Jesse Brinkhof is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian Fisheries College (UiT The Arctic University of Norway). His research focuses on capture technology in marine fisheries , size selectivity modeling , and bycatch reduction strategies through innovative gear design. Affiliation: UiT The Arctic University of Norway Research Themes: Trawl hydrodynamics, grid-based size selection, catch quality optimization The 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate his expertise in: Technical Innovations: Semicircular ground gears, T90 codend modifications Modeling Approaches: Structural selectivity models, behavioral escape analysis Target Species: Saithe, cod, haddock, shrimp, krill, snow crab His work addresses both commercial fishing efficiency and ecosystem protection , with practical applications in Barents Sea fisheries and Mediterranean trawl systems.
Peik Haugen is a Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Chemistry at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. He leads research in Molecular Biosystems and Bioinformatics as part of the Norstruct research group, with a focus on bacterial genomics, marine microbiology, and biotechnological applications of cold-adapted systems. Professor Haugen's research spans multiple interconnected domains of molecular microbiology. His primary expertise lies in bacterial genomics, particularly examining Vibrionaceae family members (including Vibrio, Aliivibrio, and Photobacterium species). He has made significant contributions to understanding multipartite genome architecture and chromid evolution in marine bacteria. Another major research focus involves the structural organization and evolutionary dynamics of group I introns across diverse organisms. His work also extends to marine microbiome studies, especially investigating the gut microbiota of commercially important fish species like Atlantic cod. Analysis of Professor Haugen's recent publications reveals consistent research trajectories integrating computational and experimental approaches to understand bacterial evolution, gene regulation, and microbial ecology in cold marine environments. His work demonstrates an increasing emphasis on translating basic research into practical applications, particularly in developing expression systems for cold-adapted enzymes and converting marine side-streams into valuable bioproducts. Professor Haugen leads several significant research initiatives including: PsyXpress: Development of novel bacterial hosts for efficient expression of cold-adapted enzymes MicroMBT: Discovery and training of microbial biocatalysts using moving bed technology BMFishFeed: Development of tailored bacterial meals for aquaculture feed These projects highlight his commitment to sustainable marine biotechnology and circular economy principles. As leader of the Molecular Biosystems Research Group, Professor Haugen maintains strong collaborations with both academic institutions and industry partners in the marine biotechnology sector. His laboratory is equipped with advanced genomic, transcriptomic, and bioinformatic capabilities specifically adapted for studying cold-adapted marine microorganisms, positioning UiT as a leader in Arctic marine research and biotechnology.
Kathrin Helen Hopmann is a Professor in Computational Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, UiT The Arctic University of Norway . She leads the CHOCO research group (http://site.uit.no/choco) and serves as project leader for the Innovative Training Network CO2PERATE (www.co2perate.eu), focusing on CO2 conversion and enantioselective catalysis. Her research integrates experimental organic chemistry with theoretical quantum chemistry to develop organometallic catalysts. PhD from Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (2008) Postdoctoral work at University of Tromsø (2008-11) Leading her own group since 2014 Appointed Associate Professor in 2018, promoted to Full Professor in 2020 Her work spans transition metal-catalyzed reactions , particularly for hydrogenation (Ir, Co, Fe) and CO2 valorization . Recent studies include asymmetric boracarboxylation, electrocarboxylation for isotopic labeling, and computational modeling of iridium-catalyzed carbamate formation. She explores solvent effects, ligand impacts, and sustainable organometallic chemistry using biomass-derived solvents. Current projects are funded by the CO2PERATE training network and a TFS recruitment grant. She teaches courses like KJE-6004 and KJE-3102 , and contributes to pedagogical initiatives. Her research group (Realfagbygget C325) combines computational and experimental approaches to unravel reaction mechanisms and design novel catalyst systems. Publications highlight trends in CO2 activation , enantioselective metal-catalyzed reactions , and computational modeling of organometallic systems . She actively investigates solvent/lignin applications and relativistic effects in metal-ligand interactions.
