جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Scientific Computing
• Numerical Analysis
• Applied Mathematics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eirik Valseth is an Associate Professor of Scientific Computing at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Department of Data Science. He holds concurrent roles as a research associate at the Oden Institute, University of Texas at Austin, and an affiliated researcher at Simula Research Laboratory (Department of Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing). His expertise lies in advanced finite element methods for PDEs with applications in flood modeling and hydropower systems. Current Affiliation: NMBU (Norwegian University of Life Sciences) Secondary Affiliations: Oden Institute (UT Austin), Simula Research Laboratory Research interests span numerical methods for challenging PDE systems, including: Stabilized finite element formulations Hurricane storm surge and riverine flood modeling Hydropower infrastructure analysis Computational mechanics and applied mathematics His recent publications (2024–2025) emphasize flood risk assessment (compound flooding, dam breaks, dredging impacts), advanced numerical methods (isogeometric analysis, stochastic finite elements, graph-grammar algorithms), and environmental applications (pollution transport, pathogen distribution, mosquito population dynamics after hurricanes). Key trends include cross-disciplinary integration of physics-aware machine learning and robust hydrodynamic simulation tools. Valseth's work extends to software development (e.g., WAVEx for spectral wave models, SWEMniCS for coastal circulation) and large-scale modeling frameworks like the ADCIRC unstructured mesh model for US coasts. Collaborative projects involve institutions such as University of Texas at Austin, Simula, and NOAA.

Øyvind Fiksenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological oceanography
• Marine ecology
• Marine ecosystems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Øyvind Fiksen is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Bergen, specializing in biological oceanography and marine ecosystem dynamics. His work focuses on how individuals drive population and community dynamics in marine environments through mechanistic models, state-variable optimality theory, and trait-based ecosystem modeling. Professor Fiksen's research spans behavioral ecology, predator-prey interactions in fish, zooplankton, and microbes, investigating how these interactions structure marine ecosystems. His teaching portfolio includes Marine Ecology courses, and he has been instrumental in developing the Centre of Excellence in Biology Education (bioCEED) at the University of Bergen. During 2012-2015, he served as Head of Education and Deputy Head of Department at BIO, contributing to Bergen's recognition as a Centre of Excellence in Education. Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2024) reveals a strong emphasis on climate change impacts on marine systems, particularly how environmental changes affect fish phenology, distribution patterns, and ecosystem dynamics. His work integrates theoretical modeling with empirical data across multiple spatial and temporal scales, with notable contributions to understanding mesopelagic zone dynamics, tuna reproductive strategies, and cod-capelin interactions. A consistent theme throughout his research is the application of mechanistic models to predict ecosystem responses to environmental change. Excellent Teaching Practitioner from UiB Professor Fiksen has supervised numerous doctoral students including Johanna Myrseth Aarflot, Johanna Jennifer Elisabeth Fall, Tom Langbehn, Agurtzane Urtizbera Ijurko, Øystein Varpe, and Christian Jørgensen. His research has been supported by significant funding from EU, NFR (Norwegian Research Council), and NOKUT, including projects such as ETHOFISH, ADAPT, ECOBE, CLIMAR, TBECO, EGGVALUE, bioCEED, MARmaED, FILAMO, and PANDORA. As part of bioCEED, he has delivered over 40 invited talks on educational activities at local and national forums, demonstrating his commitment to both research and teaching excellence. His laboratory work focuses on theoretical ecology approaches to marine ecosystem modeling, with particular expertise in individual-based models that connect physiological processes to population dynamics. Current research directions include investigating how coastal water darkening affects marine phenology, optimizing tuna spawning strategies, and understanding the three-dimensional spatial dynamics of predator-prey interactions in marine environments.

