جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tor Helge Aasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Innovation Management
• Digital Servitization
• Service Innovation
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Tor Helge Aas is a Professor at the Department of Management and Innovation, School of Business and Law, University of Agder, and holds a part-time position as Professor II at Kristiania University College. He is the Director of the Executive MBA program at UiA and actively contributes to research and teaching in innovation management. His affiliations include the Research Centre for Studies of Innovation for Sustainable Transition (RIST) and the ISPIM Scientific Panel. His research interests focus on innovation management , particularly in digital servitization, service innovation, innovation processes, collaboration for innovation, and management control. He examines how organizations in manufacturing and service sectors transition to service-oriented business models through digital platforms and ecosystem collaboration. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in digital servitization , platform-based innovation , and human-technology interaction in Industry 5.0. His work spans business model innovation, legitimacy in smart services, and coopetition in R&D projects, with a consistent focus on organizational transformation and sustainable innovation. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: No explicit awards mentioned in the text. Advising and Grants: He has supervised Master’s and PhD students (implied through academic roles). Actively involved in Horizon 2020 projects: OpenInnoTrain (Work Package Manager) and REDI program. Research funded by EU frameworks, indicating competitive grant acquisition. Labs and Research Teams: Member of RIST – Research Centre for Studies of Innovation for Sustainable Transition . Active in ISPIM (International Society for Professional Innovation Management) Scientific Panel. Collaborates extensively with researchers like Anne-Laure Mention, Katja Maria Hydle, and Karl Joachim Breunig.

• Housing Market
• Real Estate Economics
• Tax Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Are Oust is a Professor of Financial Economics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU School of Economics) and a Professor II at the Norwegian School of Economics. He specializes in housing market dynamics, real estate economics, and tax policy. His research focuses on housing bubbles, property valuation, and the impact of regulation on real estate markets. Affiliations: NTNU School of Economics (Professor) Norwegian School of Economics (Professor II) Deputy Head of Research at NTNU School of Economics (2021–present) Deputy Director of NTNU Center for Housing and Environmental Economics (2016–present) Education: PhD in Economics, NTNU (2013) Master’s in Accounting and Auditing, Economics, and Business Administration from NHH (Norwegian School of Economics) Bachelor of Science in Economics, NTNU Research Interests: Dr. Oust’s work emphasizes automated valuation models, housing market regulation, energy labeling in real estate, and the interplay between taxation and home ownership. His research has been published in journals such as Quantitative Finance , Journal of Real Estate Research , and Energy Policy . Key Contributions: His studies on housing bubbles, rental market dynamics, and the application of AI in real estate valuation have shaped policy debates. Recent work explores the role of adverse selection in iBuyer models and the predictive power of dwelling conditions in automated valuations. Grants & Leadership: He advises on real estate policy and serves on multiple boards, including the NTNU Center for Housing and Environmental Economics, and private real estate firms like Strinda Eiendom AS. His teaching focuses on personal finance, investment strategies, and tax planning.

Prince Baah-Peprahمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Crowdfunding Marketing Strategies
• Investor Behavior Analysis
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prince Baah-Peprah is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Agder's School of Business and Law, Norway. He holds a PhD in International Business (specializing in entrepreneurial finance) from UiA, a Master's in International Business Management, and a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance. His work focuses on crowdfunding strategies, investor behavior, and ethical issues in alternative finance. He teaches Entrepreneurship and Crowdfunding courses, supervises theses, and leads the UiA Crowdfunding Research Center. Research Interests: Crowdfunding marketing strategies Investor behavior analysis Ethical implications of crowdfunding Entrepreneurial financing in emerging markets Publications Highlight: His work explores trust-based crowdfunding frameworks, community dynamics in crowdfunding, and fintech adoption in Africa. Key contributions include a 2023 study on reward crowdfunding backers' decision-making and a 2020 analysis of Africa's crowdfunding landscape. Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple thesis projects on marketing and business administration. Collaborates with the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance on global FinTech studies. Labs/Teams: Core member of the UiA Crowdfunding Research Center, contributing to policy-relevant market reports like the European Crowdfunding Market Report 2023.