Rune Bostad is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Informatics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, located in Mo i Rana. He is a member of the research group Open Distributed Systems (ODS) , focusing on technology-enhanced learning solutions. Research Interests: Bostad specializes in educational technology with an emphasis on: Mobile learning applications (e.g., MILAGE Learn+ app) E-books for mathematics education Ubiquitous computing in learning environments Smart campus technologies Digital resource development His work explores how technology can enhance student engagement and pedagogical innovation. Publication Analysis: Bostad's 15 publications (2011-2023) show evolving focus: Early work (2011-2014) centered on educational robotics and video-based learning systems Core research (2016-2018) developed MILAGE mobile/e-book resources for mathematics Recent work (2023) investigates smart campuses as technology-supported active learning arenas Awards: No scientific awards mentioned. Academic Activities: No information on student advising, grants, or lab leadership.
Hildegunn Lahlum Helness serves as an Assistant Professor and Language Test Developer at the Department of Foreign Languages, University of Bergen. She is an active member of the Research Group for Language Testing and Assessment, focusing on developing practical assessment tools for educational settings. Her research spans multiple educational levels, from primary education (7th grade) to upper secondary education (VG1/Vg1). Helness has made significant contributions to learning-supporting English language tests that allow educators to track student development throughout their first year of upper secondary school. Her work consistently addresses reading, listening, and language use components of English proficiency assessment. Analysis of her publications reveals a strong focus on standard setting procedures for CEFR levels (A2, B1, B2), particularly in her 2018 work on English listening tests for Vg1 students. She has also conducted research on vocabulary development across grade levels, CLIL methodology, and digital language testing solutions for children. Her scholarly output demonstrates a practical orientation toward creating assessment tools that support learning rather than merely measuring outcomes, with significant contributions to the BASE tool for test creation and various digital assessment platforms. Helness has been actively engaged with the international language testing community through presentations at EALTA conferences and collaborations with researchers across Norway and Europe, reflecting her standing in the field of language assessment.
Inga Hansine Rye is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Cancer Research, University of Oslo , focusing on breast cancer biology. Her work spans genomic instability, tumor heterogeneity, and immune microenvironment dynamics. Breast cancer mechanisms Single-cell analysis Tumor immunology Computational biology She develops advanced tools like GoIFISH for quantifying cellular diversity and studies mutational processes in tumor progression. Her recent work explores immunosuppressive mechanisms in metastasis and paracrine signaling networks in HER2+ tumors. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned Collaborations include computational modeling with teams at OUS Radiumhospitalet and translational medicine applications. She works extensively with FISH imaging, RNA-sequencing, and genomic profiling techniques.
Michael Kirkedal Thomsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His office is located in room 10461 at Gaustadalléen 23B, 0373 Oslo, with postal address PO Box 1080 Blindern 0316 Oslo. His research focuses on programming languages and security, with particular expertise in reversible computing and programming language theory. Thomsen's research spans multiple interconnected domains within computer science. His primary focus is on reversible computing - investigating how to design programming languages, compilers, and hardware that minimize energy consumption through reversible operations. He has developed Jeopardy, an invertible functional programming language, and has made significant contributions to reversible circuit design, reversible arithmetic operations, and energy-efficient computation. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical hardware implementation concerns, particularly examining how reversible programs behave on conventional irreversible hardware. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear evolution in his research trajectory. Starting with foundational work on reversible circuits and arithmetic operations (2008-2014), he has progressed toward higher-level programming language constructs for reversible computation. His 2022-2024 publications demonstrate a shift toward practical applications, educational tools, and energy analysis of reversible systems. The recurring themes across his work include invertibility, energy efficiency, formal methods, and the relationship between high-level programming abstractions and low-level hardware implementation. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, Thomsen's research program clearly involves significant collaboration with colleagues at the University of Oslo and international partners. His publications show consistent work with researchers including Holger Bock Axelsen, Robert Glück, Joachim Tilsted Kristensen, and Robin Kaarsgaard across multiple years, suggesting ongoing collaborative projects and likely sustained funding support. Though not explicitly stated in the available information, Thomsen's work on reversible processor architecture, Jeopardy programming language, and energy analysis strongly suggests involvement with research groups focused on energy-efficient computing, programming language design, and potentially quantum-inspired computing architectures at the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics.
