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Egor KostylevView profile

Associate Professor

• Foundations of AI
• Symbolic AI
• Description Logics
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Egor Kostylev serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on the theoretical foundations connecting symbolic and sub-symbolic artificial intelligence, particularly examining relationships between formal logic systems and machine learning approaches. His educational background includes an MSc (Specialist, 2005) and PhD (Candidate, 2009) from Lomonosov Moscow State University under Prof. Vladimir A. Zakharov. He subsequently held research positions at the University of Edinburgh (2010-2013) and the University of Oxford (2013-2020) before joining the University of Oslo in 2020. Kostylev's research interests center on bridging symbolic AI formalisms with sub-symbolic approaches. He investigates connections between various logics (Description Logics, Temporal Logics, Datalog), query languages (SPARQL, Regular Path Queries, OTTR), and machine learning formalisms (Graph Neural Networks, Markov Logic Networks). His work addresses critical challenges in Explainable, Trustworthy, and Green AI through theoretical foundations that connect different AI paradigms. His publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions in theoretical computer science and AI, with numerous publications in top venues including AAAI, LICS, Journal of the ACM, and ICLR. His recent work shows a clear trajectory toward unifying logical reasoning with neural network approaches, particularly through graph neural networks and their connections to logical formalisms. The research spans theoretical foundations of knowledge representation, temporal reasoning in knowledge bases, and the logical expressiveness of modern neural architectures. As a research leader, Kostylev supervises multiple PhD students including Shuwen (Aurora) Liu, Maximilian Pflüger, Roxana Pop, Dongzhuoran Zhou, and Erik Snilsberg. He serves as a Research Theme Leader for the Integreat SFF: Norwegian Centre for Knowledge-driven Machine Learning. His teaching responsibilities include IN3020/4020 Database Systems courses. He leads the Data and Knowledge Management (DKM) research group at the University of Oslo, which focuses on foundational aspects of knowledge representation, database theory, and the intersection with modern machine learning techniques. The group actively collaborates with international researchers and contributes to advancing theoretical understanding of how symbolic and neural approaches to AI can complement each other.

Lars KristiansenView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Logic
• Computability Theory
• Complexity Theory
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Lars Kristiansen is Professor II (part-time Professor) at the Department of Mathematics, University of Oslo . His research centres on the intersection of mathematical logic, computability theory, and computational complexity, with recent emphasis on computable analysis, weak first-order theories, subrecursive degree structures, and implicit computational complexity. Research Interests Computable Analysis: Representations and computational complexity of irrational and real numbers. Weak First-Order Theories: Decidability, interpretability and fragments of concatenation theories. Subrecursive Degree Theory: Fine structure of honest subrecursive degrees and the Grzegorczyk hierarchy. Implicit Computational Complexity: Reversible computing, type systems that capture complexity classes, and resource-bounded program analysis. Across more than 50 refereed publications since 1996, a clear trend emerges: an early focus on subrecursive hierarchies and honest degrees evolved into an intensive study of the computational content of real number representations and the logical strength of weak arithmetics. Recent work (2023-2025) deepens this agenda, analysing the complexity of converting between alternative representations of reals and the degree structures that these induce. Scientific Output While no named awards are listed, Kristiansen’s contributions are disseminated in top venues such as Bulletin of Symbolic Logic , Annals of Pure and Applied Logic , Archive for Mathematical Logic , Science of Computer Programming , and leading LNCS conferences. His work is frequently co-authored with Amir Ben-Amram, Jakob Grue Simonsen, Juvenal Murwanashyaka, Ivan Georgiev, and Neil D. Jones, indicating active collaborative networks in both logic and theoretical computer science. Research Groups & Collaborations Logic research group at the University of Oslo Data and Knowledge Management (DKM) group

