Håvard Raddum serves as Chief Research Scientist in the Department of Cryptography at Simula UiB, a joint research entity of Simula Research Laboratory and the University of Bergen. His primary focus involves advancing cryptographic security through algorithm analysis, Fully Homomorphic Encryption applications, and hardware-level attack mitigation. Raddum's research spans cryptography with specialization in security analysis of cryptographic algorithms, practical deployment of Fully Homomorphic Encryption, and physical attacks on hardware implementations. His work addresses vulnerabilities in symmetric ciphers, multivariate schemes, and lattice-based systems through algebraic cryptanalysis, side-channel techniques, and theoretical security proofs. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals concentrated expertise in cryptanalysis across diverse primitives. Key trends include algebraic attacks on arithmetization-oriented cryptography, side-channel analysis of lightweight ciphers, error detection in lattice computations, and security evaluations of Fully Homomorphic Encryption. His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation vulnerabilities.
Steven C. Mallam is an Associate Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway within the Department of Maritime Operations, Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Studies. His academic journey began with a Master of Science specializing in work safety and ergonomics from Memorial University of Newfoundland, followed by a PhD in Human Factors from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. Dr. Mallam leads research at the Ocean Industries Concept Lab, focusing on the critical intersection of human performance and emerging technologies in maritime contexts. Dr. Mallam's research spans several interconnected domains centered on human factors in complex maritime systems. His work examines how humans interact with increasingly automated technologies, particularly in navigation and collision avoidance systems. He investigates the application of virtual and augmented reality for training and operational support, measuring their impact on situation awareness, performance, and safety. A significant portion of his recent work addresses the human dimensions of autonomous shipping, exploring transparency requirements, supervision challenges, and the evolving role of navigators. He also conducts important research on maritime cybersecurity from a human factors perspective, examining how crews manage cyber incidents and how security operation centers can be optimized for human performance. Dr. Mallam's publication record demonstrates consistent high productivity across multiple high-impact journals and conferences in human factors, ergonomics, and maritime safety. His recent work (2023-2025) shows particular emphasis on autonomous shipping human factors, virtual/augmented reality applications, and maritime cyber resilience. His research employs diverse methodologies including systematic reviews, experimental studies, cognitive task analysis, and simulator-based research, often in close collaboration with industry partners. Dr. Mallam actively contributes to advancing human factors practice in high-risk industries through initiatives like the Human Factors Network for High-Risk Industries in Canada. His work bridges theoretical human factors principles with practical maritime applications, making significant contributions to improving safety and performance in one of the world's most critical transportation sectors. As an educator, Dr. Mallam integrates his research findings directly into maritime education programs, ensuring students receive cutting-edge knowledge about human factors in contemporary and future maritime operations. His teaching likely emphasizes practical application of human-centered design principles and prepares students for the evolving technological landscape of maritime industries.