Anne-Lise Børresen-Dale is a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, specializing in molecular tumor biology and breast cancer research. Her work focuses on genome-wide tumor analysis for personalized treatment strategies and early diagnosis. 1970: MSc in Biochemistry, Norwegian Institute of Technology 1978: PhD in Medical Biochemical Genetics, University of Oslo 1987: Professor in Genetic Technology 1992: Professor in Molecular Tumor Biology Her research spans genomic profiling , epigenetic regulation , and multi-omics integration to characterize breast cancer subtypes and predict clinical outcomes. Key contributions include developing polygenic risk scores and analyzing germline-somatic interactions . Recent publications highlight her role in deep learning pathology scoring , immune checkpoint target identification , and Mendelian randomization studies . She has supervised 36 PhD and 18 MSc students, with ongoing mentorship projects.
Shuo-Wang Qiao is a Professor at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Department of Clinical Medicine and the K. G. Jebsen Centre for Celiac Disease Research . Since 2001, he has conducted groundbreaking research at the Institute of Immunology, Rikshospitalet, with a postdoctoral stint at Harvard Medical School (2005–2007). His work bridges human immunology, particularly celiac disease, with comparative studies on the Atlantic cod’s unique immune system. Education: Cand. med. (University of Oslo, 1999) Dr. med. (University of Oslo, 2005) Cand. mag. in Mathematics (University of Oslo, 2001) Research Interests: His research spans T-cell receptor (TCR) analysis , single-cell transcriptomics , autoimmune disease mechanisms (notably celiac disease), and evolutionary immunology in species lacking classical immune components like MHC II. He has pioneered methods for TCR sequencing and spike-in calibration in immune repertoire studies. Scientific Contributions: Recent publications focus on gluten-specific T-cell dynamics , Atlantic cod’s immune system , and TCRpower (a computational tool for immune sequencing validation). His work on MHC II-deficient fish and epitope selection in celiac disease highlights his interdisciplinary approach. Leadership Roles: He has led major research initiatives, including the Centre for Immune Regulation (2007–2017) and the K. G. Jebsen Centre since 2016. Collaborative projects include UiO: Life Sciences funding for cod immune system mapping.
Lin Prøitz is a Professor at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen. Her work bridges gender studies, digital media, and affect theory, focusing on youth digital practices, intimacy in online spaces, and radicalized masculinity. Key Collaborators: Henry Mainsah, Fredrik Langeland, Katrina Roen, Erik Carlquist Research Themes: Online Radicalization, Affect in Digital Communication, Migration and Digital Integration Prøitz’s research explores how digital technologies reshape gender, intimacy, and identity. Recent work addresses Incels and gender hate online, while earlier studies examine text messages, Snapchat, and mobile intimacy. Her projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations with psychologists and sociologists. She has contributed to understanding digital media’s impact on well-being and its role in migration integration. Her publications span feminist media studies, affect theory, and youth culture. Notable outputs include studies on #selfie culture and digital literature for children.
Joakim Formo is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Design, Oslo School of Architecture and Design. His research focuses on strategic design, artificial intelligence in design, creative thinking, and innovation barriers, with a particular emphasis on Nordic design practices, future competencies, and design understanding. He can be contacted at Joakim.Formo@aho.no. Strategic Design Artificial Intelligence in Design Creative Processes Portfolio Management Innovation Barriers Future Competencies Design Understanding Coastal Development Formo's recent publications explore intersections between design theory and practice, including strategic design frameworks, AI integration in design processes, and methodologies for knowledge-based improvisation. Key trends in his work emphasize societal impact, sustainability, and adaptive design strategies.
