Halvor Holtskog

Halvor Holtskog is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management under the Faculty of Economics. His research focuses on blockchain technology, sustainable manufacturing, lean management, innovation systems, and organizational interoperability. He has authored/co-authored books such as *Blockchain as a Technology for Environmental Sustainability* (2024) and *Digitalization and Sustainable Manufacturing: Twin Transition in Norway* (2024). His work spans interdisciplinary areas including cybersecurity, healthcare informatics, and socio-technical systems. Holtskog teaches courses like IDS4006 (Organizational Change and Leadership) and SMF3091 (Sustainable Strategies). His recent publications emphasize blockchain’s role in environmental sustainability and supply chain innovation.

Research Interests:

• Application of blockchain in environmental and healthcare contexts
• Lean and digital transformation in manufacturing
• Cybersecurity culture and organizational resilience
• Interoperability in smart service ecosystems

Key Articles Trends: Holtskog’s recent work (2020–2024) highlights blockchain’s potential for sustainable innovation, cybersecurity resilience, and lean management adaptations. He frequently collaborates with institutions like NTNU and international researchers on topics such as supply chain transparency, healthcare decision-making frameworks, and organizational learning.

Teaching & Advising: Active in master’s supervision (IDS4100) and course leadership in digital organizational structures (IØ6571). His teaching emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and organizational change. No grants or student advisee lists are explicitly detailed in the provided texts.

Labs/Teams: Involved in learning factory initiatives (e.g., Roller Skis Assembly Line project) and contributes to interdisciplinary research teams focusing on socio-technical experiments and workplace innovation.