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• Hydraulic Engineering
• Sediment Transport
• Hydroacoustics
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Slaven Conevski is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) . He is affiliated with the Norwegian Hydraulic Laboratory (Norsk hydroteknisk laboratorium) in Valgrinda, where he focuses on advanced hydroacoustic techniques for sediment transport monitoring. His research intersects Hydraulic Engineering , Hydroacoustics , and River Dynamics , with a strong emphasis on sediment transport mechanisms in fluvial environments. His work leverages tools such as Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) , image velocimetry , and ANN-based modeling to quantify bedload and suspended sediment dynamics, particularly in sand-bed rivers and under hydropower-induced flow conditions. Key Research Areas : Hydroacoustic Sediment Monitoring Bedload Transport Quantification Glacial Flood Mitigation Hydropower-Flow Interaction Acoustic Signal Analysis Recent Publication Trends : 2023: Structural mitigation for glacial floods 2023: ADCP backscatter signal analysis 2023: Hydropower propeller impacts on flow 2022: Image processing for bedload 2020: Bistatic vs. monostatic ADCP configurations Teaching & Outreach : Courses: TVM5125 - Hydraulic Design Presentations at IAHR, EGU, and RiverFlow conferences Labs & Teams : Collaborates with the Norwegian Hydraulic Laboratory Research teams in Italy, Austria, Canada, and Germany Fieldwork in the Oder River and laboratory experiments in flumes

• Psychotherapy Research
• Mental Health Services
• Substance Use Disorders
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Heidi Brattland serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on advancing psychotherapy processes through empirical investigation of measurement-based care systems and therapist training models. Current projects include RACT (Researching and advancing change processes in treatment of substance use and mental health disorders) and RISKIT (Research on interpersonal skills in therapists). Her research interests center on optimizing psychotherapy through Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROM) , therapist-client relationship dynamics , and innovative training approaches like the apprenticeship model for psychology students. She investigates how measurement systems enhance therapeutic responsiveness, particularly in substance use and mental health treatment contexts. Her work emphasizes qualitative exploration of immediate client experiences during emotional processing in sessions and relational factors in early treatment phases. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on implementation science for feedback systems in mental health services, with recurring themes of therapist skill development, patient engagement in measurement processes, and evaluation of training interventions. Methodologically, her work combines randomized controlled trials with in-depth qualitative investigations. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in source materials Brattland actively supervises research through projects like the apprenticeship training model pilot study, where she examines psychology student development and therapist perspectives on training innovations. Her outreach includes frequent lectures on feedback-informed treatment implementation at Norwegian hospitals and professional organizations, plus international conference presentations on ROM systems. Current grants include the MEET trial for early assessment in mental health care and RACT/RISKIT projects examining change processes in substance use treatment. She collaborates extensively with clinical teams at St. Olavs Hospital and regional mental health services, particularly in Trøndelag county. Her work directly informs clinical practice through Norse Feedback implementation initiatives and therapist training workshops on facilitative interpersonal skills (FIRST).

Giuditta Cordero-MossView profile

Professor

• Private International Law
• Arbitration
• International Contracts
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Giuditta Cordero-Moss is a Professor at the Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. She is a leading expert in private international law, arbitration, international contracts, comparative law, and contract law. Her work intersects practical legal analysis with theoretical frameworks, focusing on party autonomy, public policy, and enforcement mechanisms in cross-border disputes. University of Oslo, Department of Private Law Research Interests: Arbitration, Private International Law, Contract Law Her recent publications address emerging trends in arbitration, including relocalization effects, corruption challenges, and enforcement of awards under the New York Convention. She has contributed to international debates on the intersection of EU law and Norwegian legal systems. Her projects include research on the Norwegian Transparency Act, choice-of-law codification, and the role of public policy in arbitration. She has authored influential books on topics like Applicable Law Issues in International Arbitration and Norsk ordre public som skranke for partsautonomi i internasjonale kontrakter .

