جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Kristin Braaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mobile Health (mHealth)
• Health Information Systems
• Action Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristin Braa is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, and serves as Director of the HISP Center. Her career includes an 8-year tenure as Research Director at Telenor, where she established a Research and Innovation Center in Malaysia. Academic Roles: Vice Head of Department of Informatics, head of Information Systems (IS) research group Research Focus: Mobile extensions of open-source DHIS2 software for low-resource settings, action research methods, sustainable health information systems Research Themes: She investigates innovative approaches to support rural healthcare workers and underserved populations, emphasizing long-term engagement in national health systems. Her projects include MobiHealth (2010–2014) and NORAD-funded initiatives (2010–2014) for health information systems in developing countries. Scientific Awards: 2023 AIS Impact Award (with Jørn Braa) 2020 Roux Prize (with Jørn Braa) 2013 University of Oslo Innovation Prize 2013 Researcher of the Year (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UiO) 2011 ICT and Energy Researcher of the Year 2011 Rosing Prize Finalist for rural Bangladesh health initiative Collaborations: Active in the IS research group and Climate Health Network. She advocates for sustainable, community-empowering information systems through participatory design and sociotechnical approaches.

Richard Killmerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Oboe Performance
• Music Education
• Orchestral Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Killmer is a Professor of Oboe and Wegman Family Professor of Oboe at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. He has held principal oboe positions with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Oklahoma City Symphony, Aspen Festival Orchestra, and Lake Placid Sinfonietta. His military service included roles with the NORAD Band and Commander’s Dance Band. Educated at University of Northern Colorado (B.A. 1960) and Yale School of Music (M.M., M.M.A., D.M.A.), he also taught at Yale as Visiting Professor of Oboe. Teaching accolades include Eastman’s Eisenhart Award (1984-85) and Yale’s Gustave Stoeckel Award (2006). His career spans orchestral performance, pedagogy, and competition adjudication including CIBC, Geneva, and Prague Spring Competitions. Specializes in classical oboe performance and wind ensemble training with expertise in baroque and contemporary repertoire. Performance history includes summer festivals at Mainly Mozart, Banff Centre, and Sarasota. Maintains active involvement in instrumental education through Eastman’s faculty roles since 1982.

• Political Ecology
• Natural Resource Politics
• Energy and Development
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

John Andrew McNeish is a Professor of International Environment and Development Studies at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Faculty of Landscape and Society. His research explores the political ecology of natural resources, energy governance, indigenous rights, and the development-security nexus, primarily through long-term fieldwork in Latin America. His research interests include: Political ecology of extractivism and energy Indigenous sovereignty and legal pluralism Gender justice in development contexts Community-based policing and post-conflict reform The socio-political implications of low-carbon energy transitions Emerging governance challenges in outer space McNeish's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on legal innovations in environmental governance (e.g., rights of rivers), extractive conflicts, and community resistance in Latin America. His work increasingly draws parallels between terrestrial resource politics and emerging controversies in space infrastructure development. Key research projects he has led include: Contested Powers: Political Anthropology of Energy in Latin America (NFR) Empowered Futures: Global Research School on Low Carbon Energy Transition (NFR) Riverine Rights: Legal Innovations on the Rights of Rivers (NFR) Green Curses and Violent Conflicts: Renewable Energy in Africa (NFR) Community Based Policing and Post-Conflict Reform (EU Horizon 2020) He has extensive consultancy experience with NORAD, SIDA, the World Bank, and the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. McNeish holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of London and has held research and teaching positions at the University of Bergen, CMI, and international institutions including American University and FLACSO Guatemala. He is currently on a teaching break while serving as Vice-Dean for Research at NMBU.

Alexander Moensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• NATO and Canadian Armed Forces
• Canadian and American Defence Policy
• European Security and Defence Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Alexander Moens is a prominent academic in Political Science at Simon Fraser University's Department of Political Science. He holds the rank of Professor and specializes in NATO studies, Canadian-American defense policy, and experiential teaching methods. His research emphasizes great power politics involving the U.S., China, and Russia, with extensive fieldwork in NATO institutions and military organizations. Education: BA (with Distinction), University of Lethbridge MA, McMaster University PhD, University of British Columbia His research focuses on NATO's strategic relevance in contemporary geopolitics, defense policy formulation, and the evolving security architecture in Europe and North America. He pioneered the NATO Field School program, an experiential learning initiative taking students to NATO member countries for simulations and engagement with military/diplomatic officials. Publications analyze NATO's adaptation to emerging challenges, Sino-American competition, and the legacy of post-9/11 security frameworks. His work bridges academic research with practitioner insights through direct engagement with policymakers in Ottawa, Washington, and Rome. Moens has developed influential frameworks for understanding Canada's role in NATO, including the 'Framework Nation' concept and defense policy modernization strategies. He actively contributes to think tanks like the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and collaborates with the NATO Defense College.

