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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.

• Hydrology
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Cold Climate Hydrology
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Hans Bihs is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wave hydrodynamics, and wave-structure interaction using the open-source framework REEF3D. Key Research Areas: CFD simulations, wave modeling, floating body dynamics, ocean wave energy, aquaculture hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and high-performance computing. Projects: ERC Consolidator Grant PARTRES (2023-2028), EEA Grants Portugal SurfWave (2023), NFR KPN IPIRIS (2021-2025), EEA Baltic SolidShore (2021-2024), NTNU's MAPLE (2022-2025), and DigiCoast (2021-2024). Email: hans.bihs@ntnu.no His recent publications (2025-2020) analyze fluid-structure interaction, ship-induced waves, floating offshore wind turbines, submerged vegetation, and coastal structures using advanced CFD techniques. Topics include wave hydrodynamics, turbulence, and numerical modeling for marine and aquaculture systems.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Wave Hydrodynamics
• Wave Modeling
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Dieu Tien Bui is a Full Professor in the Department of Business and IT at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) School of Business. His research focuses on Geospatial Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning GIS and Remote Sensing Natural Hazard Modeling Environmental Problems (landslides, floods, soil salinity, biomass) . He has contributed to over 15 recent publications in journals like Science of the Total Environment , Remote Sensing , and Geomorphology , emphasizing hybrid AI models for landslide and flood susceptibility. His work spans Vietnam, India, China, and Iran with applications in climate change adaptation and disaster management. Scientific Awards: Global Highly Cited Researcher PhD Supervision: He has supervised 8 PhD students at institutions including USN, NTNU, and Vietnamese universities.

• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• GIS and Geomatics
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Professor Mohan Lal Kolhe is a distinguished academic at the University of Agder , serving as a Full Professor in Smart Grid and Renewable Energy within the Faculty of Engineering and Science and the Department of Engineering Sciences . With over three decades of international academic experience, he has held positions at prestigious institutions including University College London, University of Dundee, and Hydrogen Research Institute in Canada. His career spans technical innovation, policy development (e.g., as a member of South Australia’s Renewable Energy Board), and extensive research leadership in sustainable energy systems. Research Leadership : Focus on Smart Grid integration, Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen Energy, Solar/Wind Systems, and Techno-Economic Energy Analysis. Global Recognition : Listed in the top 2% of scientists worldwide (2020-2023) by Stanford University, with 10 publications averaging 200+ citations. Recent publications emphasize advanced optimization techniques for renewable integration, EV charging infrastructure, hydrogen production, and power system stability. His work has secured competitive funding from entities like the Norwegian Research Council and EU programs. Awards and Expert Roles : Top 2% Global Scientist (Stanford, 2020-2023) Highly Cited Researcher (Top 10 publications, 200+ avg. citations) Expert evaluator for European Commission, Royal Society London, EPSRC, and Cyprus Research Foundation He actively contributes to international conferences as keynote speaker and editorial board member, with leadership roles in research groups like Autonomous and Cyber-Physical Systems and Energy Systems .

• Smart Grid
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Electric Vehicles
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Finn Aakre Haugen is a Professor at the Department of Built Environment within the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University. His research focuses on chemical process engineering, electrotechnical sciences, and sustainable built environments. He leads the Sustainable Built Environment (SustainaBuilt) research group and has authored numerous textbooks on modeling, control systems, and Python for engineering applications. Affiliations: OsloMet University, Faculty of Technology, SustainaBuilt Research Group Education: Extensive academic background in engineering disciplines (specific degree details not explicitly stated in text) His research emphasizes environmental engineering systems such as wastewater treatment, anaerobic digestion optimization, and control strategies for urban infrastructure. Notable contributions include work on model predictive control for biogas reactors and advanced state estimation techniques in environmental systems. Over 26 scientific publications, 24 textbooks, and 5 research reports demonstrate his expertise in bridging theoretical models with practical industrial applications. Publications trends show strong focus on: Environmental process control (45% of articles) Bioreactor optimization (30% of articles) Simulation-based training methodologies (25% of articles) He has contributed to major conferences like the IWA Specialized Conference on Instrumentation and ESCAPE 27. His textbook series includes foundational works like Modeling, Simulation and Control (2023) and Reguleringsteknikk (2012).