Ann-Kathrin Bretfeld-WolfView profile

Associate Professor

• Religious Studies
• South Asian Religions
• Postcolonial Theory
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Ann-Kathrin Bretfeld-Wolf serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Language, Art and Culture at Diakonova University College, where she is a core member of the Research Group for Religion, Beliefs and Ethics (RLE). Her primary responsibilities include teaching Religion, Worldview and Ethics (RLE) across multiple bachelor's programs, with specific course-responsibility for BMSRL1023 and BMSRL2023 during the 2024-2025 academic year while also instructing BKNSRL2023, BHSRL2023, and BDBUL1002. She further contributes to the BA program in Early Childhood Teacher Education with an Emphasis on Multicultural Understanding as the coordinator for Society, Religion, Worldview and Ethics (SRLE) courses. Educational Background: PhD in Religious Studies, NTNU Trondheim, 2023 MA in Religious Studies, Ruhr University Bochum, 2012 BA in Religious Studies and German Language & Literature, Ruhr University Bochum, 2010 Research Focus: Bretfeld-Wolf's scholarship critically examines South Asian religious history through narrative analysis and postcolonial frameworks, with concentrated expertise in Buddhist textual traditions. Her work investigates how religious stories—particularly Buddha Gotama's life narrative—undergo cross-cultural adaptation in Norwegian kindergarten settings and children's literature, highlighting power dynamics in multicultural education. She also explores historical intersections between religion and print culture in colonial Sri Lanka and contemporary civil society roles of Thai-Buddhist centers. Publication Trends: Her scholarly output reveals a cohesive trajectory across Buddhist studies in South/Southeast Asia, emphasizing narrative adaptation as a lens for understanding religious agency. Key themes include decolonizing religious historiography (evident in her Pāli textual research), resistance to missionary influence through print media, and Buddhist contributions to civil society. The recurring focus on Norway's multicultural educational landscape demonstrates applied relevance of historical/religious analysis to modern pedagogical challenges. Scientific Awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the source materials. Advising and Grants: While actively teaching undergraduate courses, no evidence of graduate student supervision (PhD/Master's) or externally funded research grants appears in the provided texts. Her dissemination activities include academic lectures on Buddhist narrative adaptation in early childhood education, suggesting knowledge mobilization priorities. Research Infrastructure: She operates within Diakonova's Research Group for Religion, Beliefs and Ethics (RLE), which provides the organizational context for her investigations into religious ethics, worldview pluralism, and multicultural pedagogy in Norwegian educational institutions.

Vibeke GrøverView profile

Professor

• Language and reading comprehension in children
• Language minority children's learning
• Second language acquisition
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Vibeke Grøver is a Professor at the Department of Pedagogical Research, University of Oslo. Her work focuses on language and reading comprehension development for language minority children, with a emphasis on bilingual education, shared book reading interventions, and sociolinguistic factors influencing literacy. Education: Dr.polit., University of Oslo (1992) Master in Educational Psychology, University of Oslo (1982) Elementary School Teacher, University of Oslo (1977) Research Interests include second-language acquisition, early literacy for dual-language learners, home literacy environments, and teacher talk features in preschool settings. She leads projects like Teaching for text comprehension and has contributed to the DEAL (Development, Equality, and Literacy in Learning Contexts) research group. Article Trends show longitudinal studies on bilingual profiles, shared reading interventions, code-switching dynamics, and neighborhood demographic impacts on vocabulary. Key themes include scaffolding language minority students, cross-cultural comparisons (e.g., Chinese-Norwegian families), and teacher-student interaction patterns in multilingual preschools. Leadership Roles include Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences (2009–2012) and advisory positions for the Peder Sather Center at UC Berkeley (2012–2014). Research visits span Harvard, UC Berkeley, NYU, and East China Normal University.

• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Strength Training
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Hilde Stokvold Gundersen serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Sport, Food and Natural Sciences at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). Her academic position is based at the Bergen KRONSTAD campus where her office is located in room L215. She maintains an active research profile with multiple publications in 2024 across various sports science domains. Dr. Gundersen's research interests span multiple critical areas in sports science, with particular focus on adolescent development in athletic contexts, strength training methodologies, and aquatic safety education. Her work bridges theoretical sports science with practical applications in educational settings, especially in primary school physical education programs. She demonstrates expertise in examining physiological development markers like bone age and their relationship to athletic performance metrics. Analysis of her 2024 publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of sports science research. Her work addresses gender-specific training considerations, developmental physiology in youth athletes, and safety education in aquatic environments. The publications appear in both Norwegian-language educational resources and international scientific journals including the Journal of Applied Physiology and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, indicating both national and international scholarly impact. While specific awards are not mentioned in the available information, her publication record demonstrates active scholarly contribution to the field of sports science. Her collaborative work with researchers across different institutions suggests integration within broader research networks in exercise physiology and sports pedagogy.