Lars Asplin is a Researcher at the Institute of Marine Research (Havforskningsinstituttet) in Norway, where he has been employed since 1998. His work focuses on fjord and coastal oceanography with particular emphasis on the environmental impacts of aquaculture. He serves as project manager for the Fjord Oceanography and Coastal Climate (FOKK) initiative and is a work package leader in the ERA and NALO projects. Dr. Asplin's educational background includes a Cand. Scient. from the Department of Geophysics at the University of Oslo (1991) and a Dr. Scient. from the Geophysical Institute at the University of Bergen (1994). Following his doctoral studies, he worked as a Postdoc at the Department of Fisheries and Marine Biology at the University of Bergen from 1994 to 1997 before joining the Institute of Marine Research. His research primarily centers on physical processes in fjords and coastal waters, with particular focus on how these processes affect and are affected by aquaculture activities. Dr. Asplin has made significant contributions to understanding salmon lice dispersion patterns, which has directly informed Norway's regulatory framework for salmon farming. His work combines observational studies with advanced hydrodynamic modeling to address questions related to water circulation, pathogen spread, and environmental carrying capacity in fjord systems. Analysis of Dr. Asplin's recent publications reveals a strong focus on applying oceanographic principles to practical aquaculture management challenges. His work spans from fundamental research on fjord circulation patterns to applied studies supporting operational decision-making in the aquaculture industry. A notable trend is the increasing integration of climate change considerations into his research on coastal oceanography and aquaculture sustainability. Dr. Asplin has received recognition for his contributions to marine science through his extensive publication record and leadership in major research projects. His work has been instrumental in developing Norway's 'traffic light system' for salmon farming management, which uses hydrodynamic models to assess infection pressure and guide sustainable farm placement. As a supervisor and collaborator, Dr. Asplin has extensive experience working with interdisciplinary teams that include biologists, ecologists, and aquaculture specialists. His projects often involve both national and international collaborators, reflecting the global relevance of his research on sustainable aquaculture practices. He has secured funding for multiple research initiatives focused on understanding the interactions between aquaculture operations and the marine environment. Dr. Asplin leads research efforts focused on understanding water circulation patterns in Norwegian fjords and their implications for aquaculture management. His team develops and applies hydrodynamic models to study salmon lice dispersion, optimize fish farm locations, and assess environmental carrying capacity. This work provides critical scientific support for regulatory decisions in Norway's aquaculture industry.
Morten Birkeland Nielsen is a Professor in the Department of Social Psychology at the University of Bergen, maintaining a dual affiliation with the Norwegian Working Environment Institute (Statens arbeidsmiljøinstitutt). He leads the Bergen Bullying Research Group and participates in the Research Group for Work Environment, Management and Conflict (FALK). His research focuses on workplace bullying dynamics, particularly examining bystander effects, leadership as targets of bullying, destructive management practices, and whistleblowing. Additional interests include safety and security climate, office design impacts on health, and quantitative research methods including meta-analyses. His work bridges organizational psychology with practical workplace health interventions. Analysis of Nielsen's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on workplace bullying consequences, with particular attention to bystander effects and leadership vulnerability. His methodological approach combines prospective cohort designs with registry-linked health data, producing high-impact findings on how technology problems, office design, and bullying exposure affect mental health and absenteeism. The research consistently demonstrates how psychosocial work factors translate into measurable health outcomes. Nielsen actively supervises multiple research projects examining work environment factors including office concepts' effects on health, sick leave among home care workers, workplace aggression in child protection services, and longitudinal determinants of work absence. His research group employs advanced statistical methods including Bayesian analysis and multilevel modeling to address complex workplace health questions. His laboratory work centers on the Bergen Bullying Research Group, which conducts both theoretical and applied research on workplace aggression. The group's work informs Norwegian workplace policies and contributes to international understanding of bullying mechanisms and interventions. Current projects examine how office design influences sickness presenteeism, the health consequences of computer hassles, and longitudinal patterns of work absence.
Andrew Caplin is the Silver Professor of Economics at New York University, where he co-directs the Center for Experimental Social Science and leads multiple research initiatives. His primary affiliations include ongoing roles at NYU and as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Professor Caplin's research spans behavioral economics, household finance, cognitive foundations of decision-making, and economic data engineering. Key themes include: Modeling of economic decision-making under cognitive constraints Labor market dynamics and retirement behavior Design and evaluation of economic policies Integration of machine learning with economic theory His recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on experimental economics and behavioral insights, with emerging emphasis on AI interactions and judicial decision-making. The work increasingly employs field experiments and large-scale surveys across international contexts. Honors include election as Fellow of the Econometric Society. He leads significant grants including the Sloan-Nomis Program and Vanguard Research Initiative, supporting investigations into cognitive-economic interfaces and retirement planning. At the Center for Experimental Social Science, Professor Caplin coordinates interdisciplinary research on human behavior using experimental methods, facilitating collaborations across economics, psychology, and data science.