• Strategic Management of Knowledge Work
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Knowledge Sharing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bjørn-Tore Flåten is an Associate Professor at the University of Agder (UiA), Norway, affiliated with the Department of Management and Innovation within the School of Business and Law. He holds a PhD in International Management and an MSc in Economics and Business Administration from NHH Norwegian School of Economics. He previously served in non-profit management and as a consultant in organizational restructuring and compensation design. His research focuses on strategic management of knowledge work, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with emphasis on knowledge sharing and digital collaboration. He contributes to journals like Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Journal of Design Thinking , and has co-authored works on crowdfunding and entrepreneurship education. Flåten leads the university’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, overseeing initiatives like UiA Innovation and UiA CoLAB to promote student startups and research commercialization. He is also Head of Department and Vice Dean, playing key roles in strategic leadership and academic governance. His projects include the EU-funded BlueRev initiative, aiming to revitalize communities through bio-based innovations, and the FORTHEM alliance’s entrepreneurship programs. He has secured grants, including a NOK 5 million award from the Norwegian Research Council for innovation initiatives. His work bridges academic research, practical entrepreneurship, and regional development, fostering innovation ecosystems and collaborative education models.

Astrid Iversenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Economic Law
• International Economic Law
• Financial Market Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Astrid Iversen is an Associate Professor at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, University of Oslo. Previously, she held a position at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (2020-2024). She earned her Master (2015) and PhD (2020) in Law from the University of Oslo’s Faculty of Law. Her research focuses on economic law, international economic law, financial market regulation, and central banking, particularly in sovereign debt contexts. She co-leads a research project on central banks' expanding roles in financial crises. Her teaching includes financial market regulation, contract law, and public international law. She is open to supervising master and PhD theses in international economic law and financial market law. Astrid has been a Visiting Scholar at the University of Cambridge, Sciences Po Paris, and the European University Institute. Astrid is a board member of the Norwegian Banks’ Guarantee Fund. Her research projects include central banks’ roles, international financial market efficiency, and sovereign debt restructuring. Her publications span legal journals and books, with recent work analyzing central bank measures, sovereign debt frameworks, and climate litigation barriers.

Marthe Nordengen Berntzenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Software Engineering
• Agile Software Development
• Large-Scale Agile Frameworks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marthe Nordengen Berntzen is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, specializing in large-scale agile software development and coordination mechanisms. Her research focuses on team autonomy, task interdependence, and organizational challenges in distributed agile environments. With publications in venues like IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering and Springer's Agile Processes in Software Engineering and Extreme Programming, Berntzen has conducted extensive case studies on coordination strategies, product management, and data science integration in agile frameworks. She has collaborated with researchers across Norway and internationally. Her work explores the balance between team autonomy and interdependence, leadership dynamics in distributed teams, and the evolution of coordination mechanisms over time. Recent publications include empirical analyses of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) implementations and data science role integration challenges. Dr. Berntzen's research has been presented at major conferences including XP (Agile Software Development) and Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). She holds a PhD in Software Engineering and continues contributing to agile methodology research.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Family Firms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leon Bogdan Stacescu is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finance, BI Norwegian Business School. His expertise includes corporate finance, corporate governance, family firms, financial economics, ESG, and tax policy. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Zurich, an M.A. from Central European University, and a B.A. from Al. I. Cuza University. His research focuses on agency conflicts in dividend policies, family firm governance dynamics, and the interplay between taxation and corporate behavior. Notable work examines how shareholder conflicts influence dividend responses to tax changes and how family involvement in governance correlates with firm performance. Stacescu has published in top journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and Review of Finance , with over 35 academic contributions including lectures at leading conferences. His work often addresses Norwegian firm data, offering insights into tax policies, family business strategies, and financial market mechanisms. He has presented at institutions such as the University of Edinburgh and Harvard Law School, and his research has practical implications for policy on intercorporate taxation and family firm governance. Grants and collaborations include the Center for Corporate Governance Research and multiple international academic networks.

