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Toril Aalberg is a Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology and Political Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. She was previously Head of the same department from 2017-2021 and serves as Guest Professor at Mid Sweden University in 2024-2025. Aalberg is a member of the research networks NEPOCS (Network of European Political Communication Scholars) and EVPOC (Elections, Values and Political Communication). Her research interests include comparative politics , election campaigns , media effects , public opinion , and stereotypes in political contexts. She has led major projects like the COST Action IS1308: Populist Political Communication in Europe (2014-2018). Toril Aalberg has authored or co-authored 9 books, including Populist Political Communication in Europe (2016) and Communicating Populism (2019). Her recent articles focus on misinformation during crises , media’s role in political efficacy , and cross-national disinformation studies , often analyzing data from 17-19 democracies. She has conducted extensive research on media polarization , immigrant attitudes , and news consumption patterns . Aalberg has held visiting appointments at institutions including the University of California, Berkeley , Stanford University , and University of Oslo , with current affiliations at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Oslo and Mid Sweden University . Her work spans political communication theory , media sociology , and democratic processes .

• Comparative Politics
• Political Communication
• Media Effects
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Thomas Michael Sattich is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Media and Social Studies . His research focuses on geopolitical implications of sustainability transitions, particularly energy policy interdependence and EU-China relations. PhD in Political Science and Economics Expertise in qualitative methods, mixed methods (cluster analysis), and data visualization Lead researcher on EU-funded digital climate negotiation simulation projects His recent publications examine renewable energy geopolitics, industrial policy competition, and sustainability education frameworks. Methodologically, he specializes in Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and network analysis, contributing to debates on energy security and regional cooperation.

• Geopolitics
• Sustainability Transition
• Energy Policy
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Jacob Nyrup is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Oslo. His research focuses on comparative politics, political economy, and autocracies with a strong emphasis on quantitative methods. He leads projects like the ELDAR initiative studying autocratic regimes and co-created the WhoGov dataset, winner of the Lijphart/Przeworski/Verba Award 2021. Nyrup holds a PhD from the University of Oxford and master's degrees from the University of Copenhagen and LSE. Research Interests: Political economy, autocracies, political elites, wealth inequality, and Danish municipal politics. Notable Work: Created the largest global cabinet membership dataset (WhoGov), studied Nazi Germany promotions, and examines gender representation in politics. Awards: 2021 Lijphart/Przeworski/Verba Best Dataset Award.

• Political Economy
• Comparative Politics
• Autocracies
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Jan Bill is Professor of Viking Age Archaeology at the University of Oslo's Department of Archaeology and curator of the Viking Ship Collection at the Museum of Cultural History since 2007. His academic trajectory includes leadership roles at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde (2003-2007) and the Centre for Maritime Archaeology at Denmark's National Museum (1997-2003), where he progressed from PhD researcher to deputy director. His research centers on Viking Age and medieval archaeology, specializing in seafaring, burial practices, and scientific methodologies. Key investigations focus on Norwegian ship burials (Oseberg, Gokstad) to decode power representation through funerary rituals, and seafaring's role in societal complexity. His interdisciplinary approach integrates archaeology with genetics, geochemistry, and digital humanities. Recent publications reveal dominant trends in Viking Age genomics, ship burial reinterpretation, and geoarchaeological analysis of settlements. Major themes include population migrations, ancient pathogens, trade networks, and landscape reconstruction, often through large-scale collaborations like the Population Genomics of the Vikings project. Scientific recognition includes: Aage Rothenborgs Endowment (2017) for contributions to early medieval Scandinavian maritime culture Bill currently supervises two PhD candidates and leads significant grants including the Gokstad revitalised research project, Saving Oseberg Project, and Gjellestad excavation. His grant portfolio emphasizes interdisciplinary Viking Age studies combining archaeology with DNA analysis and geophysical surveying. He directs the Centre for Viking-Age Studies (ViS) and contributes to INTER-Action research group. Critical institutional work involves developing the new Museum of the Viking Age and steering major conservation initiatives like the ADED project for archaeological digital documentation.

