Experience

Østfold University College (HiØ)

• Norway
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate Professor

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  I help students to build an operative platform of knowledge on innovation and organizational development, and companies to map and improve own value stream and value creation using Lean methodologies. I hold a PhD in Industrial Economy and Technology Management from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a MSc in Physics from The University of Bergen. I supervise phd and bachelor thesis projects in industry both local, national and international, in addition… Show more I help students to build an operative platform of knowledge on innovation and organizational development, and companies to map and improve own value stream and value creation using Lean methodologies. I hold a PhD in Industrial Economy and Technology Management from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a MSc in Physics from The University of Bergen. I supervise phd and bachelor thesis projects in industry both local, national and international, in addition to course related projects in industry and public services. I research Innovation processes in industry and enterprises funded by the Norwegian Research Council and regional funds including Lean projects in packaging industry and Value stream mapping and change projects in health care and food industry. I am interested in how process improvement methodologies, such as lean evolve and adapt over time, and what impact they have on the competitiveness of organizations. I am author of the book The Assembly of Lean Production ISBN 978-82-471-2894-7.

• Head of Board at Faculty of Engineering

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  The Faculty of Engineering, in Fredrikstad, currently has 500 students and employs approx. 60 staff members. The following bachelor's degree programs are offered: 1) Innovation and Project Management, 2) Civil Engineering, 3) Chemical Engineering, 4) Mechanical Engineering, 5) Electrical Engineering, 6) Industrial Design, and 7) Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• Head of the Innovation Research Group

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  The Innovation Research Group represents researchers at Østfold University College and partner institutions.

• Interim Head of Board at Faculty of Engineering

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  The Faculty of Engineering, in Fredrikstad, currently has 500 students and employs approx. 60 staff members. The following bachelor's degree programs are offered: 1) Innovation and Project Management, 2) Civil Engineering, 3) Chemical Engineering, 4) Mechanical Engineering, 5) Electrical Engineering, 6) Industrial Design, and 7) Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• Member of the Board at Faculty of Engineering

  • Dec 2014 - Jul 2017

  The Faculty of Engineering, in Fredrikstad, currently has 500 students and employs approx. 60 staff members. The following bachelor's degree programs are offered: 1) Innovation and Project Management, 2) Civil Engineering, 3) Chemical Engineering, 4) Mechanical Engineering, 5) Electrical Engineering, 6) Industrial Design, and 7) Biomedical Laboratory Science

• Chairman Faculty of Engineering

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Chairman of the Board at Faculty of Engineering. The Faculty of Engineering, in Fredrikstad, currently has 500 students and employs approx. 60 staff members. The following bachelor's degree programs are offered: 1) Innovation and Project Management, 2) Civil Engineering, 3) Chemical Engineering, 4) Mechanical Engineering, 5) Electrical Engineering, 6) Industrial Design, and 7) Biomedical Laboratory Science

• Assistant Professor

  • Jan 1999 - Aug 2011

  Taught Electric Circuits and Electromagnetism courses part of the Electrical Engineering program and Mechatronics part of the Technological Innovation program. Studied Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education and developed Distributed Learning courses part of my work plan. Supervised bachelor thesis projects in industry both local, national and international, and addition to course related projects in industry.



Lean Forum Østfold

• Halden, Norway

• Member of the Board

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Lean Forum Østfold promotes value creation and competitiveness in private and public enterprises in Østfold. The forum focuses on business development and process improvements where increased competitiveness is achieved using local resources to create most value for the customer and user. Lean Forum Østfold promotes value creation and competitiveness in private and public enterprises in Østfold. The forum focuses on business development and process improvements where increased competitiveness is achieved using local resources to create most value for the customer and user.



Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

• Norway
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD Evaluation Committee Member

  • Feb 2017 - May 2017

  As a member of an evaluation committee one must evaluate whether the PhD thesis is worthy of being defended for the PhD degree. The PhD degree is to be awarded on the basis of: - an approved and published academic thesis - approved completion of the required coursework or other academic training - an approved trial lecture on an assigned topic - an approved public defence of the PhD thesis (disputation) As a member of an evaluation committee one must evaluate whether the PhD thesis is worthy of being defended for the PhD degree. The PhD degree is to be awarded on the basis of: - an approved and published academic thesis - approved completion of the required coursework or other academic training - an approved trial lecture on an assigned topic - an approved public defence of the PhD thesis (disputation)



QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Fellow

  • Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Developed academic papers together with Dr Sahama and Dr Nourbakhsh for publication at the IEEE International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems and the International Conference on New Horizons in Industry, Business and Education by linking research and contributing to contemporary discourses on energy technology and industry-university partnership. Improved the platform for student and staff mobility together with Dr Fitzpatrick by establishing models for recognition of… Show more Developed academic papers together with Dr Sahama and Dr Nourbakhsh for publication at the IEEE International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems and the International Conference on New Horizons in Industry, Business and Education by linking research and contributing to contemporary discourses on energy technology and industry-university partnership. Improved the platform for student and staff mobility together with Dr Fitzpatrick by establishing models for recognition of competence, simplified procedures for approval and a viable network of researchers. Show less Developed academic papers together with Dr Sahama and Dr Nourbakhsh for publication at the IEEE International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems and the International Conference on New Horizons in Industry, Business and Education by linking research and contributing to contemporary discourses on energy technology and industry-university partnership. Improved the platform for student and staff mobility together with Dr Fitzpatrick by establishing models for recognition of… Show more Developed academic papers together with Dr Sahama and Dr Nourbakhsh for publication at the IEEE International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems and the International Conference on New Horizons in Industry, Business and Education by linking research and contributing to contemporary discourses on energy technology and industry-university partnership. Improved the platform for student and staff mobility together with Dr Fitzpatrick by establishing models for recognition of competence, simplified procedures for approval and a viable network of researchers. Show less



Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

• Norway
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD Candidate

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

  PhD-Candidate at the Enterprise Development and Worklife Research program part of Institute of Industrial Economy and Technology Management PhD-Candidate at the Enterprise Development and Worklife Research program part of Institute of Industrial Economy and Technology Management



IBM Norway

• Rosenholm, Oslo, Norway

• Solution Architect

  • Jun 1998 - Jan 1999

  Developed first generation Lotus Domino based distributed learning courses part of the IBM Learning Services' portfolio by designing, teaching and managing early courses for private and public customer as solution architect in the Educational Solutions Team. Developed first generation Lotus Domino based distributed learning courses part of the IBM Learning Services' portfolio by designing, teaching and managing early courses for private and public customer as solution architect in the Educational Solutions Team.