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Knut Tore Alfredsen

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Knut Tore Alfredsen

Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

knut.alfredsen@ntnu.no
+4773594757 Vassbygget, 442, Valgrinda
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About

CV

 

I am professor in hydrology at the department of hydraulic and enviornmental engineering. Responsible for teaching water resources in the basic course in water and environment, hydrology and hydrological modelling. Main research interests within environmental impact assessment, hydrology of rivers and lakes in cold climate and aspects of modelling water resources. 

IAHR symposium on ice 2020 Proceedings

 

Competencies

  • Climate change effects
  • Effektkøyring
  • Flood
  • Hydro scheduling
  • Hydrological models
  • Hydrology
  • Vassdragsmiljø

Research

My research is mainly has a focus on cold climate processes in rivers and lakes, environmental impacts of hydropower and applications of models in hydrology and water resources.

My work covers field measurements, data analysis and modelling.

Field work video by Ana Juárez

  • Fagruppe for vassdragsteknikk

EnviPump

Work Package 2: Hydro-physical impacts of pumping in reservoirs. Through field work and modelling we will investigate impacts of pumping on physical conditions in reservoirs now and in the future. A special focus on ice formation and ice cover stability.

Hydropeaking mitigation, RenewHydro

The project aims at developing methods for mitigating environmental impacts of hydropeaking. Both operational and physical mitigation measures will be evaluated. Part of RenewHydro WP2.2. Includes a PhD study.

FunkyFish - Functional fish habitats in hydropower reservoirs

FunkyFish will provide new information on fish in hydropower reservoirs. Our part is related to physical conditions related to fish habitat. Mapping with bathymetric LiDAR and multibeam echosounder, data analysis and relating data to functional habitats.

Research on river ice

Several projects focused on river ice formation, ice growth, river ice modelling and impacts of river ice. * River ice formation processes * Ice in Sautso * Bøelva frazil formation

Sagelva Research Catchment

Sagelva research catchment was established in 1973. There are two climate stations and three discharge stations in the 8 km2 catchment.

Trygg Elv

The Trygg Elv project aims at defining critical points in rivers during floods using automatic methods. The project will develop tools that can be used to detect and prioritise critical areas during floods meant for planning and operational use.

River development through time

We aim at combining old aerial imagery and artificial intelligence to describe and understand the development of rivers over time.

HydroCen (Ferdig 2024)

Senter for fornybar energi (FME). Forskning på modellering av elver basert på fjernmålte data og kopling av dette mot fisk. Supervisor for Dr. Håkon Sundt.

Hydro Connect (2021 - 2024)

This project will investigate if Norwegian hydropower can play a major role in climate change mitigation. My role is in the investigation of environmental impacts in reservoirs and rivers under various future development scenarios.

HydroFlex(2018-2022)

The goal of Hydroflex is to develop a turbine capable of multiple stops pr. day. My contribution was to evaluate downstream consequences and provide methods of mitigation of adverse effects of rapid flow changes on fish.

Klima 2050 (2015-2022)

Estimation of runoff from small catchments. Supervisor for Dr. Aynalem Tsegaw.

Publications

Google Scholar

Topics of my publications

Review of Ice Effects on Hydropower Systems

Ice on reservoirs and in regulated river can be an issue for hydropower operation, and hydropower development will influence ice formation. This paper by Gebre et al. provides a thorough overview of ice effects related to hydropower systems.

Proceedings of the 25th IAHR symposium on ice 2020

Proceedings from the 25th IAHR ice conference in Trondheim in November of 2020. Edited by: Knut Alfredsen, Knut Vilhelm Høyland, Wenjun Lu, Per Ludvig Bjerke, Leif Lia and Sveinung Løset.
  • Chronological
  • By category
  • All publications registered in NVA

