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• Data Mining
• Matrix Factorizations
• Tensor Factorizations
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Evrim Acar Ataman is a Research Professor and Chief Research Scientist at Simula Metropolitan, where she serves as Head of the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Discovery. Her research focuses on advanced data mining techniques for complex, multi-modal datasets across biomedical and network domains. Her primary research interests include Data Mining , Matrix and Tensor Factorizations , and Data Fusion for multi-modal data analysis. She develops constrained and coupled factorization methods to extract interpretable patterns in applications spanning neuroimaging, metabolomics, and mobile network analysis, with emphasis on dynamic and longitudinal data structures. Her work integrates mechanistic models with data-driven approaches to enhance biological and system understanding. Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a dominant trend applying tensor and coupled matrix-tensor factorizations to biomedical data for biomarker discovery, particularly in metabolomics and neuroimaging. Key innovations include tracking evolving patterns in temporal data (tPARAFAC2), constrained fusion methods (dCMF), and integration of mechanistic models with tensor decompositions for longitudinal analysis. As Head of the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Discovery, she leads research in developing novel data mining methodologies and their real-world applications at Simula Metropolitan, with significant contributions to interpretable AI for complex systems.

Inga BerreView profile

Professor

• Applied Mathematics
• Geothermal Energy
• Porous Media
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Inga Berre is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen, and serves as Director of the Center for Modeling of Coupled Subsurface Dynamics (CSD). She leads the Porous Media Research Group and was appointed Argyris Visiting Professor at the University of Stuttgart's SimTech Cluster of Excellence in 2023. Research Interests: Mathematical modeling, partial differential equations, numerical methods for coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical processes in subsurface systems, and fault reactivation induced by injection/production. Scientific Leadership: Member of SIAM Council (2022-2027), Chair of SIAM GS activity group (2021-2022), Co-Chair of SET-Plan Deep Geothermal Implementation Working Group (2019-2021), and Chair of the Joint Program Geothermal, European Energy Research Alliance (2018-2021). Awards: 2011 Meltzer Award for Young Researchers. Advisory Roles: Member of Scientific Advisory Boards for GFZ (2024-2027) and SFB1313 (2018-), among others. Teaching: Developed courses on calculus, functional analysis, mathematical modeling, and numerical methods at the Bergen Summer Research School.

Svitlana RogovchenkoView profile

Professor

• Differential Equations
• Impulsive Differential Equations
• Asymptotic Methods in Nonlinear Mechanics
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Svitlana Rogovchenko is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder, Norway. Her academic work bridges pure mathematical research in differential equations with innovative pedagogical approaches in engineering and interdisciplinary education. Educational Background: Doctor of Philosophy in Differential Equations (1988), Institute of Mathematics, National Academy of Sciences, Kyiv, Ukraine Master of Science in Mathematics (1983), Kyiv State University, Ukraine Research Interests: Qualitative theory of ordinary and impulsive differential equations, asymptotic methods in nonlinear mechanics, mathematical modeling, and the intersection of mathematics education with engineering and biology curricula. She focuses on conceptual understanding, pedagogical challenges, and commognitive conflicts in learning differential equations. Recent Publications Trends: Her work spans mathematical modeling of vehicle crashworthiness, interdisciplinary education for biologists and engineers, and pedagogical innovations in ordinary differential equations. Articles emphasize assessment design, group work tensions, and bridging mathematical theory with applied contexts.

• Combustion Engineering
• Alternative Fuels
• Hydrogen Energy
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Terese Løvås serves as Vice Dean of Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where she leads strategic development of research and innovation activities. She concurrently holds the position of Professor of Combustion and Thermodynamics within the Department of Energy and Process Engineering. Her leadership responsibilities include oversight of Centers of Excellence, Horizon Europe projects, and PhD researcher training. Her research focuses on combustion engineering and alternative fuel technologies , particularly investigating ammonia and hydrogen combustion for zero-emission engines, biomass gasification processes, and reactive multiphase flow modeling. She heads the Engine Lab at NTNU and teaches Thermodynamics, Heat, and Combustion courses. Her work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation in sustainable energy systems. Løvås actively contributes to major research initiatives including LowEmission (SFI center), ACTIVATE (ammonia-powered agricultural vehicles), AMAZE (ammonia zero-emission), and CAHEMA (marine ammonia/hydrogen engines). Her publications reveal strong trends in ammonia combustion chemistry , emissions reduction , and advanced computational modeling for sustainable fuel systems, with increasing focus on nitrogen oxide formation mechanisms and dual-fuel strategies. Member of the Board of Directors, Combustion Institute (2022–present) Joint Editor, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute (2019–present) Alumni Fellow in Engineering, Churchill College, Cambridge University As Vice Dean, she manages NTNU's Research and Innovation Committee and represents the faculty in NTNU's Research and Innovation Committee. She supervises multiple PhD candidates and leads international collaborations through projects funded by the Norwegian Research Council, Nordic Energy Research, and EU programs. Her laboratory work focuses on optical engine diagnostics and advanced combustion testing. Løvås maintains active industry engagement through her leadership in the ComKin Research Group and membership in the Institute of Physics and Scandinavian-Nordic Section of the Combustion Institute. Her current work emphasizes practical implementation of ammonia-fueled engine technologies for marine and agricultural applications.

