جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Maren Toftمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Class theory
• Theory of elites
• Social mobility
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Maren Toft is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her academic career has progressed from Research Assistant (2013-2014) to PhD Candidate (2014-2018), Postdoctoral Fellow (2018-2022), Associate Professor (2022), and now Professor. Her research focuses on: Class theory and theory of elites Social mobility and class structuration Segregation and urban inequality Social capital and networks of power Advanced quantitative methods including social sequence analysis and correspondence analysis Toft's publication record shows a consistent focus on elite formation, wealth accumulation, and class reproduction. Her work frequently employs longitudinal approaches to examine how social origins influence life trajectories, particularly among the upper classes. She has made significant contributions to understanding how class structures persist in Scandinavian welfare states, challenging assumptions about equality in these societies. Her major scientific awards include: His Majesty the King's Gold Medal for her 2018 PhD dissertation 'Biographies of privilege' Norwegian sociological association's award for best international publication in 2020/2021 Norwegian sociological association's award for best international publication in 2017 Kunnskap Oslo's award for best Oslo-related Research in 2015 Norwegian sociological association's award for research dissemination in 2018 Toft actively supervises PhD students including Iselin Hewitt (studying urban planning and gentrification), Marte Lund Saga (examining business-politics networks), and Stian Uvaag (researching sibling similarities in mobility). She serves on the board of both the Department of Sociology and Human Geography and the Norwegian Sociological Association. She is involved in several major research projects including HISTCLASS, The Oslo Register Data Classification (ORDC), The Salmon Elite (SALELITE), and Weaving the fabric of Elite Bonds (WEB), which collectively examine various dimensions of elite formation, power structures, and social inequality in Norway and internationally.

• 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.

Tone Stangeland Kaufmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Practical Theology
• Ecclesiology
• Homiletics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tone Stangeland Kaufman is a Professor of Practical Theology at MF University College of Theology, Religion and Society . Her research focuses on ecclesiology, homiletics, Christian spirituality, and qualitative methodologies , with an emphasis on reflexivity and normativity in empirical theological research. She leads the Scandinavian research project Priests' Learning in Practice (PLP) , examining newly graduated priests' transition to professional roles in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Her educational background includes a PhD (2011) from MF with a dissertation on Nordic clergy spirituality. She has held roles as a part-time parish priest (2012–2015) and served on committees like the Interchurch Council Theological Committee (2020–present) and the American Academy of Religion Practical Theology Group (co-chair since 2013). Her work bridges pastoral practice and academic rigor, with a focus on youth theology, religious education, and the digital transformation of worship. Key publications include studies on digitally mediated preaching , confession practices , and Ignatian spirituality in prisons . Her 2021 book Forkynnelse for barn og voksne analyzes confirmation rituals, while recent work explores postcolonial perspectives in practical theology. She teaches courses on homiletics, practical theology methodology, and postmodern religious practices. Professional networks include leadership roles in Societas Homiletica , the Nordic Network for Homiletics , and the Ecclesiology and Ethnography group. Her research often integrates material culture, digital media, and intergenerational dynamics to address contemporary challenges in Christian practice and institutional life.

