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Katrine Eldegard is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA), Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management (INA). She leads BatLab Norway and contributes extensively to national and international conservation science policy. Institution: Norwegian University of Life Sciences School: Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management Department: Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management Position: Professor Her research centers on understanding how human activities and land use affect natural ecosystems and species across taxa and spatial scales. She specializes in the behavioral, population, and community-level responses of mammals, birds, and insects to anthropogenic pressures such as energy infrastructure, transport networks, and forestry. A major focus is on bat ecology and conservation, pollination dynamics, and biodiversity monitoring in boreal and agricultural landscapes. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in climate change impacts on bat morphology and distribution, pollinator-plant interactions under environmental change, and the ecological consequences of infrastructure development. These works integrate field ecology with advanced modeling and policy-relevant assessments. She has played leading roles in key scientific committees: Chair, Mammal Committee, Norwegian Red List for Species (2021) Chair, Mammal Committee, Norwegian Alien Species List (2023) Member, Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), CITES Expert Panel Norway’s representative, UNEP/Eurobats Advisory Committee Eldegard has supervised numerous research projects and collaborated with government agencies and private partners on applied ecology. She teaches courses including NATF200 Vern og forvaltning av norsk natur and the upcoming NATF300 Conservation Science. Her work is supported by extensive fieldwork, interdisciplinary collaboration, and integration of ecological theory with practical conservation. She leads BatLab Norway, a research group dedicated to advancing knowledge on bat ecology, behavior, and conservation through innovative methods including telemetry, acoustic monitoring, and landscape analysis.

• Conservation Biology
• Behavioural Ecology
• Population Ecology
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Marco Heurich serves as the head of the 'Monitoring and Open-Air Wildlife Enclosures' department at the Bavarian Forest National Park. He is also a Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management at the University of Freiburg and the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Research Focus: Combines modern technologies (e.g., telemetry, remote sensing, automated image processing) with classical ecological methods to study near-natural ecosystems and enhance their conservation. Expertise: Recognized as one of Europe's leading authorities in wildlife and forest ecology, contributing to large-scale nature conservation and wildlife monitoring advancements. Academic Contributions: Authored or edited over 350 peer-reviewed articles and six books, emphasizing ecological research and conservation strategies. Actively promotes knowledge transfer into practice through co-founding national and international networks in wildlife management and nature conservation.

• Wildlife Ecology
• Forest Ecology
• Wildlife Monitoring
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Bernt-Erik Sæther is a Professor in population ecology at the Department of Biology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and Director of the Centre for Biodiversity Dynamics (CBD), a Norwegian Centre of Excellence (SFF). His research focuses on integrating ecological and evolutionary processes, particularly in population and community dynamics. He has led major field projects on species like the house sparrow and elk, emphasizing stochastic influences on evolutionary change and population resilience. Education and Background: Sæther has held roles including Professor II at NTNU (20% since 1996), Senior Scientific Advisor at the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), and researcher positions at the Directorate for Nature Management and Game Research institutes. His academic journey spans over four decades, with a PhD and early research in wildlife ecology. Research Interests: His work bridges population dynamics, climate change impacts, and conservation strategies. Key areas include density dependence, metapopulation dynamics, and eco-evolutionary feedbacks. He investigates how environmental stochasticity and human activities (e.g., harvesting) affect population stability and biodiversity. Awards and Recognition: He has received the Møbius Prize (2013) for outstanding research, an ERC Advanced Grant (2011–2016), and membership in prestigious academies like the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. His contributions to conservation science and ecological modeling are globally recognized. Professional Roles: Sæther chairs the Swedish Research Committee in Wildlife Research and serves on steering boards for environmental research initiatives like NORKLIMA and MISTRA. He advocates for sustainable land-use policies and improved biodiversity monitoring in Norway. Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles, including seminal works on metapopulation ecology, climate-driven demographic shifts, and the evolutionary implications of stochastic processes. Recent studies highlight the effects of harvesting on population fluctuations and the role of telomeres in life-history strategies.

