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• Input-Output Analysis
• Material Flow Analysis
• Resource Efficiency
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Meng Jiang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is affiliated with NTNU’s Industrial Ecology Programme and collaborates closely with Prof. Edgar Hertwich. His research focuses on input-output analysis, material flow analysis, and modeling resource efficiency and circular economy strategies, particularly in chemical systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Industrial Ecology) from Tsinghua University, China, and has additional academic training at the University of Washington (Seattle) and professional experience at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Research interests include resource management, material flow analysis, and the intersection of chemical systems with sustainability. His work emphasizes China’s material and carbon footprints, circular economy transitions, and socio-economic-environmental interactions. He has contributed to frameworks like the Planetary Pressure-Adjusted Human Development Index and studies on regional disparities in resource use. Publications highlight contributions to understanding China’s fossil-based chemical production, machinery carbon footprints, and urban low-carbon transitions. Collaborations span global institutions, including presentations at the International Conference on Industrial Ecology (ISIE) and Gordon Research Conferences. Teaching includes courses on input-output analysis and environmental trade impacts. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, addressing global sustainability challenges through data-driven methodologies.

• Translational Cancer Research
• Cancer Biomarkers
• Tumor Biology
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Lars Andreas Akslen is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, and serves as the Centre Director of CCBIO (Centre for Cancer Biomarkers). He is based at Haukeland University Hospital and leads a major translational cancer research group focused on biomarker discovery and validation. Position: Professor, Centre Director of CCBIO Institution: University of Bergen Department: Department of Clinical Medicine Location: Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway Email: lars.akslen@uib.no His research is centered on translational oncology, with a strong emphasis on identifying and validating novel biomarkers for improved biological classification and grading of malignant tumors. His work spans breast cancer , malignant melanoma , prostate cancer , and gynecologic cancers . By integrating human tumor sample analysis with experimental cell and animal models, his team aims to enhance the clinical utility of biomarkers in predicting aggressive tumor behavior and guiding personalized treatment strategies. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on tumor microenvironment, immune biomarkers, imaging mass cytometry, AI in diagnosis, and age-related phenotypes in cancer. There is a strong trend towards high-dimensional spatial profiling and integration of molecular and clinical data to refine prognostic and predictive models. Lars Andreas Akslen has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. He leads the Tumor Biology Research Group (established in 1995) and the CCBIO center, indicating significant mentorship and leadership in cancer research. While specific students are not listed, his extensive collaboration network suggests active supervision of PhD and postdoctoral researchers. No specific grants are mentioned, but leadership of a national research center implies substantial funding acquisition. He is affiliated with CCBIO and the Tumor Biology Research Group, both based at the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, and operating from Haukeland University Hospital. These teams focus on translational cancer biomarker research using advanced molecular and imaging technologies.

• Climate change security
• Conflict studies
• Environmental change and conflict
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Halvard Buhaug is a Professor II in Political Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a Researcher I at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). His work focuses on the security implications of climate change, including food security, economic shocks, forced migration, and natural disasters. Affiliations: NTNU (Political Science), PRIO (Researcher I) Research Areas: Climate-conflict nexus, environmental security, migration dynamics, peace research Expertise: Quantitative conflict analysis, climate risk modeling, policy-relevant research Buhaug's recent publications analyze climate-induced displacement, conflict risk projections, and the limitations of climate migration models. His interdisciplinary work bridges climate science, political geography, and security studies. Methodologically, Buhaug employs statistical modeling, geospatial analysis, and comparative case studies. He contributes to policy debates through accessible publications in outlets like The Conversation and Political Violence @ A Glance .

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Associate Professor

• Bayesian Statistics
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
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Ida Scheel is an Associate Professor in Statistics and Data Science at the University of Oslo , Department of Mathematics. She specializes in Bayesian hierarchical modeling, recommendation systems, and stochastic processes on networks. Her research interests include: Bayesian statistics and model diagnostics Data science applications in environmental and health domains Network-based machine learning Uncertainty quantification in predictive modeling Recent publication trends show a focus on Bayesian model validation, machine learning for product adoption prediction, and real-estate analytics. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects like BigInsight and CELS . Scientific awards : Sverdrup Prize for Young Researchers (2011) Advising : Supervised 8 PhD students (main/co-supervisor) in areas spanning Bayesian causal effects, neural network survival analysis, and model conflict detection. Key grants include participation in the Data Science@UiO and Integreat projects. Labs/teams : Active member of the Center for Computational Inference in Evolutionary Life Science (CELS) and the BigInsight center.