• Chemical Process Engineering
• Electrotechnical Sciences
• Sustainable Built Environment
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Olav Bolland is the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and holds the academic rank of Professor of Thermal Power Engineering. His research focuses on carbon capture and storage (CCS), thermal power systems, and CO2 emission management in power generation. He leads the ECCSEL initiative, an international laboratory infrastructure for CCS research and innovation. Bolland teaches courses such as TEP4185 (Gas Process Technology) and FLYT2202 (Aerodynamics). His research emphasizes techno-economic assessments of CO2 capture technologies, including chemical looping reforming, gas switching reforming (GSR), and pressure swing adsorption (PSA). He has published extensively on topics like pre- and post-combustion CO2 capture, power plant optimization, and hydrogen production integration. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in energy systems, aiming to advance sustainable energy solutions. Notable contributions include a textbook on CO2 emission management and collaborative efforts in international CCS infrastructure development. His projects often involve large-scale plant analysis and validation using real-world data from facilities like the CO2 Technology Center Mongstad.

• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
• Thermal Power Engineering
• Power Plant Optimization
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Eirik Valseth is an Associate Professor of Scientific Computing at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Department of Data Science. He holds concurrent roles as a research associate at the Oden Institute, University of Texas at Austin, and an affiliated researcher at Simula Research Laboratory (Department of Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing). His expertise lies in advanced finite element methods for PDEs with applications in flood modeling and hydropower systems. Current Affiliation: NMBU (Norwegian University of Life Sciences) Secondary Affiliations: Oden Institute (UT Austin), Simula Research Laboratory Research interests span numerical methods for challenging PDE systems, including: Stabilized finite element formulations Hurricane storm surge and riverine flood modeling Hydropower infrastructure analysis Computational mechanics and applied mathematics His recent publications (2024–2025) emphasize flood risk assessment (compound flooding, dam breaks, dredging impacts), advanced numerical methods (isogeometric analysis, stochastic finite elements, graph-grammar algorithms), and environmental applications (pollution transport, pathogen distribution, mosquito population dynamics after hurricanes). Key trends include cross-disciplinary integration of physics-aware machine learning and robust hydrodynamic simulation tools. Valseth's work extends to software development (e.g., WAVEx for spectral wave models, SWEMniCS for coastal circulation) and large-scale modeling frameworks like the ADCIRC unstructured mesh model for US coasts. Collaborative projects involve institutions such as University of Texas at Austin, Simula, and NOAA.

• Scientific Computing
• Numerical Analysis
• Applied Mathematics
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Saeed Langarudi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Bergen. His research focuses on System Dynamics modeling applied to environmental and resource management challenges, including oil taxation, water scarcity, groundwater management, and policy analysis. He collaborates with institutions such as New Mexico State University and the University of Maryland, contributing to interdisciplinary projects addressing sustainability and resource governance. Langarudi’s work emphasizes dynamic simulation to explore complex systems, particularly in energy and water sectors. His recent studies include modeling New Mexico’s oil production taxation, reference mode elicitation in System Dynamics, and transboundary aquifer prioritization. He also investigates socio-technical policy frameworks for desalination and agricultural water use efficiency. Key Research Themes : System Dynamics theory, resource management, environmental policy, hydrology, and sustainability. Collaborations : Active partnerships with New Mexico State University, University of Maryland, and James Madison University. His publications highlight innovative applications of System Dynamics to real-world challenges, such as mitigating drought in drylands and addressing the tragedy of the commons in groundwater use. Despite prolific output, no scientific awards are explicitly noted in the provided materials.