• Population Ecology
• Biodiversity Dynamics
• Community and Population Dynamics
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Martin Mayer serves as Associate Professor at the University of Inland Norway within the Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology and the Department of Forestry and Outback Studies. Based at the Evenstad study location, his research focuses on large mammal ecology in human-dominated landscapes across Scandinavia and Europe. His primary research interests center on Wildlife Ecology and Large Mammal Conservation , with particular emphasis on human-wildlife conflict resolution, road ecology, and carnivore management. Mayer investigates how species like moose, deer, and beavers adapt to anthropogenic landscapes through habitat selection, movement patterns, and population dynamics. His work integrates cutting-edge methodologies including GPS telemetry, drone surveillance, and citizen science data to address conservation challenges in agricultural and urban settings. Analysis of Mayer's recent publications reveals strong trends in using roadkill data for population monitoring, examining spatial constraints on wildlife movement, and developing mitigation strategies for human-wildlife conflicts. His research increasingly incorporates cross-border European perspectives on wildlife management while maintaining a strong foundation in Scandinavian field ecology. Mayer actively contributes to the LARGE research group (ecology of large animals), which conducts field studies on ungulate behavior, predator-prey dynamics, and landscape-scale conservation planning in Norway's boreal ecosystems.

• Wildlife Ecology
• Large Mammal Conservation
• Human-Wildlife Conflict
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Professor Yngve Karl Frøyen works at the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). With expertise in sustainable transport solutions, urban spatial modeling, and GIS applications for planning, he has taught and supervised urban and regional planning topics since 2010. His work spans multiple master programs and involves improving transport modeling tools for walking, transit, and bicycling modes. Research Focus: Sustainable urban transport (walking, bicycling, public transit), urban density, GIS methods, land use-transport interactions, and urban logistics. Teaching: Courses in GIS methods, land use-transport integration, regional planning, and master thesis supervision. Publications: 15+ works on transport modeling, urban density impacts, bicycle infrastructure, and planning methodology. Outreach: Regularly presents at conferences and seminars on topics like urban logistics, walking modeling, and transport policy. His academic career spans from 1981 civil engineer graduation to current professorship, with prior roles at Norwegian Institute of Urban and Regional Research (NIBR) and SINTEF. He combines technical GIS proficiency with policy-oriented planning expertise.

• Sustainable transport planning
• Urban spatial modeling
• GIS applications in planning
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Karen V. Lykke is a Professor at the Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM) at the University of Oslo. She has established herself as a leading scholar in the interdisciplinary field of food studies, environmental humanities, and cultural history, with a particular focus on the cultural and historical dimensions of food systems and human-animal relationships. Her academic background includes a PhD in Cultural History from the University of Oslo (2009), postgraduate studies in Environmental History at St. Andrews University as a Chevening scholar (2001-2002), an M.Phil. in Ethnology from the University of Oslo (2000), and a degree as an Agronomist from the Oslo Agricultural Academy (1992). Professor Lykke's research spans several interconnected areas: food and sustainability, regenerative agriculture and soil health, the historical and cultural dimensions of food, meat consumption across historical periods, landscape studies as arenas for nature use and recreation, and the social and cultural aspects of hunting and fishing. Her work frequently examines how cultural narratives shape our interactions with nature and food systems, with particular attention to the politics of meat production and consumption. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on meat cultures, examining historical changes in meat production, the politics of meat promotion, and the cultural dimensions of slaughter practices. She also explores broader environmental themes including landscape heritage, the relationship between nature and culture, and ideas about the 'good life' in relation to environmental sustainability. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges humanities perspectives with environmental concerns, making significant contributions to understanding sustainable food systems. Norwegian Chevening scholar 2001/2002 at University of St. Andrews Professor Lykke has held various leadership positions including board member of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT-Oslo) and board member for academically employed staff at the Centre for Development and the Environment. She is actively involved in several research projects including RegenRegion (focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture), 'Making Meat a Mystery' (examining historical changes in our relationship with food animals), and research on sustainability and the concept of the 'good life.' She teaches multiple courses at the University of Oslo including SUM4035 - Past, present and future meat cultures in a local and global context, SUM4027 - Food, health and sustainability, SUM4024 - Humanist Perspectives on the Environment, SUM4100 - Research Methods and Project Design, and SUM4200 - Key Issues in Development and Environment.