Frank Nilsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Parasitology
• Parasite Genomics
• Aquaculture Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Frank Nilsen is a Professor at the University of Bergen's Department of Biological Sciences (BIO), specializing in marine parasitology with a focus on the salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis). His research addresses parasite adaptation, genomics, and environmental interactions, particularly in aquaculture contexts. He leads the Fish Disease Research Group (FDRG) and collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Marine Research. Research interests include parasite resistance mechanisms, molecular biology of reproduction and development, and the impact of environmental factors like salinity on parasite survival. Key contributions include studies on transcriptomic responses to low salinity, genetic basis of pyrethroid resistance, and chitin synthesis pathways in salmon lice. Recent work (2025) explores transcriptomic adaptations in sea lice, while earlier publications (2023–2018) address topics ranging from aquaculture-driven evolution of mtDNA to molecular components of egg strings. His research often involves genomic analysis, functional gene studies, and collaborations with industry stakeholders such as the Research Council of Norway and Bergen Research Foundation.

Kana Bannoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Salmon Aquaculture
• Fish Behaviour
• Fish Welfare
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kana Banno is a PhD Research Fellow at the Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund, Faculty of Natural Sciences at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on salmon aquaculture, with particular emphasis on fish behavior and welfare in commercial sea cages. She utilizes advanced technologies including underwater cameras, ROVs, echosounders, and sonars for aquaculture monitoring. Banno earned her PhD in Biology from NTNU in 2025, following an MSc in Biology with a focus on aquaculture and genetics from UiT The Arctic University of Norway in 2019. Her educational background includes: PhD in Biology, NTNU (2025) MSc in Biology (Aquaculture & Genetics), UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2019) Banno's research interests center around understanding fish behavior as an indicator of welfare and health in aquaculture settings. She investigates how environmental factors affect the distribution and behavior of Atlantic salmon in commercial sea cages. Her work bridges biology and engineering through the integration of technology for monitoring purposes. She has particular expertise in using computer vision and artificial intelligence to identify growth-stunted salmon and monitor wild fish interactions around aquaculture sites. Her research contributes to developing more sustainable and welfare-conscious aquaculture practices. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on technological applications in aquaculture monitoring, with particular emphasis on computer vision, sonar technology, and multi-sensor integration. Her work spans both practical applications for the aquaculture industry and fundamental research on fish behavior. The publications show a progression from molecular genetics (her master's work on salmon lice) to more applied technological solutions for monitoring fish welfare in commercial settings. Her notable achievements include: Featured in 'Women in aquaculture' series by The Fish Site (2021) Research on AI for wild fish monitoring highlighted by Norwegian SciTech News (2021) Banno teaches BIA3003 Introduction to scientific method (2024 Autumn) and has been actively involved in the InnoSEA project (Innovations for Sustainable sEabased Aquaculture). Her fieldwork involves regular visits to salmon farms approximately 1.5 hours from her base, where she monitors salmon behavior using underwater cameras and remotely operated vehicles. She collaborates extensively with researchers from multiple countries including Argentina, China, Germany, Japan, and Norway. She maintains strong connections with the aquaculture industry, having previously worked at FRD Japan, a land-based RAS facility producing rainbow trout, where she gained practical experience in fish farming operations before transitioning to research.

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Aquaculture Microbiology
• Microbial Ecology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Bakke is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in environmental biotechnology with a focus on fish-microbe interactions and microbial management in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). Her research centers on optimizing aquaculture sustainability through applied environmental microbiology, biological water treatment, and understanding microbial dynamics in RAS. She investigates how system parameters like particle load, water treatment, and microbial communities impact fish health, welfare, and production efficiency, with particular attention to Atlantic salmon life stages. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on microbial community dynamics in aquaculture systems. Key themes include phage therapy as an antibiotic alternative, gut/skin microbiome development in fish, and engineering solutions for RAS optimization. Her work bridges fundamental microbial ecology with practical aquaculture applications. Professor Bakke secures and manages major research grants addressing sustainable aquaculture: IPAMA: International partnership for advancing microbiome-informed aquaculture (NFR, 2022-2027) RASbiome: Microbial management in RAS for sustainable aquaculture production (Bluebio Cofund; 2021-2024) RASOPTA: Safeguarding fish production in water recirculation systems (H2020-MSCA-ITN; 2021-2024) Janthinobacterium: Sustainable prevention of Saprolegniosis in salmon (RFF Trøndelag; 2021-2022) MicroMucus: Microbial contributions to salmon skin barrier (NFR-FriPro; 2017-2021) Based at NTNU's Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across academia and industry, leading international projects that translate microbial research into practical aquaculture solutions while mentoring students through courses like TBT4130 Environmental Biotechnology.