Geir UvsløkkView profile

Professor

• French Literature
• Francophone Literature
• Cultural Memory Studies
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Geir Uvsløkk is a Full Professor of French Literature and Area Studies at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the department of French Literature and Area Studies (ILOS). He leads the research groups 'Traveling Texts: Translation and Transnational Reception' and 'Cultural Memory Studies.' His work focuses on French and Francophone literature, history, and philosophy from the 18th to 21st centuries, with special emphasis on cultural memory, translation studies, and Quebecois literature. Education and Career: PhD in French Literature (2008), University of Oslo Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2010–2013), University of Oslo Associate Professor (2015–2024), University of Oslo Full Professor since 2024 Research Interests: Uvsløkk's research explores intersections between literature and disciplines like psychology, sociology, and philosophy. Key themes include cultural memory (e.g., Patrick Modiano), translation studies (e.g., censorship in translation), and emancipation discourses (e.g., French Revolution). He also studies provocative authors like Jean Genet and Michel Houellebecq, as well as Quebecois literature and Nordic perceptions in French culture. Teaching and Supervision: He supervises two current PhD candidates and five Master's theses. Notable past supervisees include Leif Simonsen (2024), Tuva Petersen (2023), and others. His teaching spans French literature, history, and culture, including courses on the French Revolution, Quebecois studies, and translation theory. Institutional Roles: Head of the PhD program at ILOS (2021–present) President of the National Academic Council for Romance Languages (2020–present) Public Engagement: Uvsløkk contributes to public discourse via radio programs, podcasts (e.g., 'Frankrike forklart'), and translations of French works into Norwegian. He has authored encyclopedia articles for the Store norske leksikon and published extensively on French cultural history.

Jonas BakkenView profile

Professor

• Norwegian Didactics
• Rhetoric
• Children's Literature
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Jonas Bakken is a Professor of Norwegian Didactics at the Department of Teacher Education and School Research, University of Oslo. His work bridges rhetoric, children's literature, and sustainable development education through innovative didactic approaches. As academic director of the Associate Professorship Program, he shapes teacher education and curriculum design. Research Interests: Norwegian language arts, rhetoric integration in education, ecocriticism, multicultural narratives, and bilingual pedagogy. Projects: Evaluation of bilingual education (ETOS), Linking Instruction and Student Experiences (LISE), Scandinavian Narratives of Guilt and Privilege (Scanguilt), Minority Literary Voices in Scandinavia. Publications span textbook analysis, rhetorical strategies in Sámi literature, CLIL education equity, and oral creativity pedagogy. His recent works focus on task culture conflicts and curriculum renewal in Norwegian language arts.

• Early Childhood Care
• Student-Teacher Relationships
• Child Mental Health
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May Britt Drugli is a Professor at the Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare, affiliated with NTNU's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Department of Mental Health. Her research focuses on early childhood care, student-teacher relationships, child mental health, and intervention research. She has contributed to numerous publications addressing childcare quality, child well-being, and developmental outcomes. Her work includes studies on cortisol levels in toddlers in childcare, the impact of professional development programs like 'Thrive by Three,' and the importance of play-based learning in educational policies. She frequently collaborates with educators and policymakers to translate research into practical pedagogical strategies. Key areas of exploration include transition processes for young children entering childcare, the role of teacher-child interactions, and addressing socioeconomic disparities in early education. Her research emphasizes evidence-based practices to enhance child development and mental health.

Jaakko Timo Henrik JärviView profile

Professor

• Generic Programming
• Programming Language Design
• Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
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Jaakko Timo Henrik Järvi is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Bergen, Norway, with additional affiliations at the University of Turku, Finland. His research focuses on programming language design, generic programming, and human-computer interaction, particularly in GUI frameworks and software reuse. His research interests include generic programming, programming language design (especially the Magnolia language), high-performance computing, array programming, and GUI engineering. He emphasizes formal methods and algebraic specifications to build reusable and efficient software systems. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in software development and education. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in declarative GUI frameworks, multi-selection models, and generic programming. His work explores domain-specific languages for GUI structure manipulation, reusable selection semantics across platforms, and optimizing array computations using the Mathematics of Arrays. These efforts reflect a consistent focus on software abstraction, correctness, and reusability. Jaakko Järvi has supervised doctoral students, including Tetiana Yarygina, whose dissertation explored microservice security. While no specific grants are detailed, his work on VisAST was supported by the Research Council of Norway (Project 250683), indicating active external funding. He frequently collaborates with researchers like Magne Haveraaen, Knut Anders Stokke, and Sean Parent. He contributes to tools and frameworks such as the MultiselectJS library and the VisAST educational tool. These are outcomes of collaborative research teams focused on improving software development practices and computer science education.

