Bjørn Ivar Kruke

Bjørn Ivar Kruke is a Professor of Public Safety at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Department of Security, Economics and Planning. His research focuses on risk governance, emergency preparedness, crisis management, and Arctic safety, with extensive publications in safety science and disaster risk reduction.

His research interests include:

• Risk governance in natural hazards and climate change
• Emergency and crisis communication
• Resilience and vulnerability in extreme environments
• Public safety and police operations
• Arctic search and rescue and maritime safety
• School and community preparedness

His recent publications (2020–2025) show a consistent focus on interdisciplinary risk and safety themes, particularly in polar and climate-affected regions. Articles frequently appear in top journals such as Safety Science, Environmental Science and Policy, and International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, often exploring trust, governance, and community involvement in crisis response. Trends indicate a strong emphasis on participatory models, cross-sectoral cooperation, and empirical studies in Norwegian and Arctic contexts.

Bjørn Ivar Kruke has been involved in major research projects including Arct-Risk and has contributed expert reports, such as for the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission. While no formal list of advisees is provided, his frequent co-authorship with early-career researchers suggests active mentorship. He has also contributed to policy development, including resilience recommendations in EU-funded projects. Grants and funding sources are implied through project affiliations but not explicitly detailed.

He has collaborated extensively with researchers at the University of Stavanger and beyond, particularly in teams focused on Arctic risk, societal safety, and crisis governance. Labs or formal research groups are not explicitly named, but his work is embedded in collaborative networks addressing climate-related systemic risks, especially in the Arctic.