جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kristoffer Kolltveitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bureaucracy
• Media Political Communication
• Central Administration
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kristoffer Kolltveit is Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Oslo, specializing in political communication, bureaucracy, and executive politics. His research focuses on ministerial advisers, political elites, and the relationship between media and public administration in Norway and comparative contexts. He teaches courses on public policy, Norwegian politics, and media-politics-bureaucracy relations at both bachelor's and master's levels. Education: PhD in political science, University of Oslo (2013) Master in political science, University of Oslo (2005) Cand. mag., University of Oslo (2002) Bachelor in journalism, Oslo Metropolitan University (2001) Professor Kolltveit's research examines how political communication operates within government, the role of ministerial advisers, media influence on bureaucracy, and the motivations and career paths of political elites, particularly young politicians entering politics. His work explores the intersection of politics and administration, focusing on the Norwegian context while engaging in comparative studies of executive politics across Scandinavia and beyond. He investigates bureaucratic responsiveness, political ambition, and the evolving structures of core executives in modern democracies. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on ministerial advisers and political communication, with significant contributions to understanding the Scandinavian model of executive politics. Much of his work employs survey research and comparative methods to examine how political advisers operate across different contexts. His research increasingly investigates media pressures on government decision-making and the dynamics of political ambition among youth politicians, demonstrating a consistent scholarly trajectory in understanding the intersection of politics, media, and public administration. Professor Kolltveit leads and participates in significant research projects including the Centre for Research Quality and Policy Impact Studies (R-Quest) and The Political Executive: Cabinet Government Praxis Between Laws and Norms (POLITEX). He is an active member of the Policy, Bureaucracy, and Organization (PBO) research group at the University of Oslo, contributing to collaborative research on governance and political institutions.

• Marine Chemistry
• Fish Chemistry
• Protein Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Turid Rustad serves as a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where her research centers on marine-oriented food chemistry with emphasis on protein and lipid dynamics in fish processing and quality preservation. Her work bridges fundamental biochemical investigations with practical applications for sustainable seafood utilization. Research Focus: Professor Rustad's primary expertise lies in fish protein chemistry, lipid oxidation stability, and marine by-product valorization. She systematically investigates how handling stress, freezing protocols, superchilling, and thawing impact fish quality parameters, employing advanced physiochemical and instrumental methods. Current projects explore seaweed processing effects on nutritional composition and the development of novel ingredients from fishery side streams, particularly through enzymatic hydrolysis and ultrasound-assisted technologies. Publication Trends: Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in circular bioeconomy approaches for seafood by-products, with 65% of recent work dedicated to protein hydrolysate optimization, lipid oxidation control, and seaweed valorization. Key methodological innovations include ultrasonication, high-pressure pretreatment, and enzymatic modification techniques aimed at enhancing functionality of marine-derived ingredients while minimizing waste. Academic Contributions: Professor Rustad teaches core courses including TBT4125 Food Chemistry, BT3110 Aquatic Food Processing and Technology, and advanced food chemistry modules. Her doctoral supervision is evidenced by Line Skontorp Meidell's 2024 dissertation on whitefish residual valorization. While specific grant details aren't provided, her extensive collaborative publication record across European institutions indicates significant research funding engagement. Awards Recognition: No scientific awards were explicitly documented in the provided materials.

• Cultural Industries
• Innovation Theory
• Regional Development
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Atle Hauge is a Professor at the Inland School of Business and Social Sciences , University of Inland Norway , where he has worked since 2015. His research focuses on cultural industries , innovation theory , and regional development in non-metropolitan contexts. He earned a PhD from Uppsala University and a Post Doc from University of Toronto , and previously worked at the Eastern Norway Research Institute . Current research leader of REDINN (Regional Dynamics and Innovation Capabilities in Non-metropolitan Contexts) Co-editor of textbook on Innovation Key publication areas: regional futures , symbolic value , immigrant entrepreneurship , and creative industries In 2025, he received the Best Paper award at the Academy of Management conference for his work on regional dynamics. His recent 25+ publications span topics including cultural economy , innovation systems , and regional development in Scandinavia and Africa.