Nadia ShardtView profile

Associate Professor

• Interfacial thermodynamics
• Phase behavior with curvature
• CO2 storage in subsurface reservoirs
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Nadia Shardt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on interfacial thermodynamics, particularly in systems with nanoscale curvature, with applications spanning atmospheric science, biomedical cryopreservation, and industrial process optimization. She contributes to teaching courses such as TKP4580 - Chemical Engineering Specialization Project and KP3100 - Chemical Engineering . PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Alberta, 2019) BSc in Chemical Engineering (University of Alberta, 2015) Postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zurich (2020-2022) Her work addresses fundamental challenges in phase behavior under curvature constraints, combining microfluidic experimentation , Gibbsian thermodynamic modeling , and machine learning techniques to study systems like CO 2 storage media, cloud microphysics, and food emulsions. Recent publications emphasize surface tension modeling for complex multi-component systems and cryoprotectant loading efficiency. Scientific awards include the ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Postdoctoral Fellowship Outstanding Academic Fellows Programme 2024-2028

• Hydrology
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Cold Climate Hydrology
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Knut Tore Alfredsen is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NTNU. His research focuses on cold climate hydrology, environmental impacts of hydropower, river ice dynamics, and water resource management. He leads projects like Trygg Elv (flood detection tools) and Hydro Connect (climate change mitigation in hydropower). He supervises numerous PhD and master’s students and teaches courses in hydrology, hydropower engineering, and environmental design. His work combines field measurements, data analysis, and advanced modelling, often using LiDAR and remote sensing technologies. Key projects include Sagelva research catchment studies and evaluations of environmental impacts from hydropeaking and reservoir operations. He is an active contributor to international conferences and collaborates with organizations like NVE and the IAHR. Education: Not explicitly stated in the provided text. Affiliations: HydroCen, Center for Renewable Energy (FME), NTNU’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. Grants: Involved in projects like HydroFlex (turbine development) and Klima 2050 (runoff estimation). Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups in ecohydraulics, river modelling, and cold climate hydrology. Research Highlights: Focuses on ice-jam flood hazards, hydropeaking effects on fish, and sustainable hydropower practices. Recent work includes LiDAR-based river bathymetry and historical river development analysis using AI.

• Marine Propulsion Systems
• Hydrodynamics of High-Speed Vehicles
• Ship Performance Analysis
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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.

• Computational Physiology
• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Atrial Fibrillation
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Molly Maleckar is a Research Professor at the Computational Physiology Department of Simula Research Laboratory , Oslo, Norway. Her work bridges computational modeling, cardiac electrophysiology, and biomedical applications, with a focus on arrhythmia mechanisms, fibrosis modeling, and machine learning integration in cardiac risk prediction. Research Interests include: Computational Cardiology Ion Channel Dynamics Machine Learning in Medicine Excitable Tissue Modeling Cardiac Fibrosis Analysis Biomedical Simulation Scientific Contributions span 15+ publications (2018-2024) addressing atrial fibrillation, calcium handling, and AI-driven ECG analysis. Key collaborative projects involve patient-specific ventricular modeling and educational initiatives like the Simula Summer School in Computational Physiology .

• Hospital Ventilation
• Indoor Airflow Distribution
• Thermal Comfort
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Guangyu Cao is a Professor at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He holds leadership roles in multiple international organizations, including the European standards working group CEN TC156 WG18, REHVA's technical committee, and the editorial board of the Journal of Building Engineering (Impact Factor 5.318). His research focuses on indoor airflow dynamics, ventilation systems in healthcare settings, and airborne disease transmission mitigation, with a strong emphasis on surgical environments and school buildings. Education: PhD in Energy Engineering (2009), Helsinki University of Technology Senior Researcher at VTT Technical Research Center (2009-2014) Research Interests: Hospital ventilation optimization, thermal comfort in clinical settings, airborne infection control, and sustainable building environmental quality. He combines experimental studies with mathematical modeling to evaluate ventilation strategies, particularly in operating rooms and isolation wards. Projects: EU Marie Curie DTN HumanIC (2024–2027) EU H2020 iclimabuilt (2021–2025) NFR POSIred (2020-2024) Labs/Teams: Collaborates with St. Olav's Hospital on indoor environment projects and leads teams in Cold Climate HVAC and Healthy Building Europe initiatives.

• Power cycles and turbomachinery
• CO2 capture
• Process modeling and simulation
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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.