Marta Moyanoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marine Ecology
• Fish Larval Development
• Ocean Acidification
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marta Moyano is an Associate Professor in Marine Ecology at the Department of Natural Sciences, University of Agder, Norway, where she has been employed since 2020. Her research focuses on marine ecology, particularly fish larval development, physiological responses to environmental stressors, and plankton-fish interactions. Dr. Moyano earned her PhD in Oceanography from Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (2009), following an MSc in Oceanography from the same institution (2007) and a BSc in Biology from Universidad de León, Spain (2004). Prior to her current position, she worked as a Researcher at the University of Hamburg, Germany (2013-2020) and was an Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow there (2011-2013). She also served as a Research Assistant at the Spanish Oceanographic Institute, Gijón, Spain (2010) and was a PhD Fellow funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science (2005-2009). Dr. Moyano's research primarily investigates how environmental factors affect marine fish, particularly during early life stages. Her work spans physiological ecology, climate change impacts, and trophic interactions in marine ecosystems. She has published extensively on topics including fish larval development, metabolic responses to ocean acidification and warming, and plankton-fish interactions. Her recent research has increasingly incorporated advanced technologies such as machine learning for plankton classification and software development for larval fish measurement. Her publication record shows a strong focus on small pelagic fish species, particularly herring, and their responses to environmental change. The research demonstrates growing interest in anthropogenic stressors, including ocean acidification, warming, and novel climate intervention techniques like ocean alkalinity enhancement. Her work often combines field observations with physiological modeling to understand recruitment processes and population dynamics. Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Moyano teaches BIO204 - Zoophysiology at the BSc level in Biology. While specific information about her current advisees isn't provided in the text, her extensive publication record suggests she likely mentors graduate students. Her research appears to be supported by various grants, though specific funding sources aren't detailed in the provided text. Her work involves collaboration with multiple research groups across Europe, particularly studying North Sea and Atlantic ecosystems. Recent publications indicate involvement in projects examining the impacts of climate change interventions on marine ecosystems and the development of new technologies for marine ecological research.

Eva-Stina Isabella Edholmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fish Immunology
• Vaccinology
• Unconventional T Cells
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eva-Stina Isabella Edholm is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Education at the Norwegian College of Fishery Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research focuses on fish immunology and vaccinology, particularly unconventional innate-like T cells and MHC class I-like molecules in Atlantic salmon. She utilizes CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and next-generation sequencing to study cell-mediated immunity mechanisms. Principal Investigator: Trømso Science Foundation Starting Grant (2018-2022) Key research areas: Innate T cells, MHC class I-like molecules, fish vaccine development Collaborator in projects: CRISPRized Immortality, ImmunDNA DNA Vaccine Development Her scientific work spans 15 major publications (2017-2025) on topics including ranavirus immunity, tumor tolerance in amphibians, and salmonid MHC gene regulation. She has contributed to standardizing salmonid immunogenetic nomenclature through IMGT-based frameworks.

