Magnus Strøm Kahrs

Dr. Magnus Strøm Kahrs is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His academic career spans roles including Head of Division for University Didactics (2018-2019), Vice Dean for Professional Studies (2019-2021), and project coordinator for "Chi. Collective. Individual" (2018-2020). He has also held safety representative positions across multiple faculties.

Dr. Kahrs' research focuses on physics education, science education, and engineering pedagogy, with specific emphasis on collaborative learning, learning technologies, and student motivation. His work explores how digital tools and pedagogical design impact learning environments, and he has contributed extensively to science and technology studies (STS) in engineering education.

His publications (2012-2025) demonstrate a trajectory from digital learning environments to Bildung-oriented engineering approaches, showing increasing focus on ethical development, societal relevance, and holistic education. Key article themes include multicampus collaboration, student-centered learning spaces, and programming integration in physics.

Dr. Kahrs teaches courses in Mechanical Physics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Thermal Physics, while also contributing to optics and wave physics instruction. His outreach includes conference presentations at SEFI, CDIO, and DUN events across Europe.