• Food and sustainability
• Regenerative agriculture and soil health
• Historical and cultural dimensions of food
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Anneleen Kool serves as Professor and Head of the Botanical Garden at the University of Oslo's Natural History Museum, driving interdisciplinary research on human-plant relationships through conservation, education, and public outreach initiatives focused on global plant diversity. Her academic qualifications include: MSc in Biology, Wageningen University (2003) MSc in Biology, Uppsala University (2004) PhD in Systematic Botany, Uppsala University (2012) Dr. Kool's research centers on ethnobotany, DNA barcoding, and ancient DNA analysis to investigate millennia of human impact on plant diversity, with special emphasis on Viking-Age trade, medicinal plants, and sustainable foraging practices. She integrates biological data with cultural sources to reconstruct historical plant use patterns across Nordic regions. Her recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate transdisciplinary methodologies combining historical records, archaeology, and molecular techniques. Key trends include Viking-Age plant utilization validation, co-conservation of indigenous knowledge with seed banking, sustainable wild food plant management, and immunomodulatory compound discovery in traditional medicines through text-screening pipelines. Professional recognition includes: Uppsala University’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2007) Dr. Kool leads the EDGE research group and participates in major projects including NORPART, Nordic People and Plants, NorCol, and FOODIMPACT. She teaches BIOS 1150 (Biodiversity), BIOS 2200 (Botanical Diversity), and field courses while engaging public communities through initiatives like the 'People and Plants' project that documents contemporary wild plant use. The Botanical Garden under her leadership functions as a living laboratory for research and education, while the EDGE group advances molecular ethnobotany through international collaborations. Her work bridges academic research with organizations like the Norwegian Mushroom and Useful Plants Association to preserve cultural plant knowledge.

• Ethnobotany
• DNA Barcoding
• Ancient DNA
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Simen Pedersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Forestry and Outback Studies , Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Inland Norway, Campus Evenstad. His research focuses on climate change impacts on wildlife, particularly adaptive responses in mountain hares and deer populations. Key Research Themes: Climate-driven camouflage mismatch in mountain hares, stress physiology in hunted populations, and trophic interactions between large herbivores and forest ecosystems. Methodology: Integrates GPS tagging, camera trap data from SCANDCAM, and molecular techniques to study adaptive genetics and behavioral responses. Publication Trends: Recent work spans from 2025–2016, emphasizing climate adaptation , herbivory impacts , and ecological sustainability . Collaborations with international scientists (Australia, Sweden, Norway) appear across journals like Global Change Biology and Ecology and Evolution . Students: Supervises PhD researcher Simen M Talleraas in the TaigaClimate project , which examines climate and management effects on deer populations. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the WILDCOM research group (Ecological Communities in Change), working on wildlife population dynamics and habitat use through projects like Hare's change of costume and Territory use in hares .

• Ecology
• Wildlife Biology
• Climate Change
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Sara Asu Schroer is a MSCA Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Department of Culture, Religion, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. Her academic rank is Research Fellow, focusing on Environmental Anthropology and the Anthropology of Conservation. She leads the LiVE project (Living with Vultures in the Sixth Extinction) at the Oslo School for Environmental Humanities, investigating vulture conservation in European landscapes. Her work bridges social anthropology with interdisciplinary environmental science, emphasizing human-animal coexistence and biodiversity management. Her research explores topics such as domestication, extinction studies, and the anthropology of learning through ethnographic methods. Schroer has held positions at the University of Aberdeen, Stockholm University, and the University of Cologne. She co-edited Exploring Atmospheres Ethnographically (2018) and founded the EASA network Humans and Other Living Beings (HOLB). Key awards include the Royal Anthropological Institute’s Sutasoma Award for her PhD thesis on falconry and human-bird relationships. Current projects address vulture conservation’s socio-cultural dimensions and the ethical challenges of wildlife management. She collaborates with initiatives like Fuglan Veit and Sensory Acts, contributing to debates on environmental futures.