Sjannie Lefevreمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative physiology
• Respiratory physiology
• Fish physiology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Sjannie Lefevre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosciences at the University of Oslo, Norway, where she works in the Section for Physiology and Cell Biology (FYSCELL). She co-leads the Adaptations - Lefevre-Nilsson research group with Professor Göran E. Nilsson, focusing on comparative physiology with particular emphasis on respiratory and cardiovascular adaptations in animals. Dr. Lefevre's educational background includes a PhD in Zoophysiology from Aarhus University, Denmark (2012), preceded by M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from the same institution. Her research career has progressed from postdoctoral positions funded by the Carlsberg Foundation and the Research Council of Norway to her current Associate Professor position. Current Position: Associate Professor (2020-present), Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo Previous Positions: Group Leader (2017-2020), Postdoctoral Fellow (2014-2017), Researcher (2012-2014) Education: PhD in Zoophysiology, Aarhus University (2012) Dr. Lefevre's primary research interests center on comparative respiratory physiology, particularly in fish. Her work spans from whole-animal physiology to molecular mechanisms, with a special focus on the anoxia-tolerant crucian carp and its ability to survive without oxygen and subsequent re-oxygenation stress. She employs advanced techniques including metabolomics, transcriptomics, translatomics, single-cell RNA sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics. Additionally, she investigates the effects of climate change on coral reef fish and other marine organisms. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward molecular approaches to understand physiological adaptations, particularly in the context of oxygen regulation. The research shows increasing sophistication in analytical methods, moving from whole-animal respirometry to cutting-edge genomic and proteomic techniques that allow examination of tissue-specific and cell-type-specific responses to environmental challenges. Research Council of Norway Researcher Project (2021) Research Council of Norway Young Research Talent Grant (2017) Nansen Foundation Grants (2015, 2013) Carlsberg Foundation Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (2013-2014) Dr. Lefevre serves as convenor for the Comparative Physiology Special Interest Group of the Scandinavian Physiological Society and has been nominated as commission chair of "C-VII Comparative Physiology: Evolution, Adaptation & Environment", joining the council of the International Union of Physiological Sciences. She has also worked as an academic editor for Biology Open and contributed to interdisciplinary projects examining hypometabolism in crucian carp. She teaches several advanced physiology courses including Human Physiology (BIOS3800), Comparative and Ecological Physiology (BIOS5810/BIOS9810), and Advanced Physiology and Neurobiology (BIOS5812/BIOS9812), demonstrating her commitment to education alongside her research endeavors.

Christiane Eichnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Parasitology
• Molecular Biology
• Aquaculture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christiane Eichner is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences (BIO), University of Bergen. Her work focuses on the molecular and biological mechanisms of the salmon louse ( Lepeophtheirus salmonis ), a major ectoparasite affecting salmonid aquaculture. She is affiliated with the Fish Disease Research Group (FDRG) and investigates host-parasite interactions, immune responses, and parasite physiology. Her research combines genomics, transcriptomics, and biochemical approaches to understand parasite adaptation, development, and interactions with hosts. Key areas of research include immune modulation by salmon lice, gene expression patterns during parasite development, and the molecular basis of blood-feeding and egg production. Her studies often address practical challenges in aquaculture, such as developing strategies to combat louse infestations. Eichner collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Marine Research and employs advanced techniques like RNA sequencing and co-expression network analysis. Her funding includes grants from the Research Council of Norway and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry Research Fund. She has advised multiple researchers and contributed to over a dozen peer-reviewed articles since 2015, with a focus on genomic studies, immune system dynamics, and parasite biology. Notable contributions include identifying molecular pathways in salmon louse development, characterizing enzymes involved in host settlement, and analyzing the role of extracellular matrix proteins. Her work bridges fundamental biology and applied solutions for sustainable aquaculture.

• Aquaculture
• Zooplankton Ecology
• Marine Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Solvang Båtnes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on marine ecology, zooplankton dynamics, and aquaculture challenges. She holds a Master's degree (NTNU and UNIS) in trophic interactions involving king auks and a PhD in marine biology (NTNU/UNIS) studying Arctic polar night light effects on ecosystems. Her current project addresses salmon lice spread mechanisms in aquaculture and wild salmon populations. Key competencies include ecophysiology, Arctic marine systems, and bioluminescence in plankton. She has published extensively on copepod phototaxis, Arctic food webs, and salmon lice control strategies. Publications span molecular approaches to parasite control, biofouling analysis, and Arctic ecosystem dynamics. Collaborations include projects on SNP-based genetic architecture and Arctic fjord ecology. Her work integrates field observations with experimental marine biology to address environmental and aquaculture challenges.

Sigurd Heiberg Espelandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Connectivity and population structure of coastal cod populations
• Mapping of spawning areas
• Effects of marine protected areas

Sigurd Heiberg Espeland is an Associate Professor at the Department of Natural Sciences, University of Agder. His research focuses on coastal cod population dynamics, spawning area mapping, and marine protected area effects. University: University of Agder Department: Department of Natural Sciences Research Interests: Connectivity and population structure of coastal cod populations using genetics, tagging data, and field sampling Mapping spawning areas through cod egg surveys, particularly for coastal cod and other species since 2008 Assessing marine protected areas' ecological impacts on cod and lobster populations Email: sigurd.heiberg.espeland@uia.no

