جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mikaela Vasstrømمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Energy transitions
• Energy democracy
• Energy governance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mikaela Vasstrøm (b.1977) is an Associate Professor at the Department of Global Development and Planning, University of Agder. She holds a PhD from the University of Copenhagen and leads significant research projects including the Norwegian Research Council-funded WINDPLAN initiative, which analyzes social acceptance and governance challenges in onshore wind power development across Norway, Scotland, and Denmark. She co-leads work packages in the WINDREG project focusing on procedural justice and knowledge co-production for energy transitions. Her research examines: Just energy transitions and energy democracy Governance challenges in renewable energy deployment Public participation in environmental conflicts Local/regional development implications of energy policies She co-directs UiA's participation in the Empowered Futures research school, developing PhD-level expertise in energy policy frameworks. Publications focus on wind energy governance, policy legitimacy, and spatial planning conflicts, with consistent themes of: Energy justice in policy design Local government capacity in energy transitions Participatory approaches in sustainability planning Research group affiliations include: Energy and Society Urban and Regional Planning (URPLAN)

• Municipal and Regional Planning
• Landscape Planning
• Local Community Development
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Knut Bjørn Stokke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). His work bridges research, teaching, and supervision with a focus on landscape, environmental, and regional planning. His research interests include municipal and regional landscape planning, coastal and waterway planning, climate adaptation, protected areas, and local community development. He emphasizes the integration of environmental considerations, cultural heritage, and outdoor life into planning processes, particularly in peripheral and coastal regions. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on climate change adaptation, European environmental policy implementation, landscape resource management, and the socio-political dimensions of planning. His work often involves multi-institutional collaboration and addresses real-world governance challenges in Norway. He is actively involved in several major research projects funded by the Research Council of Norway, including RUVIVAL (cultural heritage in urban development), WINDGOV (wind power and cabin planning), MAREA (nature accounting in the Oslofjord), and LANDTIME (time perspectives in planning and visitor management). Stokke teaches courses such as LAA360/361 Regional Landscape Planning and Local Community Development and APL240/241 Environment and Planning. He supervises multiple master's students and is committed to fostering synergies between research and education. No scientific awards or email addresses were mentioned in the provided text.

Kjell Overvågمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rural development
• Mountain policy
• Second homes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kjell Overvåg is a Professor at the Department of Global Development and Planning, University of Agder. His research focuses on rural development, mountain policy, second homes, mobility, and the intersection between spatial planning and land use. He leads the Urban and Regional Planning (URPLAN) research group and has extensive experience in mountainous region policy. Institution: University of Agder Department: Department of Global Development and Planning Contact: kjell.overvag@uia.no Research interests center on sustainable development in mountain regions, analyzing tensions between tourism-driven second-home growth and local development, mobility patterns in border regions, and innovative planning approaches for shrinking rural communities. His work examines conflicts between local autonomy and national conservation policies. Recent publications explore environmentally sustainable second-home planning (2024), challenges in shrinking rural regions (2022), cross-border mobility (2018), and mountain policy frameworks (2011-2025). His articles often address spatial integration, planning conflicts, and sustainable tourism development in Nordic contexts.

Julia Olsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Sociology
• Arctic Studies
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia Olsen is an Associate Professor in Environmental Sociology at Nord University, specializing in socio-economic adaptation in Arctic regions, ocean sustainability, and marine litter management. She coordinates the Circumpolar and Nordic Studies bachelor’s program and teaches courses on sustainability and climate change. Her research focuses on Arctic shipping impacts, tourism governance, and community resilience, supported by projects funded by the Research Council of Norway and the EU. Recent projects include 'Building transdisciplinary bridges for sustainable Svalbard development' and 'SHIFTPLASTICS' addressing plastic waste in fisheries. She actively disseminates research through media and public engagement. Key research areas include Arctic coastal communities, cruise tourism sustainability, and adaptive governance. Her work bridges environmental and social sciences, emphasizing policy implications for Arctic regions. Collaborations involve international scholars and institutions, contributing to global debates on ocean sustainability and climate change. Notable contributions include analyzing community viability in Svalbard and the Arkhangelsk Oblast, as well as exploring governance frameworks for sustainable cruise tourism. Her research highlights intersections between economic growth, environmental protection, and local stakeholder involvement.

