Tor John Rødsås

Tor John Rødsås is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences at the University of Agder. With a career spanning industries such as oil and maritime engineering, his expertise includes welding processes, materials behavior, and fabrication design.

Academic and Industrial Background

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), 1996
• International Welding Engineer (IWE), 2010
• Sivilingeniør in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering, NTNU, 1981

Research and Teaching

His research focuses on fabrication-friendly design, welding troubleshooting, and damage/accident investigations, with applications in fracture mechanics, fatigue, and corrosion. He teaches courses in welding technology, materials science, and construction engineering.

Professional Experience

• 2012–2014: Quality and Risk Manager Lead at Equinor
• 2006–2012: Technical Project Manager at National Oilwell Varco
• 2000–2006: Senior Engineer at Advanced Production and Loading