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Head of Department of Economics, Innovation and Society.
Background
I hold a PhD in Comparative Political Economy from the University of Oslo (2017), as well as a Master’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, and Sociology from Leibniz Universität Hannover in Germany (2008). My academic and professional development has been shaped by an interdisciplinary approach and extensive experience in both the research sector and private industry, with a sustained focus on business-relevant research and research-based innovation.
My research interests have primarily centered on historical and comparative analyses of the transformation and evolution of market economies over time. I have explored industrial epochs such as Fordism and Post-Fordism, as well as various national institutional configurations—including liberal and coordinated market economies—with particular emphasis on the "Varieties of Capitalism" framework. In my doctoral dissertation, I examined structural changes in the Norwegian and Danish bioindustries, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, as well as strategic adaptations to the institutional frameworks of the respective economies.
At a broader level, my scholarly motivation has been driven by a deep interest in political and economic theory, especially at the intersection of Marxist political economy and institutional economics, state theory, and historical-comparative analyses of market regimes. Additionally, I have worked on topics such as discourse theory, power, and identity, and in recent years, I have expanded my research engagement to include innovation theory and economic geography.
Over the past decade, I have been active in both the Norwegian institute sector and private industry, consistently working to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical application. My efforts have focused particularly on establishing strategic partnerships, developing research and innovation projects, and securing funding through Norwegian and European support schemes.