Helen Jøsok Gansmo

Helen Jøsok Gansmo is a Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. Her work bridges academic research with societal challenges, focusing on Science and Technology Studies (STS), sustainable urban development, and gender studies. She has pioneered initiatives like 'Humanists in Practice (HiP)' to enhance the relevance of humanities education for the workforce.

Her research interests span technology-society interactions, interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainable mobility, and facility management. Notable projects include studies on energy efficiency in buildings (MINDER project), sustainable neighborhood planning (Brøset), and gender dynamics in technology adoption. She has supervised over 20 master's theses and co-edited books on topics like cabin culture and STS methodologies.

Publications highlight her exploration of societal impacts of technology, including electric vehicles, smart cities, and aging populations. Her work emphasizes actionable solutions through interdisciplinary dialogue and stakeholder engagement, reflecting a commitment to applied research with real-world impact.