Professor Alex Klein-Paste is affiliated with NTNU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in winter maintenance of roads and airports. His research focuses on snow/ice friction, salting techniques, and snow plowing, with a particular emphasis on ensuring traffic safety in cold climates. He leads NTNU SnowLab, a specialized facility supporting snow engineering research and education at all academic levels. He teaches courses including TBM4280 Road and Transport Planning and BA6061 Road Maintenance and Operations. His work integrates experimental methods and statistical modeling to address engineering challenges in winter infrastructure, such as de-icing chemical efficacy and runway operability. Recent research includes multiscale regression models for winter maintenance optimization and spatial-statistical analyses of pavement degradation. Key contributions include studies on cross-country ski friction dynamics, bicycle rolling resistance in winter, and the impact of additives on de-icer performance. His interdisciplinary approach bridges civil engineering, materials science, and environmental science to advance cold-climate infrastructure resilience.
Anders Rønnquist is a Professor and Head of the Department of Structural Engineering at NTNU's Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on structural dynamics, railway infrastructure, and timber structures, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and innovative monitoring techniques. Collaborations include KTH Stockholm, University of Porto, and industry partners like Elektromotus and Vilnius-based entities. Research Interests Dynamic behavior of railway catenary systems and bridges Structural health monitoring using advanced sensors and machine learning Timber frame dynamics and connection stiffness modeling Wind-structure interaction in long-span bridges Conceptual form-finding in architectural engineering Recent Research Trends Recent work emphasizes data-driven approaches: Kalman filters for crosswind load estimation, deep learning for structural defect detection, and surrogate models for pantograph-catenary systems. Studies also address long-term monitoring of timber buildings and fatigue reliability of railway bridges under evolving traffic conditions. Education & Teaching Coordinates the Teknostart Master's program in Civil & Environmental Engineering. Teaches advanced courses in structural dynamics, steel structures, and railway catenary systems at NTNU. Active in interdisciplinary education bridging structural engineering and architecture. Research Groups Structural Dynamics Group Conceptual Structural Design Group
Arne Anderson Stamnes is a Researcher in archaeological prospection at the Department of Archaeology and Cultural History, NTNU University Museum. His work focuses on geophysical methods, GIS modeling, and Iron Age agrarian landscapes. He leads the PastCoast project (2021–2024), funded by the Norwegian Research Council, investigating coastal resilience through interdisciplinary methods including geophysics, metal detecting, and paleoenvironmental studies. Collaborations include Aarhus University, Moesgaard Museum, and Nationalmuseet in Denmark. Research Interests: Geophysical prospection and method development Digital modeling and GIS applications Iron Age agrarian settlements and landscape analysis Publications: Stamnes has published extensively on geophysical surveys, including studies in Norway, Denmark, UAE, and Louisiana. His work emphasizes non-invasive techniques for exploring prehistoric and medieval sites, such as shielings, manors, and iron production sites. Recent trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches to coastal archaeology and cultural heritage preservation. Grants & Projects: The PastCoast project (2021–2024) integrates geophysical surveys, metal detecting, and paleoenvironmental data to study human-environment interactions in coastal regions. He also collaborates internationally on projects like the Poverty Point World Heritage Site in Louisiana. Labs/Teams: Active in NTNU’s archaeological geophysics team, contributing to fieldwork and methodological advancements in Scandinavia and beyond.
Bjørn Egil Asbjørnslett is a Professor of Marine Systems Design at the Department of Marine Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He serves as Director of NTNU Ocean and Coast, a strategic research area focusing on marine innovation. Additionally, he manages the Bachelor in Engineering (Aquaculture) and Minor in Aquaculture programs. His research spans deep-sea mining systems , ship design complexity , Arctic shipping , and resilient maritime logistics . He leads projects on vessel design for offshore mining, emergency response optimization, and aquaculture logistics. His recent work emphasizes technology transfer from oil/gas to deep-sea mining , multi-stakeholder design solutions , and analytical methods for vessel performance prediction . He has received no explicitly stated awards but is actively engaged in cross-disciplinary collaborations with industry and academia. His advising focuses on doctoral students in marine systems engineering and design methodologies.