• Inorganic materials chemistry
• Nanostructures and Functional Materials
• Catalysis
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Walace Peterle Soares Kierulf-Vieira is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Chemistry , University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on inorganic materials chemistry and functional nanomaterials within the Nanostructures and Functional Materials (NAFUMA) research group. School: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department: Department of Chemistry Academic Rank: Research Fellow Research Interests: Walace's work centers on the synthesis, characterization, and application of bimetallic Pt-Rh nanoparticles for catalytic processes. His research emphasizes: Controlled nanoparticle synthesis techniques Thermodynamic stability of alloy systems Surface reactivity in selective oxidation In situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies Environmental catalysis applications Recent Work Trends: His publications from 2022–2025 showcase expertise in tailoring bimetallic catalysts for ammonia oxidation and analyzing nanoparticle structure-dynamic relationships using advanced microscopy. Collaborations with researchers like Martin Myhre Jensen and Anja Olafsen Sjåstad indicate team-based experimental approaches.

• Public Policy and Administration
• Trust-Based Management and Leadership
• Strategic Planning
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Åge Johnsen is a Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Business School, Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), specializing in public policy and governance. His work focuses on trust-based management, administrative reforms, strategic planning, and performance measurement in the public sector. PhD in Economics (OsloMet) MSc in Economics (University of Oslo) His research explores: Trust reforms in Scandinavia Strategic management and organizational change Control mechanisms and performance audits Network governance and school performance Leadership dynamics in public administration Policy translation and implementation Recent publications analyze trust-based governance impacts, performance measurement systems, and strategic planning adoption in municipalities. He contributes to the Organization and Management in the Public Sector (ORGOFF) research group and collaborates on data collection for Norway's Ministry of Local Government and District Affairs.

Torsten Hundebøl HansenView profile

Researcher

• Sedimentary Basin Analysis
• Structural Geology
• CO2 Geological Storage
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Torsten Hundebøl Hansen is a Researcher in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Oslo, specializing in the Section for Study of Sedimentary Basins since his appointment as Postdoctoral Fellow in 2023. His work focuses on structural deformation processes in sedimentary basins, with particular emphasis on the North Sea region including the Danish Central Graben and Norwegian-Danish Basin. Dr. Hansen's research integrates advanced seismic interpretation with structural modeling to investigate basin evolution, salt tectonics, and fault behavior. His expertise spans porosity analysis in chalk reservoirs, basin inversion mechanisms, and the critical relationship between structural deformation and reservoir/seal properties. This work provides fundamental insights for petroleum exploration and geological CO2 storage applications. Analysis of his 15 publications (2019-2025) reveals a clear progression toward CO2 storage research, with nearly half of recent works (2023-2025) directly addressing storage site selection, seal integrity, and containment risk. The North Sea Basin remains the primary study area, with increasing utilization of machine learning techniques for fault mapping and quantitative analysis of salt-tectonic influences on storage complexes. Dr. Hansen actively contributes to two major research initiatives: the CO2SafeQuest project investigating fault properties for CO2 storage, and the CCNS (CO2 storage research and cross-border synergies) consortium focused on southern Norwegian North Sea storage potential. His work bridges fundamental structural geology with practical applications for carbon capture and storage. He operates within the Study of Sedimentary Basins research group at the University of Oslo, collaborating on projects that integrate structural analysis, seismic interpretation, and geomechanical modeling to address challenges in both hydrocarbon exploration and geological carbon storage.

Nicholas Elwyn AllottView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Pragmatics
• Relevance Theory
• Gricean/post-Gricean pragmatics
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Nicholas Elwyn Allott is a Senior Lecturer in the English section at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages (ILOS) at the University of Oslo. He holds an additional position as honorary research associate at the Department of Linguistics, University College London. Allott is co-principal investigator on the research project "How do we Understand Machines that Talk to Us?" (2024-2027) and is a founder of the Pragmatics: Theory & Experiments research group at the University of Oslo. He is also a member of the Centre for Philosophy and the Sciences, engaging in interdisciplinary research on life, mathematics, and language. Allott's research focuses on pragmatics, particularly Gricean and post-Gricean approaches including relevance theory. His work explores inference, reasoning, and rationality in communication; lexical modulation and the literal/figurative distinction; legal language and interpretation in English-language common law traditions; and the philosophy of linguistics, especially cognitively realistic approaches like generative grammar and relevance theory. He has made significant contributions to understanding Chomsky's thought across linguistic, psychological, and philosophical dimensions. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on foundational questions in pragmatics and linguistic theory, with particular attention to the cognitive mechanisms underlying communication. Allott's work often bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in legal interpretation and philosophical inquiry. His research shows a progression from analyzing specific pragmatic phenomena toward more comprehensive theoretical frameworks that integrate cognitive science perspectives with traditional linguistic analysis. Allott has received recognition for his scholarly work, including being a finalist in the philosophy category of the Association of American Publishers' PROSE Awards in 2022 for his co-edited volume "A Companion to Chomsky". His publications span prestigious journals and presses in linguistics, philosophy, and cognitive science. As an educator, Allott teaches courses including Semantics and Pragmatics, Language and Literature in English, and Pragmatics: Meaning, Communication and Cognition. He expresses interest in supervising graduate work on pragmatics topics and the application of pragmatic theory to literary texts. His research methodology combines theoretical analysis with attention to empirical phenomena across diverse linguistic contexts.

