Kristin Elisabeth Haugstad

Kristin Elisabeth Haugstad is an Associate Professor at the Department of Teacher Education, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), based at Brygghuset (BR4.007) in Kalvskinnet. Her interdisciplinary research bridges science education and molecular biophysics.

Research Focus:

• Science Education: Specializes in inquiry-based learning approaches for physics concepts (e.g., particulate nature of matter, buoyancy), teacher training methodologies, and analysis of scientific language development in classrooms.
• Biophysics/Glycobiology: Investigates carbohydrate-cancer antigen interactions using single-molecule techniques, focusing on mucin binding mechanisms with Tn antigens and biomedical applications.

Publication Trends: Her recent work (2021) emphasizes science education research, while earlier publications (2012-2016) demonstrate expertise in glycobiology and single-molecule biophysics. She frequently presents at international conferences like ESERA and IOSTE on science education innovations.

Conferences: Active participant in Nordic and European science education forums, including presentations on neural network teaching kits and pre-service teacher training.