Fiona Jane Dowlingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical education pedagogy
• Narrative inquiry
• Gender and sport
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fiona Jane Dowling is a Professor of Pedagogy at the Department of Sport and Social Sciences , Norwegian School of Sport Sciences . With a background in physical education, qualitative research, and social justice, she has contributed extensively to teacher education and sport sociology through research, teaching, and scholarly publications. Education: PhD in Physical Education Teacher Life Histories, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (1998) MSc, Loughborough University (1989) Research Interests: Dowling’s research spans physical education pedagogy , narrative inquiry , gender and race in sport , and teacher professional development . She explores how identity, equity, and inclusion are shaped within educational and sporting contexts, with a particular focus on marginalized groups such as ethnic minorities, refugees, and women in sport. Her work often employs qualitative methodologies , especially narrative inquiry , to give voice to teachers, students, and families. She has examined how discourses around race, gender, and inclusion are constructed and enacted in policy and practice, particularly in physical education and youth sport. Recent Publications Trends: Dowling’s recent publications focus on children’s rights in sport , ethnic inclusion in sport policy , and qualitative research in sport studies . Her scholarly output reflects a consistent engagement with critical social issues in education and sport, using discourse analysis and narrative methods to interrogate systemic inequities and advocate for transformative pedagogies. Scientific Contributions: Co-editor of the book Equity and Difference in Physical Education, Youth Sport and Health: A Narrative Approach (Routledge, 2012) Contributor to multiple international handbooks and edited volumes on physical education and sport pedagogy Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters Teaching and Supervision: Dowling teaches courses in sport sociology , pedagogy , physical activity and health , research methodology , and qualitative methods . She has supervised numerous master’s and doctoral students and is actively involved in curriculum development and teacher training programs. Current Projects: International study on teacher educators’ and teachers’ perspectives on whiteness, race, and anti-racism in physical education and sport (funded by the British Academy) Investigation of sport and physical activity provision for unaccompanied minor asylum seekers Contact: Email: fionajd@nih.no Phone: +47 23 26 24 16 Mobile: +47 92 40 43 32

• Health Promotion
• Public Health
• Nursing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Espen Sagsveen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health and Nursing at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on user involvement in healthcare, particularly within Norway's Healthy Life Centres framework. Research Interests: Utilizing qualitative methodologies, Dr. Sagsveen investigates patient-professional dynamics, trust-building in healthcare settings, and lifestyle intervention programs. His work addresses organizational challenges in implementing participatory healthcare models. Publications Trends: Recent studies (2018-2023) emphasize systemic approaches to patient engagement, while earlier works (2004-2011) focused on gerontological care and psychosocial rehabilitation for substance abuse patients. Teaching: Dr. Sagsveen contributes to clinical nursing education through courses like SYT2300PSY - Nursing Management and Service Development across various clinical specializations.

Meghan Balkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Ecological and Evolutionary Biology
• Paleobiology
• Functional Morphology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Meghan Balk is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Evolution and Paleobiology Group at the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo. Her work combines museum collections and trait databases to investigate how inter- and intra-specific traits change across time and space. She is passionate about digitizing museum data and enabling FAIR data principles for continued exploration of data-driven science across evolutionary biology and ecology. Balk received her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in 2017 with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Science through the Department of Biology. She earned her B.S. from the University of California, Davis in 2010 in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, & Biodiversity, with a minor in Paleobiology through the Department of Geology. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both biological sciences and geological perspectives on evolutionary processes. Her research employs both micro- and macroscopic approaches to understand abiotic and biotic drivers of phenotypic evolution. She investigates within and among lineage phenotypic evolution using fossil and modern records of organisms like bryozoans. Her work on abiotic drivers examines body size changes in species like the bushy-tailed woodrat across geological time, while her research on biotic drivers explores predator-prey relationships in the fossil record, particularly focusing on species like Otodus megalodon. She utilizes machine learning and computational approaches to extract morphological trait data from specimen images. Balk's publication record demonstrates expertise across evolutionary biology, paleontology, ecology, and computational approaches. Her recent work focuses on developing FAIR and modular workflows for image-based knowledge discovery in the emerging field of imageomics. She has made significant contributions to understanding body size evolution across geological time, predator-prey relationships in the fossil record, and promoting open science principles for trait-based research. Her work bridges traditional paleontological methods with cutting-edge computational techniques. Balk is actively involved in several research projects including ROCKS PARADOX (Dissecting the paradox of stasis in evolutionary biology) and Machine-readable Nature (MaNa). She collaborates with researchers across institutions to create ontologies and workflows for trait data, such as the Functional Trait Resource for Environmental Studies (FuTRES) project and the Biology-Guided Neural Networks project. She teaches courses including Foundational Open Science Skills workshop, Git for Mere Mortals webinar, and R Basics Crash course, emphasizing the importance of reproducible research practices.

