Pål Grønås Drange is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Bergen. His research focuses on parameterized complexity of graph algorithms, experimental algorithmics, and applications in machine learning and network interdiction. He leads projects on trustworthy AI and energy transition optimization. Dr. Drange holds a diploma in electronics, bachelor's in cognitive science, master's in logic for AI, and a PhD in algorithms. His work bridges computer science, mathematics, and engineering. Education: PhD in Algorithms (University of Bergen) Master's in Logic for AI Bachelor's in Cognitive Science Electronics Diploma His research interests include parameterized complexity, sparse network algorithms, and applied machine learning. Recent projects involve correlation clustering with overlapping data and autonomous drone inspection algorithms. He is affiliated with the Center for Data Science (CEDAS) and leads the Algorithmic Foundations for Trustworthy AI project funded by the Trond Mohn Foundation. Dr. Drange has received the 2024 outreach award for science communication. His lectures on AI ethics and societal impacts have reached diverse audiences, including policymakers and industry leaders. He is active in program committees for major conferences like ESA, COCOON, and SWAT. Key Achievements: PACE 2024: 1st in parameterized track, 2nd in heuristics track Lead software advisor for Equinor's energy transition projects Open-source contributions to algorithmic toolkits Teaching includes courses on algorithms, machine learning, and software engineering. He advises industry workshops and has conducted over 30 outreach lectures on AI ethics and technology governance in 2023–2025.