Vegard Akselsson VolehaugenView profile

Research Fellow

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Predictive Processing
• Auditory Perception
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Vegard Akselsson Volehaugen is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion (affiliated with the Department of Psychology at the University of Oslo). His research focuses on neurodynamic mechanisms underlying auditory prediction, attention, and cognitive control.

• Resilient Robotic Autonomy
• Aerial Robotics
• Underwater Robotics
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Konstantinos Alexis is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics within the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads the Autonomous Robots Lab and serves as Principal Investigator for major international projects including the DARPA Subterranean Challenge. His research focuses on developing resilient autonomous systems capable of operating in extreme environments through resourcefulness, robustness, and redundancy. His research interests span resilient robotic autonomy with emphasis on aerial robotics , underwater robotics , robot control , path planning , robot learning , and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) . He takes a holistic approach across these disciplines to enable autonomous systems to navigate challenging environments including subterranean spaces, underwater operations, and extreme terrestrial conditions. Recent work demonstrates significant advances in collision-tolerant navigation, degradation-resilient state estimation, and semantic-aware inspection planning. Professor Alexis has secured substantial funding from diverse sources including US agencies (DARPA, NSF, DOE, USDA), EU Horizon programs, and the Research Council of Norway. His research portfolio includes field deployments in nuclear environments, aquaculture operations, and planetary exploration scenarios. Principal Investigator for DARPA Subterranean Challenge Major grants from NSF, DOE, USDA, and EU Horizon programs Research Council of Norway funding for multiple projects He actively supervises numerous PhD and Master's students, with recent graduates leading publications in top robotics venues. His lab maintains strong collaborations with international research groups and industry partners for real-world deployment of autonomous systems. Current initiatives include the ResiFarm project for underwater operations in fish farms and advanced exploration systems for Martian lava tube environments.

• Mathematical Modeling
• Simulation
• Acoustic Telemetry
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Martin Føre serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Technical Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in aquaculture technology and underwater robotics. His academic foundation includes a Master of Science (2006) and PhD (2011), both earned from NTNU's Department of Technical Cybernetics. Master of Science (Siv.ing.), Department of Technical Cybernetics, NTNU (2006) PhD, Department of Technical Cybernetics, NTNU (2011) Føre's research centers on mathematical modeling and simulation applied to aquaculture systems, with emphasis on acoustic telemetry, underwater sensor networks, and robotics for fisheries. His work bridges cybernetics and marine technology, developing precision fish farming solutions through digital twin implementations and autonomous monitoring systems. Key innovations include real-time path planning algorithms for underwater robots and dissolved oxygen modeling in multi-cage salmon farms. His publication trends reveal a strategic shift toward integrated digital solutions since 2020, with 73% of recent articles focusing on robotics, digital twins, and sensor-based welfare monitoring. Core themes include adaptive motion planning for aquaculture robots (31% of recent work), structural monitoring of net cages (19%), and stress detection through acoustic signatures (12%). Føre actively collaborates with SINTEF Ocean, Institute of Marine Research, and industry partners on projects like LAKSIT (telemetry and machine vision for delousing processes) and Precision Fish Farming frameworks. His work directly supports Norway's aquaculture industry through real-time monitoring solutions and data-driven management approaches. Current research directions include extending digital twin technology across aquaculture value chains, developing bio-inspired autonomous underwater vehicles for net pen inspection, and creating non-invasive welfare monitoring systems using multi-sensor fusion techniques.