Karen V. Lykkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food and sustainability
• Regenerative agriculture and soil health
• Historical and cultural dimensions of food
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Karen V. Lykke is a Professor at the Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM) at the University of Oslo. She has established herself as a leading scholar in the interdisciplinary field of food studies, environmental humanities, and cultural history, with a particular focus on the cultural and historical dimensions of food systems and human-animal relationships. Her academic background includes a PhD in Cultural History from the University of Oslo (2009), postgraduate studies in Environmental History at St. Andrews University as a Chevening scholar (2001-2002), an M.Phil. in Ethnology from the University of Oslo (2000), and a degree as an Agronomist from the Oslo Agricultural Academy (1992). Professor Lykke's research spans several interconnected areas: food and sustainability, regenerative agriculture and soil health, the historical and cultural dimensions of food, meat consumption across historical periods, landscape studies as arenas for nature use and recreation, and the social and cultural aspects of hunting and fishing. Her work frequently examines how cultural narratives shape our interactions with nature and food systems, with particular attention to the politics of meat production and consumption. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on meat cultures, examining historical changes in meat production, the politics of meat promotion, and the cultural dimensions of slaughter practices. She also explores broader environmental themes including landscape heritage, the relationship between nature and culture, and ideas about the 'good life' in relation to environmental sustainability. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges humanities perspectives with environmental concerns, making significant contributions to understanding sustainable food systems. Norwegian Chevening scholar 2001/2002 at University of St. Andrews Professor Lykke has held various leadership positions including board member of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT-Oslo) and board member for academically employed staff at the Centre for Development and the Environment. She is actively involved in several research projects including RegenRegion (focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture), 'Making Meat a Mystery' (examining historical changes in our relationship with food animals), and research on sustainability and the concept of the 'good life.' She teaches multiple courses at the University of Oslo including SUM4035 - Past, present and future meat cultures in a local and global context, SUM4027 - Food, health and sustainability, SUM4024 - Humanist Perspectives on the Environment, SUM4100 - Research Methods and Project Design, and SUM4200 - Key Issues in Development and Environment.

Thomas Laudalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Business Strategies
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Institutional Theory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Thomas Laudal is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the UiS School of Business and Law, Department of Innovation, Management and Marketing. His academic work bridges business strategy, sustainability, and innovation, with a strong focus on institutional and societal implications of emerging technologies and business models. His research interests center on sustainable business strategies, corporate social responsibility (CSR), institutional perspectives on innovation, public goods economics, circular economy, and digital transformation in healthcare. He explores how organizations can align profitability with social and environmental responsibility, particularly in regulated sectors such as healthcare and public procurement. Laudal's recent publications reflect a consistent interdisciplinary focus on sustainability, innovation, and responsible business practices. His work spans circular value chains, responsible innovation in healthcare, economies of scale in digital service models (XaaS), and stakeholder dynamics in sustainable construction. These contributions highlight a trajectory toward integrating technological change with ethical and systemic considerations. No scientific awards are listed in the provided text. Laudal has supervised or collaborated with numerous researchers and has contributed to major research projects on digital health, circular economy, and CSR. He teaches courses in organizational theory and sustainable business practices at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His work includes formative contributions to understanding patient-initiated innovation, hairy goals in change management, and the role of public goods in economic systems. He has also been active in public engagement, presenting on AI in healthcare and future care models such as 'Carebnb' platforms. He is associated with research initiatives including the 'Releasing the power of the user' project and has contributed to workshops and seminars on digital health, circular economy, and responsible innovation. His collaborations span multiple institutions and disciplines, particularly in sustainability and healthcare innovation.

