Erlend Nybakk

Erlend Nybakk is a Professor at the School of Economics, Innovation and Technology at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and strategic management within economic and environmental contexts. He has authored numerous publications exploring topics such as forest sector governance, bioeconomy strategies, and the impact of economic crises on industry behavior.

Key research areas include:

• Innovation processes in forestry and forest-based industries
• Sustainability-oriented business models
• Policy analysis for renewable energy and resource management
• Competitive strategies in low-technology micro firms

His recent work emphasizes institutional dynamics in resource sectors, with notable contributions on forest ownership changes, subsidy policy effects, and the role of digital demands in healthcare worker wellbeing. Collaborative studies span European countries, highlighting cross-cultural insights in forest management and entrepreneurship.