2026

  • Silva, Ana T.; Evangelista, Charlotte; Albayrak, Ismail; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Dahlhaug, Ole Gunnar; Fossøy, Frode; Ghimire, Amul; Harby, Atle; Lungrin, Elina; Solberg, Ingrid. (2026) Sustainable Storage: Engineering and Ecology in Pumped Storage Hydropower. Renew Hydro (Norwegian Research Centre for Renewal of Hydropower Technology)
    Anthology
  • Kenawi, Mahmoud Saber Refaei; Hedger, Richard David; Keymasi, Mobina; Vakhidi, Fabian; Gotsiridze, Elene; Alfredsen, Knut; Sandercock, Brett; Silvennoinen, Hanna Marika; Bakken, Tor H.. (2026) Assessing the net climate impact of Norwegian reservoirs: integrating land use change and G-res modeling. Journal of Water and Climate Change
    Academic article
  • Sættem, Leif Magnus; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Grimelid, Torkjell. (2026) Restaurering habitat for produksjon av anadrom fisk Mørkridselvi, Luster kommune i Vestland. Ferskvannsbiologen Leif Magnus Sættem
    Research report
  • Kenawi, Mahmoud Saber; Vakhidi, Fabian; Alfredsen, Knut; Bakken, Tor H.; Ullo, Silvia Liberata. (2026) HISTonAIR: A Benchmark Dataset for Land-Cover Segmentation From Historical Aerial Imagery in Norway. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters
    Academic article
  • Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Juarez Gomez, Ana. (2026) Hydraulisk modellering av vassføring og vassdekt areal i Uvdalsåe. NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Other type of report

2025

  • Kenawi, Mahmoud Saber Refaei; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Bakken, Tor Haakon. (2025) Historical Norwegian Aerial Imagery Land-Cover Dataset. IEEE DataPort
    Data set
  • Skrede, Thea Ingeborg; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Muthanna, Tone Merete. (2025) Hva er en flomvei? Begrepsavklaring, reliabilitet og et rammeverk for implementering. VANN
    Academic article
  • Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Juarez Gomez, Ana; Dirks, Rachael. (2025) Hydraulisk modellering av lavvassføringar i Tinnelva. NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report
  • Bakken, Tor Haakon; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Bruland, Oddbjørn. (2025) Vannkraft og flomsikring - to fluer i en smekk.
    Non-fiction chapter
  • Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) Korleis påverkar reguleringa av Sundsbarm kraftverk isprosessar i Bøelva. Ei pilotstudie av to vintersesongar. NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report
  • Hinegk, Francesca; Adeva Bustos, Ana; Høyland, Knut Vilhelm; Alfredsen, Knut; Toffolon, Marco. (2025) Ice Cracking in Hydropower Reservoirs With Complex Bathymetry: The Response to Hydraulic and Thermal Forcings. Water Resources Research
    Academic article
  • Bakken, Tor Haakon; Adeva Bustos, Ana; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) Valg av studieområder og utvikling av scenarier i ReAdapt. NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Other type of report
  • Saberi, Omid; Takala, Tuure; Johnson, Joshua; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Lotsari, Eliisa. (2025) Modelling of Freeze-Up and Ice Cover Development in a Subarctic River Using a 2D Numerical Model. Hydrological Processes
    Academic article
  • Adolfsen, Pål; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Bremset, Gunnbjørn; Dalsnes, Bjørn; Davidsen, Jan Grimsrud; Kraabøl, Morten; Lia, Leif. (2025) Forslag til tiltak mot pukkellaks i store vassdrag. Nasjonal ekspertgruppe for fiskesperrer
    Research report
  • Kenawi, Mahmoud Saber Refaei; Hedger, Richard David; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Sandercock, Brett Kevin; Korpås, Magnus; Bakken, Tor Haakon. (2025) Land efficiency of renewable energy in Norway: A synthesis of footprint and production density. Renewable Energy
    Academic article
  • Tezel, Anil Caliskan; Akpinar, Adem; Bor, Asli; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) Exploring Hydrological Response to Land Use/Land Cover Change Using the SWAT+ Model in the İznik Lake Watershed, Türkiye. Water
    Academic article

