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Øyvind Frette is a Professor and Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Bergen. He holds a PhD in Physics (2002) and specializes in optical remote sensing, biophysics, and environmental science. His research integrates optics, marine biology, and atmospheric studies, with a focus on aerosol retrieval, phytoplankton dynamics, and solar radiation modeling.
Education:
- Doctoral Dissertation: Light and Life in Norwegian Coastal Waters: Aspects of Optical Remote Sensing (2002)
Research Interests:
- Optical properties of water and atmospheric systems
- Remote sensing algorithms for marine and terrestrial environments
- Fluorescence lifetime imaging in biological systems
- Climate impacts on UV radiation and aquatic ecosystems
Publications: Recent work includes advancements in aerosol retrieval algorithms, luminescent solar concentrators, and high-altitude lake studies. His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to environmental and optical challenges.
Advising & Grants: Supervised over 15 doctoral and master’s students, with notable advisees including Dennis Muyimbwa (atmospheric aerosols) and Nicolausi Ssebiyonga (phytoplankton fluorescence). Active in securing grants for climate and optics research.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Optics and Atomic Physics research group at the Department of Physics and Technology.