• System Dynamics
• Environmental Economics
• Resource Management
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Milica Orlandic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems at NTNU. She holds an MSc from the University of Montenegro (2009) and a PhD from NTNU (2015). Her research focuses on hyperspectral imaging, remote sensing, FPGA-based systems, and embedded computing for aerospace applications. She is actively involved in the HYPSO CubeSat mission, developing onboard processing systems for Earth observation. Education: MSc in Electrical Engineering, University of Montenegro (2009) PhD in Electronics, NTNU (2015) Research Interests: Her work spans hyperspectral data processing , including compression, anomaly detection, and onboard computing for satellites. She also explores reconfigurable hardware (FPGAs) for real-time signal processing, cyber-physical systems, and spaceborne sensor systems. Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes lightweight machine learning for anomaly detection, FPGA acceleration of hyperspectral compression (CCSDS 123), and algorithm co-design for CubeSat missions. Key contributions include robust onboard processing frameworks for HYPSO-1 and adaptive hardware-software systems. Advising & Teams: She supervises a dynamic team of over 40 PhD and MSc students working on FPGA implementations, satellite systems, and hyperspectral algorithms. Notable collaborations include the HYPSO CubeSat project, which aims to deliver high-resolution Earth observation data with low latency. Labs & Infrastructure: Her research leverages NTNU’s facilities for embedded systems prototyping, FPGA development, and CubeSat payload testing. The HYPSO mission integrates her team’s hardware-software co-design innovations for space applications.

• Hyperspectral Imaging
• Remote Sensing
• Digital Design
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Professor Alex Klein-Paste is affiliated with NTNU's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on winter operations of roads and airports. His research emphasizes snow and ice engineering, anti-icing strategies, and friction dynamics. He leads the NTNU SnowLab, a specialized facility supporting education and research in snow engineering. Klein-Paste teaches courses on road planning, maintenance in cold climates, and infrastructure management. His research spans experimental studies on de-icing chemicals, snow compaction, and winter maintenance optimization. Key contributions include developing regression models for maintenance efforts and analyzing cross-country ski friction mechanics. He collaborates widely, with recent work addressing automated vehicle infrastructure needs and bicycle rolling resistance in winter conditions. Labs/Teams: Director of NTNU SnowLab, part of the roads, railways, and transport research group. His work bridges experimental engineering and real-world applications, influencing both academic and industrial sectors.

• Winter Road Maintenance
• Snow and Ice Engineering
• De-icing and Anti-icing Technologies
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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.

• Cold Climate Hydrology
• Hydropower Environmental Impact Assessment
• River Ice Formation and Modeling
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Elena Marianne Pummer is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NTNU. She specializes in hydraulic engineering, with a focus on hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). Her research integrates experimental modeling, CFD simulations, and field studies to address challenges in hydropower, flood mitigation, and infrastructure design. Education: Dr.-Ing., RWTH Aachen University, Germany (2016) Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing., TU Darmstadt, Germany (2011) Research Interests: Her work spans hydraulic structures, ethohydraulics, and the dynamics of high-speed flows. She leads projects on GLOF hydraulics, underground pumped storage plants, and culvert blockage analysis. Key areas include sediment transport modeling, experimental validation of CFD frameworks, and sustainable hydropower solutions for climate resilience. Publications: Recent work addresses GLOF mechanisms in Peru, spillway capacity optimization, and CFD studies of supercritical flows. Her publications emphasize practical applications in infrastructure design and environmental risk management. Awards: 2019: DTK & WasserWirtschaft Studienpreis (3rd place) 2018: Young European Talent Award 2017: Friedrich-Wilhelm and ICOLD Young Engineers Awards Leadership & Projects: She chairs committees including IAHR's Hydraulic Structures and EERA's Hydropower SP2. Current projects include RenewHydro (sediment management), HydroCen (hydraulic structures), and Energydam (non-powered dam retrofitting). Advising: Supervises PhD students in GLOF hydraulics (Jan Hrebrina) and InSpillyFish (Nils Solheim). Past advisees include Subhojit Kadia (supercritical flows) and Joakim Sellevold (culvert hydraulics). Labs/Teams: Leads experimental hydraulics research at NTNU, collaborating with global institutions on projects like Pen@Hydropower (hydropower potential analysis) and Kajak Waves (nature-based infrastructure solutions).

