, particularly within the INTERACT project, where she leads Work Package 5 on implementation and process evaluation. Her work contributes to improving classroom quality and teacher effectiveness in upper secondary education.

Elena PérezView profile

Associate Professor

• Performing Arts
• Sustainability in Theatre
• Performance Studies
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Elena Pérez is an Associate Professor in Drama and Theatre at NTNU's Department of Art and Media Studies, currently leading bachelor and master programs. She holds a PhD in Drama and Theatre from NTNU, a M.A. from Simon Fraser University, and a B.A. in English Literature from Complutense University Madrid. She conducted research at UC Berkeley (2009-2010) and worked as Artistic Director at Trondheim Kunstforening (2016-2020). Her research focuses on performance studies, digital media integration in theatre, sustainability, and ecotheatre. Notable projects include Turning it Sustainable (2023) and Interactivity and Togetherness in Digital Theatre (2022). She teaches courses like Environmental Humanities and Performance Theory, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. Education: PhD (NTNU), MA (Simon Fraser), BA (Complutense University Madrid) Research Projects: Collaborations with Bæredygtig Scenekunst NU and Ellen Foyn Brunn Teaching: Focus on Sustainability in Theatre, Digital Storytelling, and Entrepreneurship Her work bridges performance studies with ecological and technological challenges, advocating for the transformative potential of the arts. Recent articles address sustainability in theatre education and digital tools' role during the pandemic.