• Sustainable Tourism
• Outdoor Recreation
• Environmental Planning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hogne Øian is an active Associate Professor in the Department of Organisation, Leadership and Management at the Inland School of Business and Social Sciences, University of Inland Norway, based on the Lillehammer campus. His contact details include email (hogne.oian@inn.no), phone (+47 62 43 03 00), and mobile (+47 40 60 63 17), confirming current faculty status with no indication of retirement or part-time designation. Affiliation data shows direct integration within INN's academic structure, specifically under the faculty housing business and social sciences disciplines. Øian's research centers on sustainable tourism and outdoor recreation systems, with emphasis on Norwegian landscapes and social dynamics. Key interests include second-home development conflicts in recreational zones, social media's role in shaping eco-conscious tourist behavior, and youth engagement in tourism co-design. His work examines urban-nature interfaces, pilgrimage routes as contested spaces, and Arctic tourism impacts—particularly cruise-related environmental pressures on Svalbard. Methodologically, he prioritizes participatory approaches addressing cultural, gender, and ethical dimensions in ecosystem restoration projects across Nordic regions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals consistent focus on sustainability tensions in nature-based tourism. The body of work shows progression from policy reviews (e.g., Nordic instruments) to experiential studies (e.g., Instagram's influence), with 2020-2025 output dominated by case-specific conflict analysis in second-home development and Arctic tourism. Geographic scope spans local (Lillehammer, Dovre), national (Norwegian pilgrim routes), and Nordic/Arctic contexts, highlighting his regional expertise in balancing recreational use with ecological integrity. No scientific awards or major prizes were documented in the available information. While the text confirms his faculty role, it lacks explicit details about PhD/Master's students he may advise or active research grants. His departmental focus on Organisation and Leadership suggests potential involvement in tourism management projects and academic supervision, but concrete advising records or funding sources remain unspecified in the source material. Campus-based work at Lillehammer implies engagement with local tourism stakeholders and regional development initiatives. No laboratories, research teams, or dedicated centers under his leadership were referenced in the provided content.

• East Asian tourism
• Cultural philosophies & nature
• Arctic tourism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Young-Sook Lee is a distinguished academic specializing in Tourism Management at The School of Business, UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. Originally Korean Australian, she relocated to Norway in 2014 after spending over 15 years as a tourism academic at Griffith University in Australia. She holds a PhD in Sociology (applied in tourism) from the University of Queensland. Her research focuses on East Asian cultural philosophies in nature and tourism, tourist behavior, Arctic tourism, and sustainability in tourism. Professor Lee has made significant contributions to the field, including leading the editing of the first Arctic tourism book 'Arctic Tourism Experiences: Production, Consumption and Sustainability' in 2017. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of Eastern philosophical traditions and contemporary tourism practices, particularly examining how concepts from Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shintoism influence tourist experiences and behaviors. Professor Lee's publication record shows a clear evolution from early work on Asian tourist behavior to increasingly focused research on Arctic tourism experiences, with particular attention to how East Asian cultural frameworks shape interactions with Arctic environments. Her recent work demonstrates sophisticated theoretical approaches to understanding cross-cultural co-creation in tourism contexts. Expert adviser at the Nordic Expert Group for the Prime Minister's office in Finland Expert Panel member for the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Member for the Idea Lab for the Future of Tourism by the Research Council of Norway Professor Lee is actively engaged in several research groups including Sustainable Marketing (SUM), Changing Arctic, and Arctic Innovative Experience Management (ArIEM). She also participates in the project 'Interconnections between Mobilities and Security in a Changing Arctic,' demonstrating her commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in Arctic tourism development.

