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Gunhild Birgitte Sætren is a lecturer at Nord University with expertise in safety psychology, human factors, and crisis management. Her work integrates simulator-based training and road traffic safety, particularly for high-risk industries like petroleum and emergency preparedness. She leads the subject Human Factors and Safety Management in the master's program in Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management.
- Focus on situational awareness in creeping crises (e.g., pandemic response)
- Explores psychological safety in crisis management teams
- Investigates automated technology adoption in driver training and its pedagogical implications
Her research trends highlight simulator efficacy in driver education, ADAS integration, and human factors in high-risk organizational changes. She emphasizes systemic safety in Arctic communities and climate action through stakeholder engagement.
Scientific awards include the 2022 Learning Environment Award at Nord University. Her collaborations span projects on Arctic safety, driver training, and crisis communication, reflecting interdisciplinary applications of psychology to real-world safety and organizational challenges.