Professor Cecilie Rønning Haugen researches education policy at NTNU's Department of Teacher Education, focusing on accountability systems, marketization effects, and educational equity. Her work critically examines test-based accountability reforms in Norway, revealing how policy implementation can exacerbate inequalities despite equity goals. Key research areas include: Discourse boundaries in educational policy critique Datafication/juridification in early reading instruction Tensions between evidence-based practice and teacher autonomy Social segregation through school choice mechanisms She has extensively analyzed Oslo's education reforms, documenting how performance metrics reshape curriculum and pedagogy while impacting marginalized schools. Publications frequently challenge policy assumptions about market solutions in education.
Gudmund Reidar Eiksund is a Professor in Geotechnical Engineering at NTNU's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from NTNU (1994) and has extensive experience in geotechnical design of offshore foundations, including roles at SINTEF and Geopartner Marin. His research focuses on submarine landslides, offshore wind turbine foundations, and soil-structure interaction. Education: PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, NTNU (1994) Research Interests: Dr. Eiksund specializes in geotechnical challenges for offshore infrastructure, including: Numerical modeling of submarine landslides using advanced methods like MPM-CFD coupling Dynamic and cyclic behavior of monopile foundations in clay/sand Installation effects on pile performance Risk assessment and reliability analysis for offshore geotechnical systems Publications: His recent work emphasizes innovative approaches to: Submarine landslide mechanics and impact forces on offshore structures Pore-pressure development in frozen soils Macro-element models for integrated structural-geotechnical analyses Lab/Team Affiliations: Active in multidisciplinary projects involving computational geotechnics and physical modeling, collaborating with SINTEF and international researchers.
Professor Sigrid Wangensteen leads research in nursing education and clinical competence at NTNU's Department of Health Sciences. Her work develops assessment tools and educational frameworks for nursing professionals across Nordic countries. Educational Research: Designed the Professional Nurse Self-Assessment Scale (PNSAS) adapted for Nordic healthcare systems. Studies examine simulation-based training effectiveness, interprofessional education models, and clinical competence development pathways. Competency Framework: Contributed to European nursing competency standards through qualitative analysis of national guidelines. Current projects investigate study program leadership challenges in higher education institutions. Aging Studies: Co-directs the Norwegian Survey of Health and Ageing (NORSE), examining healthcare needs of elderly populations.
Toktam Ramezanifarkhani is an Associate Professor at Kristiania University College's School of Economics, Innovation and Technology. She teaches information security, risk management, and governance across bachelor's and master's programs. Her research spans Cybersecurity with specializations in IoT security, malware analysis, and human factors in security. Research Focus: She investigates theoretical and practical aspects of Information Security including Software Security, Vulnerability Analysis, Applied Cryptography, and Formal Methods. Recent work explores AI applications in cybersecurity and DevSecOps integration. Student Advising: Actively supervises graduate research in: IoT Security Machine Learning for Authentication Malware Analysis Formal Methods in Security Recent Publications: Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on security frameworks, privacy-by-design architectures, and threat mitigation in distributed systems, with recurrent themes in IoT security and compliance mechanisms.
Håvard Kjesbu Skjellegrind is an Associate Professor at NTNU's Department of Public Health and Nursing and a current Fulbright Scholar conducting research at Yale School of Medicine. His primary affiliation is with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he contributes to teaching in Family Medicine and leads population-based research on aging and dementia through the HUNT Study. Academic Roles: Associate Professor, NTNU; Visiting Associate Professor (2024/25 sabbatical at Yale) Research Focus: Dementia biomarkers, frailty, sarcopenia, and geriatric health using large-scale cohort data Key Collaborations: HUNT Study (Nord-Trøndelag Health Study), Central Norway Regional Health Authority Skjellegrind's research integrates clinical neurobiology with public health, leveraging the HUNT Biobank's extensive data. His work addresses cognitive decline, nutritional influences on aging, and multimorbidity in elderly populations. He has co-authored chapters in Norway's leading family medicine textbook and contributed to national dementia diagnostic guidelines. His articles analyze topics like vitamin D's role in oral health, prostate cancer survivorship, and frailty prevalence. Recent studies emphasize biomarker discovery and lifestyle-dementia connections. Skjellegrind also practices as a family physician and mentors junior clinicians at Sjøsia legekontor in Steinkjer.
