Jarle Trondal

Professor Jarle Trondal is a leading scholar in European public administration and multilevel governance. He holds dual affiliations as Professor at the Department of Political Science and Management, University of Agder (2006–present), and as Professor at the ARENA Centre for European Studies, University of Oslo (2008–present). His research explores the intersection of EU institutions, domestic administrative reform, and organizational behavior.

• Research Focus: European public administration, administrative integration, multilevel governance, EU committee systems, and crisis management frameworks.
• Additional Affiliations: Senior Fellow, University of California, Berkeley (2022–present); Honorary Professor, University of Copenhagen (2010–2015).

Trondal’s academic contributions span organizational theory, EU differentiation, and the role of bureaucracy in turbulent times. His recent work examines AI governance, trust in regulatory regimes, and the impact of crises on administrative discretion.

• Key Projects: Coordination of COMPOL (Ugland Industries) and DISC (Norwegian Research Council); participation in NORCONE and EuroTrans.
• Scientific Recognition: Recipient of the Vincent Wright Award (2004) and Best Article of the Year (2009).