Halla Bjørk Holmarsdottirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Technology in Education
• Child Development
• Digital Citizenship
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Halla Bjørk Holmarsdottir is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University with a secondary position at Eastern Norway University of Applied Sciences (Høgskolen i Østfold). She serves as the Editor-in-chief of the Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education and is currently the Vice-President of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) for the term 2023-2026. Her academic work spans multiple international collaborations across Europe, including partnerships with institutions in Greece, Austria, Spain, Germany, Romania, Estonia, and the United Kingdom. Dr. Holmarsdottir earned her PhD from the University of Oslo (UiO), an M.Phil in Comparative and International Education from UiO, and a BA degree from the University of Iceland. She has held significant leadership roles including being a board member of CIES (2014-2017) and serving on various committees such as the Selection Committee for Solutions Summit 2017 for the United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to understanding children and young people's experiences with digital technology. She is particularly concerned with inclusion and exclusion in education, examining how technological transformations affect children's everyday lives. Her work aims to develop knowledge about the link between digital technology, vulnerability, risk, and resilience. She has also conducted extensive research on marginalization in education, with specific attention to language issues, social justice, gender, and youth education. Her research explores how teacher education can contribute to developing competencies for democratic participation. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on children's digital well-being, the digital divide, and how children navigate digital boundaries across different environments. Her work often employs qualitative methodologies and ethnographic fieldwork with children and young people. Many of her studies examine European contexts and involve comparative analyses across different countries, reflecting her expertise in comparative and international education. Dr. Holmarsdottir has led several major research projects including DigiGen (Horizon 2020, Grant Agreement no. 870548), which examined the impact of technological transformations on the digital generation. She also coordinated the Gender Equality, Education and Poverty (GEEP) project funded by NORAD from 2008-2014, which focused on gender equality in post-conflict South Africa and Sudan. Currently, she is involved in IKDS4ALLL (Key Inclusive Digital Strategies for Lifelong Learning) and STRIDE (Strategies for Achieving Equity and Inclusion in Education, Training and Learning in Democratic Europe). She collaborates extensively with international research teams across Europe, working with institutions such as Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in Greece, the Austrian Institute of Family Studies at the University of Vienna, Universitat de Girona in Spain, Paderborn University in Germany, and others. Her research group RIDE (Research in Digital Education) at OsloMet focuses on the intersection of digital technology and education.

• Arctic History
• Northern Policy
• Indigenous-State Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

P. Whitney Lackenbauer is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the Study of the Canadian North and Professor at Trent University’s School for the Study of Canada. His work focuses on Arctic sovereignty, security, and Indigenous-state relations, with particular attention to policy implications. He holds degrees from St. Jerome’s/Waterloo and the University of Calgary. Research emphasizes northern communities’ agency in shaping policy, advocating for evidence-based approaches rooted in social justice. He mentors students in advanced research through grants like SSHRC and the Department of National Defence, emphasizing co-authorship. Administrative roles include Graduate Director and involvement with the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network. Publications address Arctic militarization, China’s Arctic engagement, and Indigenous participation in defense initiatives. Projects include community-based search and rescue systems in Nunavut and analyzing Russian and Chinese strategic narratives. His work bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations for northern resilience and sovereignty.

• Digital Technology in Education
• Children and Youth Digital Lives
• Multicultural Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Halla Bjørk Holmarsdottir serves as Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University within the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, Faculty of Education and International Studies. Her research employs interdisciplinary approaches including ethnographic fieldwork with children and youth to examine technological transformations in everyday life. She currently coordinates the Horizon 2020-funded DigiGen project (Grant Agreement 870548) investigating digital impacts on the 'Digital Generation' across Europe. Her research interests span digital technology in education, children's digital lives, multicultural education, educational policy, gender studies, social justice, and post-conflict education. Holmarsdottir examines how teacher education can foster democratic participation competencies, with particular focus on digital citizenship development and vulnerability mitigation in technological contexts. Her work integrates perspectives from social sciences, pedagogical disciplines, and general pedagogy. Her publication portfolio shows strong thematic consistency in digital childhood/adolescence studies, with recent works emphasizing digital well-being metrics, boundary-crossing in porous digital ecosystems, and parental mediation strategies. The research employs mixed methods across European contexts, revealing patterns in digital deprivation, technological appropriation, and educational preparedness for the digital age. As principal investigator, she leads major collaborative projects including Flex-IT (examining cross-context technology use) and STRIDE (developing knowledge bases for reducing educational inequalities in Europe). Previously, she coordinated the NORAD-funded GEEP project (2008-2014) addressing gender equality, education, and poverty in post-conflict South Africa and Sudan. She co-founded the 'Digitale læringsarenaer' research group focusing on digital learning environments. Her dissemination extends beyond academia through media engagement including NRK features, Aftenposten op-eds, and Science Media Hub interviews addressing digital parenting debates and screen time discourse.

