جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Semantics
• Language Technology
• Recommender Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jon Atle Gulla is a Professor at NTNU and Director of the Norwegian Research Centre for AI Innovation (NorwAI). He holds academic leadership roles, including former Head of the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at NTNU. His expertise spans Semantics, Language Technology, Recommender Systems, and AI-driven innovation. He has nearly 150 international publications and advised over 100 students across MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral levels. Education: MSc in Computer Science (1988), PhD in Computer Science (1993) from Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH) MSc in Linguistics (1995), University of Trondheim MSc in Management (Sloan fellowship, 2003), London Business School Research interests focus on Semantics and Language Technology applied to Recommender Systems, Information Retrieval, and Text Analysis. He explores AI-based innovations in digitalization and entrepreneurship, advising industry on AI adoption and commercialization. Notable projects include Big Data collaborations with DNB, RecTech for news recommendation, and Trondheim Analytica analyzing political texts/social media. Publications emphasize AI applications in news recommendation, political text analysis, and Scandinavian language models. His work addresses ethical AI, copyright implications, and cross-lingual NLP challenges. Awards: Member of the Royal Norwegian Society of Arts and Sciences. Advising/grants: Supervised 30 PhD students and 70 MSc students. Involved in startups like Fast Search & Transfer (acquired by Microsoft) and Mito.ai/Strise.ai. Active in reviewing for journals like Data & Knowledge Engineering and conferences like ACL. Labs/teams: Leads NorwAI, co-founder of INRA and NOBIDS workshops. Collaborates with industry and academia on AI-driven solutions.

Erik Velldalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Sentiment Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erik Velldal is a Professor in the Language Technology Group (LTG) at the Section for Machine Learning , Department of Informatics, University of Oslo . With over 25 years of experience in machine learning and natural language processing (NLP), he leads the SANT project focused on sentiment analysis and contributes to major research initiatives including MediaFutures , NorwAI , and Integreat (Norwegian Center for AI Research). His work bridges linguistic theory and computational methods, emphasizing semantic modeling and uncertainty detection. Research interests include sentiment analysis , language modeling , event extraction , and machine learning applications to NLP. Recent publications address cross-domain sentiment classification , generative event analysis , and multilingual model adaptation . He co-developed the Norwegian Review Corpus (NoReC) and Norwegian Anaphora Resolution Corpus (NARC) , foundational resources for Norwegian NLP. His projects often involve collaboration with international institutions, reflected in publications at venues like ACL, COLING, and EMNLP. Current efforts focus on entity-level sentiment analysis , diagnostic datasets for Norwegian , and evaluating compositional generalization in language models. No public record of scientific awards or part-time appointments exists.

Carola Freiin von Villiezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Law
• Political Philosophy
• Moral Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carola Freiin von Villiez is Professor of Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, University of Bergen. Her work bridges Kantian ethics, Adam Smith's moral philosophy, and contemporary debates on international justice. Education : Habilitationsschrift (2006) and PhD (2001) from University of Bremen Research : Focuses on national sovereignty , self-determination , democratic peace , and transcultural ethics , with major projects funded by the University of Bergen and DAAD/NFR. Key research trends from her 15 most recent publications (2004-2024) include Kantian legal philosophy , Smithian sentimentalism , Rawlsian internationalism , and transcultural moral frameworks . Academic leadership includes co-editing Zwischen Rechten und Pflichten (2021) with Jean-Christophe Merle and supervising doctoral research on moral sentimentalism (2019).

Ferreira Joao Carlosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• AI in Health and Medicine
• AI in Energy and Transportation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Joao Carlos Amaro Ferreira is a Professor at the Faculty of Logistics, Molde University College (HiMolde), Norway. He holds PhDs in Computer Engineering and Industrial Engineering from the Technical University of Lisbon and the University of Minho, respectively. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare, energy, transportation, IoT, blockchain, and smart cities. He has led over 40 projects, including 6 as Principal Investigator, and contributed to international conferences like OAIR and INTSYS. He served as IEEE CIS President (2016-2018) and is an IEEE Senior Member since 2015. His academic contributions span AI-driven solutions for public sector informatics, healthcare data quality, and cybersecurity. He actively participates in European projects such as e-Hospital4Future and explores blockchain applications in supply chains and medical records. Ferreira leads the ABC-AI research group, emphasizing ethical and applied AI. His work bridges academia and industry through projects like gamification systems for eco-driving and AI in fisheries traceability. Recent publications highlight AI's role in cardiovascular disease detection, emergency department optimization, and blockchain-enhanced healthcare interoperability. He collaborates internationally, co-editing journals like Applied Sciences , and has authored patents in edge computing for maritime monitoring.