• Viking Age Archaeology
• Medieval Archaeology
• Burial Archaeology
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Nicolay Gausel is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Stavanger , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Social Sciences. His research spans social psychology, emotion psychology, and cultural studies. Research areas include morality, self-critical emotions, psychological defense, and stigma. Collaborates across disciplines: business, neuroscience, criminology, philosophy, and climate work. Methodological expertise in confirmatory designs, qualitative/quantitative methods, and applied statistics. His work explores interpersonal dynamics of shame, moral emotions, and cross-cultural selfhood. Articles highlight interdisciplinary applications, from family therapy to global personhood models. Current projects address identity, stigma, and social justice issues.

• Social Psychology
• Emotion Psychology
• Morality
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Oscar Amundsen is a Professor of Organization Studies at the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning within the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences at NTNU. His research focuses on organizational change, employee-driven innovation (EDI), leadership, and organizational culture. He teaches in Master’s programs in 'Learning in Work Life and Society' and 'Management and Organisation', as well as the PhD program in Educational Science. His research emphasizes practical application of academic knowledge to improve organizations across public, private, and voluntary sectors. Key themes include fostering innovation through cultural transformation, leadership practices, and employee engagement. His recent book How to Become a Dream Organization (2025) outlines strategies for leaders to cultivate innovative and attractive workplaces. Amundsen has led research groups such as COOL (Conditions for Learning and Innovation in Higher Education and Work), COIN (Collaboration and Innovation), and LAS (Learning in Work Life and Society). His work bridges theory and practice, with publications in journals like International Journal of Learning and Change and Journal of Knowledge Management . He has authored multiple books on organizational change, innovation management, and leadership, many translated into Danish and Swedish. His outreach activities include media contributions (articles in Aftenposten , Adresseavisen , etc.), podcasts, and collaborative projects with organizations. He emphasizes translating academic insights into actionable strategies for real-world organizational challenges.

• Organizational Change
• Employee-Driven Innovation (EDI)
• Leadership
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Dr. Catrine Torbjørnsen Halås is a Professor of Social Work at Nord University, a position she has held since 2023. She previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Nordland from 2012, which later became part of Nord University. She has held significant leadership roles including Head of the Center for Practical Knowledge and Program Manager for the PhD program in Professional Science. She was also the cohort coordinator for the National Research School for Teacher Education (NAFOL) at NTNU from 2018 to 2020. Her research centers on practical knowledge , experiential learning , and qualitative methodologies , with a strong emphasis on ethnographic and narrative approaches. She explores how professional practice in social work can be informed by lived experience and reflective processes. Her work with vulnerable youth focuses on participation, involvement, and creating meaningful change through dialogue and recognition. The recent publications of Dr. Halås reveal a consistent engagement with knowledge-reflected practice , praxeology , and democratic knowledge production . Her research spans topics such as the role of practical knowledge in education, youth narratives challenging social norms, and participatory methods like the Dialogue Café. She emphasizes the integration of theory and practice in professional training and advocates for inclusive, reflective, and ethically grounded research. She is actively involved in research networks such as the European Association of Social Work Research (EASWR), where she convenes a Special Interest Group on Social Work Practice Research, and the International Community for Practice Research in Social Work. She leads the PrepChild Research Center for Children and Youth and Social Preparedness and contributes to the Nordic research network on youth, belonging, and outsiders. Her editorial work includes influential anthologies like Practical Knowledge: An Introduction (2023) and Humanistic Research Approaches to Professional Practice (2017), which have shaped discourse in the field. Dr. Halås has extensive experience in both academic and practical social work. Before her academic career, she served as a Senior Advisor to the County Governor of Nordland (1996–2011) and as a caseworker and manager in Oslo’s Grorud social welfare office (1989–1996). This background deeply informs her research, grounding it in real-world challenges and professional practice. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards, but her sustained scholarly output and leadership in research networks indicate significant influence in her field.

