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• Intelligent Sensor Systems
• Autonomous Systems
• Cyber-Physical Systems
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Niki Trigoni is a Professor of Computing Science at the University of Oxford, Department of Computer Science, and a Governing Body Fellow at Kellogg College. She leads the Cyber Physical Systems Group and is Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Autonomous Intelligent Machines and Systems (AIMS), a major interdisciplinary program combining robotics, machine learning, sensor systems, and verification/control. Her research focuses on intelligent and autonomous sensor systems, with applications in indoor positioning, healthcare monitoring, environmental sensing, and smart cities. Key interests include data fusion, inference and learning from sensor data, human-robot interaction, communication protocols for sensor networks, and innovative mobile sensing architectures such as participatory and social sensing. Her recent publications (2020–2023) highlight a strong trend in deep learning-based sensor fusion, particularly using mmWave radar, LiDAR, inertial, and visual data. Work spans human sensing (e.g., mmPoint), localization (e.g., PointLoc, RadarLoc), SLAM (e.g., iMag+), and domain adaptation (e.g., illumination-aware thermal detection). The research demonstrates a consistent focus on robustness in GPS-denied environments and real-world deployment. She has secured external funding, including a 3-year NIST grant for indoor positioning systems for emergency responders. She actively supervises a large cohort of PhD students and research associates, many of whom have gone on to notable careers. Her leadership roles in major conferences such as IPSN and Sensys further underscore her impact in the field. Labs and Teams: Cyber Physical Systems Group EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Autonomous Intelligent Machines and Systems (AIMS)

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Building Materials
• Thermal Insulation
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Anne Elise Steen-Hansen is a Professor of Fire Engineering at NTNU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, part of the Faculty of Engineering. Her work focuses on fire safety engineering, building materials, and fire dynamics. She leads the Fire Research and Innovation Centre (FRIC), emphasizing proactive fire safety strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research spans smoldering fires, photovoltaic systems, timber structures, and community fire safety education through initiatives like the “Bjørnis” program. Key projects include analyzing apartment building fires, PV facade safety, and fire spread in CLT buildings. She has published extensively in journals like Safety Science , Fire Technology , and Fire Safety Journal , with over 60 peer-reviewed articles since 2006. Steen-Hansen advises on national fire safety policy and collaborates with institutions like SINTEF and RISE. Her contributions include advancing fire risk mitigation in historical wood buildings and developing fire-safe sustainable materials. She holds a PhD in Fire Engineering and serves on international fire safety committees.

• Speech Perception
• Audiovisual Communication
• Phonetics
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Dr. Dawn M. Behne is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), affiliated with the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. She leads the Speech, Cognition & Language Group (SCaLa) , focusing on audiovisual speech perception and cognitive processing. Her research interests span speech perception , multisensory integration , language development , and cognitive neuroscience . Key topics include audiovisual speech processing in bilingualism, musical expertise effects, and human-AI conversational dynamics. She has pioneered studies on phonetic adaptation in real-time interactions and the role of visual cues in speech comprehension. Recent work (2024) explores real-time speech adaptations between humans and AI confederates, while 2023 studies highlighted gender representation biases in visual categorization tasks. Earlier research (2019–2020) investigated musical expertise's impact on multisensory speech perception using ERP methods. Behne has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of the Acoustical Society of America , Frontiers in Psychology , and PLOS ONE . Her lab collaborates with institutions globally, including the University of Alberta (Jongman/Sereno group) and the University of Helsinki (Gabriel/Hyönä team). Grants and funding details are not explicitly listed, but her active research program indicates sustained institutional and likely external support. Current projects likely involve AI-driven speech analysis and cross-linguistic perceptual studies.

• International Business Strategy
• Global Value Chains
• Information Systems Development
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Hans Arthur Solli-Sæther is a Professor of Strategy at the Department of International Business, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He served as Head of Department from 2017-2023 and currently holds visiting positions at ESDES Business School (France) and Politecnico di Milano (Italy). His research focuses on multinational enterprises, global value chains, offshoring/backshoring strategies, and information systems development. Key roles include membership on expert committees, editorial boards, and research project boards. Education: BSc in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (University of Oslo) MSc in Computer Science (University of Oslo) PhD in Organization and Management (BI Norwegian School of Management) Research Interests: Professor Solli-Sæther explores strategic challenges in international business operations, including cross-border mergers & acquisitions, global supply chain dynamics, and digital transformation. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical managerial insights, often addressing how firms navigate complexities in global markets. Current emphases include R&D internationalization trends, production backsourcing strategies, and innovation in public sector digitalization. Grants & Funding: Research Council of Norway (NFR), Regional Research Fund (RFF), and Norwegian private sector contributions. Teaching: International business strategy, project management, digitalization of value creation, and executive programs for industry and public sector leaders. Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative research networks on global operations strategy and IT governance through partnerships with European institutions like Politecnico di Milano's HumanTech project.