• Hydrodynamics
• Flow and Sediment Interaction
• Geomorphological Processes
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Bjørn Syvert Frengstad is a Professor of Engineering Geology at NTNU's Department of Geosciences within the Faculty of Engineering. He currently serves as Head of the Department of Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics and leads the Natural Hazards Group under NTNU's Civil Safety and Emergency Preparedness strategic focus area. His academic career includes 19 years at the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), including five years as Head of the Groundwater Division, and prior research roles at NTH and NTNU from 1990–2001. Research focuses on hydrogeology of loose materials, geothermal energy, Quaternary geology, environmental geochemistry, and groundwater utilization. He leads major projects like EnerGizerS (CO2-enhanced geothermal systems) and Bømoen Plusbygd (integrated groundwater use). Teaching includes courses on engineering geology, hydrogeology, and geothermal energy systems. Over 150 scientific publications span applied geology topics such as groundwater chemistry, geothermal systems, slope stability, and environmental geochemistry. Advised 5 PhD students as main/co-supervisor and actively involved in master's and specialization projects. Recognized for expertise in geohazards, energy storage solutions, and sustainable groundwater management.

• Hydrogeology
• Engineering Geology
• Quaternary Geology
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Abbas Roozbahani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Building and Environmental Technology at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). His academic expertise lies in Water Infrastructure Engineering, where he contributes to research, teaching, and project leadership in sustainable urban water systems. His research interests include: Sustainable water management Urban water transport systems (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater) Risk assessment of water infrastructure Simulation and optimization of water systems Hydroinformatics and artificial intelligence Asset management for urban water infrastructure The analysis of his recent publications (2022–2025) reveals a strong focus on integrating advanced computational methods—such as Bayesian Networks, Fault Tree Analysis, machine learning (e.g., LSTM), and multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM)—into water resources management. His work frequently addresses urban stormwater optimization, drought and climate change risk assessment, groundwater forecasting, and the water-food-energy nexus, demonstrating a consistent trend toward data-driven, risk-informed, and sustainable solutions for complex water systems. Dr. Roozbahani teaches graduate-level courses including: THT301 - Asset Management for Urban Water Infrastructure THT302 - Analysis and Design of Water Distribution Networks THT261 - Introduction to Water and Wastewater Systems (co-instructor) THT313 - Water Management in Changing Conditions (co-instructor) THT390 - Preparations for the Master's Thesis (co-instructor) He has supervised multiple MSc and PhD students and led projects funded by academic and private institutions. His collaborative research spans international institutions, with frequent co-authorship on topics related to risk modeling, AI in hydrology, and sustainable infrastructure planning.

• Water Infrastructure Engineering
• Sustainable Water Management
• Urban Water Transport Systems
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Tone Merete Muthanna is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Faculty of Engineering at NTNU . Her research focuses on stormwater management, urban hydrology, green infrastructure, and sustainable urban development. She leads projects on green roof performance, climate-resilient drainage systems, and pollutant dynamics in urban environments. Education details are not explicitly mentioned, but her affiliation with NTNU and extensive academic output indicate advanced qualifications in civil/environmental engineering. She has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, including notable advisees like Elhadi Mohsen Hassan Abdalla and Noëlie Maurin. Research Interests : - Hydrological modeling of green/grey infrastructure in cold climates. - Climate adaptation strategies for urban water systems. - Sustainable drainage solutions integrating green and gray technologies. - Water quality management in urban runoff and gully systems. Recent Article Trends : Her 2025 work highlights green infrastructure's winter performance, while 2024 studies focus on grass swale infiltration, sediment contamination, and guideline comparisons. The 2023 papers emphasize model development, pollutant analysis, and climate adaptation frameworks. Awards & Grants : No explicit awards listed, but active in EU-funded projects like Klima 2050 and leads interdisciplinary research teams. Supervised over 20+ student theses since 2018, many funded by SINTEF and NTNU grants. Labs & Teams : Affiliated with ZEB-laboratoriet (Zero Emission Building Lab) at NTNU, focusing on sustainable urban systems. Collaborates internationally with groups like IWA Publishing and Sintef Research.

• Stormwater Management
• Urban Hydrology
• Green Infrastructure
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