• Environmental Anthropology
• Anthropology of Learning and Enskilment
• Anthropology of Mood and Affect
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Jon Olaf Olaussen is a Professor of Economics at NTNU School of Economics and Vice Dean for Research at the Faculty of Economics at NTNU. He holds a PhD from NTNU’s Department of Economics (2007) and previously worked at Sintef Fisheries and Aquaculture before joining NTNU in 2008. Education: PhD in Economics, NTNU Department of Economics (2007) Research Focus: Jon’s research spans environmental and resource economics, with a focus on natural resource management, aquaculture challenges (e.g., wild salmon and sea lice interactions), housing economics (energy labeling and real estate markets), and wildlife management (moose, deer, reindeer). He leads the NTNU School of Business and Economics Centre for Housing and Environmental Economics. Recent Article Trends: His work explores regulatory challenges in aquaculture, housing market dynamics (auctions, energy certificates), and angler behavior in Nordic fisheries. Key topics include policy impacts, biodiversity conservation, and strategic economic decision-making. Labs & Teams: He oversees the Centre for Housing and Environmental Economics, which integrates economic analysis with environmental and housing sector challenges.

• Environmental Economics
• Resource Economics
• Bioeconomics
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Julia M.I. Barth is a guest researcher at the University of Oslo, focusing on population genomics and conservation genetics. Her work emphasizes marine fish species, particularly Atlantic cod, and involves collaborations on projects like CodS (Interreg) and the Aqua Genome initiative. She holds an M.Sc. in developmental biology, a Ph.D. in genetics and cell biology, and postdoctoral training in evolutionary biology/ecology. Education: M.Sc. in Developmental Biology Ph.D. in Genetics and Cell Biology Her research spans population connectivity, adaptation, and demographic histories in marine species. Key themes include genomic divergence mechanisms in Atlantic cod and conservation strategies for threatened populations. Recent publications highlight topics like supergene dynamics, hybridization resilience in eels, and genomic tools for sustainable fisheries management. Collaborative projects include the CodS initiative to restore cod populations in the Skagerrak/Kattegat region and the Aqua Genome project dissecting genetic factors in fish adaptation. No formal student advisement roles are listed, but her work involves interdisciplinary teams addressing biodiversity and ecosystem challenges.

• Population Genomics
• Conservation Genetics
• Evolutionary Biology
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Sylvi Marlen Sandvik is a Researcher at the Faculty of Technology and Science , University of Agder. Her work focuses on alpine ecology, plant biology, and climate change impacts, with extensive publications spanning 2000-2024. PhD in Scientific Seminar (Dr. Scient Cand real) Email: sylvi.m.sandvik@uia.no Phone: +47 38141341 | Mobile: +4748155784 Research Highlights: Dr. Sandvik specializes in alpine plant responses to climate change, including: Thermal thresholds for embryo growth in Conopodium majus (2024) Nitrogen-fixing legumes' impact on alpine ecosystems (2013) Long-term warming effects on snowbed vegetation (2004, 2014) Reproductive costs in Parnassia palustris under warming (2008-2010) Recent Publications: 15+ peer-reviewed works from 2000–2024, including Annals of Botany (2024), Global Change Biology (2013), and Oikos (2001). Key journals: Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research , Environmental and Experimental Botany , Nordic Journal of Botany .