• Aquaculture Engineering
• Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
• Membrane Filtration Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Astrid Buran Holan is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian Fisheries College , UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø. Her research focuses on recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) , membrane filtration technology , and water quality control in marine aquaculture. Research Areas: Membrane bioreactor applications Microbial community dynamics Particulate matter removal Fish health and disease prevention System design optimization Collaborations: Steven T. Summerfelt Bendik Fyhn Terjesen Per-Arvid Wold TorOve Leiknes Jelena Kolarevic Her work spans both technical development of aquaculture systems and microbiological analysis of water treatment processes, with publications covering system design, filtration efficacy, and marine species rearing. Key trends in her research include computational fluid dynamics for fish farm design, microbial control strategies, and membrane fouling behavior in commercial-scale systems. She has contributed to aquaculture engineering through studies on Atlantic salmon and cod production systems, evaluating tank geometry, water treatment technologies, and environmentally controlled production methods.

• Marine Ecology
• Aquaculture
• Zooplankton Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Solvang Båtnes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at NTNU. Her research focuses on Arctic marine ecosystems, salmon lice biology, and light climate effects on zooplankton. She holds a Master's and PhD from NTNU and UNIS, with her PhD investigating polar night light dynamics and plankton behavior. Education : PhD: Light climate in the Arctic polar night and plankton bioluminescence (NTNU/UNIS) Master's: Trophic interactions between little auks and zooplankton (NTNU/UNIS) Research Interests : Her work explores aquaculture challenges, particularly salmon lice infection mechanisms between farmed and wild salmon. She investigates how light conditions (natural and artificial) influence Arctic marine organisms' behavior and ecosystem dynamics. Key areas include bioluminescence in polar ecosystems and phototactic responses in copepods. Publications Overview : Recent work addresses salmon lice genetic controls and aquaculture solutions, while earlier research focused on Arctic copepod distributions and polar night ecology. Her studies bridge marine biology with applied aquaculture challenges. Awards : No specific awards listed. Teaching & Labs : Teaches courses on fish health, aquaculture ecology, and laboratory animal science. Involved in the 'Taskforce salmon lice' project. No lab/team information explicitly provided.

• Animal Behaviour
• Sexual Selection
• Parental Care
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Trond Amundsen is a Professor in the Department of Biology at NTNU, affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He specializes in animal behavior, focusing on sexual selection, parental care, and life history evolution. His research explores how climate variability affects reproductive dynamics, particularly in marine organisms like goby fish. He leads the DYNAMAR project studying sexual selection in a changing ocean and contributed to the edited book *Animal Signals*. Amundsen has held positions at NTNU since 1991, with prior education from the University of Oslo and Telemark College. He has supervised numerous students and mentored researchers in behavioral ecology. Awards include the 2019 NTNU Public Dissemination of Science Award and a 2022 pedagogy award for curriculum development in ecology. His work spans coral reef fish coloration, climate change impacts, and conservation biology. He actively engages the public through media, including articles in *New York Times* and *National Geographic*, and contributes to radio/TV science discussions.

• Marine Bioacoustics
• Marine Ecology
• Soundscapes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Širović is a Professor at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on marine bioacoustics, particularly using acoustic methods to study endangered marine species like large cetaceans and fish. She investigates the impacts of anthropogenic noise on marine life, with a strong emphasis on whale communication and habitat preservation. Education: Prior roles include Associate Professorships at Texas A&M University and Alaska Pacific University, and a research oceanographer at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Awards: Medwin Award (Acoustical Society of America), US Antarctic Service Medal. Key Projects: Leads initiatives like PURE WIND (offshore wind farm noise impacts), DIAPHONIA (underwater noise effects), and Twilighted (deep-sea research in Madeira). Her research interests span soundscapes, marine ecology, and the behavioral responses of marine organisms to environmental changes. Recent studies include analyzing blue whale song patterns, predator-prey dynamics in the San Diego Trough, and the effects of shipping noise on whale communication. Publications highlight her work on cetacean acoustics, offshore wind farm impacts, and larval fish behavior under anthropogenic noise. She advises master’s students on topics like prey abundance correlations with whale vocalizations and blue whale song frequency variations.