Odd Ivar Lekang

Odd Ivar Lekang is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). His work spans aquaculture engineering, environmental sustainability, and feed technology, with a focus on recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), sustainable protein sources, and wastewater treatment. He has extensively researched fish health management, feed formulation, and automation in aquaculture systems.

Research interests include optimizing RAS for salmon farming, developing alternative feed ingredients (e.g., torula yeast and microalgae), and enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency in small-scale aquaculture. His contributions also extend to vehicle classification technologies and human-robot collaboration in food processing.

Key publications explore nutrient accumulation in RAS, enzymatic treatments for feed processing, and biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas. His work emphasizes sustainable practices and technological innovation in aquaculture infrastructure.

Dr. Lekang collaborates with industry partners like Noraker Rakfisk AS and contributes to EU programs such as AQUA-TNET. His expertise bridges mechanical engineering, environmental science, and marine biology, addressing challenges in both land-based and sea-based aquaculture systems.