• Tourism studies
• Indigenous (Sami) tourism
• Co-creation in tourism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Line Mathisen is an Associate Professor in Project Management at The School of Business Administration, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, based in Alta. Her academic work focuses on tourism studies, entrepreneurship, and regional development in Arctic contexts, with particular attention to indigenous (Sámi) communities and sustainable tourism practices. She is an active member of the Arctic Innovative Experience Management (ArIEM) research group and contributes to the "Narrating the Postcolonial North" project. Dr. Mathisen's research interests span several interconnected domains within tourism and business studies. She investigates co-creation processes in tourism development, examining how stakeholders collaboratively shape tourist experiences and destinations. Her work on emotional capital explores how tourism entrepreneurs, particularly women in Arctic Norway, leverage emotional resources in their business practices. She also studies adventure tourism guides' performance strategies, rural entrepreneurship dynamics, and the intersection of indigenous knowledge with tourism development. Her research often employs qualitative methodologies including ethnography, narrative analysis, and case studies to understand complex tourism phenomena in northern contexts. Analysis of Dr. Mathisen's publication record reveals consistent focus on tourism development in Arctic regions, with increasing attention to sustainability, indigenous perspectives, and co-creation approaches over time. Her recent work (2022-2024) shows stronger emphasis on regenerative tourism, community well-being, and cross-cultural understanding, reflecting broader trends in sustainable tourism research. She frequently collaborates with Siri Ulfsdatter Søreng and other researchers specializing in Arctic studies, creating a robust research network focused on northern tourism development. Dr. Mathisen is actively involved in research projects examining tourism development in Sami areas, entrepreneurship in rural contexts, and the relationship between resilient firms and regions. Her work with the Arctic Innovative Experience Management research group suggests ongoing engagement with practical applications of tourism research in northern communities.

• Experiential Tourism
• Nature-Based Tourism
• Experience Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

May Kristin Vespestad is a Professor at the School of Business Administration within UiT The Arctic University of Norway . Her primary research focuses include experiential tourism , nature-based tourism , and experience economy , with significant contributions to sustainable tourism marketing and cross-cultural educational practices. She actively teaches courses such as BED 2117 Experience Economy and Social Media Marketing and BED-3032 Service- and Experience Design . Her research interests span: Experiential Marketing in adventure tourism Value Co-Creation in tourism experiences Escapism and tourist well-being Sustainability Communication in tourism branding Automated Tourism and hospitality innovation Recent publications analyze automated tourism futures (2024), moral muteness in sustainability communications (2023), and cross-cultural education practices (2019). She serves on the Arctic Innovative Experience Management (ArIEM) research group and holds editorial roles at the European Journal of Tourism Research and Social Science and Humanities Research Association (SSHRA) advisory board. Her teaching portfolio includes: Project work with research methods (TRAPRO) Experience economy principles (BED 2117) Service design (BED-3032) Research methodology (2014-2024) She has supervised collaborative projects with institutions like Clarion Hotel The Edge and led international research initiatives across Europe.

• Marketing
• Tourism Industry
• Regional Branding
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kristen Albert Ellingsen serves as a Lecturer in Marketing and Travel at The School of Business Administration, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, located in Alta. With her office in the SIVA-building (C210), she has been an active academic contributor to the university for many years, focusing on tourism, regional branding, and service management within the unique Arctic context of Northern Norway. Dr. Ellingsen's research primarily centers on tourism marketing, regional branding strategies, and service management within the Arctic context. Her work examines how destinations can effectively market themselves, particularly focusing on the challenges and opportunities of branding in Northern Norway. She investigates the relationship between service quality and profitability, market orientation in tourism businesses, and the development of destination brands that capture the essence of Arctic communities. Her research often addresses practical applications for tourism businesses and regional development initiatives. An analysis of Dr. Ellingsen's publication history reveals a consistent focus on tourism marketing and regional development in Northern Norway. Her work spans academic journals, professional books, and practical industry publications, demonstrating her commitment to bridging theory and practice. The recurring themes in her research include destination branding, service quality in tourism, market orientation for tourism businesses, and the unique challenges of marketing Arctic destinations. Her publications show an evolution from foundational marketing concepts to more specialized applications in tourism and regional development contexts. Dr. Ellingsen has advised numerous students in the field of tourism marketing and business administration, contributing to the development of future professionals in Northern Norway's tourism industry. While specific grant information is not detailed in the available materials, her extensive publication record suggests successful engagement with research funding opportunities focused on Arctic tourism and regional development. Her work demonstrates strong collaboration with industry partners and other academics, particularly Mehmet Mehmetoglu and various co-authors in the tourism field.