Marion ElisenbergView profile

Assistant Professor

• Language and literature didactics
• Instruction
• Digitalization in elementary education
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Marion Elisenberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Language, Literature and Culture at Østfold University College's Faculty of Education. She teaches Norwegian subjects across multiple teacher education programs including primary school teacher training, kindergarten teacher training, master's in special education, and continuing education for teachers within competence for quality development. Her educational background includes: University Pedagogy (2011) - Østfold University College Master in Nordic Didactics (2009) - University of Oslo Norwegian 3 (2005) - Østfold University College Norwegian 2 (2004) - Østfold University College Special Education 2 (2002) - Østfold University College Counseling and Social Education (1997) - Oslo University College General teacher education (1981) - Hamar Teacher Training College Ex. Phil. (1973) - University of Bergen Dr. Elisenberg's research focuses on language and literature didactics, with particular emphasis on sustainable development in literature education, transitions between educational levels, multilingual classroom practices, and digitalization in elementary education. Her work explores how literary texts, especially children's literature and graphic novels, can serve as tools for identity development, environmental awareness, and social understanding. She investigates pedagogical approaches that bridge the gap between primary and secondary education, examining how literature instruction can be made more continuous across these transitions. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainability in literature education, with multiple articles examining how teachers incorporate sustainable development goals into their literature work. She also has significant work on class analysis in contemporary literature, particularly through Maria Navarro Skaranger's novel "Emily Forever." Another key thread in her research involves the use of graphic novels, especially Nora Dåsnes' "Ti kniver i hjertet," to explore identity formation and the relationship between form and content in visual storytelling. Her scholarship consistently addresses practical classroom applications while engaging with theoretical frameworks in literary studies and education. Dr. Elisenberg is actively involved in research groups focusing on Literature and Narrativity, Multilingual upbringing and education, and Young children and early childhood education. Her collaborative work, particularly with Camilla Häbler, has produced numerous publications addressing key challenges in contemporary literature education.

Sigrid Johanna Håheim ØrevikView profile

Associate Professor

• Multimodal Text Analysis
• English as a Second Language (EAL) Education
• Genre Theory in Pedagogy
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Sigrid Johanna Håheim Ørevik is an Associate Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages , University of Bergen. Her work focuses on multimodal text analysis in English education, genre theory, and assessment frameworks. Position: Associate Professor Email: sigrid.orevik@uib.no Research Groups: POTENT – Post-Truth English Teaching Research interests include: Multimodal pedagogies Genre patterns in EAL materials Assessment of student multimodal texts Digital learning resources Vocational English teaching Recent publications (2021–2025) explore: Multimodal design principles Agency in semiotic work Curriculum coherence challenges Remediation of digital resources Long-term genre stability in exams She contributes to the POTENT research group and collaborates internationally on multimodal English learning projects.

Runar Hilleren LieView profile

Research Fellow

• International Investment Law
• Computational Legal Studies
• International Economic Law
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Runar Hilleren Lie is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Public and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, technology, and international relations, contributing to major projects such as COPIID, NoRDASIL, and CLEANUP. His research interests span International Investment Law , Computational Legal Studies , International Economic Law , Energy Law , and Legal Technology . He employs data-driven and computational methodologies to analyze legal texts, arbitrator behavior, treaty development, and institutional dynamics in international dispute settlement. The most recent publications reveal a strong trend toward empirical and computational analysis of international investment law, particularly focusing on influence networks, authorship prediction, compliance politics, and the evolving role of legal actors in arbitration. His work bridges traditional legal scholarship with cutting-edge data science techniques. He teaches JUS5080 – Programming for Lawyers and JUS5671 – Legal Technology: Artificial Intelligence and Law , reflecting his commitment to integrating technological literacy into legal education. Email: r.h.lie@jus.uio.no, rhlie@jus.uio.no Phone: +47 22859431 Visiting Address: Domus Juridica, 7th floor, Kristian Augusts gate 17, 0164 Oslo Postal Address: Postboks 6706 St. Olavs plass, 0130 Oslo He is affiliated with the Law and Technology (JOT) research group and the Research Group on International Law . His current research projects include: COPIID : Compliance Politics and International Investment Disputes NoRDASIL : Advancing Data Science in Migration Law (NORDFORSK) CLEANUP : Machine Learning for the Anonymisation of Unstructured Personal Data (Research Council of Norway, 2020–2023)