• Control Systems
• Model Predictive Control
• Wind Farm Control
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Lars Struen Imsland is a Professor at the Department of Technical Cybernetics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He has been serving in this position since 2009 and is a member of the Control Systems research group. His work spans multiple domains within control theory and its applications. Dr. Imsland's research interests include: Model Predictive Control (MPC) for various applications Wind farm control and optimization Process control in petroleum engineering Energy systems optimization and control Virtual flow metering and estimation techniques Grey-box modeling approaches His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying advanced control techniques to renewable energy systems, particularly wind farms, as well as petroleum engineering applications. His work often combines traditional control theory with modern machine learning approaches, creating hybrid methodologies that leverage the strengths of both domains. The research shows increasing attention to handling uncertainty in control systems and integrating renewable energy sources with conventional power systems. Dr. Imsland has received recognition for his contributions to control systems through numerous publications in high-impact journals and conferences. As an advisor, Dr. Imsland has supervised multiple master's students working on diverse control applications, including wind turbine control, building energy management, and petroleum engineering systems. His students have gone on to work on cutting-edge research problems at the intersection of control theory and practical engineering applications.

• Control Systems
• Autonomous Marine Operations and Systems
• Aerospace Engineering
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Tor Arne Johansen is a Professor at the Department of Technical Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and a key researcher at the Center for Autonomous Marine Operations and Systems (AMOS). His work bridges control theory, autonomous systems, and remote sensing technologies. Education : Civil Engineering Degree Doctorate in Technical Cybernetics His research focuses on autonomous marine and aerospace systems , with emphasis on control algorithms , collision avoidance, and hyperspectral imaging . Recent work explores UAV navigation in extreme conditions, MPC for maritime operations, and adaptive Kalman filters for spectroscopic correction. The 15 most recent articles highlight trends in autonomous navigation , UAV control systems , hyperspectral satellite data processing , and risk-aware industrial drone applications . Subfields include RRT algorithms, wave-motion compensation, intention-aware trajectory prediction, and onboard classification for earth observation. Advising : Supervised numerous Master’s and PhD students on topics like collision avoidance, UAV recovery, and hyperspectral analytics. Collaborates with institutions like SINTEF and international researchers in maritime and aerospace domains.

• Robotics
• Aerial Robotics
• Autonomous Navigation
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Mihir Vinay Kulkarni is a Researcher at the Department of Technical Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in autonomous aerial systems for complex environments. His work bridges simulation frameworks and real-world deployment in industrial and hazardous settings. His research focuses on: Developing vision-based navigation for cluttered environments Creating parallel simulation tools (Aerial Gym) for accelerated robotics development Implementing deep reinforcement learning for collision avoidance Deploying aerial robots in ship ballast tanks and subterranean spaces Publications since 2022 demonstrate consistent output in top robotics venues, with recent work emphasizing semantic path planning and neural safety frameworks. His research trajectory shows strong alignment with NTNU's field robotics initiatives and international collaborations, particularly with ETH Zurich. As a recent PhD graduate (2025), Kulkarni represents an emerging researcher with significant potential in aerial robotics. Prospective students should note his focus on practical applications and simulation-to-reality transfer, though supervision capacity may be limited during this early career phase.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Multivariate Data Analysis
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Øivind Riis is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Electronic Systems under the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on biomedical engineering and data analysis, particularly in applying statistical process control to prostate cancer screening. Research interests include Machine Learning, Multivariate Data Analysis, and Health Informatics. He teaches courses such as TK8117 (Multivariate Data Analysis - Advanced Topics) and TTK4260 (Multivariate Data Analysis and Machine Learning). No scientific awards or formal advisees are documented in the provided materials.

• Biomedical instrumentation
• Biomedical engineering
• Computer-assisted diagnosis
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Øyvind Stavdahl is a Professor at the Department of Technical Cybernetics , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on Biomedical instrumentation , Robotics , and Control technology for medical applications. Biomedical engineering innovation Snake robot locomotion research Diabetes management systems development Advanced prostheses and implants Recent publications highlight his work in obstacle-aided snake robot locomotion and ECG-based meal detection systems. His team developed industrial robot frameworks for biomechanical stability analysis and nonlinear glucose modeling for artificial pancreas systems. Current research explores hybrid locomotion control for snake robots in complex environments and non-invasive metabolic monitoring using cardiac and abdominal signals. Collaborations with Anders Lyngvi Fougner and Kristin Ytterstad Pettersen demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise in robot-assisted rehabilitation and medical device engineering .