Anton Korinek is a Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia with a joint appointment at the Darden School of Business. His affiliations include Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Korinek's research centers on the Economics of Transformative AI , exploring how artificial intelligence—particularly AGI—could revolutionize economic structures. His work addresses: Labor market disruptions and technological unemployment Macroeconomic policy design for AI-driven economies Global inequality and development challenges Ethical governance of AI systems He integrates computational methods, including LLM-based research automation, to model economic transitions. His recent publications (2020–2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on AI's societal impacts, with trends including: Policy frameworks for AGI transitions Market concentration in AI industries Generative AI applications in economic research Pandemic-era externalities and decision-making Korinek's recognitions include: Vox Future Perfect 50 Honoree (2024) He maintains an active research portal (korinek.com) and collaborates globally through NBER and CEPR networks.
David Gregory Weissbrodt serves as Head of the Department of Biology and Full Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Natural Sciences. Previously, he was a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology (2016-2022) and held postdoctoral positions at ETH Zürich and TU Delft. His academic journey spans environmental chemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology with a focus on water-resource nexus solutions. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Environment, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (2013) M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences & Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (2006) Dipl.-Ing. in Chemistry for Life Technologies, HES-SO Valais/Wallis (2003) Professor Weissbrodt's research pioneers nature-based solutions for water security and circular economies. He integrates microbial ecology with engineering to address antibiotic resistance, nutrient recovery, and space agriculture. His work on recirculating aquaculture systems, purple bacteria biotechnology, and lunar hydroponics demonstrates cross-disciplinary innovation. Current projects like LunarPlant and PhageLand translate fundamental science into practical applications for ecological balance and resource recovery. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong trends in antibiotic resistance dynamics (40%), microbial community engineering (30%), and space agriculture applications (15%), with increasing use of molecular techniques like Hi-C sequencing and metagenomics. These studies consistently bridge fundamental ecology with engineered systems for water treatment and resource recovery. His scientific recognition includes: IWA MEWE Early Career Researcher Award (2019) Springer Theses Series recognition (2015) EPFL's Luce Grivat Award (2013) Four consecutive 'Best Teacher' awards at TU Delft (2017-2022) Professor Weissbrodt actively mentors 7 graduate students (3 PhD, 4 MSc) while leading 8 major research projects funded by ESA, Research Council of Norway, and EU programs. His VertiGrow collaboration with SINTEF advances indoor farming, while PhageLand addresses global antibiotic resistance through wetland technology. He emphasizes responsible innovation through policy engagement and citizen science initiatives. Though no formal lab name is used, his research group operates through the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, utilizing NTNU's water technology facilities and collaborating with CIRiS for space-related research. The team combines wet-lab experimentation, computational modeling, and field studies to develop scalable environmental solutions.
Seffetullah Kuldas serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), actively contributing to the longitudinal Trondheim Early Secure Study (TESS). This project tracks 1,250 Norwegian children born in 2003-2004 and their parents to examine psychosocial development, mental health, and health behaviors from childhood through emerging adulthood. His research focuses on identifying individual and environmental factors underlying physical activity-sleep dynamics while extensively investigating digital well-being. Key interests include cyberbullying prevention mechanisms, parental mediation strategies for children's internet use, and adolescent online risk behaviors. His work employs advanced psychometric methods and cross-cultural datasets to develop frameworks for understanding developmental trajectories in both physical and digital environments. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals consistent contributions to bullying prevention and online safety research. He has developed and validated measurement tools like the Dublin Anti-bullying Self-Efficacy Scales (DABSE) while establishing transactional frameworks for parental mediation. His studies frequently utilize European datasets such as EU Kids Online, employing bifactor modeling and item response theory to address complex psychosocial phenomena. Kuldas collaborates internationally within the TESS project framework, working with researchers across Ireland, Norway, and other European institutions. His team investigates developmental pathways through longitudinal data collection while addressing contemporary challenges like pandemic-related online schooling impacts and adolescent sexting behaviors through rigorous empirical analysis.