Aslaug KristiansenView profile

Professor

• Values and Ethics in Education
• Professional Theory
• Democracy and Peace Pedagogy
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Aslaug Kristiansen is a professor of education at the University of Agder (UiA), with a doctorate from the University of Oslo (2003). She has been employed at UiA since 1989, after her first temporary position at what was then Kristiansand Teacher Training College. Her academic background includes a Cand. Paed. degree and research assistant work at the Norwegian Teachers' Academy in Bergen. She has studied Martin Buber's philosophy at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the Pädagogisches Institut der Universität Freiburg with Professor Maurice Friedman. University of Oslo - Cand. Paed. and Ph.D. Norwegian Teachers' Academy in Bergen - Research Assistant Research Council of Norway - Recipient of recruitment grant Research Interests: Aslaug Kristiansen specializes in values and ethics in educational work, professional theory, democracy, dialogue, and peace pedagogy. Her research explores the role of teachers, trust, ethics and values, silence and dialogue in professional collaborative relationships. She has coordinated the "Democratic Mobilization" initiative at UiA since 2015, which has led to various collaborative projects, including with the ARKIVET Peace and Human Rights Centre in Kristiansand. Publication Trends: Her recent publications focus on democratic education, hate speech among students, and teacher motivation. She has published extensively on Martin Buber's philosophy and its application to modern pedagogical practice, emphasizing interpersonal relationships, dialogue, and ethical considerations in teaching. Her work also addresses post-war educational approaches and the prevention of extremism through educational initiatives. Scientific Contributions: Aslaug Kristiansen has made significant contributions to educational philosophy and practice, particularly in the areas of teacher-student relationships and ethical dimensions in education. She has coordinated major academic initiatives and has been instrumental in advancing dialogical approaches to education. Her publications appear in prominent educational journals and edited volumes, reflecting her influence in the field. Advising and Grants: She has coordinated the "Democratic Mobilization" initiative at the Department of Education since 2015 and has received a recruitment grant from the Research Council of Norway. Her work has led to numerous collaborative projects and has influenced educational practices in Norway and internationally through comparative studies. Research Groups: Aslaug is active in the research group "Professions and professionals in cooperation" and the Democratic Mobilization initiative at UiA. She collaborates with ARKIVET Peace and Human Rights Centre and participates in international research projects including the VALIDE international project on value-based democracy education.

• Mathematics Education
• Metascience
• Classroom Research
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Roar Bakken Stovner is an Associate Professor at the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education within the Faculty of Education and International Studies at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), where he also serves as Head of Studies - Area of Responsibility 2. His academic career at OsloMet began as an Assistant Professor (2021-2023) before his promotion to Associate Professor in 2023. Prior to his university position, he worked as a teacher in lower and upper secondary schools in Oslo (2012-2018) and completed his PhD at the University of Oslo (2016-2020). He holds a Master of Science and Technology from NTNU (2007-2012) with a thesis on applied computational topology. Stovner's research spans several interconnected domains within educational science: Developing methodologies for describing and measuring teaching quality across multiple classrooms, with special emphasis on mathematics education Metascience research examining how citation practices distort findings and confer unwarranted authority to claims in educational research Creating programming tools for educational research, including the gptworkr package for text analysis in R using ChatGPT His scholarly work focuses on classroom research, mathematics education, mathematical competencies, metascience, and citation analysis. He actively participates in research groups focused on Classroom Research and Task Design in Mathematics Education, and leads significant involvement in the Teacher Education Panel Study (TEPS), a comprehensive longitudinal study examining teacher education implementation in Norway. Stovner's recent publications demonstrate substantial engagement with contemporary issues in educational research methodology, AI applications in education, and critical examination of scientific practices. His work on the EDUCATE project has produced influential reports on algorithmic thinking in mathematics education across different grade levels and exploratory teaching approaches in upper secondary education. His contributions to educational discourse include conference presentations, book chapters, and practical resources for teacher education, such as "Bedre masterskriving – en bok for lærerstudenter" (Better Master's Writing - A Book for Teacher Students), which supports academic writing development among future educators.

Ane OhrvikView profile

Professor

• Cultural History
• Book History
• Manuscript Cultures
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Ane Ohrvik is a Professor of Cultural History at the University of Oslo's Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages. Her research bridges historical and cultural studies, focusing on knowledge transmission, manuscript cultures, and intersections of religion, medicine, and magic in Northern Europe. Academic Appointments: Professor (2021–), Associate Professor (2015–2021), Senior Lecturer (2001–2007) Research Projects: Leading Re-Storied Sites and Routes (Baltic Research Program), co-leading REA:Life (UiO:Life Sciences). Methodologically, Ohrvik specializes in close reading of textual sources and paratextual analysis. Her work examines how historical communities preserved knowledge through encrypted texts, folk medicine, and ritual practices. Recent Publications: Analyzed 2024 special issue on cultural history methodologies, 2023 study on foliate masks in material culture, and 2022 pharmacological reanalysis of historical manuscripts. Affiliations: Editorial board member for ARV Nordic Yearbook of Folklore (2025–), former Head of Education at IKOS (2021–2024), and leader of the Association for Cultural Research (2017–2022).