• Alpine plants
• Alpine ecology
• Botany
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Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson is a Professor of Conservation Biology at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Nature Management, where she is affiliated with the Section for Ecology and Nature Management. Her work integrates research, education, and science communication, with a strong emphasis on biodiversity, forest ecology, and the critical roles of insects and fungi in ecosystem functioning. Her research focuses on how human activities impact forest biodiversity and the ecosystem services forests provide. She is particularly passionate about 'anonymous biodiversity'—often overlooked species such as insects and fungi—which play essential roles in decomposition, pollination, and food webs. She is actively involved in key research projects including EcoForest , BioDivAbove , Kart over naturskog , Nasjonal insektovervåking , and Nasjonal eikeovervåking . Her publications span peer-reviewed research and influential books, including Skogen (2023), Insekter i Norge (2021), and På naturens skuldre (2020), all reflecting interdisciplinary themes in ecology, conservation, and public engagement. Her work consistently emphasizes the interdependence between humans and nature, advocating for greater awareness and sustainable practices. Anne has received widespread recognition for her science communication, including the Naturviterprisen (2024), Akademikerprisen (2023), the Research Council of Norway’s Communication Prize (2020), and the Bonnevie Prize (2018). In 2023, she was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. She frequently gives lectures, writes chronicles in Klassekampen , and delivers TEDx talks, making complex ecological concepts accessible to broad audiences. Honorary Doctorate from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (2023) Naturviterprisen (2024) Akademikerprisen (2023) Research Council of Norway’s Communication Prize (2020) Bonnevie Prize (2018) She mentors students and contributes to public discourse through media appearances, book publications, and policy-relevant writing. Her research is supported by national and international collaborations, and she plays a key role in national insect and forest monitoring programs. Anne leads or participates in interdisciplinary teams focusing on biodiversity assessment, conservation planning, and science outreach. Her future work will likely continue to bridge scientific research and public understanding, emphasizing the urgency of biodiversity conservation in the face of environmental crises.

• Conservation Biology
• Forest Ecology
• Biodiversity
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Yngve Karl Frøyen is a Professor at the Department of Architecture and Planning within the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Since 2010, he has taught and coordinated spatial and transport planning in the master's program in physical planning, while also leading GIS and geodata activities across academic programs. His research focuses on sustainable urban transport , emphasizing walking, cycling, and public transit as tools to enhance urban systems. He investigates how urban form —including land use, density, and functional mix—affects travel behavior, with specific projects on retail location transport impacts, cycling infrastructure modeling, and park-and-ride solutions in urban peripheries. Key trends in his recent publications include urban ecology , smart city geospatial analysis , and pedestrian/cycling mobility . His work integrates GIS, accessibility metrics, and land use-transportation interdependencies, reflecting collaborations with institutions like SINTEF and Asplan Viak. Doctoral training in transport economics and impact analysis 9-year research at the Norwegian Institute of Urban and Regional Research (NIBR) Consulting and project management in transport modeling, electronic ticketing, and GIS applications Contributions to Norwegian transport policy frameworks

• Sustainable urban transport
• Urban form
• Land use planning
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Rune Andreassen is a Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences , Department of Life Sciences and Health at OsloMet - Storbyuniversitetet. His research spans interdisciplinary domains including Genetics and Genomics, Forensic Genetics, miRNA regulation, and environmental stress responses in aquatic species like Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar ). Specializes in method development for deep sequencing and characterization of genes. Active in studying epigenetic regulation by miRNAs in Atlantic salmon, particularly in disease response and osmotic stress adaptation. Collaborates on databases such as MicroSalmon , integrating miRNA target transcripts and cis-regulatory elements. Research Trends: Recent publications focus on miRNAome analysis, transcriptome profiling, and splice variants in salmonids. His work bridges molecular biology and aquaculture, with applications in fish health and conservation genetics. Education and Affiliations: Affiliated with OsloMet since at least 2002, Rune has contributed to projects involving CRISPR methodology, wildlife DNA sampling, and salmonid genomics.

• Genetics and Genomics
• Physics
• Natural Resource Management
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