• Cold Climate Hydrology
• Hydropower Environmental Impact Assessment
• River Ice Formation and Modeling
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Knut Tore Alfredsen is a Professor at the Department of Water and Environmental Engineering at NTNU. He specializes in cold climate hydrology, river ice dynamics, and environmental impacts of hydropower. His work integrates field measurements, modeling, and data analysis to address challenges in regulated river systems. Research Focus: Environmental impacts of hydropower, hydrological modeling, and river ice processes. Projects: Trygg Elv (flood detection tools), Hydro Connect (climate mitigation), and HydroFlex (fish-friendly turbines). Supervised 17 PhD/MSc students focusing on topics like hydropeaking, ice formation, and green infrastructure. Led the 25th IAHR Symposium on Ice (2020) and authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Publications emphasize numerical modeling of ice dynamics, land-use impacts on hydrology, and hydropower sustainability. He actively collaborates with stakeholders on projects like the ALB laser initiative for river mapping. Labs/Teams: HydroCen (Renewable Energy Center), NTNU’s Water Resources Engineering Group.

• Housing Market
• Real Estate Economics
• Tax Policy
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Are Oust is a Professor of Financial Economics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU School of Economics) and a Professor II at the Norwegian School of Economics. He specializes in housing market dynamics, real estate economics, and tax policy. His research focuses on housing bubbles, property valuation, and the impact of regulation on real estate markets. Affiliations: NTNU School of Economics (Professor) Norwegian School of Economics (Professor II) Deputy Head of Research at NTNU School of Economics (2021–present) Deputy Director of NTNU Center for Housing and Environmental Economics (2016–present) Education: PhD in Economics, NTNU (2013) Master’s in Accounting and Auditing, Economics, and Business Administration from NHH (Norwegian School of Economics) Bachelor of Science in Economics, NTNU Research Interests: Dr. Oust’s work emphasizes automated valuation models, housing market regulation, energy labeling in real estate, and the interplay between taxation and home ownership. His research has been published in journals such as Quantitative Finance , Journal of Real Estate Research , and Energy Policy . Key Contributions: His studies on housing bubbles, rental market dynamics, and the application of AI in real estate valuation have shaped policy debates. Recent work explores the role of adverse selection in iBuyer models and the predictive power of dwelling conditions in automated valuations. Grants & Leadership: He advises on real estate policy and serves on multiple boards, including the NTNU Center for Housing and Environmental Economics, and private real estate firms like Strinda Eiendom AS. His teaching focuses on personal finance, investment strategies, and tax planning.

Jan G. BjaalieView profile

Professor

• Neuroinformatics
• Digital brain atlasing
• Brain architecture and connectivity
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Jan G. Bjaalie is Professor of Neuroinformatics and Dean of Research and Innovation at the University of Oslo Faculty of Medicine . Since 2023 he heads the faculty’s research and innovation strategy, while directing the Neural Systems and Graphics Computing Laboratory at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences. Education: 1990 Ph.D. in Neuroanatomy, University of Oslo 1986 M.D., University of Oslo Research interests revolve around collaborative and open neuroscience, digital brain atlasing, and the cyber-infrastructures that enable data sharing. He leads efforts to build next-generation atlases that integrate multi-scale brain architecture and connectivity data, and to develop ontologies and FAIR-compliant platforms for global neuroscience. Recent work emphasizes in silico integration of rodent and human imaging datasets, leveraging machine-learning registration tools and cloud-based services such as EBRAINS. The goal is to transform how brain data are stored, visualised and reused across laboratories worldwide. Scientific output & impact: A scan of publications from 2023-2025 reveals a strong focus on digital atlas frameworks, automated image registration (DeepSlice, DeMBA), open data standards (AtOM ontology), and large-scale analyses of genetic influences on brain structure in Alzheimer’s models. These works collectively advance reproducible, high-throughput neuroanatomy and cross-species translation. Grants & leadership roles: Coordinator/Partner in EU Flagships EBRAINS 2.0, BRAIN Health, Human Brain Project (2013-2026) Infrastructure Director, Human Brain Project (2018-2023) Leader of Neuroinformatics Platform & EBRAINS Data Services (2017-2023) Head of Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (2009-2016) Executive Director, International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF) (2006-2008) Chair, International Brain Initiative (2021-) Editorial & governance service: Founding Chief Editor Frontiers in Neuroinformatics (2007-), Section Editor Brain Structure and Function (2002-2020), member of the INCF Governing Board and EBRAINS AISBL Management Board, and numerous international advisory panels on data governance and ethics. His laboratory hosts the Norwegian Neuroinformatics Node and collaborates closely with global consortia to deliver open-access atlases, software pipelines and FAIR data standards that underpin modern neuroscience.