John Arngrim Hunnesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic History
• Business Ethics
• Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Arngrim Hunnes is a Professor of Economics at the University of Agder (UiA), affiliated with the Department of Economics and Finance within the School of Business and Law. He holds a PhD and MSc from the NHH Norwegian School of Economics. His research focuses on Economic History, Business Ethics, and Sustainability, with notable contributions to understanding financial crises, corporate sustainability transitions, and ethics in business education. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Hauge School of Management and serves on the Academic Committee for Business Ethics at the National Council of Higher Education in Business Administration. His work spans academic publications in Journal of Business Ethics , Financial History Review , and others, as well as popular articles in Norwegian media. He co-authored Financial Crises in a Historical Perspective (2016) and contributed to books on sustainability and ethics. Recognized for teaching excellence, he received UiA's award in 2018 and became an Excellent Teaching Practitioner in 2021. Hunnes' research emphasizes sustainability implementation challenges, organizational culture in business ethics, and historical lessons for modern economic policy. He leads initiatives at the Centre for Teaching and Learning (UiA PULS) and collaborates with the RIST research group on sustainable transitions. His op-eds address macroeconomic trends, interest rates, and Norway's petroleum policy dilemmas.

Marie Christine Lundbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Popular Culture Tourism
• Services Marketing and Management
• Destination Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marie Christine Lundberg is a Professor of Tourism Management at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the NHS – Department of Management and Service Development. She holds a PhD in Business Administration (2010) from Gothenburg University, Sweden, with a focus on marketing. Prior to her current role, she worked in academia in the UK and Sweden for 20 years. Her research centers on popular culture tourism, including screen tourism, digital media impacts, and sustainable destination management. She co-founded the international research network POPCULTOUR (2010) and is Co-Chief Editor of the Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism (since 2020). Her educational background includes a dual BA in Business Studies and Human Geography from Mid Sweden University (1999). Key research areas include consumer experiences in popular culture tourism, hybrid tourism experiences, and crisis management in tourism. She has secured grants from organizations like the European Structural Funds and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Her edited volumes, such as the Routledge Handbook of Popular Culture and Tourism , establish her as a leader in the field. Lundberg’s work explores intersections between media, tourism, and fan cultures, with a focus on destinations shaped by films, TV shows, and music. She has advised on projects linking tourism with sustainability and digital innovation, and her recent publications analyze fan pilgrimage, permacrisis impacts on travel, and community-based tourism development.

Åsa Helen Grahnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Tourism
• Responsible Tourism
• Tourism Ethics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Åsa Helen Grahn is Associate Professor in Tourism Studies at the University of Stavanger's Department of Management and Service Development. She leads the bachelor's program in tourism and researches sustainable tourism practices, ethical considerations in tourism development, and the creation of memorable visitor experiences. Her doctoral research at the University of Otago examined long-term educational benefits of cultural tours. Research interests include: Sustainability certification in tourism Ethical decision-making frameworks for operators Experience design for transformative tourism Socioeconomic impacts on host communities Cross-cultural tourism interactions Publication details and specific research projects are not enumerated in available sources. No scientific awards are documented. As program leader, she oversees curriculum development and student advising for tourism studies. Research activities are conducted through the Sustainable Tourism and Consumption research group, examining innovative approaches to destination management.