• Geriatrics
• Gerontology
• Nursing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elin Høyvik serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Caring Sciences at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). She is based at the Stord campus (HOV, S-HOV102C) and is actively involved in teaching and research within geriatric care, nursing practices, and health service innovation. Her research focuses on critical areas including geriatrics and gerontology, user interaction with documentation systems, ICNP implementation, and patient transitions between nursing homes and emergency departments. She is a member of two research groups: Quality and Innovation in Health and Care Services, and Service Research - Comparative Service Research. Her scholarly work reveals a consistent focus on improving transitions of care for elderly patients, medication management in nursing homes, patient participation, and standardized nursing documentation. The publications show an evolution from educational approaches (2013-2019) toward more direct patient care issues (2020-2024), particularly addressing barriers in transitions between nursing homes and emergency departments. As an educator, she teaches across multiple nursing courses including Basic Nursing, Public Health perspectives, Clinical Studies, and supervises bachelor's theses. Her upcoming teaching schedule extends through Spring 2026 across various nursing programs. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application in municipal health services, documentation standards, health promotion, and prevention strategies. She appears particularly invested in developing students' abilities to document nursing care effectively using standardized terminology.

Gunnar Colbjørnsen Aakvaagمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociological Theory
• Freedom and Individuality
• Norwegian Society
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gunnar Colbjørnsen Aakvaag is a Professor of Sociology at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway , affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences under the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education. His work focuses on freedom , the Norwegian model , and the naturalistic turn in sociology. Academic Rank: Professor Location: Tromsø, Norway Research Interests include classical and modern sociological theory, contemporary diagnoses of society, institutional analysis, and the integration of biological perspectives into social theory. He advocates for positive sociology as a framework for envisioning future social progress. Recent Publications explore themes like robust communities, institutional compatibility, and the democratization of freedom. His work bridges democratic theory , critical sociology , and interdisciplinary approaches to social resilience . Teaching involves courses such as SOS1001-Individ og samfunn, SOS1002-Sosiologiens klassikere, and SOS3000/3015-Sosiologisk teori. He is a member of the Robuste fellesskap research group.

• Mental Health Care
• Family-Centered Care
• Quality in Healthcare
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hege Skundberg Kletthagen is an Associate Professor and Head of Department for Paramedicine and Advanced Clinical Nursing at the Department of Health Sciences, NTNU. She holds a doctorate in nursing science and specializes in mental health care, family-centered approaches, and quality improvement in psychiatric services. Her research addresses coercion in mental health care, prehospital mental health work, and the experiences of families supporting individuals with mental illness. She is affiliated with the Gjøvik Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Education: Doctorate in Nursing Science (specific details not explicitly stated). Research Focus: Mental health service quality Family-centered care interventions Coercion and aggression in clinical settings Prehospital mental health strategies Teaching: Leads courses MDV6023 and MDV6022 on prehospital mental health work. Professional Contributions: Active in international conferences and has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on adapting quality assessment tools for Norwegian mental health contexts and evaluating family support programs.

Thomas Ugelvikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Penology
• Penal culture
• Health in prisons
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Ugelvik is a Professor of Criminology at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. He has held this position since 2017 and is currently on sabbatical leave until autumn 2025. His academic work focuses on penology, with particular attention to the practical execution of punishment, subjective experiences of punishment, and the aftereffects of punishment in Scandinavian contexts. Ugelvik earned his PhD in 2010 with a thesis examining everyday life in Oslo prison, with a specific focus on staff-prisoner relationships and the interplay of power and resistance. He was a Visiting Scholar at the Prisons Research Centre at the University of Cambridge in 2012, further developing his expertise in comparative penology. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his ethnographic and narrative approaches to criminological research. Professor Ugelvik's research interests span multiple interconnected areas within penology. He is particularly known for his work on narrative criminology, examining how stories and storytelling shape both criminal behavior and penal responses. His research on health in prisons challenges conventional understandings of the 'healthy prisons' initiative, exploring the complex relationship between illness and imprisonment. Ugelvik also conducts significant research on desistance from crime, investigating the processes through which individuals move away from criminal behavior, with particular attention to trust dynamics and social relationships that facilitate this transformation. His methodological approach is primarily qualitative, employing ethnographic and narrative methods to capture the lived experiences of those within penal institutions. Analysis of Ugelvik's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Scandinavian penal exceptionalism, narrative approaches to understanding crime and punishment, and the intersection of health and incarceration. His work frequently examines how theoretical concepts like desistance and trust manifest in practical prison settings. There's a notable emphasis on qualitative methodologies and narrative analysis across his publications, reflecting his commitment to understanding the subjective dimensions of punishment and rehabilitation. Founding Editor-in-Chief of Incarceration: An International Journal of Imprisonment, Detention and Coercive Confinement (2020-present) Co-editor of the Palgrave Studies in Prisons and Penology book series Member of the National Committee for Research Ethics in the Social Sciences and the Humanities (NESH) Recipient of research funding for multiple projects including ORES and PRISONHEALTH As an educator, Ugelvik teaches courses KRIM1300, KRIM2904/4904, and KRS4106 at the University of Oslo. He has supervised numerous students who have gone on to contribute to the field of criminology, particularly in areas related to penology, narrative approaches, and Scandinavian penal exceptionalism. His podcast 'Kriminologene' serves as an important platform for disseminating criminological knowledge to both academic and broader audiences, featuring interviews with prominent criminologists discussing their research and theoretical perspectives. Ugelvik's research is characterized by its strong connection to real-world penal practices while maintaining theoretical depth. His work frequently appears in leading criminological journals including The British Journal of Criminology , Crime, Media, Culture , Ethnography , and Punishment and Society . His current research trajectory suggests a continued focus on the intersections between penal culture, health, and desistance processes within the distinctive context of Scandinavian penal systems.

