Eirin Olaussen Ryeng

Eirin Olaussen Ryeng is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work focuses on transportation engineering, road safety, and human behavior in urban and rural mobility contexts.

• Key research themes: winter road conditions, autonomous vehicles, cyclist/pedestrian safety, route familiarity, and sustainable transport infrastructure
• Active in transnational studies and multidisciplinary collaborations

Recent publications analyze pedestrian gait in winter, cargo bike efficiency, driver risk perception, and geometric road design impacts. She employs advanced methodologies like sensor technology, survey analysis, and crash-based modeling.

Teaching includes courses on road engineering, traffic safety, and transport infrastructure. She has presented at major European Transport Conferences and Nordic Traffic Safety Academy seminars.