Odd Morten Mjøen

Odd Morten Mjøen is an Associate Professor in Health Sciences at NTNU’s Department of Mental Health, affiliated with the Social Educator program and NAKU (The National Institute on Intellectual Disability and Community). He holds a doctoral degree in social sciences specializing in social work, focusing on disability and professional interactions in municipal health services. His research explores disability policy, inclusion, organizational impacts on service delivery, and qualitative methods.

Education:

• PhD in Social Sciences (Social Work), NTNU
• Focus: Disability studies, professional interactions, service organization

Research Interests:

• Disability inclusion in education and employment
• Policy and organizational aspects of disability services
• Sign language interpretation and legal access
• Attitudes toward disability in institutional settings

Recent Work Trends: His 2020s research emphasizes systemic barriers for students and workers with disabilities, exploring ableism in higher education and transition-to-work policies. Earlier work focused on legal accessibility for Deaf individuals and ethical dilemmas in residential care.

Awards: No specific awards listed, but his work is recognized through extensive publication in disability policy and social work journals.

Advising & Grants: Leads the Social Educator program and NAKU. Active in national projects like MASQ (2024) and collaborates on EU-funded initiatives. Supervises research on disability inclusion and service quality metrics.

Labs/Teams: NAKU and Social Educator program leadership roles, collaborating with NTNU Samfunnsforskning and Nord University on disability policy research.