Velaug Myrseth Oltedal

Associate Professor Velaug Myrseth Oltedal is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Maritime Studies at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. She holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry and specializes in hydrogen technology, green energy, and renewable energy systems. Her research focuses on hydrogen production from offshore wind, electrolysis using seawater, and energy storage methods. She is the Innovation and Exploitation Manager at FME HyValue, a research center dedicated to hydrogen-based energy carriers.

Education:

• PhD in Physical Chemistry

Research Interests: Dr. Oltedal’s work spans nanotechnology applications in energy systems, petroleum engineering (drilling/wells), and green energy solutions. Her current projects address hydrogen feasibility from offshore wind, electrolysis innovation, and industrial hydrogen storage systems.

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes hydrogen production methods (e.g., water splitting catalysts), energy system transitions, and industrial decarbonization via hydrogen integration.

• No scientific awards explicitly listed.

Advising & Grants: Supervises bachelor/master/PhD projects and oversees hydrogen-related continuing education programs. Active in FME HyValue’s innovation strategy.

Labs/Teams: Central role in FME HyValue research initiatives, focusing on applied hydrogen technologies and industry partnerships.