• Applied Ecology
• Agricultural Science
• Climate Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kauê Feitosa Dias De Sousa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Innlandet. His work bridges ecological science, digital innovation, and participatory methods to support sustainable livelihoods and climate resilience in biodiverse regions. Education: - PhD in Applied Ecology and Biotechnology (University of Innlandet, Norway) - MSc in Tropical Agroforestry (CATIE, Costa Rica) - BEng in Forestry (Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Brazil) Research Interests: Kauê focuses on agrobiodiversity, climate adaptation in smallholder farming systems, and participatory research methods like the triadic comparison (tricot) approach. He integrates data-driven tools with local knowledge to address agricultural challenges in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Key Contributions: - Developed the tricot framework for decentralized on-farm testing. - Co-created open-source software tools (e.g., ClimMob, gosset, climatrends). - Advised on digital platforms for citizen science in grassroots research. - Contributed to CGIAR's global strategy on data-driven on-farm variety testing (OFVT). International Projects: Led roles in projects funded by the Gates Foundation, NORAD, and CGIAR Trust Fund, spanning Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and others. Open Science: Most code and workflows are openly available on his team’s GitHub page, promoting transparency and collaboration.

• Social Anthropology
• Legal Anthropology
• Environmental Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Axel Borchgrevink is affiliated with Oslo Metropolitan University’s Department of Social Anthropology, specializing in legal anthropology, environmental governance, and development studies. He leads the Riverine Rights research project, examining legal innovations granting rivers personhood in New Zealand, Colombia, and India. His work bridges anthropology, law, and policy, focusing on marginalized communities and environmental justice. Research Interests River rights and legal pluralism Energy politics in Latin America Civil society dynamics in development contexts Indigenous knowledge systems Key Projects Riverine Rights : Analyzes legal frameworks granting rivers personhood rights and their implementation challenges Contested Powers : Explores energy policy conflicts in Latin America Dissemination & Impact Recent presentations include workshops at University of Canterbury and Tata Institute of Social Sciences on river rights’ societal relevance. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between anthropology, law, and environmental science. Grants & Collaborations FRIPRO-funded Riverine Rights project Collaborations with NUPI, Norad, and Save the Children

Graig Kleinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Terrorism Studies
• Political Violence
• Protest Movements
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Graig Klein is an Assistant Professor at Leiden University's Institute of Security and Global Affairs, part of the Governance and Global Affairs faculty. His research focuses on political violence dynamics, including terrorism and protests, examining how dissident-government interactions influence tactical evolution and security strategies. Klein leads the European Research Council-funded TERGAP project, analyzing terrorist group adaptation to counterterrorism measures. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Binghamton University and an MA from American University. Key positions include former Assistant Professor at New Jersey City University (2016-2020) and adjunct roles at Borough of Manhattan Community College. His work bridges academia and policy, including World Bank analysis on Nicaragua's 2018 protests and collaboration with NORAD/USNORTHCOM. He is a prolific author in journals like International Organization and Terrorism and Political Violence , and contributes to policy discussions via outlets like The Conversation and Political Violence @ a Glance . Research interests include counterterrorism strategies, protest dynamics, and hybrid threats. Awards include the 2024 Google Trust & Safety Grant and ERC Starter Grant (TERGAP). He teaches courses on counterterrorism governance and advises on security leadership programs. His recent focus includes analyzing government repression's impact on domestic terrorism and the strategic role of vengeance in extremist violence.

