Tonje Hungnes

Tonje Hungnes is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences at Molde University College (HiMolde). Her research focuses on crisis management, public health policy, healthcare systems, organizational innovation, education policy, and local governance. She has contributed extensively to studies analyzing pandemic response strategies, municipal crisis leadership, and healthcare governance during the coronavirus pandemic.

Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in public administration and education, emphasizing qualitative methodologies to explore decision-making processes and policy implementation. Notable projects include analyses of pandemic governance adaptations, healthcare innovation dynamics, and bullying prevention strategies in schools.

Research outputs highlight her expertise in multifaceted challenges such as healthcare coordination, municipal roles in crises, and systemic educational interventions. She collaborates with institutions like Møreforsking and has published in journals like British Journal of Management and Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to policy and organizational studies.