Lars Erik Johannessen

Lars Erik Johannessen serves as Chief Engineer at the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, within the Department of Technical and Scientific Conservation. Holding a Dr. scient. degree from the University of Oslo (2005) and a Cand. scient. from the University of Bergen (2000), he has established himself as a key figure in museum collection management and biodiversity research.

His educational background includes doctoral research on "Effects of social rearing environment on song learning, paternity patterns and paternal investment" and master's work on terrestrial snail distribution in mixed oak forests. His research interests span Collections Management, DNA Banking, Ornithology, Zoology, Evolutionary Biology, and Sexual Selection, with a particular focus on sperm competition and behavioral ecology in birds.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on museum collections management, avian reproductive biology, and evolutionary studies. His work frequently examines sperm morphology across bird species, investigates Arctic specimen collections, and contributes to genomic studies of various species. The research demonstrates strong collaborative patterns with colleagues at the University of Oslo and international institutions.

Johannessen's professional contributions include managing the NHM's DNA Bank, Bird Collection, and Mammal Collection, administering the Corema collection database, and serving on NHM's ABS (Access and Benefit Sharing) team. His work intersects museum science with cutting-edge genetic research, particularly in the context of the Nagoya Protocol.

His laboratory and team work primarily involves the Evolutionary Gender Research – SERG group and previously contributed to the 'Things' knowledge of the Nordics' project. His technical engineering expertise supports advanced collection management systems and specimen preservation techniques that enable high-quality genetic research.