• Wildlife Tourism
• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hilde Nikoline Hambro Dybsand is a Researcher (Post Doctor) affiliated with the Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). Her work focuses on understanding tourist behavior and its environmental impacts, particularly in wildlife tourism and sustainable destination management. Her research interests span wildlife tourism experiences, sustainable practices in guided tours, and the role of tourists’ motivations in shaping satisfaction and loyalty. She has conducted case studies in Norwegian national parks like Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella and Hornøya, examining musk ox and birdwatching safaris. Additionally, she explored virtual tourism alternatives during the pandemic and opportunities for waterway tourism in Norway through comparative studies. While no scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text, her articles highlight a consistent focus on balancing tourism development with ecological conservation. The provision of sustainable wildlife experiences and visitor management in sensitive ecosystems are central to her work.

• Food Culture
• Consumption Studies
• Cultural Studies
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Virginie Amilien is a Research Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), affiliated with the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research and specifically the Consumption Research Norway unit, where she focuses on sustainable textile and food consumption. Her office is located at Stensberggata 26, 0170 Oslo, and she can be reached at virginie.amilien@oslomet.no. Dr. Amilien is a cultural studies researcher specializing in food culture and consumption practices. After completing her PhD in Scandinavian Culture on Norwegian folktales at the University of Sorbonne-Paris IV, France in 1994 (with scholarship support from University of Oslo), she has worked at the National Institute for Consumption Research in Norway since 1999. Her research spans multiple disciplines including social anthropology, cultural history, humanities, social sciences, sociology, economics, and cultural studies. Her primary research interests include Norwegian food culture, national identity, food systems in tourism, food practices, food consumption, culture of consumption, the Norwegian adaptation of Halloween, food and migration, and particularly local and terroir food products. She has been instrumental in developing food studies in Norway, co-editing "The cultivated food," the first Norwegian anthology about food culture (2007) with Erling Krogh, and has been heavily involved with the international scientific journal "Anthropology of Food" since 2000. Dr. Amilien's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on geographical indications, sustainable consumption, food democracy, and the cultural dimensions of food practices. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in food policy and cultural preservation, particularly examining how traditional food practices interact with modern consumption patterns and sustainability concerns. She has participated in numerous significant research projects including FOOD2GATHER (investigating food's role in creating public spaces), IMAGINE (studying imaginaries of sustainable futures), and Strength2Food (assessing impacts of sustainable food chains). Her scientific contributions include 50 scientific publications, 1 textbook, 18 research reports, and 87 dissemination activities, showing her commitment to both academic rigor and public engagement with food culture topics.

Hin Hoarau Heemstraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Tourism Innovation
• Post Humanism
• Animal Ethics in Tourism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hin Hoarau Heemstra serves as Associate Professor at Nord University's Faculty of Social Sciences, specializing in tourism innovation and sustainable development. They lead the Research Council of Norway-funded project Sustainable Arctic Cruise Communities: from practice to governance (2020-2024), which develops governance frameworks for cruise tourism in Arctic regions through international collaboration. Dr. Heemstra's research integrates posthumanist theory with practical sustainability challenges, focusing on human-animal ethics in tourism, community resilience, and innovation systems. Their work critically examines dark tourism interpretations, multispecies justice frameworks, and the tension between economic development and ecological preservation in vulnerable Arctic destinations. This interdisciplinary approach bridges tourism studies, ecological economics, and social justice theory. Analysis of their publication trajectory reveals intensifying focus on Arctic cruise tourism governance since 2020, with growing emphasis on community-centered models, human-animal relations, and collaborative innovation. Recent work demonstrates methodological diversity spanning practice theory, ethical frameworks, and empirical destination studies, consistently prioritizing community agency in sustainability transitions. As an educator, Heemstra supervises master's and PhD candidates while teaching organization, management, and innovation at undergraduate and graduate levels. Their research leadership extends to securing major grants and facilitating cross-institutional partnerships, notably through the Sustainable Arctic Cruise Communities project's international consortium. Current work emphasizes co-creation of sustainability tools with Arctic coastal communities facing cruise tourism pressures.