Academic interests
Numerical analysis, algorithms, machine learning, high-performance computing, simulation, operating systems, popular music history.
Courses taught
- Algorithms and Datastructures
- Operating Systems with Linux
- Selected Topics (bachelor)
- Selected Topics (master)
- Master Thesis
Background
Education
- M.Sc. from the Institute of Informatics, University of Oslo, 1985
Work Experience:
- Project Engineer, Veritec AS, 1985-1987
- Researcher, Norwegian Computing Center, 1987-1989
- Assistant Professor in Computer Science, Østfold Regional College, 1989-1991
- Researcher, Stavanger University/Rogaland Research/University of Texas, 1991-1994
- Assistant/associate professor in Computer Science, Østfold University College, 1994-
Leadership experience:
- Head of Studies, Faculty of Computer Science, Østfold University College, 1996-1999
- Dean, Faculty of Computer Science, Østfold University College, 1999-2013
- Head of Research, Faculty of Computer Science, Østfold University College, 2015-
Positions held
Member/trustee of Boards of Directors :
- Inkubator Halden AS, 2005-2012
- Halden IT-forum, 2002-2012
- Norwegian Unix User Group, 2010-2013
National and local councils:
- National Council for Computer Science (leader 2007-2011, trustee 2014-)
- Norwegian Council for Tech. Education (former ØUC-representative)
- Council for Internationalization, ØUC (former member)
- Council for Equal Rights, ØUC (leader 2008-2012)
- Council for Research (member since 2000, 2nd leader 2007-2013 )
- Faculty Board, Faculty of Computer Science (leader 2017-)