2024

  • Godara, Nitesh; Bruland, Oddbjørn; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Comparison of two hydrodynamic models for their rain-on-grid technique to simulate flash floods in steep catchment. Frontiers in water
    Academic article
  • Kazemian, Delaram; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Modelling Ice Formation in the Regulated River Orkla with River 1D.
    Academic chapter
  • Abdalla, Elhadi Mohsen Hassan; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Muthanna, Tone Merete. (2024) Impacts of slope and length on the hydrological performance of green roof drainage mats. Journal of Hydrology
    Academic article
  • Godara, Nitesh; Bruland, Oddbjørn; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Corrigendum: Comparison of two hydrodynamic models for their rain-on-grid technique to simulate flash floods in steep catchment(Front. Water., (2024), 6, (1384205), 10.3389/frwa.2024.1384205). Frontiers in water
    Corrigendum
  • Karlsson, Sten; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Diserud, Ola Håvard; Gabrielsen, Sven-Erik; Lo, Håvard; Grimelid, Torstein; Robertsen, Grethe; Sættem, Leif Magnus; Ugedal, Ola; Urke, Henning Andre. (2024) Undersøkelse av fremtidig behov og muligheter for kultivering av fisk i Lærdalselva. Norsk institutt for naturforskning (NINA)
    Research report

2023

  • Adolfsen, Pål; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Bremset, Gunnbjørn; Dalsnes, Bjørn; Kraabøl, Morten; Lia, Leif. (2023) Forslag til tiltak mot pukkellaks i store vassdrag. Miljødirektoratet
    Research report
  • Sættem, Leif Magnus; Urke, Henning Andre; Kraabøl, Morten; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Kristensen, Torstein; Grimelid, Torkjell. (2023) Produksjonspotensiale for laks og sjøaure oppstrøms Sjurhaugfoss i Lærdalsvassdraget Vestland Fylke. Aqualife R&D
    Research report
  • Sivertsen, Edvard; Bosco, Camillo; Abdalla, Elhadi Mohsen Hassan; Muthanna, Tone Merete; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Pilotprosjekt. Rv3 - Oppsummering modellering og datafangst. SINTEF akademisk forlag
    Research report
  • Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Ogarepke, Nkpa. (2023) Forprosjekt - Test av grøn laser som grunnlag for miljøvurderingar i regulerte vassdrag. NTNU
    Research report

2022

  • Sundt, Håkon; Alfredsen, Knut; Forseth, Torbjørn. (2022) Remotely sensed data for bathymetric mapping and ecohydraulics modelling in rivers. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis
  • Pinelli, Anna; Adeva Bustos, Ana; Toffolon, Marco; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Harby, Atle. (2022) Analysis of environmental impacts of a pump-storage system between two Norwegian reservoirs considering climate scenarios. Università di Trento
    Master thesis
  • Alfredsen, Knut; Bruland, Oddbjørn. (2022) Hydropower in Cold Regions.
    Academic chapter
  • Alfredsen, Knut; Awadallah, Mahmoud Omer Mahmoud. (2022) Vurdering av hydraulisk effekt av tersklar i Lærdalselva. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report
  • Alfredsen, Knut. (2022) Oversikt over bruk av batymetrisk LiDAR ved NTNU. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report

2021

  • Muthanna, Tone Merete; Alfredsen, Knut; Kjellsen, Eirik. (2021) Performance evaluation of a combined stormwater detention and reuse system - A case study from Trondheim, Norway. NTNU
    Master thesis
  • Floch, N.G.Y. Le; Alfredsen, Knut. (2021) Spatial and cumulative effects of alternative stormwater management methods. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Master thesis
  • Lillegraven, M.G.; Alfredsen, Knut. (2021) Hydrological modelling of swale and local catchment by Rv3 Stabekken. Flom er forbundet med negative konsekvenser for infrastruktur, miljø, økonomi og mennesker. NTNU
    Master thesis

2020

  • Engeland, Kolbjørn; Alfredsen, Knut. (2020) Hydrology and Water Resources Management in a Changing World. IWA Publishing
    Anthology
  • Alfredsen, Knut; Høyland, Knut Vilhelm; Lu, Wenjun; Bjerke, Per Ludvig; Lia, Leif; Løset, Sveinung. (2020) PROCEEDINGS OF THE 25th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ICE Trondheim, Norway, 23rd – 25th November 2020. The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
    Anthology

2017

  • Alfredsen, Knut; Søndenaa, Mathilde Hanssen. (2017) Hydrologisk dimensjonering i små nedbørfelt - Evaluering av metodene. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Master thesis