• Epidemiology
• Medical and Dental Statistics
• Preventive Medicine
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Brita Askeland Winje is a Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, with a focus on epidemiology, medical immunology, and vaccine research. Her work bridges academic disciplines with practical applications in public health policy and service development. Fields of Study: Epidemiology, Medical/Community Medicine, Health Service Research Key Projects: Involving young people in research (UngPuls) Research Interests center on vaccine efficacy, infectious disease prevention, maternal/child immunization, and health equity among immigrant populations. Her studies analyze pneumococcal vaccine impact, TB risk factors, and vaccination coverage disparities. Scientific Collaborations include partnerships with Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Swedish/Danish public health institutes, and international research teams. She contributes to annual vaccination program reports and outbreak investigations. Recent Trends in her publications emphasize global vaccine impact assessments, pandemic response analysis, and qualitative studies on immigrant health behaviors.

Janne Evertsenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Child Psychology
• Behavioral Intervention
• Early Childhood Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Janne Evertsen is a University Teacher/Mentor affiliated with the Regional Knowledge Center for Children and Youth, North (RKBU North) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. They specialize in implementing The Incredible Years (DUÅ) programs targeting behavioral and social difficulties in children aged 0–12 years, working closely with parents, educators, and childcare professionals. Institution: UiT The Arctic University of Norway Unit: RKBU North Programs: The Incredible Years (DUÅ), BeProx Bullying Intervention Their research focuses on preventive and health-promoting interventions, particularly in early childhood behavioral development and social-emotional skill-building. They contribute to workshops like Fagdager for barneverntjenestene and publications on temperament management and aggressive parent engagement. Key trends in their work include bullying prevention in educational settings, therapeutic dialogue with children, and systemic approaches to behavioral intervention. Their collaborations span projects such as BeProx/Sammen mot mobbing and DUÅ program development. Janne Evertsen engages in professional training, certification of practitioners, and research dissemination through seminars and publications. Their work addresses: Preventive strategies for problem behavior Parental engagement in child development Behavioral counseling frameworks Implementation of evidence-based programs Teacher and childcare staff training They are part of the Preventive and Health Promoting Interventions research group and contribute to projects like MH vest L.10.356 . Janne is based in Tromsø and can be contacted at janne.evertsen@uit.no or +47 77 64 92 50.

Alejandro Omar Blenkmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Predictive Processing in Neuroscience
• Auditory Sensory Domain
• Neuronal Network Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alejandro Omar Blenkmann is a Researcher at the RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Rhythm, Time and Movement , Department of Psychology, University of Oslo. His work focuses on brain prediction mechanisms, auditory sensory processing, and intracranial electrode localization. He holds a PhD in Engineering (2012) from the National University of La Plata, Argentina, and has academic affiliations with institutions in Norway, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. Education: PhD in Engineering (2012) - National University of La Plata MSc in Biomedical Engineering (2007) - Favaloro University BSc in Engineering (2004) - Favaloro University Research Interests: Neuronal networks in auditory prediction Intracranial recordings (ECoG/SEEG) Frontal lobe role in prediction iElectrodes open-source toolbox development Collaborations: University of Cambridge University of California, Berkeley International Biomedical Cooperation Network

• Sustainable forest management
• Forest economics
• Climate change mitigation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hanne K. Sjølie is a Professor in Forest Sciences at the University of Inland Norway , affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology and the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management . Her work bridges forest economics, climate policy, and sustainable resource management. Research Focus: Sustainable forest management, climate change mitigation, timber markets, and behavioral economics of forest owners. Leadership: Work package lead in TaigaClimate and CircWood projects funded by the Research Council of Norway. Advising: Main advisor for three PhD students and co-advisor for international researchers. Scientific Contributions: 2024: Schlamadinger Prize for climate change research in forestry and bioenergy. 2015: Research Prize from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). Additional Roles: Section editor for Silva Fennica , owner of a sustainable family forest farm in Rendalen, and member of the Norwegian Nature Risk Commission (2022–2024).

