Kristian Hassel

Kristian Hassel is a Professor of Botany and Head of Department at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on bryology, plant taxonomy, and ecological studies of mosses and liverworts in Arctic and boreal ecosystems.

• Specializes in moss taxonomy and ecological adaptation
• Active in studying peat bogs and liverwort biodiversity
• Engages in systematic classification of cryptogamic plants

Research Interests:
Kristian's work centers on the taxonomy, morphology, and ecological distribution of mosses, particularly needle-mosses (e.g., yellow needle-moss, black needle-moss) and bog-associated species like vrangmose. He studies their adaptation to extreme environments, classification within the order Sphagnales, and conservation in the context of climate change impacts.

Key Article Trends:
Recent publications emphasize moss taxonomy (2025), ecological modeling (2025), and photographic documentation of cryptogamic species (2024). His work spans both field-based observations and systematic classification across 16 subject categories including liverworts, peat mosses, and brambles.

Labs & Affiliations:
Leads the Department of Botany at NTNU, contributing to research in the Order of the Bear Moose, Leaf mosses, and Liverworts categories. His lab's activity includes collaborations on spore moss systems and dung moose habitats, though specific team members are not listed.