Øyvind Anders Arntzen Toftegaard is a Researcher at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on cybersecurity resilience in energy infrastructure, regulatory compliance strategies, and smart grid security. Key affiliations include the CISaR Research Group (Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience) and the FACT project (Federated Advanced Cyber-Physical Test Range). Research interests span policy analysis for energy sector cybersecurity, cross-border defense strategies, and the impact of international frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001. He has presented globally on topics such as EU cybersecurity policy evolution and regulatory challenges in energy systems. Teaching involvement includes the course TTM4191 Fundamentals of Communication Technology and Security for SmartGrid at NTNU. Publications highlight themes such as smart grid business case vulnerabilities, comparative cybersecurity policies across nations, and consequence simulation of cyberattacks. His doctoral thesis (2024) emphasizes regulatory differentiation for smart grid resilience based on entity size and authority expertise. Notable projects include ORIGINS (breeder document security), NEWSROOM (cyber situational awareness platforms), and FACT (EU cyber-physical testing initiatives). He collaborates internationally, including with the University of Manchester on AI governance and cybersecurity resilience.
Tobias John is a Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He is a member of the Reliable Systems and Data and Knowledge Management (DKM) research groups, and his work is supported by the EU REMARO project. His research focuses on enhancing the robustness of controllers that interact with evolving knowledge bases, particularly OWL ontologies, using formal logic and automated planning techniques. University: University of Oslo School: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department: Department of Informatics Research Groups: Reliable Systems, Data and Knowledge Management (DKM) Project: REMARO (EU-funded) His research interests center on knowledge representation, automated planning, formal methods, and logic in computer science. He investigates how ontologies can be integrated into planning systems to improve reasoning under uncertainty and ensure reliable behavior in dynamic environments. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in robotics and software reliability. The recent publications of Tobias John reflect a strong trend in combining ontology-based reasoning with robust planning and testing methodologies. His work spans from theoretical automata transformations to applied risk-aware planning for marine robots and mutation-based testing of knowledge graph applications. The dominant themes include ontology-mediated planning, logic-based validation, and reliability engineering in AI systems. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. Tobias John is actively engaged in research but there is no indication of advising students or managing grants independently. His contributions are primarily through collaborative research within the REMARO project and his publications with senior researchers such as Einar Broch Johnsen, Eduard Kamburjan, and Patrick Koopmann. He is part of the Reliable Systems and Data and Knowledge Management (DKM) research groups at the University of Oslo, which focus on dependable computing, knowledge engineering, and formal verification of complex systems.
Isabel Nadine Jensen is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Scandinavian linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo. Her research centers on second and third language acquisition, with a focus on Norwegian as a second language and the Bottleneck Hypothesis in multilingual learning contexts. Her academic background includes a PhD in Linguistics from UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2022), an MPhil in English Linguistics (2016), a Practical-Pedagogical Education degree (2017), and bachelor’s degrees in Language and Literature (2014) and Journalism (2013). PhD in Linguistics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2022) Practical-Pedagogical Education, University of Southeast Norway (2017) MPhil in English Linguistics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2016) BA in Language and Literature, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2014) BA in Journalism, Nord University (2013) Her research interests span second and third language acquisition, crosslinguistic influence, morphosyntactic development, dialect acquisition, and the cognitive and neural underpinnings of multilingualism. She investigates how linguistic similarity, bilectal exposure, and prior language knowledge shape L2 and L3 learning trajectories, particularly among Norwegian and migrant populations. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the interplay between syntax, morphology, and crosslinguistic transfer in multilingual acquisition. Her work employs experimental, corpus-based, and neurocognitive methods across diverse populations, including Polish migrants in Norway and L1 Norwegian learners of English. A recurring theme is the testing and refinement of the Bottleneck Hypothesis, particularly in how morphosyntax presents a critical challenge in language learning. Isabel Jensen is affiliated with the research group Second and third languages: Acquisition and use at the University of Oslo. She has not been mentioned as advising students or receiving specific scientific awards in the provided texts. She has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as Language Learning , Second Language Research , International Journal of Bilingualism , and Frontiers in Psychology . Her collaborative work reflects strong international and interdisciplinary engagement in the field of multilingualism and language acquisition.
