Vegard Johansen

Vegard Johansen is a Professor and Deputy Head of Research at the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on entrepreneurship education, student health (sickness presence/absence), and educational outcomes in secondary schools.

• Co-leader of research groups EPSET (Entrepreneurship in primary/secondary education) and LiS (Life in School)
• Key projects: PoMP (2022–), ExpEd (2019–), ICEE (2015–2018), and SOFAC (2009–2014)

Research Interests:

• Entrepreneurship education in compulsory and upper secondary schools
• Student health behaviors (sickness presence/absence)
• Quantitative and mixed-methods research
• Gender differences in educational outcomes
• Impact of project-based learning on motivation and performance

Teaching: Courses on research methods, master thesis supervision, and entrepreneurship in teacher education. Collaborates with institutions across Europe on educational innovation projects. No scientific awards mentioned.