Andenes, Nordland, Norway
I am Director of the Ground‑Based Instrumentation department within the Sub‑Orbital division at Andøya Space, where I lead a multidisciplinary team providing advanced atmospheric research infrastructure in the Arctic. In this role, I am responsible for people leadership, prioritisation, and long‑term development of a highly specialised organisation operating in an international research environment. Our work enables scientists from around the world to conduct state‑of‑the‑art studies of the Arctic atmosphere, including support to sounding rocket missions. The department includes the Arctic Lidar Observatory for Middle Atmospheric Research (ALOMAR), a world‑class facility for passive and active optical remote sensing across all layers of the Arctic atmosphere. I lead the strategic development and operational integration of this capability within Andøya Space’s broader mission. In addition, I coordinate Andøya Space’s contributions to major international initiatives, including the EC‑funded EULIAA and BRACE‑MY projects, as well as the company’s involvement in ESA’s EarthCARE calibration and validation activities. This work requires close collaboration across organisations, clear ownership, and alignment between scientific ambition and operational delivery. I am also a memeber of the EISCAT Norway board.
Director of the Ground‑Based Instrumentation department at Andøya Space, with overall responsibility for people leadership, budget and resource management, prioritisation, and long‑term development of advanced atmospheric research infrastructure supporting Arctic studies and sounding rocket missions. I lead a highly specialised team operating in an international research environment, combining operational delivery with strategic planning to ensure robust, future‑oriented capability development aligned with organisational objectives. As part of the leadership role, I am responsible for contract negotiations with customers, funding bodies, and strategic partners, including scope definition, risk assessment, and alignment between delivery capabilities and organisational objectives. I also contribute to the preparation and strategic positioning of research proposals for national and European funding programmes, including the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and Horizon Europe, supporting the organisation’s long‑term strategic ambitions. In addition, I coordinate Andøya Space’s contributions to major international initiatives, including the EC‑funded EULIAA and BRACE‑MY projects, and lead the company’s involvement in ESA’s EarthCARE calibration and validation activities. This work requires clear ownership, cross‑organisational coordination, and alignment between scientific ambition, operational delivery, and resource constraints.
Board member of EISCAT Norway Council, contributing to strategic oversight and governance of national access to the EISCAT radar infrastructure.
Doctoral research in Boundary‑Layer Meteorology at the University of Bergen, providing a strong foundation in atmospheric dynamics, air–sea interaction, and observational methods. The research focused on turbulent momentum fluxes across the air–sea interface and associated wind‑wave conditions, based on analysis of large observational data sets and field measurements from research vessels and offshore platforms. Alongside doctoral research, I chose to prioritise leadership and organisational responsibilities in knowledge‑intensive environments. This research background continues to inform my analytical approach to decision‑making, systems thinking, and leadership in complex scientific and operational organisations.
Part‑time academic role held alongside doctoral research, with responsibility for teaching assistance and supervision of students in bachelor‑ and master‑level courses. The role included planning and facilitating group exercises, supporting student learning, and communicating complex scientific concepts in a clear and structured manner. This required close coordination with course leaders, independent responsibility during teaching sessions, and continuous adaptation to different student needs. Courses supported included boundary‑layer dynamics and turbulence, introduction to master studies (including technical scientific writing), and introductory atmosphere–ocean dynamics.
Researcher involved in applied research and industry‑oriented projects funded by national and European programmes, working at the interface between research organisations, industry customers, and public funding bodies. Contributed to project execution, reporting, and proposal development, including collaboration across disciplines and participation in international project environments. This role provided early experience in translating research into practical applications and supporting decision‑making in complex, applied contexts.
Board member for Tekna at NORCE, representing employees in major organisational change processes, including the completion of the NORCE merger. The role involved participation in formal consultation and negotiation processes in accordance with Norwegian labour law and collective agreements, requiring careful balancing of organisational constraints, employee interests, and legal frameworks. I also supported Tekna members during downsizing and lay‑off processes, contributing to constructive dialogue, clear communication, and responsible handling of sensitive personnel matters.