Andrea Mintoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Financial Regulation
• European Economic Law
• FinTech
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Minto is a Professor at the University of Stavanger (UiS) School of Business and Law, Department of Accounting and Law. He also holds the Chair in Digitalisation in EU Financial Studies (EUDIFIN) at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, funded by the European Commission. He serves as Of Counsel at Annunziata&Conso Law Firm in Milan and as a Senior Policy Adviser and External Researcher at the Deutsche Bundesbank Eurosystem, focusing on financial stability, FinTech, and regulatory reform. His research lies at the intersection of Law, Economics, and Finance, with a focus on European and comparative financial regulation, corporate governance, anti-money laundering (AML), and financial innovation. Key areas include crypto-assets, regulatory arbitrage, decentralized finance (DeFi), and systemic risk. His work has been published in leading journals such as Journal of Financial Regulation , Capital Markets Law Journal , and European Company and Financial Law Review . His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on digital finance regulation, particularly MiCAR, PSD2, crypto-exchange platforms, and internal governance in AML frameworks. He explores regulatory coordination, systemic risks, and the legal challenges posed by new financial technologies. Themes of institutional design, compliance challenges, and policy reform are central across his scholarly output. Scientific awards and fellowships include: BIS Fellowship (twice) at the Bank for International Settlements SIEMENS Integrity Initiative Fellowship at IACA PMFCFS research grant at the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Center for Futuristic Studies Andrea has advised numerous financial supervisors and international organizations, including Deutsche Bundesbank, De Nederlandsche Bank, Bank of Italy, Norges Bank, European Banking Authority, Bank for International Settlements, and the International Anti-Corruption Academy. He previously served as Assistant Professor at Utrecht University and as a part-time Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, where he coordinated Law & Economics programs. He has also worked as an Associate at CHIOMENTI Law Firm in regulatory and financial law. While not explicitly mentioned, his affiliations with research centers and policy institutions suggest active participation in research teams and policy advisory groups focused on financial regulation and digital innovation.

• Blockchain Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Frode van der Laak is a Post-doctoral Researcher at the Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors (NORCICS) within the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work bridges academic research and industrial innovation in blockchain, AI, and cybersecurity. Academic Background: PhD in Blockchain and DePin Technology, King’s College London MSc in System and Software Security, University of Oxford Research Focus: Specializes in decentralized systems development, real-world asset tokenization, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. His work emphasizes practical implementations in critical sectors like healthcare and financial services, with notable projects including COMFORTage (decentralized healthcare platform) and Reltime/Swifin (Web3 financial SuperApp serving millions in Africa). Key methodologies involve blockchain architecture, dApp development, IPFS integration, and predictive analytics. Awards & Recognition: Best Researcher of the Year (ICRE 24) Nordic Innovation Award for Best AI & Web3 Fintech (2023) Global Startup Award Finalist (Istanbul) Professional Impact: Holds over 20 patents in Mobile, AI, Blockchain, and 5G technologies. Leads development of systems integrating 300+ APIs for financial ecosystems, with global reach across Africa and Europe. Delivers specialized lectures on modern threat actors in legacy infrastructure for MSc students. Core competencies include EVM vertical development, smart contracts, and metadata management for large-scale data systems.

Anantha Krishna Divakaruniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cryptocurrency
• Financial Economics
• Banking
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anantha Krishna Divakaruni serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bergen, Norway. His research spans cryptocurrency systems, financial networks, and behavioral finance phenomena, with significant contributions to understanding Bitcoin markets and gender dynamics in corporate finance. His primary research domains include: Cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure Banking network dynamics and information sharing Gendered speech patterns in financial markets FinTech applications during economic crises Analysis of his publication portfolio reveals a pronounced focus on Bitcoin's evolution from speculative asset to functional currency, particularly through studies of retail trading behavior during the pandemic and the Lightning Network's payment capabilities. Concurrently, his behavioral finance work demonstrates how linguistic traits like uptalk in female CEOs' communications trigger measurable market reactions and analyst downgrades, intersecting with #MeToo movement dynamics. Scientific Awards No awards documented in source materials Advising and Grants No explicit information regarding doctoral supervision, research grants, or funding sources was identified in the provided documentation.

• Criminal Law
• Data Protection
• AI Regulation
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Jon Petter Rui is Professor at both UiT Norway's Arctic University and the University of Bergen's Faculty of Law. His research intersects criminal law, data governance, and AI regulation, with projects like SupER (Supervision and Enforcement of EU Economic Regulation). He examines proportionality in sentencing, algorithmic accountability, and anti-money laundering protocols. Recent publications address machine unlearning ethics and human rights implications of digital surveillance in fisheries. Rui collaborates internationally on fintech compliance and cybersecurity frameworks.