Jan Martin NordbottenView profile

Professor

• Applied Mathematics
• Porous Media
• Geological CO2 Storage
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Jan Martin Nordbotten is a full-time Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen (UiB), with adjunct positions at Princeton University and NORCE. His research focuses on applied mathematics, particularly in porous media, CO2 storage, fluid dynamics, and interdisciplinary applications in hydrology, biomedicine, and ecology. He completed his PhD at UiB in 2004 and became Norway's third youngest professor in 2007. His work emphasizes numerical methods, multiscale modeling, and experimental validation. Affiliations: UiB (full-time), Princeton (adjunct), NORCE (adjunct) Research Group: Center for Sustainable Subsurface Resources Research interests span mathematical modeling of subsurface processes, including flow in fractured media, geomechanics, and phase-field fracture. Notable contributions include analytical and numerical solutions for CO2 leakage, multiphase flow, and development of tools like DarSIA for image processing in porous media. Publications highlight advancements in mixed-dimensional models, finite element methods, and experimental validation of CO2 storage forecasts. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in energy and environmental systems.

• Corrosion and Surface Technology
• Hydrogen Embrittlement of Metals
• Material Technology for the Oil Industry
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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.

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Quantum Chemistry
• Relativistic Effects
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Professor Kenneth Ruud is a leading expert in theoretical and computational chemistry at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. He serves as Director General of the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment and leads the Hylleraas Centre for Quantum Molecular Sciences. His research focuses on relativistic quantum chemistry, developing advanced ab initio methods for molecular property calculations, and integrating QM/MM and continuum solvent models. Education: PhD from University of Oslo (1998, supervised by Trygve Helgaker) Postdoc: University of San Diego with Peter Taylor (1998-2000) His work spans relativistic effects in molecular properties, vibronic coupling, and X-ray spectroscopy. He contributes to software development through programs like Dalton, Dirac, ReSpect, and OpenRSP. Recent publications highlight applications in spin-vibronic dynamics, heavy metal L/M-edge XAS, and topological materials. Key scientific contributions include relativistic DFT for nuclear spin-rotation constants, polarizable embedding models for vibrational spectra, and quantum dynamics frameworks. Awards recognize his impact through the Dirac Medal (2008) and multiple academy memberships. Elected to Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Foreign member of Finnish Academy of Science and Letters He actively participates in open science initiatives and serves on boards including Norges Forskningsråd and CAROS center for subsea robotics. Current projects involve quantum molecular science in extreme environments and computational protocol development.

• Maritime Risk Analysis
• Autonomous Ship Systems
• Safety Verification
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Børge Rokseth is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on maritime systems, autonomous vessel control, and safety verification. He actively supervises Master's students and contributes to research on risk-informed control systems, hybrid power systems, and systems-theoretic process analysis (STPA). Research Interests: Rokseth's research spans autonomous ship systems, dynamic risk assessment, and safety verification. He explores risk-based decision-making for maritime autonomy, hazard identification in hybrid propulsion systems, and control function allocation in dynamic positioning. His work integrates systems theory, machine learning, and regulatory compliance (e.g., COLREGS) to enhance safety and environmental performance in marine operations. Publications: His recent work includes probabilistic trajectory prediction frameworks for autonomous ships, STPA-based safety analyses, and studies on decarbonization barriers in the maritime industry. These publications emphasize risk modeling, systems-theoretic approaches, and simulation-based verification. Teaching: Rokseth teaches courses such as TTK4130 - Modelling and Simulation, contributing to the education of future engineers and researchers in cybernetics and maritime systems.

Ann-Cecilie LarsenView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Physics
• Nuclear Astrophysics
• Quantum Mechanics
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Ann-Cecilie Larsen is a Professor in Nuclear and Energy Physics at the University of Oslo, leading research in nuclear physics and astrophysics. She works with the Oslo Cyclotron Laboratory (OCL) and collaborates with institutions like Université libre de Bruxelles, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and CERN's ISOLDE facility. Master of Science in Physics, University of Oslo (2002) Cand.scient. in Nuclear Physics, University of Oslo (2004) Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics, University of Oslo (2008) Her research focuses on nuclear properties at extreme temperatures, particularly level density and gamma decay functions. These studies inform astrophysical reaction rates for understanding cosmic element formation. She teaches FYS-MEK1110 - Mechanics and KJM-FYS5920 - Nuclear Measurement Methods . Recent publications analyze nuclear decay patterns in Sn isotopes, neutron interactions on 89Y, and shape coexistence in rare isotopes. Her work connects nuclear structure studies with stellar nucleosynthesis. Prize for Young Outstanding Researchers, Norwegian Research Council (2016) Fulbright Scholarship (2015) ERC Starting Grant (2015-2020) Best Poster, Zakopane Conference (2006) She holds a Research Council of Norway project (2021-2026) and has previously received personal postdoctoral funding (2011-2014). Collaborations include Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, ISOLDE@CERN, IReNA, and ChETEC-INFRA networks.