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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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Mohammad Mansouri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Stavanger, Faculty of Science and Technology, Norway. He holds a PhD in energy systems engineering from the University of Stavanger and earned his BSc and MSc degrees in chemical engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Iran. His research focuses on the modeling, simulation, optimization, and management of multi-vector energy systems, with a strong emphasis on hydrogen-fueled micro gas turbines, carbon capture technologies, and techno-economic and risk assessments for energy systems. He has contributed significantly to advancements in clean energy technologies, particularly in gas turbine applications, integrated energy systems for decarbonizing geographical islands, and energy efficiency in buildings using phase change materials. The recent articles highlight a consistent trend in clean and sustainable energy technologies, with a focus on hydrogen utilization, fault diagnostics using machine learning, thermal energy storage, and decarbonization strategies. His work bridges the gap between theoretical modeling and practical implementation in energy conversion systems. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. Mohammad Mansouri has advised multiple graduate students and contributed to several research projects, though specific names of students are not listed. He has been involved in EU-funded initiatives such as the H2-IGCC project and collaborative research on well integrity for geothermal applications. His work is supported by extensive publications in high-impact journals and conference proceedings. He is actively involved in research teams focusing on integrated energy systems, gas turbine technology, and sustainable energy solutions. His collaborations include researchers at the University of Stavanger and international experts in energy engineering.

• Energy Systems Engineering
• Modeling and Simulation of Energy Systems
• Optimization of Energy Conversion Technologies
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