2013

  • Chernet, Hargewoin Haile; Alfredsen, Knut; Midttømme, Grethe H.. (2013) The Impact of Climate Change on Dam Safety and Hydropower. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis

Journal publications

  • Kenawi, Mahmoud Saber Refaei; Hedger, Richard David; Keymasi, Mobina; Vakhidi, Fabian; Gotsiridze, Elene; Alfredsen, Knut; Sandercock, Brett; Silvennoinen, Hanna Marika; Bakken, Tor H.. (2026) Assessing the net climate impact of Norwegian reservoirs: integrating land use change and G-res modeling. Journal of Water and Climate Change
    Academic article
  • Kenawi, Mahmoud Saber; Vakhidi, Fabian; Alfredsen, Knut; Bakken, Tor H.; Ullo, Silvia Liberata. (2026) HISTonAIR: A Benchmark Dataset for Land-Cover Segmentation From Historical Aerial Imagery in Norway. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters
    Academic article
  • Skrede, Thea Ingeborg; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Muthanna, Tone Merete. (2025) Hva er en flomvei? Begrepsavklaring, reliabilitet og et rammeverk for implementering. VANN
    Academic article
  • Hinegk, Francesca; Adeva Bustos, Ana; Høyland, Knut Vilhelm; Alfredsen, Knut; Toffolon, Marco. (2025) Ice Cracking in Hydropower Reservoirs With Complex Bathymetry: The Response to Hydraulic and Thermal Forcings. Water Resources Research
    Academic article
  • Godara, Nitesh; Bruland, Oddbjørn; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Comparison of two hydrodynamic models for their rain-on-grid technique to simulate flash floods in steep catchment. Frontiers in water
    Academic article
  • Abdalla, Elhadi Mohsen Hassan; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Muthanna, Tone Merete. (2024) Impacts of slope and length on the hydrological performance of green roof drainage mats. Journal of Hydrology
    Academic article
  • Saberi, Omid; Takala, Tuure; Johnson, Joshua; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Lotsari, Eliisa. (2025) Modelling of Freeze-Up and Ice Cover Development in a Subarctic River Using a 2D Numerical Model. Hydrological Processes
    Academic article
  • Kenawi, Mahmoud Saber Refaei; Hedger, Richard David; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Sandercock, Brett Kevin; Korpås, Magnus; Bakken, Tor Haakon. (2025) Land efficiency of renewable energy in Norway: A synthesis of footprint and production density. Renewable Energy
    Academic article
  • Tezel, Anil Caliskan; Akpinar, Adem; Bor, Asli; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) Exploring Hydrological Response to Land Use/Land Cover Change Using the SWAT+ Model in the İznik Lake Watershed, Türkiye. Water
    Academic article
  • Godara, Nitesh; Bruland, Oddbjørn; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Corrigendum: Comparison of two hydrodynamic models for their rain-on-grid technique to simulate flash floods in steep catchment(Front. Water., (2024), 6, (1384205), 10.3389/frwa.2024.1384205). Frontiers in water
    Corrigendum

Books

  • Silva, Ana T.; Evangelista, Charlotte; Albayrak, Ismail; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Dahlhaug, Ole Gunnar; Fossøy, Frode; Ghimire, Amul; Harby, Atle; Lungrin, Elina; Solberg, Ingrid. (2026) Sustainable Storage: Engineering and Ecology in Pumped Storage Hydropower. Renew Hydro (Norwegian Research Centre for Renewal of Hydropower Technology)
    Anthology
  • Engeland, Kolbjørn; Alfredsen, Knut. (2020) Hydrology and Water Resources Management in a Changing World. IWA Publishing
    Anthology
  • Alfredsen, Knut; Høyland, Knut Vilhelm; Lu, Wenjun; Bjerke, Per Ludvig; Lia, Leif; Løset, Sveinung. (2020) PROCEEDINGS OF THE 25th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ICE Trondheim, Norway, 23rd – 25th November 2020. The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
    Anthology

Part of book/report

  • Bakken, Tor Haakon; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Bruland, Oddbjørn. (2025) Vannkraft og flomsikring - to fluer i en smekk.
    Non-fiction chapter
  • Kazemian, Delaram; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Modelling Ice Formation in the Regulated River Orkla with River 1D.
    Academic chapter
  • Alfredsen, Knut; Bruland, Oddbjørn. (2022) Hydropower in Cold Regions.
    Academic chapter

