Kristina Klungnes

Kristina Klungnes is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Musicology, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. Her research focuses on intersections of film music, environmental humanities, science fiction, and post-apocalyptic narratives. She holds a BA (2014 and 2019), MA (2016), and a One-Year Programme (2023) from the University of Oslo, alongside specialized training in vocal performance and film music composition.

Her recent work analyzes soundtracks in post-apocalyptic media like The Last of Us, exploring themes of ecology, fear, and hope. She co-hosts the radio show The Music Talkshow, discussing film music themes such as Halloween cinema. Her research also engages with music's role in supernatural horror and environmental storytelling.

Publications include eco-critical analyses of TV series soundtracks and radio-based music discourse programs. While no explicit awards are listed, her work demonstrates engagement with interdisciplinary music studies and contemporary cultural analysis.