• Social Work
• Practical Knowledge
• Experiential Learning
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Alma Leora Culén is a Professor in the Design of Information Systems at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. She holds a prominent role in advancing sustainable interaction design, research through design methodologies, and transformative design practices focused on societal transitions. Her academic journey includes contributions to HCI education reform, emphasizing ethical and sustainable design principles. Culén has pioneered projects like 'Plurishop' exploring sustainable smartphone alternatives and 'Transition Design' approaches for mitigating democratic erosion. She actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations through research groups such as DESIGN and Design4Dem. Key research interests span sustainable technology, participatory design processes, and leveraging AI for complex design mediation. Her work often intersects with societal challenges like climate action, youth engagement in socio-technical systems, and rural sustainability initiatives. Culén's pedagogical innovations include intensive design courses and speculative installations for civic education. She leads projects funded by the Norwegian Research Council, focusing on sustainable consumption patterns and MaaS solutions for rural areas. Notable collaborations include international design research societies and EU-funded sustainability initiatives. Her lab activities emphasize participatory prototyping and transition design frameworks, with a focus on vulnerable populations such as chronically ill youth and elderly users. Culén's work bridges academic research with real-world impact through partnerships with libraries, municipalities, and tech industries.

• Interaction Design
• Sustainable Interaction Design
• Research through Design
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Karen O'Brien is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo, where she has been a full-time faculty member since 2005. She is internationally recognized for her work on the human and social dimensions of global environmental change, with a focus on climate change, adaptation, and transformative pathways to sustainability. She currently serves as co-chair of the IPBES transformative change assessment and has contributed to major scientific assessments including the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report. Her educational background includes a BA in International Relations from the College of William and Mary (1985), an MS in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1990), and a PhD in Geography from Pennsylvania State University (1995). She completed a postdoc at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation in 1996 and was a Senior Research Fellow at CICERO from 1997 to 2005. Karen O'Brien's research centers on integrative and transdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, emphasizing the role of beliefs, values, and worldviews in driving social and systems change. She is a leading proponent of quantum social science as a framework for understanding and scaling transformative change. Her recent scholarly output explores youth activism, climate education, and the philosophical underpinnings of transformation in the Anthropocene. Her publications reveal a strong thematic focus on transformation, adaptation, and the intersection of climate change with social theory. Articles consistently engage with interdisciplinary frameworks, action research, and innovative methodologies such as SenseMaker, reflecting her commitment to bridging science, policy, and societal action. BBVA Foundation's Frontiers of Knowledge Award for Climate Change (2021) Member of Academia Europaea (2022) University of Oslo Student Parliament's Teaching Award (2015) Burtoni Prize for Adaptation Research (2011) AAG Meridian Book Award (2008) Shared in the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as part of the IPCC Karen O'Brien has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, though specific names are not listed in the provided text. She has led significant research projects such as the AdaptationCONNECTS project and co-founded cCHANGE, an organization dedicated to sustainability transformations. Her advisory roles include membership on the Science Committees of Future Earth and Our Common Future in a Changing Climate, as well as leadership in the transition to global sustainability research initiatives. She has no reported grants listed, but her involvement in large-scale international assessments implies substantial funding support. She is affiliated with key research platforms including the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo, where she has served on the Board, and the Research Center for Socially Inclusive Energy Transition (Include). Her work is deeply collaborative, involving networks such as IPBES, IPCC, and Future Earth, and she frequently publishes with interdisciplinary teams across Europe and North America.