Report

  • Sættem, Leif Magnus; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Grimelid, Torkjell. (2026) Restaurering habitat for produksjon av anadrom fisk Mørkridselvi, Luster kommune i Vestland. Ferskvannsbiologen Leif Magnus Sættem
    Research report
  • Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Juarez Gomez, Ana. (2026) Hydraulisk modellering av vassføring og vassdekt areal i Uvdalsåe. NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Other type of report
  • Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Juarez Gomez, Ana; Dirks, Rachael. (2025) Hydraulisk modellering av lavvassføringar i Tinnelva. NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report
  • Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) Korleis påverkar reguleringa av Sundsbarm kraftverk isprosessar i Bøelva. Ei pilotstudie av to vintersesongar. NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report
  • Bakken, Tor Haakon; Adeva Bustos, Ana; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) Valg av studieområder og utvikling av scenarier i ReAdapt. NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Other type of report
  • Adolfsen, Pål; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Bremset, Gunnbjørn; Dalsnes, Bjørn; Kraabøl, Morten; Lia, Leif. (2023) Forslag til tiltak mot pukkellaks i store vassdrag. Miljødirektoratet
    Research report
  • Sættem, Leif Magnus; Urke, Henning Andre; Kraabøl, Morten; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Kristensen, Torstein; Grimelid, Torkjell. (2023) Produksjonspotensiale for laks og sjøaure oppstrøms Sjurhaugfoss i Lærdalsvassdraget Vestland Fylke. Aqualife R&D
    Research report
  • Alfredsen, Knut; Awadallah, Mahmoud Omer Mahmoud. (2022) Vurdering av hydraulisk effekt av tersklar i Lærdalselva. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report
  • Adolfsen, Pål; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Bremset, Gunnbjørn; Dalsnes, Bjørn; Davidsen, Jan Grimsrud; Kraabøl, Morten; Lia, Leif. (2025) Forslag til tiltak mot pukkellaks i store vassdrag. Nasjonal ekspertgruppe for fiskesperrer
    Research report
  • Sivertsen, Edvard; Bosco, Camillo; Abdalla, Elhadi Mohsen Hassan; Muthanna, Tone Merete; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Pilotprosjekt. Rv3 - Oppsummering modellering og datafangst. SINTEF akademisk forlag
    Research report
  • Alfredsen, Knut. (2022) Oversikt over bruk av batymetrisk LiDAR ved NTNU. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Research report
  • Karlsson, Sten; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Diserud, Ola Håvard; Gabrielsen, Sven-Erik; Lo, Håvard; Grimelid, Torstein; Robertsen, Grethe; Sættem, Leif Magnus; Ugedal, Ola; Urke, Henning Andre. (2024) Undersøkelse av fremtidig behov og muligheter for kultivering av fisk i Lærdalselva. Norsk institutt for naturforskning (NINA)
    Research report
  • Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Ogarepke, Nkpa. (2023) Forprosjekt - Test av grøn laser som grunnlag for miljøvurderingar i regulerte vassdrag. NTNU
    Research report

Student thesis or dissertation

  • Sundt, Håkon; Alfredsen, Knut; Forseth, Torbjørn. (2022) Remotely sensed data for bathymetric mapping and ecohydraulics modelling in rivers. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis
  • Muthanna, Tone Merete; Alfredsen, Knut; Kjellsen, Eirik. (2021) Performance evaluation of a combined stormwater detention and reuse system - A case study from Trondheim, Norway. NTNU
    Master thesis
  • Pinelli, Anna; Adeva Bustos, Ana; Toffolon, Marco; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Harby, Atle. (2022) Analysis of environmental impacts of a pump-storage system between two Norwegian reservoirs considering climate scenarios. Università di Trento
    Master thesis
  • Floch, N.G.Y. Le; Alfredsen, Knut. (2021) Spatial and cumulative effects of alternative stormwater management methods. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Master thesis
  • Lillegraven, M.G.; Alfredsen, Knut. (2021) Hydrological modelling of swale and local catchment by Rv3 Stabekken. Flom er forbundet med negative konsekvenser for infrastruktur, miljø, økonomi og mennesker. NTNU
    Master thesis
  • Alfredsen, Knut; Søndenaa, Mathilde Hanssen. (2017) Hydrologisk dimensjonering i små nedbørfelt - Evaluering av metodene. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Master thesis
  • Chernet, Hargewoin Haile; Alfredsen, Knut; Midttømme, Grethe H.. (2013) The Impact of Climate Change on Dam Safety and Hydropower. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis

