Kristian Bernhof Ellinggard

Kristian Bernhof Ellinggard serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Political Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), actively contributing to teaching, research, and academic dissemination. He is affiliated with the research group "Elections, values and political communication," positioning him at the intersection of political behavior and societal structures.

Ellinggard completed both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Political Science at NTNU, establishing a foundational expertise in social sciences. His ongoing doctoral research expands this trajectory with a focused investigation into social capital and political values, reflecting a deep commitment to understanding societal cohesion.

His research spans Political Science, Sociology, Social Capital, Political Values, Elections, Political Communication, and Disability Studies, with recent work emphasizing the lived experiences of people with disabilities. He examines how spinal cord injuries impact social trust, inclusion, and recognition across national contexts, revealing critical insights into policy effectiveness and societal attitudes toward disability. This interdisciplinary approach bridges political theory, sociological frameworks, and public health perspectives.

Analysis of his publications demonstrates a rigorous comparative methodology applied across Norway, the Netherlands, Australia, and South Africa, highlighting cross-cultural variations in disability experiences. His work consistently addresses systemic barriers to social participation while exploring how welfare states mediate trust-building processes for marginalized populations.

Ellinggard supervises Master's theses in Political Science (courses POL3900 and POL3901) and Industrial Ecology (POL3920), mentoring graduate students in empirical research design. His academic engagement extends to conference presentations at venues including the International Spinal Cord Society Annual Meeting and Norway's National Political Science Conference, where he disseminates findings on trust dynamics and welfare state interactions.