• Climate Change
• Global Environmental Change
• Sustainability Transformations
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Kristin Braa is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, and serves as Director of the HISP Center. Her career includes an 8-year tenure as Research Director at Telenor, where she established a Research and Innovation Center in Malaysia. Academic Roles: Vice Head of Department of Informatics, head of Information Systems (IS) research group Research Focus: Mobile extensions of open-source DHIS2 software for low-resource settings, action research methods, sustainable health information systems Research Themes: She investigates innovative approaches to support rural healthcare workers and underserved populations, emphasizing long-term engagement in national health systems. Her projects include MobiHealth (2010–2014) and NORAD-funded initiatives (2010–2014) for health information systems in developing countries. Scientific Awards: 2023 AIS Impact Award (with Jørn Braa) 2020 Roux Prize (with Jørn Braa) 2013 University of Oslo Innovation Prize 2013 Researcher of the Year (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UiO) 2011 ICT and Energy Researcher of the Year 2011 Rosing Prize Finalist for rural Bangladesh health initiative Collaborations: Active in the IS research group and Climate Health Network. She advocates for sustainable, community-empowering information systems through participatory design and sociotechnical approaches.

• Mobile Health (mHealth)
• Health Information Systems
• Action Research Methods
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Czarecah Tuppil Oropilla (Eya) serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) within the Department of Pedagogy, Religion and Social Sciences. She actively contributes to the KINDknow Centre for Systemic Research on Diversity and Sustainable Futures and co-leads the EX-PED-LAB project focused on pedagogical innovations in early childhood education. Her academic foundation includes a cum laude Bachelor's degree in Family Life and Child Development from the University of the Philippines and an internationally recognized Erasmus Mundus Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and Care, earned through a consortium of Oslo Metropolitan University, University of Gothenburg, Technical University Dublin, and University of Malta. Dr. Oropilla's research investigates intergenerational engagements between children and elderly adults, children's participatory rights, and social sustainability within Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) frameworks. Her work emphasizes collaborative explorations and co-creative pedagogical approaches to foster sustainable futures in diverse educational settings. Her 2024 publications reveal thematic cohesion around emergent ocean literacy through coastal explorations, playful co-creation tools for educators, and movement-based learning in preschool contexts. These works collectively advance ECEC through interdisciplinary methodologies bridging environmental education, teacher professional development, and child-centered innovation. Scientific recognition includes: Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for Master's studies Cum laude distinction for Bachelor's degree As an educator, she supervises MBA 515/516 courses and delivers lectures for MARE550 on Ageing and Interprofessional Collaboration. Her EX-PED-LAB leadership and "PedPod" podcast initiative facilitate knowledge exchange among global ECEC researchers through dialogic formats. She actively participates in the KINDknow Centre's Work Package on Families, Generations and Belonging and the "Barnehagen som (ut)danningsarena" research group, examining systemic approaches to diversity and sustainability in Norwegian kindergarten practices through collaborative research frameworks.

• Intergenerational Engagements
• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Children's Voice and Participation
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Marte Tonning Otterlei is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work focuses on child welfare systems, parental experiences in care proceedings, and dialogue-based decision-making processes. She holds a PhD in Social Work and has extensive experience in qualitative research methodologies. Key research interests include family reunification dynamics, communication practices during care transitions, and systemic challenges faced by child welfare workers. Her work emphasizes understanding the emotional and psychological impact of state interventions on families, particularly through positional analysis frameworks. Recent publications explore innovative dialogue processes for reunification after care orders, grief management in child removal contexts, and the ethical dimensions of parental notification systems. She has contributed to international conferences on child welfare equity and social justice issues. Media engagement includes analyses of terminology's impact on care removal perceptions and studies on worker isolation in high-stress cases. Her 2022 monograph Perspektiver på omsorgsovertakelser synthesizes findings from multiple studies on care transition processes. Collaborations include work with Redd Barna on child participation initiatives. Research outputs emphasize actionable insights for improving family participation, worker well-being, and systemic empathy in child welfare practices. Current projects address communication frameworks for difficult conversations in care proceedings.