Hege-Beate FredriksenView profile

Researcher

• Climate Modeling
• Temperature Variability
• Radiative Forcing
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Hege-Beate Fredriksen is a climate researcher affiliated with UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializing in climate modeling and temperature variability analysis. Her doctoral thesis (2017) investigated spatial and temporal long-range dependence in climate systems. She maintains active research collaborations with institutions including the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on: Climate model evaluation (CMIP5/CMIP6) and radiative forcing mechanisms Scaling behavior and long-range persistence in temperature records Energy balance models and climate sensitivity quantification Carbon budget estimation under future climate scenarios ENSO dynamics under global warming Fredriksen's publications (2015-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on improving climate model parameterizations, particularly regarding radiative feedbacks, scaling regimes in temperature data, and validation of simple climate models. Recent work emphasizes uncertainty quantification in carbon budgets and model calibration techniques.

Charlotte BoccaraView profile

Researcher

• Developmental Neurobiology
• Systems Neuroscience
• Sleep Research
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Dr. Charlotte Boccara is a Group Leader at the University of Oslo, leading the Charlotte Boccara Group focused on Systems Neuroscience & Sleep. Her research addresses the neural mechanisms of sleep in cognitive development, funded by the European Union (ERC), and bridges Developmental Neurobiology, Systems Neuroscience, and Sleep Research. Education: PhD in Neurobiology (NTNU, 2014), MSc/BSc from Université Marie et Pierre Curie Research Experience: 2019–Present - Project Manager for SleepCog, 2018–2019 - Marie Curie Fellow, 2006–2012 - PhD Candidate at Kavli Institute Her work emphasizes computational methods to analyze neural representations in adult and developing brains, with key projects on SleepCog (2024–2029) mapping sleep oscillations in rat pups using in vivo recordings and optogenetics. Recent publications (2025–2008) span topics like: Autophagy and Sleep (2025) Parahippocampal Speed Cells (2022) Egocentric Boundary Representation (2019) Hippocampal Replay Mechanisms (2017) Scientific awards include: 2019 Young Research Talents (UiO) 2018 Marie Curie MSCA-IF Fellowship 2017 MRC CNDD Seed Funds 2006 NTNU Doctoral Fellowship She teaches physiology and comparative anatomy at the University of Oslo and collaborates with institutions like IST Austria, King’s College London, and SINTEF. Her lab includes researchers such as Alessandro Arena, Solomiia Korchynska, and Lina Okinina.

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Industrial Ecology
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
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Francesco Cherubini is a Professor and Director of the Industrial Ecology Programme at NTNU's Department of Energy and Process Engineering. He leads multidisciplinary research on climate change mitigation, environmental sustainability, and bio-based systems. His work integrates field studies, climate models, and life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate energy systems, land use, and technological innovations. Education & Roles: Professor at NTNU since [year not explicitly stated, inferred from roles] Lead Author for IPBES Nexus Assessment Report and IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land Director of the Industrial Ecology Programme Research Focus: Climate impacts of energy systems and land use (agriculture, forestry) Sustainable bioenergy and bio-based technologies (biofuels, biorefinery) Environmental impacts of hydrogen, aviation fuels, and industrial processes Climate-smart agriculture and land management strategies Life cycle assessment methodological advancements Key Projects (2020–2027): LCA4BIO: Harmonized LCA methods for bio-based systems ICARUS: Sustainable aviation biofuels development HYDROGENi: Norwegian hydrogen innovation center AGRISCASCADE: Circular fertilizers from agricultural waste SusLand: Sustainable land management for climate mitigation Scientific Recognition: Web of Science 'Highly Cited Researcher' (top 1% by citations) Teaching: Graduate course TEP 4300: 'Climate Change Mitigation'

• Quality of Experience (QoE)
• User Experience (UX)
• Cybersecurity
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Katrien De Moor is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at NTNU. Her work focuses on socio-technical approaches in ICT research, particularly in Quality of Experience (QoE), human-technology interactions, and ethical implications of technology. She co-edits the journal Quality and User Experience and leads the 5-year Master's program in Cybersecurity and Data Communication. Her research emphasizes user-centric innovation, digital ethics, and sustainable HCI. Education: PhD in Social Sciences from Ghent University (2012). Visiting researcher at TU Eindhoven, TU Berlin, and NTNU (Marie Curie Fellow). Research Interests: User Experience (UX) and QoE in immersive technologies Human behavior and ethical design Ecological validity in user studies Cybersecurity in critical sectors Long-term QoE assessment Publications highlight: Recent work explores ethical risks in smart environments, sustainable multimedia design, and user perspectives on parental controls. Her projects include Amplify (EU-funded), PERSEUS Doctoral Programme , and Cryptology and Social Life . Supervision: Active mentor to over 30 PhD students and researchers, focusing on cybersecurity, ethical AI, and human-centered design. Grants: Principal Investigator for the Norwegian TufiQoE project (2020-2024) and grants on digital carbon footprint awareness. Labs/Teams: Member of SFI NORCICS (Norwegian Cybersecurity Center) and the Young Academy of Norway. Leads interdisciplinary projects in human-centric networking and XR security.

