Ove Njå

Ove Njå is a Professor of Risk and Vulnerability Analysis at the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Stavanger. His work spans interdisciplinary research at the intersection of systems thinking, safety engineering, and societal risk governance. Affiliated with the Department of Security, Economics and Planning, he leads studies in tunnel fire safety, hydrogen energy systems, and emergency response protocols.

• Research Themes:
  • Risk analysis and management in complex systems
  • Tunnel fire safety design and evacuation infrastructure
  • Hydrogen safety regulation and societal adoption
  • Competence development in emergency services
  • Systems thinking in public safety decision-making
• Collaborations:
  • Co-authored with experts in fire science, emergency management, and hydrogen technology
  • Contributor to international conferences like ESREL and ICHS
• Methodological Focus:
  • Bayesian network modeling
  • Systems theory and learning processes
  • Empirical studies on rule compliance in transport

Contact: ove.njaa@uis.no