• Water and Wastewater Engineering
• Coagulation Process Optimization
• Real-time Monitoring and Control
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Harsha Ratnaweera is a full-time Professor of Water and Wastewater Engineering at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), where he has been employed since 2012 (previously as an Adjunct Professor from 2001). He previously served as Director of International Projects and Innovation at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) from 1991 to 2012. His educational background includes a Dr. Ing. in Civil Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU, 1992) and an MSc (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from the National Technical University of Ukraine KPI. Harsha's research focuses on modeling and optimization of coagulation, real-time monitoring and control of treatment processes, membrane technologies, virtual sensors, biofilm systems, and digital tools for wastewater systems. He has pioneered work in process automation, sensor validation, and holistic optimization of water systems. His research also extends to harmonizing graduate water education across Asia, Africa, and Eurasia. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward digitalization in water treatment, including AI-based fault detection, machine learning for sensor estimation, cloud-based forecasting, and deep learning for process control. There is also significant emphasis on hybrid treatment systems, resource recovery (e.g., phosphorus, metals), and advanced monitoring of micropollutants like PFAS and pharmaceuticals. IWA Distinguished Fellow People’s Ambassador of Shandong Province, China Qingdao International Scientific Cooperation Award High-End Foreign Expert Fellowships (China, multiple) Fellow, European Academy of Sciences Fellow, Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences Vice President, European Water Association (EWA) Director, IWA Board Harsha has led numerous major international research and educational projects funded by EU Horizon, Erasmus+, NORAD, and the Research Council of Norway. He has advised multiple master’s and PhD students and leads the Process Analytics and Water Treatment Group at NMBU. He has also served as Head of Research at the Faculty of Science & Technology and held leadership roles in UNESCO and UNECE initiatives. He is the founder and chairman of DOSCON AS and has led over 20 major international projects, including WaterHarmony.net, MEMPREX, and Water ESSENCE, involving more than 100 universities across 54 countries. He has organized multiple international conferences and serves on scientific advisory boards for Aquateam and EU ERA-NET Water JPI.

• International Development Studies
• Food Systems
• Food Security
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ruth Haug is a Professor of International Development Studies at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), affiliated with the Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric) within the Faculty of Landscape and Social Sciences (LANDSAM). She has held significant leadership roles, including Deputy Vice Chancellor (2008–2013) and Head of Department (2005–2008), and has been a central figure in shaping development research and policy in Norway and internationally. Her research expertise spans food systems, food security, climate change, agricultural extension, gender issues, forced migration, and humanitarian action . She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Africa and Asia and has collaborated with major institutions such as NORAD, the World Bank, FAO, and CGIAR. Ruth Haug has also served on international boards, including the IFPRI Board of Trustees and the ICARDA Board, and represented Norway in CGIAR and CFS meetings. The recent publication record reveals a strong focus on seed systems, equitable food systems, climate resilience, and agricultural innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa . Her work often examines policy implementation, gender dynamics, and the socio-political dimensions of food and agricultural systems. She has contributed to both academic and policy-oriented outputs, including Norad-funded reports and international policy dialogues. Scientific and Policy Engagement: Member, Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) Board Former member, IFPRI Board of Trustees Representative of Norway in CGIAR, CFS, and FAO meetings Former member, Svalbard Seed Vault Council Research and Teaching: Supervision of numerous M.Sc. and PhD students in development studies Course leadership in Global Food Systems and Food Security Extensive involvement in PhD programs and academic committees Active participation in national and international research projects (e.g., ACCESS, FoodMa) Labs and Research Groups: Core member of Noragric’s research environment on sustainable food systems and development Involved in NMBU’s Sustainable Food Systems Arena Contributor to interdisciplinary research on climate, agriculture, and equity

Carlo Koosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• International Relations
• Civil Wars
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Carlo Koos is a Professor of Political Science in the Department of Government at the University of Bergen, Norway. He is also an associated senior researcher at the Chr. Michelsens Institute (CMI) and the Development Learning Lab. His research focuses on the political and social consequences of war, particularly on gender dynamics, community cohesion, and political behavior in conflict-affected regions. He leads the ERC-funded WarEffects project and collaborates with major international organizations including UNICEF, the Red Cross, and the World Bank. Education and Background: Former humanitarian aid worker with Médecins Sans Frontières in South Sudan, Libya, Egypt, Swaziland, and Uganda. Research Interests: Carlo Koos’s work centers on civil wars, political violence, conflict-related sexual violence, post-conflict resilience, and the impact of foreign aid. He employs survey-based methods in fragile contexts across sub-Saharan Africa. His research explores how experiences of war shape social attitudes, with a strong emphasis on gendered consequences and stigma. He also investigates the effectiveness of reconstruction programs and humanitarian interventions. Recent Research Trends: Over the past decade, his publications have increasingly focused on the micro-level effects of wartime sexual violence, using innovative methodologies such as list experiments to study sensitive topics. His work bridges political science, gender studies, and development research, often combining historical and contemporary analysis to understand long-term legacies of conflict. Scientific Awards: ERC Starting Grant for the WarEffects project Advising and Grants: Koos leads a major ERC-funded project on conflict and gender, and advises international NGOs and agencies on human rights and gender equality. He has secured funding from the European Research Council (ERC), Horizon Europe, and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD). He mentors early-career researchers through the WarEffects Global Fellows Network, offering research grants and publication support. Labs and Teams: He leads the WarEffects research team at the University of Bergen, which brings together scholars studying civil wars, violence, and gender. The project hosts workshops and conferences, including the EuroWEPS conference, and fosters a global network of researchers focused on the micro-dynamics of conflict and peace.

