Bio

Experienced researcher with broad perspective within data analysis and modelling, technology, and systems. Long involvement in industrial and academic European Research – among others in photonic technologies, semiconductors, broadband networks, the Internet of Things, Machine Learning. Academic record and commitment to research and development with technical management positions and international work. Executive Master of Management and consulting work within technology strategy and roadmap. New business development, entrepreneurship, and patenting. High work capacity, enthusiastic, intuitive and dedicated researcher – able to initiate, establish, finance, and direct new research activities. Current research focuses on the use of Machine Learning and Computer Vision in Cognitive Robotics for a range of applications, incl. assistive technologies, smart cities, and industrial applications. Head of the Automation, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems (ARIS) research group at OsloMet. Board member of NAIS - the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Society. www.aisociety.no Specialties: modelling and optimisation; machine learning; semiconductors; photonic technologies, systems, and networks; techno-economic analysis, technology strategy, technology roadmap; research management, innovation, patenting, entrepreneurship; business development.