Eivind Almaas

Eivind Almaas is a Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His research focuses on systems biology, emphasizing complex biological networks, epidemiological spread, and cellular metabolism. He leads the Almaas Lab, which integrates computational and experimental approaches to address challenges like antibiotic alternatives via bacteriophage evolution and yeast-nutrient interactions in brewing. His work bridges fundamental and applied research, with notable contributions to metabolic modeling and network analysis.

Key research competencies include systems biology, computational biology, network analysis, and epidemiological modeling. His lab collaborates with the Hunt Center for Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology, leveraging large-scale population data for studies on genetic susceptibility to diseases like atrial fibrillation and myocardial infarction. Recent work emphasizes predictive evolution of metabolic phenotypes and household-targeted strategies to combat pandemics.

Publications span metabolic modeling of diverse organisms (yeast, E. coli, salmon pathogens), network analysis methodologies, and interdisciplinary applications in public health. Notable contributions include developing computational tools (e.g., csdR R package for co-expression analysis) and experimental systems for phage therapy and yeast evolution. While no formal student listings are provided, his lab actively engages in collaborative projects and training programs in systems biology and bioinformatics.

Advising and grants involve interdisciplinary projects funded through NTNU and external partnerships. The Almaas Lab maintains strong ties to industry through applied research in biotechnology, such as optimizing microbial processes for brewing and aquaculture. His work underscores the transition from basic network principles to real-world health and industrial applications.