• Project Management
• Construction Industry Performance
• Performance Measurement
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Jan Alexander Langlo is an Associate Professor at NTNU's Department of Mechanical Engineering and Production, Faculty of Engineering. He holds a part-time (II position) role since 2011. Previously, he served as a Senior Researcher and Research Manager at SINTEF Technology and Society (1998–2018). His roles at NTNU include managing the Project Management Program, Nordic 10-10 initiative, and contributing to Project Norway. He specializes in project management, construction industry performance, and performance measurement. Key areas include lean management, quality management, and sustainable building projects. His research focuses on collaboration in construction projects, cost estimation realism, and productivity optimization. He has published extensively on topics like project transaction costs, knowledge transfer, and uncertainty management. Langlo is also involved in educational initiatives, including master's programs, continuing education (EVU), and corporate training. Notable works include the textbook Praktisk prosjektledelse (3rd ed., 2023) and evaluations of major projects like Oslo Airport Terminal 2.

• Work and Health
• Occupational Rehabilitation
• Cross-sectoral Collaboration
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Karen Walseth Hara is an Associate Professor at the Department of Community Medicine and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU. She also serves as a coordinating consultant at NAV Advisory Service Trøndelag and has held roles at St Olavs Hospital and NAV. Her work focuses on cross-sectoral collaboration between healthcare, social security, and workplace systems. Education: Cand. med. from NTNU (1994), Doctorate in Community Medicine (2019) Research interests include occupational rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and improving return-to-work outcomes through structured collaboration between healthcare providers and social security services. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address sick leave and disability challenges. Recent publications explore cross-sectoral collaboration effectiveness, surgical outcomes on work participation, and patient care pathways for pain management. She has contributed to books on social security medicine and public health policy. Key projects: Samsnakk collaboration model, Expert@Work initiative Grants: Multiple research projects funded through NTNU and national health initiatives Affiliated with the National Competence Service for Complex Symptom Disorders and leads the Work and Health program under NTNU-NAV collaboration.

Thea BjørnlandView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistical Methodology
• Genetic Association Studies
• Hypothesis Testing
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Associate Professor Thea Bjørnland holds a position in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU, within the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. She obtained her MSc in Industrial Mathematics (NTNU, 2014) and PhD in Statistics (NTNU, 2019). Her research focuses on statistical methodology for genetic association studies, hypothesis testing, and pedagogical innovations in statistics education. She leads the Statistics for Engineers project, developing hybrid and computation-based curricula across NTNU campuses. Key research interests include extreme phenotype sampling designs, score tests in missing covariates, and educational technology integration. Recent work explores calculus education trends among engineering students and salmon lice delousing dynamics in aquaculture. She has published in Nordic Journal of STEM Education , Statistics in Medicine , and Nature Communications . Teaching responsibilities include statistics courses for engineering programs (e.g., ISTT1001, TMA4245). She develops R Shiny apps for interactive learning, focusing on descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and error propagation. Current projects analyze student learning goals and engagement with digital resources. Collaborative efforts include statistical software development (R package extremesampling ) and interdisciplinary work in genetics and aquaculture. She actively participates in STEM education conferences and pedagogical workshops.

• Bayesian Statistics
• Quantitative Genetics
• Animal Behavior
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Stefanie Muff is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU, specializing in Bayesian statistical methods, quantitative genetics, and ecological modeling. Her work bridges statistical methodology with applications in evolutionary biology and wildlife research. Expertise: Bayesian inference, missing data modeling, genomic prediction, and habitat selection analysis Key affiliations: NTNU's Department of Mathematical Sciences Research interests focus on developing statistical frameworks for ecological and evolutionary questions, including studies on animal movement patterns, inbreeding effects in wild populations, and genomic prediction in non-model organisms. She actively contributes to methodological advancements in handling missing data and measurement error in ecological datasets. Recent work emphasizes applying Bayesian models to real-world ecological problems, such as dispersal genetics in vertebrate metapopulations and spatial variation in metabolic traits. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates statistics with empirical studies on birds and other wildlife. Notable collaborations: Alpine ibex conservation, house sparrow metapopulation studies, and genomic prediction frameworks Advocates for transparent science through teaching courses like ISTT1003 - Statistics and TMA4268 - Statistical Learning. Active in academic outreach with documentaries and workshops on ecological data analysis.