Lilja Øvrelidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Computational Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lilja Øvrelid is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, leading the Language Technology Research Group. Her research focuses on syntactic and semantic text processing using machine learning techniques such as dependency parsing, negation analysis, and sentiment analysis. She teaches courses including IN1140: Introduction to Language Technology , IN5550: Neural Methods in NLP , and INF5830: Natural Language Processing . Her academic interests span natural language processing, machine learning, and computational linguistics, with a particular emphasis on Norwegian language technology. Recent publications highlight work in sentiment analysis (including patient feedback), event extraction from Norwegian news, benchmarking language models, emotion analysis for under-resourced languages (Pashto, Farsi-Dari), and bias detection in multilingual models. She actively contributes to the development of Norwegian language resources such as NorBench, NorQuAD, and NoReC. Current projects include BigMed and SIRIUS , focusing on biomedical text mining and AI infrastructure. Collaborations with colleagues like Erik Velldal, David Samuel, and Vladislav Mikhailov are frequent in her work. Despite no explicit mention of scientific awards, her contributions to NLP and computational linguistics are substantial through publications, datasets, and tool development.

Victoria Edgarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Private Partnerships
• Corporate Communications
• Accounting Communication

Victoria Edgar is an Associate Professor at the University of Agder's School of Business and Law. She holds a PhD in Accounting from Queen's University Belfast and has 3.5 years of experience at that institution prior to joining UiA. Her professional background includes work in the UK public sector at the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. Her research focuses on: Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) financing models Corporate communication strategies in financial reporting Accounting narratives in public and private sectors Comparative analysis of international financial disclosures Her publications primarily examine financial communication during crises, climate change accounting in government reports, and shareholder accountability mechanisms. Recent work explores pandemic-related profit warnings and climate adaptation in public sector financial reporting. Teaching responsibilities include: International Financial Reporting (from Autumn 2023) Financial Accounting 5 (2019-2022) Management Accounting 2 (2020-Present) Business Administration for IT Students (2021)

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Recommender Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Özlem Özgöbek is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Technology and Informatics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, and recommender systems with a focus on privacy, fake news detection, and educational technology. NTNU - Department of Computer Technology and Informatics Her work explores multimodal fake news detection, privacy implications in recommender systems, and technology-enhanced classroom interaction. Recent publications analyze digital education trends and classroom tools. Özgöbek collaborates with international researchers and contributes to news recommendation workshops. Her projects address ethical AI, environmental sustainability, and real-time information processing.

Pouria Akbarighatarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Responsible Data Science
• Data Studies in Information Systems
• Fuzzy Mathematics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pouria Akbarighatar is a PhD Research Fellow in Responsible Data Science at the Department of Information Systems , University of Agder, Norway, and a visiting PhD researcher at the Centre for Information Resilience (CIRES) , University of Queensland Business School. He holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering and an MSc in Information Systems from the University of Tehran. His research focuses on Responsible AI , including maturity models , fairness frameworks , and ethical implementation in sociotechnical systems. His work combines Fuzzy mathematics , decision science , and data science to address uncertainty and complexity in AI systems. Recent publications explore responsible AI principles in practitioner contexts, operationalizing AI ethics , and credibility assessment in online reviews . He contributes to journals like AI and Ethics , IEEE Access , and Expert Systems with Applications , alongside conferences such as ECIS , AMCIS , and PACIS . He teaches courses in Data Science Applications , Algorithmic and Data Structures , and Data Science Applications II . He is affiliated with the Human-Centered AI (HCAI) research group.