Sofie Wassمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• eHealth
• Public Sector Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sofie Wass is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Systems, University of Agder (UiA), Norway. Her research focuses on digital service design in eHealth and public administration, particularly emphasizing user involvement of young adults with intellectual disabilities. She holds a PhD in Information Systems from Jönköping University, Sweden, where her dissertation explored patient-accessible electronic health records. Email: sofie.wass@uia.no Office: N03021 (Jon Lilletuns vei 9, 4879 Grimstad, Norway)

Synnøve Hedemann Amdamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital literacy
• Media literacy
• Professional digital competence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Synnøve Hedemann Amdam is an Associate Professor in the Institute for Digital Literacy at Volda University College, Faculty of Humanities, Education and Teacher Training. Her academic work focuses on digital competence and media literacy within educational contexts, particularly in teacher education and school development. Her research interests center on digital competence, media literacy, professional digital competence in teacher education, and digital school development. She critically examines how teachers understand and implement technology in classrooms, how digital competence is integrated into teacher education programs, and the broader implications for educational policy and practice. Her work often explores the tension between instrumental approaches to technology and more epistemic understandings of digital literacy in education, as reflected in her PhD project examining media teachers' discursive understandings in 21st century education. Dr. Amdam's recent publications reveal a strong focus on professional digital competence development, with numerous articles analyzing teacher practices in technology-rich environments, digital competence frameworks for school leadership, and the impact of digitalization on teaching methods. Her work frequently addresses the question of whether digital competence development in teacher education remains primarily instrumental rather than epistemic in nature. She leads and participates in multiple research projects including ProDiCaTE (Research Consortium on Professional Digital Competence), Media literacy and learning design, and the GrunnDig project on digitalization in Norwegian primary education. Her publications demonstrate consistent collaboration with researchers across Norwegian institutions, particularly with colleagues like Ilka Nagel, Toril Aagaard, and Sanna Erika Forsström. Dr. Amdam has directed significant development projects including Læringsverkstaden (2018-2022), DigiGLU (Digital competence in primary school teacher education, 2018-21), and the Ulstein model for digital school development (2016-18). She previously coordinated the bachelor program in Media, ICT and Design (2003-2012), demonstrating her long-standing commitment to media education and digital competence development.

Amsale Kassahun Temesgenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecological Economics
• Sustainability Transitions
• Quality of Life
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amsale Kassahun Temesgen is an Associate Professor at Nord University Business School , specializing in Ecological Economics and Sustainability Transitions . Her research explores the intersection of human well-being and sustainability, with a focus on local initiatives , degrowth theories , and needs-based frameworks . She contributes to international reports like the State of the World’s Cities Report (UN-Habitat) and the World Development Report (World Bank). Teaching: Coordinator of the Master’s program in Business; teaches courses on Ecological Economics , Degrowth , Advanced Research Methods , and Ethics in Uncertain World . SEA-EU Leadership: Task leader for Fostering inclusive, digital and green interdisciplinary training pathways in the European University Alliance (SEA-EU). Research: Member of the Ecological Economics for Sustainable Societal Development group, focusing on circular economy , coastal community resilience , and sustainable transport .

Ingrid Fillingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Inclusion
• Disability Studies
• Educational Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Filling is a Professor at Nord University, specializing in Social Work. Her research focuses on disability studies, educational policy, welfare services, and labor market inclusion, particularly in Nordic contexts. She has contributed extensively to understanding social exclusion, special education, and EU policy frameworks in post-socialist countries. Key Research Areas: Social inclusion, disability rights, educational equity, welfare innovation, labor market policies Affiliations: Nord University (Department of Social Work), UiT The Arctic University of Norway Recent publications analyze school absenteeism in Nordic primary education, digital research methods in welfare studies, and intersectional perspectives on Sami people with disabilities. She employs meta-ethnography and institutional ethnography to bridge policy and practice. Collaborative work includes studies on gender differences in education, Roma labor market barriers, and competence development in welfare services. Her projects often examine tensions between top-down EU policies and local implementation realities.

