Gunnar Liestøl

Gunnar Liestøl is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Media and Communication. His research focuses on digital genre design, mobile locative media, and augmented reality (AR) applications in cultural heritage preservation. He directs the SitsimLab, which develops situated simulations for immersive storytelling and heritage dissemination. Key projects include the INVENTIO and ClimSim initiatives, funded by the Norwegian Research Council and EU programs like Creative Europe.

His work bridges technology and humanities, emphasizing AR's role in bridging indoor/outdoor and center/periphery divides in cultural communication. Notable publications include studies on AR storytelling for historical sites, climate change visualization, and quasi-mixed reality in heritage reconstruction. Liestøl collaborates with institutions like Oslo Science Park and the Arts Council Norway. His research spans archaeology, environmental science, and urban design, leveraging AR for education, tourism, and public engagement.

He leads the Creative Computing Hub Oslo (C2HO) and has been involved in interdisciplinary projects like BitFROST and the Marebox initiative. His grants include funding from the EEA-Grant and Interreg programs, reflecting his commitment to applied research in digital media innovation.