Pål Christie Ryalen is a Researcher in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Oslo's Institute of Basic Medical Sciences. His academic journey includes a Master's in Industrial Mathematics from NTNU (2015), a PhD in Biostatistics from UiO (2019), a research position funded by UiO and the Cancer Registry of Norway (2019-2020), and a postdoctoral fellowship at EPFL (2020-2022). His research focuses on causal inference methodologies and survival analysis, particularly in continuous-time frameworks. Key areas include graphical criteria for causal effect identification, recurrent event analysis, and applications in oncology and cardiology. He is affiliated with the Causal Inference and Event History Analysis research group. Recent publications highlight work on treatment strategy comparisons for cardiovascular patients, differential equation-based cancer prognosis models, and foundational contributions to marginal structural models. His work bridges theoretical biostatistics with practical clinical applications, emphasizing rigorous methodological development.
Professor Kristina Yvonne Kathe Lindemann holds the rank of Professor II in the Department of Gynaecological Oncology at the University of Oslo. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms and clinical outcomes in gynaecological cancers, including endometrial, cervical, and ovarian cancers. She leads and collaborates on international clinical trials evaluating novel therapies and biomarkers. Her work spans prognostic factors, immunotherapy, and targeted drug combinations, with a particular emphasis on translating molecular insights into clinical practice. Lindemann’s contributions include studies on tertiary lymphoid structures in endometrial carcinoma, the efficacy of palbociclib in endometrial cancer, and the use of DNA vaccines in cervical cancer. She also investigates supportive care strategies, such as cognitive rehabilitation for cancer survivors. Recent articles highlight her exploration of biomarkers like L1CAM and ERBB2 in endometrial cancer, as well as the impact of NSAIDs and metformin on cancer survival. Lindemann’s research frequently integrates multi-institutional collaboration, reflecting her role in global oncology networks like ENGOT and GCIG.
Jinmei Lu is a Professor in the Department of Technology and Security at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, actively contributing to research and teaching in environmental and technological safety domains. Her primary affiliation is with the Sustainable Technology and Safety (STS) research group and the nICE project, based in Tromsø. Her research interests focus on Environmental Risk Analysis and Assessment , Waste Management , Environmental Pollution Monitoring , and Environmental Pollution Prevention and Mitigation . Her work employs advanced modeling and statistical techniques to understand the environmental impacts of mining, shipping, and climate change in the Arctic. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong trend in applying hydrological and reliability models to Arctic environmental challenges. Key themes include the leaching of heavy metals from mine tailings under varying temperatures, atmospheric emissions from Arctic shipping, hydrological modeling in permafrost regions, and reliability analysis of engineering systems. The research utilizes methods from machine learning, statistical modeling, and environmental simulation. Her scientific contributions are disseminated through high-impact journals in environmental science, engineering, and sustainability. Jinmei Lu is an active advisor and collaborator, with a long-standing research partnership with Fuqing Yuan and other colleagues. Her work is supported by institutional affiliations and research projects focused on Arctic sustainability. She teaches courses such as SVF-1201 (Environmental Vulnerability in the Arctic), SIK-2004 (HSE Risk Analysis and Management), and SVF-3207 (Resilience). She is a key member of the Sustainable Technology and Safety (STS) research group and the nICE project, which are central to her collaborative research on Arctic environmental and engineering challenges.