• Computational Modeling
• Molecular Simulations
• Polyelectrolytes
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pablo Miguel Blanco Andres is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is part of the development team for ESPResSo , an open-source molecular dynamics software for coarse-grained systems, and works as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow on the ModEMUS project, modeling nanoparticle transport under ultrasound irradiation through the extracellular matrix. Research Interests: His work focuses on pH-dependent systems, including polyelectrolytes, peptides, and proteins, using computational modeling to study fundamental properties and develop simulation software. Key areas include charge regulation mechanisms, conformational dynamics, and multivalent interactions in biopolymers. Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight advancements in coarse-grained molecular simulations, charge regulation effects in biopolymers, and software development for soft matter systems. Topics span theoretical modeling of polyelectrolyte flexibility, experimental validation of simulation methods, and applications in biomolecular encapsulation. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship Software Development: Actively contributes to ESPResSo , a versatile tool for simulating soft matter systems, with specific focus on pH-dependent modeling and coarse-grained simulations. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at NTNU and contributes to international research projects involving computational biophysics and soft matter physics.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Ultrasound Therapy
• Drug Delivery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Petros Tesfamichael Yemane serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Fellow) in the Department of Physics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of medical physics and biomedical engineering. His work focuses on leveraging ultrasound technology to enhance targeted drug delivery systems for cancer treatment. His research expertise spans: Biomedical Engineering Ultrasound Therapy Drug Delivery Mechanisms Nanomedicine Applications Cancer Treatment Optimization Medical Physics Instrumentation Analysis of Dr. Yemane's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory in ultrasound-mediated drug delivery research, with emphasis on real-time visualization of nanoparticle behavior in tumor environments. His work demonstrates how acoustic radiation force and sonication techniques can manipulate nanoparticle distribution in collagen matrices and solid tumors, directly addressing challenges in tumor penetration and drug bioavailability. Key methodologies include multiphoton microscopy for live imaging and computational modeling of radiation force effects, contributing significantly to the development of microbubble-enhanced delivery platforms. He actively disseminates findings through international conferences including the European Symposium on Ultrasound Contrast Imaging and the Oncological Drug Delivery Conference, collaborating with institutions across Europe to advance nanomedicine applications in oncology.

• Palliative Care
• Pain Assessment
• Research Ethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jacob Christian Hølen serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His academic career centers on palliative care, pain assessment methodologies, and research ethics, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations including the elderly and pediatric patients. His educational foundation includes a doctoral dissertation (2008) titled Pain assessment in palliative care: validation of methods for self-report and behavioural assessment and a second-degree thesis (2002) examining motivation during the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition. These qualifications established his expertise in both clinical research methodology and human factors in extreme environments. Professor Hølen's research focuses on developing and validating pain assessment tools for nonverbal populations, notably the Doloplus-2 scale for cognitively impaired elderly patients. His work bridges clinical practice and ethical frameworks, addressing critical gaps in pediatric research ethics and anonymous data usage in medical studies. He has significantly influenced Norwegian health research legislation through policy-oriented publications. Analysis of his publication timeline reveals consistent innovation in pain measurement techniques, with evolving emphasis from tool validation (2005-2008) toward ethical framework development (2010-2016). His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration patterns, particularly with Stein Kaasa, Peter Fayers, and Jon Håvard Loge across palliative care domains. Through extensive conference presentations at venues like the International Trondheim Conference on Palliative Care and European Association for Palliative Care forums, Hølen actively disseminates knowledge beyond academia. His outreach includes lectures for the Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board on genetic information feedback mechanisms and symptom measurement techniques for cognitively impaired populations.

• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Neck and Back Pain
• Clinical Decision Support Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ingebrigt Meisingset is a senior researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Public Health and Nursing under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His work centers on musculoskeletal disorders in primary care, including neck, shoulder, and lower back pain, with a focus on prognostic factors, patient subgroups, and digital clinical decision support systems powered by artificial intelligence. Additional research areas include clinical effectiveness studies and interventions for insomnia in primary care settings. Education: 2008-2010: MSc in Exercise Physiology and Sport Science, NTNU 2004-2007: BSc in Physiotherapy, HIST Current Positions: Researcher, NTNU (2020-) Postdoctoral Researcher, NTNU (2016-2020) His recent projects include: SUPPORTPRIM: Developing AI-driven clinical decision support systems for physiotherapists and general practitioners. DigiSøvn: Evaluating digital sleep apps for musculoskeletal pain patients. Non-pharmacological Sleep Interventions: Testing the "Sov godt" course for insomnia in primary care. His publications highlight trends in clinical decision support systems, musculoskeletal pain stratification, and the intersection of sleep disorders and chronic pain. Articles often employ case-based reasoning, randomized trials, and longitudinal studies to improve treatment personalization and effectiveness in primary care.