Henrik Daae ZachrissonView profile

Professor

• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Social Inequality in Education
• Childhood Poverty
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Henrik Daae Zachrisson is a Professor at the Department of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo. He leads the CREATE Research Center (2028–2033), focusing on equality in education. His research emphasizes early childhood education, social inequality, and methodological advancements in causal modeling. Roles: Professor, CREATE Center Leader, Former Deputy Department Head (2021–2023) Affiliations: University of Oslo, Norwegian Institute of Public Health (former Postdoc), National Centre for Child Behavioral Development Research interests include the socioemotional and cognitive impacts of early childhood education, mechanisms of inequality, and longitudinal studies on child development. He has advised government expert groups on child poverty and contributed to policy debates on educational equity. Key publications explore socioeconomic disparities in education, ADHD treatment effects, and neighborhood influences on academic achievement. His work bridges quantitative methods (e.g., instrumental variables, Mendelian randomization) with sociological and developmental questions.

Mehdi PoornikooView profile

Research Fellow

• Mental Health
• Health Economics
• Organizational Psychology (Human Factors)
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Mehdi Poornikoo is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo (UiO), affiliated with the Department of Psychology and the PROMENTA research group. He is part of the HeaLS project, evaluating the implementation of the interdisciplinary subject 'Health and Life Skills' in schools. His academic background includes a PhD in cognitive engineering from a joint program involving the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), UiT The Arctic University of Norway, NTNU, and HVL. Education: PhD in Cognitive Engineering (2019–2024) MSc in System Dynamics (University of Bergen, 2015–2017) MSc in Economics and Business Administration (NHH, 2011–2014) BSc in Industrial & Systems Engineering (Tehran Azad University, 2001–2007) Research Interests: Poornikoo focuses on mental health, health economics, organizational psychology, system dynamics modeling, cognitive ergonomics, and the philosophy of science. His work integrates dynamic modeling, fuzzy logic, and experimental methods to address challenges in maritime automation, human-AI interaction, and supply chain management. Publications: His research spans maritime autonomous systems, human factors in ergonomics, and supply chain dynamics. Key contributions include studies on trust in automation, system dynamics modeling, and fuzzy logic applications. Awards: Best Paper Award (Emerald Publishing Literati, 2019) Grants & Projects: HeaLS (ERC-funded) and prior roles as a PhD Researcher and Research Assistant at USN. No formal advisees listed, but contributions to courses like 'Human Elements in Maritime Operations.' Labs & Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in maritime systems, health education, and cognitive engineering.

Helene Amundsen Nissen-LieView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychotherapy Research
• Therapist Effects
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Helene Amundsen Nissen-Lie is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oslo's Department of Psychology. She holds a PhD (2011) and Cand. psychol. (2002) from the University of Oslo, with a BSc in Psychology from the University of London (1997). Her research focuses on therapist effects, therapeutic relationships, and mechanisms of change in psychotherapy, particularly in clinical populations like personality disorders and depression. She leads and collaborates on projects such as Modum Bad Therapist Lab, CAMP, and the Nordic Psychotherapy Training Study (NORTRAS). Key roles include co-supervising PhD candidates and contributing to longitudinal studies like the BAP study on clinical trainee development. Her teaching includes courses on psychological treatment, research seminars, and clinical practicums. Awards include the 2014 Young Researcher Award from the International Federation for Psychotherapy. Research emphasizes therapeutic alliance, psychotherapy outcomes, and clinician competence. Notable work includes studies on emotion-focused therapy for parents and equine-facilitated psychotherapy. She is also involved in evaluating residential couple therapy and depression treatment initiatives like DFront.

• Environmental Economics
• Resource Economics
• Energy Economics
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Knut Einar Rosendahl is a Professor at the Business School of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), where he conducts research and teaches in environmental and resource economics, energy economics, and climate economics. His academic work is deeply policy-oriented, focusing on carbon pricing, climate mitigation strategies, and the economic dimensions of the energy transition. His research interests span Environmental and Resource Economics , Energy Economics , and Climate Economics , with a strong emphasis on carbon leakage, fossil fuel supply, electrification, lithium and critical materials, circular economy, and environmental taxation. His work often employs economic modeling and game theory to analyze market failures and policy design. The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on pressing global challenges: decarbonizing transport, managing carbon markets (EU ETS), designing border carbon adjustments, phasing out coal, and ensuring sustainable extraction of critical minerals like lithium. There is a clear trend toward analyzing the interplay between climate policy, industrial competitiveness, and international trade, with a recurring theme of leakage and distributional impacts. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. Knut Einar Rosendahl teaches courses such as Intermediate Microeconomics , Energy Economics , and Climate Economics . While no information is available about his advisees or research grants, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals indicates a strong research program and active collaboration with leading scholars in the field. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams in the provided text.