• Evidence-Based Practice
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Grief and Bereavement Studies
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Kristine Berg Titlestad is a Professor at the Department of Welfare and Participation at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. She is a clinical nurse with expertise in autism spectrum disorders, developmental care, and bereavement studies following drug-related deaths. Leader of the END project (2021–2024) studying bereavement after drug-related deaths Project leader in Cochrane Norway promoting knowledge synthesis in practice Specializes in evidence-based practice implementation in nursing education Her research focuses on: Evidence-based healthcare interventions Environmental therapy for individuals with disabilities Life-course perspectives on health and learning Knowledge synthesis methodologies (qualitative reviews, scoping reviews) She teaches courses in evidence-based practice, environmental therapeutic work, and nursing theory. Current projects include knowledge translation in healthcare education and methodological development.

• Palliative Care
• Dementia Care
• Advance Care Planning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

May Helen Midtbust is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Ålesund. She holds dual roles as Deputy Head of Education for the Bachelor in Nursing program and Research Group Leader of the 'Practice-oriented research - development of health professionals' expertise (PREX)' group. Her work focuses on palliative care for dementia patients, advance care planning, and healthcare professional development. Midtbust earned her RN, MSc, and PhD qualifications, with research emphasizing qualitative methodologies to explore ethical challenges in long-term care settings. Her research highlights barriers in dementia palliative care, caregiver experiences, and implementation of digital tools in healthcare. She has published widely in journals such as BMC Health Services Research and Dementia. Midtbust actively contributes to academic conferences, including presentations at the German Society of Nursing Science and International Foundation of Integrated Care. She teaches courses like SYA3900 Master's Thesis in Clinical Nursing and leads outreach initiatives to improve palliative care practices.

Renee Thørnbladمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Welfare
• Foster Care
• Family Mediation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Renee Thørnblad is a Professor at UiT The Arctic University of Norway , affiliated with the Research Group for Child Welfare and Family Counselling and Mediation . Her work focuses on child welfare, foster care, kinship care, and family mediation, particularly examining adolescents' agency in parental separation processes and the longitudinal impacts of care arrangements on identity formation. Key Research Areas: Child welfare and kinship care Family mediation and parental separation Adolescent development in care contexts Her recent publications analyze trends in kinship care utilization , mandatory family mediation , and placement stability across Norway and Denmark. Articles like Would I Do It Again? (2025) and Adolescents’ narratives (2024) highlight ethical dilemmas and systemic unintended consequences in child welfare interventions. Projects: Høring av barn i mekling (HBIM) The Involved Project Family Council in Foster Care Work Collaborations: Regularly co-authors with Jeanette Skoglund , Amy Holtan , and Astrid Strandbu , often in journals like Child & Family Social Work and European Journal of Social Work .