Sobah Abbas PETERSEN

Sobah Abbas Petersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and a Senior Research Scientist at SINTEF Digital, Norway. Her research focuses on Sustainable Cities, Enterprise Modelling, Technology Enhanced Learning, and the nexus of energy, built environments, health, and digital technologies. She emphasizes co-design processes, gamification, and citizen engagement to drive sustainable transitions.

Education:

• PhD, Department of Computer Science, NTNU (2003)
• MSc, Department of Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh (1992)
• BEng (Hons), Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Salford (1989)

Her teaching includes Master’s courses on Enterprise Architecture and Smart Sustainable Cities, recognized by an 'Excellent Teaching Practitioner' award at NTNU. Current projects explore smart urban futures, citizen behavior change through technology, and digital innovation ecosystems.

Selected Research Themes:

• Enterprise Modelling for healthcare and innovation
• Data-driven approaches for urban sustainability
• Technology adoption in smart cities
• Inclusive urban design through interpretive flexibility

She has collaborated with NGOs, public authorities, and industries across multidisciplinary projects. In 2024, she served as a Visiting Researcher at LKYCIC, Singapore.