• Metocean Statistics
• Wave Modeling
• Coastal Engineering
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Konstantinos Christakos is a researcher at the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and an adjunct researcher at the Department of Marine Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on metocean statistics, numerical wave modeling, and marine renewable energy applications. Doctoral dissertation: Wind-Generated Waves in Fjords and Coastal Areas (University of Bergen, 2021) Master’s thesis: Characterization of the coastal marine atmospheric boundary layer (MABL) for wind energy applications (University of Bergen, 2013) Christakos specializes in wave modeling for coastal and fjord environments, with a focus on wind-wave interactions, inhomogeneous wave dynamics, and open-source software development. He has contributed to tools like metocean-api , DNORA , and metocean-stats for metocean data analysis and visualization. His recent publications and conference presentations address Arctic wave energy resource assessment, downscaled wave hydrodynamics, and fjord-specific modeling challenges. He actively collaborates with institutions like SFI BLUES, SINTEF, and NOAA, and lectures on marine dynamics and stochastic methods at NTNU. Konstantinos participates in interdisciplinary teams and workshops, emphasizing computational modeling, machine learning integration, and environmental engineering for marine structures.

• Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
• Virtual Reality in Education
• Science Education
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Rolf Steier serves as Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University within the Faculty of Education and International Studies, Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, holding the position of Head of Studies for Area of Responsibility 5. His office is located at Pilestredet 52, 0167 Oslo (B534), with contact details including mobile +47 906 92 626, office +47 672 36 014, and email rolf.steier@oslomet.no. He actively contributes to the Digital Learning Arenas research group, focusing on technology-enhanced educational environments. Steier's research centers on computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) and virtual reality applications in education, with specific expertise in embodied cognition, science education, museum learning, and narrative structures in STEM. His work examines how learners co-construct knowledge through digital interactions, particularly investigating the role of physical embodiment in virtual environments and the integration of narrative techniques to facilitate engagement in informal learning contexts. Recent projects explore immersive VR experiences for collaborative meaning-making and the adaptation of interaction analysis methodologies for technology-mediated educational research. Analysis of Steier's 2021-2025 publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of virtual reality in educational research, with growing emphasis on interdisciplinary applications in science education. Key thematic developments include the refinement of interaction analysis frameworks for digital contexts, the exploration of perspective-taking across blended realities, and the strategic use of narrative to enhance STEM engagement in informal settings. His work consistently bridges theoretical learning science with practical educational technology implementation. The Digital Learning Arenas research group serves as the primary platform for Steier's collaborative work, functioning as an interdisciplinary hub for developing and studying innovative digital learning solutions. This group facilitates partnerships across educational sectors to transform teaching practices through emerging technologies, with recent focus on VR-based collaborative learning environments and cross-contextual knowledge transfer.

• Economics
• Econometrics
• Spatial Econometrics
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Arnstein Gjestland is an Associate Professor at the HVL Business School (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences). He teaches courses in Econometrics , Data Science , and Economics of Housing Markets . His research focuses on: Spatial labour market mobility Immigrant integration dynamics Social frontier impacts on employment Urban economic segregation Econometric modeling of migration Publications from 2023-2024 examine how social frontiers affect immigrant labour market behavior in Oslo, using spatial econometric methods to analyze commuting patterns and integration trends. Collaborators include Karl-Gunnar Severinsen, Inge Heldal Thorsen, and Jan Ubøe.

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Education
• Cognitive Psychology
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Danyal Farsani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Teacher Education , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in mathematics education through the lens of embodied cognition and cultural responsiveness . His work bridges teacher training , gesture-based learning , and cross-linguistic analysis in educational contexts. Key Research Themes: Embodied mathematical concepts, cognitive load in arithmetic, cultural/ethnomathematical practices, and multimodal communication in classrooms. Recent Collaborations: Focus on global North-South educational dynamics, robotics integration in teacher training, and metaphorical processing in language learning. Methodological Focus: Empirical studies using mental arithmetic tasks, gesture analysis, and cross-cultural curriculum evaluations. Publication Trends (2022–2025): Analysis of 15 recent articles reveals recurring emphasis on embodied cognition , mathematical metaphors , visual attention mechanisms , and culturally adaptive teaching tools like the Ethiopian Gebeta game. Subfields span gesture studies , cross-linguistic pedagogy , and innovative teacher education frameworks . No scientific awards or student advisories are explicitly mentioned in the provided data.