• Special Education
• Transition from School to Work
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Veerle Garrels is a Professor in the Department of Vocational Teacher Education at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies. Her office is located at Knowledge Road 55, 2007 Basement, with contact number +47 672 36 120. As Study Leader Area 2, she focuses on special education with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and transition processes. Her research spans critical areas including quality of life and legal security for people with neurodevelopmental disorders, school-to-work transitions for young adults with intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. She specializes in qualitative research methods and explores topics such as alternative communication systems, self-determination theory, and police interrogation protocols for non-verbal individuals. Her work addresses systemic challenges in educational inclusion and workplace integration. Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2025) reveals consistent focus on transition services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, ethical research practices with vulnerable populations, and implementation challenges in inclusive education. Key trends include growing attention to cognitive diversity in workplaces (2025), refinement of self-determination frameworks (2024-2025), and urgent examination of teacher preparedness for autism inclusion (2025). Garrels actively contributes to practical applications through projects like 'Inclusive education in Nepal' (active Norad development project) and completed initiatives including 'Staying on Track' (longitudinal study of vocational students) and 'SCALED' (developing inclusive teaching methods). Her dissemination efforts target both academic and practitioner audiences, with 90 dissemination items addressing real-world implementation challenges. She advises on critical issues through multiple platforms including Down Syndrome Norway, the Norwegian Association for Developmentally Disabled, and police forums addressing interrogation of non-verbal individuals. Her work bridges research and practice through seminars, policy recommendations, and practical guides for educators and employers.

Ruth Hol Mjangerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Drama
• Ensemble
• Ethics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ruth Hol Mjanger is a Senior Lecturer in Drama at NLA University College in Oslo, Norway, with over 21 years of teaching experience in teacher education. Qualified as a senior lecturer in 2015 based on her triple competence as an artist, teacher, and researcher, she promotes aesthetic learning processes in drama through interdisciplinary collaborations, focusing on ethical, religious, and multicultural issues in education, art, and society. Mjanger holds a Master's degree in Drama Pedagogy from Høgskolen i Bergen (2007) with diverse educational background including: Teaching Artist certificate (2016, SEANSE, Høgskulen i Volda) Migration Pedagogy studies with thesis on bilingualism in Norwegian schools (2004, NLA) Intercultural Understanding program including East Africa study trip (2003, NLA) Work and Organizational Psychology (2002, University of Bergen) Major in Drama (2000, Høgskolen i Bergen) Her research spans drama pedagogy, KRLE (Knowledge of Christianity, religion, philosophies of life and ethics), artistic work, and social entrepreneurship. She employs poetic inquiry to examine ethical dimensions in performance art and educational contexts, particularly through international collaborations in Nepal. Her artistic practice explores ensemble work, intercultural communication, and religious education through creative expression. Mjanger's publications (2010-2023) consistently address drama in educational development, with increasing focus on ethical documentation in performance art. Her Nepal-based research examines teacher ownership, gift theory in educational development, and interdisciplinary approaches to preschool teacher training, reflecting her commitment to bridging artistic practice with pedagogical innovation in multicultural settings. Mjanger leads significant international projects including the NORHED II initiative (2021-2026) funded by Norad to establish research-based teacher education in Nepal. She has directed multiple development projects since 2011, including PRISM (2018-2020) and INTENT (2018-present), securing funding from NORHED, NOTED, and EURASIA programs. Her leadership extends to coordinating research clusters on artistic development work and global education perspectives. Mjanger leads NLA's "Global Perspectives in Education" research group (2020-present) and founded the "Artistic Development Work" cluster (2015-2019). As co-creator of the artist duo Frantzsen&Mjanger (2017-present), she develops projects like "I himmelsynet" (2013-2016) and current exhibitions including "Lend a Breath" at Glasslåven and Hå Gamle prestegård, demonstrating her integration of artistic practice with educational research.