Sahil Mathur is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Design , affiliated with Oslo Metropolitan University . His work bridges design practices with technological innovation. Focus on design research methodologies and prototyping tools Active in academic publishing and collaborative projects Research Trends : His publications highlight advancements in integrative literature reviews and digital prototyping, emphasizing user-centered design and interdisciplinary collaboration. Projects : Involved in the development of tools like OpenBridge 5.0 , aimed at facilitating interactive design processes.
Chiara Bordin is an Associate Professor in Energy Informatics at the Department of Computer Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She focuses on teaching and research within the Energy Informatics domain, with particular expertise in mathematical optimization applied to smart energy and power systems. Member of the Arctic Centre for Sustainable Energy (ARC) Member of the Aurora Center MASCOT (Mathematical Structures in Computation) Principal Investigator for projects including Smart Senja and TENORS Editorial board member for Energy Informatics Journal (Springer) and Discover Applied Science Journal (Springer Nature) Guest editor for special issue in Energies Journal on Smart and Sustainable Energy Hubs Dr. Bordin's research focuses on mathematical optimization in computer science applied to smart energy and power systems. Her work spans models for storage integration, strategic network design, power systems reliability, multi-agent systems for microgrids, stochastic multihorizon optimization, and electric vehicle management. By combining mathematical modeling with computer science, power systems engineering, economics, big data analytics, and machine learning, she addresses complex research questions within energy systems. Her work contributes significantly to the interdisciplinary field of Energy Informatics, particularly in smart energy-saving systems and smart grids. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating artificial intelligence with traditional power system optimization, with increasing focus on resilience, reliability, and multi-use applications of energy infrastructure. The research spans both theoretical modeling and practical implementation challenges in Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. Member of technical program committee for Energy Informatics.Academy Conference Member of technical program committee for DACH+ Energy Informatics Conference Member of technical program committee for KES Sustainability in Energy and Buildings Conference Reviewer for high-ranked journals (Elsevier, Springer, Wiley) Academic R&D advisor for industries and startups in power systems and energy management Dr. Bordin teaches several advanced courses including INF-3010/INF-8010: Energy Informatics - Smart Energy and Power Systems Modelling at master's and PhD levels. She is available for capstone projects and can develop tailored special curriculum courses focusing on mathematical modeling, optimization, prescriptive analytics, and decision support systems within energy informatics. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between computer science, engineering, and energy systems. She is actively involved in the Arctic Centre for Sustainable Energy research community, contributing to the Digitalization research area where she collaborates on solutions for renewable energy system challenges through advanced digital technologies.
Carlos Anatoni Saldias is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His research focuses on bioelectrochemical systems, wastewater treatment, methane recovery, and bioreactor modeling, with applications in renewable energy and environmental biotechnology. He collaborates with researchers like Vasan Sivalingam, Rune Bakke, and Dietmar Winkler. Research Interests : Bioelectrochemical CO2 Reduction Microbial Electrosynthesis Anaerobic Digestion Optimization Sulphide Removal Bioreactor Simulation Publication Trends : Over the past decade, his work has emphasized integrating electrochemical and biological processes for methane production, with recent studies on heat-treated electrodes, local electric potential modeling, and reject water treatment. Key areas include wastewater valorization, carbon recovery, and sustainable energy systems. Collaborations : He frequently collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving chemical engineering, microbiology, and environmental science.
Pedro Pablo Lucas Bravo is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics (IFI), affiliated with the RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on developing interactive music systems using autonomous agents and swarm intelligence, with applications in Extended Reality (XR), Spatial Audio, and robotics. His Ph.D. project explores automatic tempo synchronization in human-machine systems through swarms of autonomous agents, aiming to create emergent musical behaviors in virtual, physical-virtual, and physical platforms. Key technologies include XR, spatial audio synthesis, motion capture, and robotic platforms. Bravo has contributed to projects like the XR Human-Swarm Interactive Music System and the MusicLab Copenhagen Dataset. His work bridges computer science, music technology, and artificial intelligence, with publications in venues such as IEEE ACSOS, NIME, and SMC. He holds a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, leveraging swarmalator systems for self-organizing compositions and exploring cross-disciplinary applications of embodied oscillators in music performance.
