Josef Noll

Josef Noll is a Professor at the Department of Technology Systems, University of Oslo, specializing in digital transformation and societal security. His research bridges wireless networks (2G-6G), IoT security, and sustainable development, with a focus on reducing the global digital divide through initiatives like the Basic Internet Foundation.

Education & Background: PhD from Ruhr-Universität Bochum with industry experience at Siemens (Germany), European Space Agency (Netherlands), and Telenor (Norway). His technical expertise spans integrated circuit design, satellite remote sensing, and mobile service innovation.

Research Focus:

• Digital inclusion strategies for emerging economies
• Measurable security frameworks for IoT and autonomous systems
• 6G network development for societal sustainability
• Wireless sensor networks in extreme environments (Arctic)
• Mobile applications for health monitoring and environmental sensing

Publications: Research demonstrates strong cross-disciplinary trends, with recent work emphasizing privacy-preserving energy systems (23%), digital health interventions (20%), IoT security metrics (18%), 6G infrastructure (15%), and sustainable development frameworks (12%).

Collaborations & Projects: Leads the CPS Lab for Cyber-Physical Systems and co-founded the Basic Internet Foundation. Key projects include the European SCOTT initiative (57 partners) and Gemini Centre for IoT. Collaborates globally with institutions like FFI, NILU, and industrial partners (Kongsberg, ABB).

Advising: Mentors international PhD students from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Hungary, and other regions where Telenor operates mobile networks.