Finn is a sociologist with long experience as a researcher and teacher in the university- and institute sectors in Norway. He is particularly interested in innovation sociology, and the huge significance innovation and innovation processes have for individuals and society. He is, furthermore, interested in the theory of science and society, in general sociological theory, and in systems theory. With extensive experience in contract research, Finn has undertaken a broad range of industry and sector studies. He has published research work and evaluation studies with empirical focus on fisheries, aquaculture, construction and transport. Finn is a elected member of the board of Forskerforbundet, at HSN.
Responsibilities
- Teaching, Sociology bachelor: theory and qualitative method
- Teaching, Interdisciplinary Master in Social Sciences: responsible for the topic Innovation and Globalization
- Teaching, Erasmus Mundus students at HSN: Norwegian society and culture
- Research, amongst others in the context of the ENRIC network, and in the project Quality and Learning in Construction Production (QLCP) funded by the Research Council of Norway and participation by partners from Veidekke Entreprenør, BI and University of California, Berkley
Competences
- Sociology
- Innovation Sociology
- Innovation Theory
- Qualitative methodology
- Research Management
CV
1996 Dr. Philos. Sociology, University of Oslo
- Thesis: The hierarchical systems paradigm in technological innovation. A sociological analysis of technology creation and technology policy in the field of mini-computers in Norway
1989 Magister Artium, Sociology, University of Oslo
- Thesis: Engineers as master builders of society. Technology creation and institution building at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment through 2 decades
Aug. 2012-, Associate Professor, University College of Southeast Norway (HSN)
Oct. 2009 - Aug. 2012, Associate professor (Part time 75%), University College Vestfold
- Research Director, Centre for Regional Innovation
Senior Researcher (Forsker 2) (Part time 40%, permanent), Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research and Education (NIFU)
- Deputy Research Director for the Innovation Group of NIFU
- Director of the Knowledge Processes in Construction project
- Director of the FHF-evaluation project
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