Stefano Nicheleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Life
• Neuro-Inspired Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefano Nichele is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Communication, Østfold University College, Norway. He holds additional roles as Professor II at OsloMet and has served in leading academic positions since 2014. His research focuses on Artificial Life (ALife), Neuro-Inspired AI, and Machine Learning, with a particular emphasis on cellular automata, reservoir computing, and neuro-inspired substrates. Nichele co-directs the Østfold AI (ØAI) hub and is an active member of IEEE, ELLIS, and the Norwegian AI Research Consortium (NORA). He earned his PhD in Computer Science from NTNU (2015) and completed his MSc at the University of Insubria, Italy. His work bridges computational systems and biological substrates, exploring criticality in neural networks and quantum-evolutionary algorithm interactions. He has received prestigious awards, including the Young Research Talent grant (2019) and the Distinguished Early-Career Investigator award (2024). Nichele’s research spans theoretical and applied domains, with over 50 publications on cellular automata dynamics, neuro-inspired robotics, and AI ethics. His recent projects include studying in vitro neural networks for computational capacity assessment and developing frameworks for body-brain co-evolution in soft robotics. Education: PhD in Computer Science, NTNU (2015) MSc in Computer Science, University of Insubria (2009) Awards: Young Research Talent grant (2019) Distinguished Early-Career Investigator (2024) Grants & Roles: Co-director of the Østfold AI hub Board member of NORA (Norwegian AI Research Consortium) Labs & Collaborations: Focus on neuro-inspired AI systems and unconventional computing Partnerships with institutions like Simula Metropolitan and the International Society for Artificial Life (ISAL)

• Applied Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Rhetoric
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Anne Birgitta Nilsen is a full Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies, Department of International Studies and Interpreting Education. Her work bridges discourse analysis , interpreting studies , and extremism research , focusing on hate speech , multimodal communication , and public sector translation . She leads interdisciplinary research projects including "Touching and being touched: Communication and interaction in physiotherapy practice" and has participated in major initiatives like the DARE (Dialogue on Radicalization and Equality) project. Her research interests span: Discourse Analysis (power, hate rhetoric, intercultural communication) Translation Studies (public sector interpreting, children's communication, text-to-speech interpretation) Extremism Research (right-wing extremism, Islamist extremism, social media radicalization) Language Technology (big data analysis, multimodal discourse) Recent publications examine: Combating hate speech through critical linguistic awareness Comparative analysis of far-right and Islamist extremism on Twitter Communication dynamics in physiotherapy practices Challenges in interpreter-mediated healthcare for children Visual rhetoric in Islamic State supporters' social media She contributes to both academic and public discourse, addressing topics from gestalt therapy communication to classroom language use . Her work emphasizes practical applications of linguistics in social justice and professional contexts.

Tobias Michael Scholzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Esports Research
• Human Resource Management
• Digital Transformation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tobias Michael Scholz is an Associate Professor at the University of Agder within the Department of Information and Communication Technology . Widely recognized as the "godfather of esports research", he has dedicated 25 years to exploring the intersection of esports, human resource management, and digital transformation. As founder of the Esports Research Network and chief scientific officer of metagame , Scholz bridges academia and industry, particularly focusing on innovative educational programs that utilize esports to develop future workforce skills in Norway. Research Interests include gamification in HR, transferable skill development, corporate esports strategies, and sustainability in digital environments. His work examines how gaming mechanics can enhance hybrid team collaboration, risk governance, and intercultural management practices in global business contexts. Publication Trends reveal his specialization in esports business models, digitalization of work, and skill transfer mechanisms. Recent articles explore metaframe frameworks for professional dynamics, Olympic esports integration, and AI's impact on human resources. Professional Networks include the Esports Research Network and metagame . He actively collaborates with institutions like IATED and Routledge , contributing to annual conferences such as HICSS and ICERI.