• Equine Surgery
• Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
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Cathrine Fjordbakk is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, where she is affiliated with the Unit for Surgery, Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Ambulatory. She is a board-certified European specialist in both Equine Surgery (ECVS) and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation (ECVSMR), and maintains an active dual role in clinical equine surgery and translational research. Her research focuses on key areas in equine health, including upper respiratory tract disorders, orthopedics, wound healing, biological joint treatments, laminitis, and objective movement analysis. She has also made significant interdisciplinary contributions to bioelectronics and neuromodulation through collaborations with institutions like the Royal Veterinary College in London. Her work bridges veterinary clinical science with innovative biomedical technologies. Her recent publications span high-impact journals and reflect a strong trend in both clinical equine research—particularly in respiratory and musculoskeletal conditions—and translational bioelectronic medicine. Themes include surgical outcomes, regenerative therapies (e.g., conditioned serum), equine neoplasia, and neural control of inflammation. The integration of veterinary models in human-relevant bioelectronic research highlights the cross-species impact of her work. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Surgery (ECVS), 2009 Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ECVSMR), 2022 As an educator, she serves as block leader for the 'Movement System' in the veterinary program and as exam leader for the final clinical exam in equine medicine and surgery. She regularly lectures internationally and supervises postgraduate students, interns, and specialist candidates. She has also been involved in major research projects on surgical techniques in bioelectronics, contributing to grants and collaborative studies in regenerative and neuromodulatory therapies. She is actively involved in clinical teaching and research leadership, with ongoing work in wound healing mechanisms, joint disease, and movement asymmetry in trotters. Her lab and research teams work closely with multidisciplinary collaborators in immunology, engineering, and veterinary sciences.

Linn Sæbø RystadView profile

Associate Professor

• Homiletics
• Practical Theology
• Faith Education
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Linn Sæbø Rystad is an Associate Professor of Practical Theology at MF University College of Theology, Religion and Society. She holds a Master of Theology degree from MF and completed her PhD in 2021 with a thesis titled ' Overestimated and Underestimated - a Case Study of the Practice of Preaching for Children with an Emphasis on Children's Role as Listeners '. Currently serving as First Amanuensis in Practical Theology and Program Director for UKT (Youth and Children's Theology), her work bridges academic research and ecclesiastical practice. Her research focuses on Homiletics, Faith Education, and Congregational Pedagogy, particularly in relation to children and youth. She has contributed extensively to studies on confirmation practices in Europe, including the post-pandemic adaptation analysis in the Third International Study. Her publications emphasize intergenerational dynamics, pedagogical theology, and the negotiation of religious narratives in modern contexts. Recent articles examine confirmation work across Europe, youth agency in ecclesiastical settings, and the intersection of intentional leadership with institutional frameworks. While her work centers on preaching practices, she also explores broader themes like theological listening and the credibility of faith education programs. Professional roles include serving on the board of The Norwegian Bible Society (2012-2018) and participating in the Theological Council (2010-2018). Her methodological approach combines empirical research with theoretical frameworks from practical theology and pedagogy.

• Agent-based Modeling
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Simulations
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Luka Grgičević is a PhD student at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , affiliated with the Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory in Ålesund. His research focuses on agent-based modeling , evolutionary game theory , and control systems for autonomous maritime applications. Program: Doctoral Programme for Integrated Research Activities to Unlock a Potential of Top-level Researchers in Digital Transformation for Sustainability (PERSEUS) Research Group: Centre for Research-based Innovation, SFI AutoShip His work bridges artificial intelligence and maritime engineering , with a strong emphasis on computer simulations and game theory applied to vessel guidance in high-density traffic. Key contributions include publications in IEEE Access , conference proceedings, and a journal article in MIC Journal: Modeling, Identification and Control . Recent publications highlight trends in multi-agent maritime traffic simulation , centralized decision support systems , and decentralized collision avoidance strategies . Outreach activities include a lecture at the 2024 MTEC/ICMASS conference and a poster presentation at the 2023 PERSEUS annual workshop.