Anniken Susanne Thoresen Karlsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of ICT and Science at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She has extensive experience in research and teaching, with a focus on digital transformation, software-intensive systems, and emerging technologies. Karlsen holds leadership roles including deputy chair of the interdisciplinary NTNU research group SHAPE and active participation in multiple research centers. Her educational background includes: PhD in Information Science from the University of Bergen (UiB) Master's degree in Information Technology from Aalborg University (AAU) in Denmark Master of Science in Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) Computer Engineering degree from Møre og Romsdal School of Engineering (MRIH) One-year practical-pedagogical education from NHH and UiB NTNU's UniPed program for employees Professor Karlsen's research spans a wide spectrum of digital transformation topics. Her work focuses on the integration of concepts from multiple domains to design and develop software-intensive systems. She explores modern software development methodologies, socio-technical systems thinking, and systems engineering approaches. A significant portion of her research addresses emerging technologies such as digital twins, virtual reality, and service robots as building blocks for innovative solutions. She also investigates the digital economy and sustainable development through digital transformation, with particular emphasis on business modeling and change management. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying digital technologies to solve real-world problems across multiple sectors. There's a clear trend toward using digital twin technology in various contexts including urban planning, offshore wind farms, and healthcare. Her work in search and rescue operations shows consistent application of AI and knowledge management techniques. Karlsen's research bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications, particularly in sustainability-focused domains like renewable energy and healthcare. Professor Karlsen actively supervises students at all academic levels and has been involved in numerous research projects. She has held various academic leadership positions including vice-dean, head of department, and research group leader. Her collaborative work spans multiple sectors including healthcare, search and rescue, offshore, banking, food, and construction industries. She is affiliated with several research groups and centers: SHAPE - SamHandlingsArena for Prosjektledelse og Endring (2023-present), Deputy Chair The Norwegian Open AI Lab (NAIL) (2023-present) Green2050 - The Centre for Green Shift in the Built Environment (2022-present) Forskningsarena for bærekraftsanalyse (2020-present), Deputy Leader Forskningsgruppen for bærekraftig digital transformasjon, SDT (2017-present), Founder and former Leader