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Quantitative Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ranik Raaen Wahlstrøm is an Associate Professor of Business Analytics at NTNU Business School, Norwegian University of Science and Technology. His work bridges data science, machine learning, and quantitative finance to address challenges in bankruptcy prediction, FinTech, and accounting. Affiliation: NTNU Business School, Faculty of Economics and Management His research focuses on financial data science, leveraging AI to interpret complex financial datasets and improve risk assessment models. Recent work includes integrating non-financial information into credit risk evaluations for SMEs and analyzing geopolitical impacts on cryptocurrency markets. He teaches advanced courses in data science, FinTech, blockchain, and statistics for business. His academic contributions align with his prior experience in the IT sector as CFO, advisor, and certified public accountant. Scientific Affiliations: Centre for Banking and Finance, EU COST Action – Fintech and Artificial Intelligence in Finance His GitHub repositories showcase practical applications of financial data analysis, including bankruptcy prediction algorithms and datasets for Norwegian companies.

Tohid Ghanbarpourمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marketing Strategy
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Customer Relationship Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tohid Ghanbarpour is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing, Department of Marketing at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from BI Norwegian Business School. His research focuses on the intersection of marketing strategies, corporate social responsibility (CSR), customer relationship management, and their impact on firm performance and shareholder wealth creation. He emphasizes understanding the boundary conditions that influence these relationships. Key research areas include marketing strategy effectiveness, CSR-Performance linkages, innovation's financial implications, and digital advertising dynamics. His work has been published in journals such as Journal of Business Research , Psychology and Marketing , and Journal of Service Research . Recent studies explore customer-perceived innovation, CSR's contextual stakeholder influence, and fintech customer segmentation. Dr. Ghanbarpour actively critiques the relevance of marketing discipline frameworks and advocates for methodological rigor in CSR-performance research. His academic contributions aim to bridge theoretical insights with practical business applications, particularly in value creation through strategic marketing initiatives.

• Digital Innovation
• Cybersecurity and Privacy
• Innovation Policy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Aristidis Kaloudis is affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) as a faculty member in the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology. His teaching portfolio spans courses such as Digital Business Models , Prognostic Models , Quantitative Methods , and Broad Innovation Policy at bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels. 2024: IIK5000 Digital Law and Business 2023–2022: SMF3081 Prognostic Models for Industrial Markets His research focuses on Digital Innovation Policy , Regulatory Impacts on Cybersecurity , Lean Production Systems , and Decision Analysis in Organizational Contexts . Recent work examines AI-driven financial volatility prediction and cross-border cyber capacity building. Scientific contributions include: 2024: AI/ML analysis of volatility indices 2023: Systemism model for innovation systems 2022: Triad relationships in lean manufacturing 2018: Vaccine development cost modeling 2007: EU sectoral R&D heterogeneity

Anantha Divakaruniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Financial Technology (Fintech)
• Cryptocurrencies
• Corporate Finance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anantha Divakaruni is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Bergen, affiliated with the Bergen Center for Competition Law and Economics (BECCLE). His research focuses on Fintech, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Capital Markets, employing computational tools like Python, R, and SQL. He teaches courses on Financial Technology (ECON264) and Finance & Investments. Education: PhD in Business Economics from Ghent University (2017), Master of Finance from Vlerick Business School, and Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from JNTU, India. Previously, he was a Barclays Research Fellow at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Research themes include Bitcoin adoption, Lightning Network efficiency, bank network dynamics in leveraged buyouts, and the impact of gendered speech patterns in corporate earnings calls. His work bridges economics, technology, and policy, addressing topics like cryptocurrency regulation, austerity-driven fintech growth, and AI’s role in democratizing scientific research. Key projects include collaborations on airline capacity disruptions, tariff impacts on stablecoin demand, and the equity implications of AI tools like AlphaFold. His work has been covered by Bloomberg, The Atlantic, and CoinDesk. He advises no listed students but collaborates extensively with researchers globally, including on projects like 'AI-qualizing Science' and 'Crypto Regulation.' Active in academic communities, he contributes to debates on fintech’s societal role and gender disparities in corporate leadership evaluations.