• Regional Innovation
• Geography of Innovation
• Knowledge Networks
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Tom Brökel is Professor in Regional Innovation at the University of Stavanger Business School, Norway, and is associated with the Center of Regional and Innovation Economics at the University of Bremen, Germany. He is affiliated with the UiS School of Business and Law, specifically within the Department of Innovation, Management and Marketing. His research and teaching focus on innovation, economic geography, and network analysis. His research interests include: Geography of Innovation Regional Innovation Systems Technological and Skill Complexity Social Network Analysis R&D and Innovation Policy Renewable Energy and Sustainability Transitions Smart Specialization Strategies News Media as Big Data for Regional Science Tom Brökel's recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on the interplay between technological complexity, regional economic growth, and innovation policy. His work frequently employs network and spatial analysis to study regional diversification, co-patenting dynamics, and the diffusion of innovation. He has developed novel methodologies using news media and press releases as data sources to assess regional economic sentiment and innovation visibility. His scientific contributions have been published in high-impact journals such as Research Policy , Technovation , Regional Studies , and Journal of Economic Geography . He actively collaborates with scholars across Europe, particularly on topics related to smart specialization, regional transformation, and green transitions. Notable scientific contributions include: Analysis of urban scaling of innovation across global cities Long-term evolution of technological complexity and its impact on economic growth Role of relatedness in regional job creation Impact of R&D subsidies on technological diversification Use of media narratives to understand public perceptions of wind energy Brökel regularly presents at international conferences such as RSA, ERSA, and Geography of Innovation. He is involved in research dissemination, policy advising (e.g., for Rogaland County), and public engagement. He has no listed PhD students in the provided text, but he supervises research projects and collaborates widely. He is not part-time, not retired, and currently active in both research and teaching.

Peter Scharff Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Penal Reform
• Human Rights in Criminal Justice
• War Crimes and Holocaust Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Scharff Smith is a Professor at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law , University of Oslo. His career spans interdisciplinary research in penology, sociology of law, human rights , and war crimes , with a focus on solitary confinement, prisoner-family dynamics, and Holocaust-related legal practices. Current affiliation: University of Oslo Past affiliations: University of Copenhagen, Cambridge University, New York University Research interests include: Punishment & Human Rights : Solitary confinement effects, women in prison, children of prisoners Legal Consciousness : Public justice sentiments, marginalized groups' legal experiences War Crimes : Waffen-SS legal frameworks, techniques of Othering Key article trends reveal sustained focus on prison reform , scandals in isolation , and historical parallels between Holocaust studies and incarceration . His work bridges empirical research and advocacy, particularly for international soft-law prison standards . Scientific awards : Danish Labour History Award (1994) Carlsberg Clare Hall Fellowship (2003) Methodological approach combines historical analysis, comparative Nordic studies, and practical reform projects in Danish and Norwegian corrections systems.

Kristin M. Bakkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Conflict Resolution
• Democratization
• Political Violence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristin M. Bakke is an Associate Research Professor at University College London (UCL) and holds Research Professor status at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). Her work focuses on conflict resolution, democratization, and public opinion dynamics in post-conflict societies, with specific expertise in the Ukraine War and Northern Ireland's post-Troubles governance. She leads projects like Street-Level Autocrats and Securing the Victory? , funded by grants such as TOPPFORSK and RCN FRIPRO. Project: Street-Level Autocrats (2018–2021) Project: Securing the Victory? (2015–2018) Her research explores how wartime institutions persist in post-conflict settings, geopolitical narratives in the post-Soviet space, and public opinion shifts during crises like the Ukraine War and Brexit. She has contributed to outlets including The Conversation , Aftenposten , and journals like Post-Soviet Affairs and Security Studies . Recent media engagements include commentary in The New York Times and Norwegian outlets, analyzing Ukrainian resilience, NATO support trends, and Brexit's political fallout. Her work bridges academic rigor and policy relevance, emphasizing grassroots perspectives on conflict and democratization.

Alexander van der Havenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious Studies
• Jewish History
• History of Christianity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander van der Haven is a Professor of Religious Studies at the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion, University of Bergen. His research spans Jewish history, conversion dynamics, and the intersection of religion with madness. He contributes to comparative religious analysis and intercultural scriptural studies. Key research areas include: Religious conversion in early modern Europe Sabbatian messianic movements Religion and mental health Hebrew-Qur’an translation history Fin-de-siècle religious subcultures Eschatology in Jewish-Christian interactions His publications reveal a focus on 17th-19th century religious transformations, analyzing how communities negotiate identity through conversion narratives, apocalyptic texts, and cross-cultural adaptations. Van der Haven examines religion’s role in violence, tolerance, and intellectual history. He co-edited Religion and Madness Around 1900 and led the project Religious Minorities Online . Current work engages October 7th’s aftermath and Jewish-Muslim relations in South Asia.