Research topics and domains
We strive to help our industry to create systems that are there for a purpose, and that creates values for the company as well as for people, our society, and the environment. Our staff is internationally recognized and nationally merited. We received the Quality Higher Education Award in 2019 by the Norwegian Ministry of Education.
- Autonomous Systems
- Digital transformation
- Sustainable innovation
- Systems of Systems
- Changeability
- Trustworthiness
- Human suitability
- Sustainability
- Maritime
- Energy
- Mobility
- Defense
- Aerospace
- Urban/smart cities
- Health Care
Research Topics includes System Architecture & Design, Design Thinking & Human-Centered Design, Requirements management, Robust Engineering & Technical Safety, Lifecycle analysis, use of Big Data and Machine Learning, Knowledge Management & Lean Product Development, and System Integration.
Connecting academia and industry
Our Research Method is based on action research, specifically industry-as-laboratory. The reasons for using action research are the high level of practical relevance of the business, it can be used with qualitative data, and it helps to gain in-depth knowledge about the problem. The research is done in iterative cycles, where reflective practice plays a significant role.