• Child Welfare
• Family Reunification
• Social Work Practices
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Ove Daniel Jakobsen is a distinguished academic at Nord University's School of Business specializing in ecological economics and sustainability. He serves as a board member at the Center for Sami and Indigenous Studies and holds leadership positions including Deputy Chairman of NaKUHel Academy. His scholarly work bridges economics, environmental science, and social philosophy, challenging conventional growth paradigms with transformative frameworks for sustainable development. Dr. Jakobsen's educational background includes: Dr. Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) in 1989 Cand. Philol. from the University of Bergen (UiB) with a philosophy major in 1991 Master of Science in Economics and Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics in 1987 His research focuses on ecological economics as a paradigm shift from traditional economic thinking. He explores circular economy models, ecopreneurship, and dialogue-based approaches to social change, emphasizing the interconnectedness of nature, culture, and health. His scholarship challenges the growth imperative of mainstream economics, advocating for systems that prioritize ecological integrity and social wellbeing. Dr. Jakobsen's recent work examines utopian thinking as a practical methodology for community development and investigates the spiritual dimensions of sustainable business practices. His publications reveal a consistent focus on transforming economic systems through ecological principles, with growing emphasis on community-based solutions and the integration of indigenous knowledge systems. His research demonstrates a progression from theoretical foundations toward practical implementation, with increasing attention to participatory methods and alternative economic indicators that measure wellbeing rather than mere output. The nature-culture-health interplay represents a central theme in his scholarship, recognizing these as interconnected systems rather than separate domains. Dr. Jakobsen actively contributes to public discourse through his board memberships with organizations including Cultura Bank, Public Health Alliance Nordland, and the Norwegian Non-Fiction Writers and Translators Association. His work with the Utopia Workshop methodology provides communities with practical tools for envisioning sustainable futures through collaborative processes. His educational initiatives include developing ecological economics curriculum for Bodø Upper Secondary School and leading the ERASMUS+ 'Applied Ecopreneurship Methodologies' project (2017-2019), demonstrating his commitment to translating academic research into practical applications that benefit communities and students.

• Ecological Economics
• Sustainable Social Development
• Philosophy of Science
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Efthymios Papatzikis is a Professor of Infant Brain Development at Oslo Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Education and International Studies. He leads the Advanced Health Intelligence and Brain-Inspired Technologies (ADEPT) Research Group, focusing on brain development in the first 1500 days of life using neuroimaging, behavioral analysis, and AI-driven tools. Research Focus: Multimodal neuroimaging (qEEG, ABR, aEEG), computational neuroscience, AI in NICU diagnostics, and personalized sound/music interventions. Collaborations: Harvard University, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, UCL, and Bergen University. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Frontiers in Pediatric Psychology, Guest Editor for Frontiers in Pediatric Neurology. His work bridges neuroscience with clinical neonatal care, emphasizing family-centered medicine and precision diagnostics. Recent projects include EU Cost Action CA22111 on real-world environments’ impact on brain development. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK Certified Specialist in Social Prescribing by the World Health Organization He contributes to journals as reviewer and editor, co-develops computational tools for NICU EEG analysis, and advises international foundations on maternal/child health and early childhood education.

• Neuroscience
• Neonatology
• Developmental Psychology
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Manjana Milkoreit is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Sociology and Human Geography, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Global Governance from the University of Waterloo (Canada) and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at Purdue University and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Arizona State University’s Wrigley Institute. Her work focuses on global environmental governance, climate policy, and the role of cognition in decision-making. She coordinates governance research for the Global Tipping Points Report and leads projects like the Imagination and Climate Futures Initiative. Academic interests include science-policy interfaces, social tipping points, and future-oriented sustainability governance. Education: Ph.D. in Global Governance (University of Waterloo), MPP (Harvard Kennedy School). Key Positions: Affiliate at Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Sustainability Scholar at Arizona State’s Global Futures Lab. Research Themes: Climate change governance, cognitive approaches to policy, Earth system resilience, and anticipatory governance frameworks. Projects & Teams: Co-leads the RESULTS project on sustainability transformations and the Democrisis initiative exploring democracy and climate crisis intersections. Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations linking academia, policymakers, and civil society through tools like serious gaming and scenario planning. Grants & Collaboration: Funds include projects on governance innovation for tipping points and participatory climate action frameworks. Her work emphasizes bridging cognitive science with environmental policy to address complex global challenges.

• Global Environmental Governance
• Climate Politics
• Sustainability Transformations
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