Teaching

Courses:

Teknostart
TVM4105 Hydrologi (faglærar)
TVM4106 Hydrologisk modellering (faglærar)
TVM4520 Vannkraft og Vassdragsteknikk, prosjekt
TVM4910 Master Vassdragsteknikk
TVM4915 Master Hydropower Development
VM8105 Hydrologi PhD-kurs  (faglærar)
VM8109 Emner i vassdragsmiljø (faglærar)
VM8209 Topics in Environmental Hydraulics and Hydrology
VM6006 Miljødesign (EVU-kurs)

Supervision

I supervise students on master and PhD level. 

List of master projects: MSc-prosjekt

List of PhD projects: PhD-prosjekt

Outreach

2026

  • Other presentation
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2026) Effektkøyring av kraftverk – verknader og tiltak. KAF/Kultiveringsmøtet 2026

2025

  • Other presentation
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) EnviPump WP2 - Physical conditions in pumped reservoirs. WORKSHOP- Sustainable Storage: Engineering And Ecology In Pumped Storage Hydropower
  • Other presentation
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) Dimensjonering av kulvertar på E6 Nordland. Rehabilitering av lavtrafikkerte veger Fagdager 2025
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) Status bruk av batymetrisk LiDAR i Heddøla og Tinnelva. Miniseminar ALB - Oppfølging
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) Reguleringseffekter og tiltak – med døme frå Lærdal og andre plassar. Kultiveringsmøtet 2025
  • Conference poster
    Hedger, Richard David; Sundt-Hansen, Line Elisabeth Breivik; Bjørnås, Kristine Lund; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2025) Using dynamic population modelling to improve salmonid management in regulated rivers experiencing climate change. FSBI/IFM Joint Annual Symposium: Turning Science into Strategy: Advancing Fish Conservation and Management

2024

  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Grøn LiDAR. NVE Fagseminar
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Reguleringsverknader i Lærdalselva. Årsmøte Lærdal elveeigarlag
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Påvirkning av vassdragsreguleringer med spesielt fokus på effektkjøring. KAF/KULTIVERINGSMØTET 2024
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Hydraulic Modelling and Hydropeaking. Advancing in hydropeaking studies: examples and discussion
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Tinnelva, Heddøla og Vallaråi. Miniseminar grønn laser og erfaringer innkjøp 2023
  • Conference lecture
    Gosselin, Marie-Pierre; Halleraker, Jo Halvard; Larsen, Bjørn Mejdell; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2024) Hydropower and hydromorphological impacts in Norwegian freshwater pearl mussel rivers: ecological bottlenecks and potential mitigation measures. 15th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics
  • Conference lecture
    Bosco, Camillo; Abdalla, Elhadi Mohsen Hassan; Maurin, Noëlie; Silva, Cristina Matos; Sousa, Vitor; Muthanna, Tone Merete; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Sivertsen, Edvard. (2024) Analysing the impact of different precipitation characteristics on hydrological performances of infiltration swales. 16th International Conference on Urban Drainage - ICUD
  • Conference lecture
    Bosco, Camillo; Abdalla, Elhadi Mohsen Hassan; Muthanna, Tone Merete; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Rasten, Britt; Kjennbakken, Heidi; Sivertsen, Edvard. (2024) Improved hydrological modelling of infiltration swales in cold climates using underground water levels. IWA World Water Congress, 2024

2023

  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Ecohydraulics in Environmental Design. Gjesteforelesing HydroLab, Nepal
  • Conference lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Long term changes in riverscapes in rivers regulated for hydropower. Sustainability in Hydropower 2023
  • Conference lecture
    Gosselin, Marie-Pierre; Halleraker, Jo Halvard; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Hydropower related hydromorphological alterations in Norwegian pearl mussel rivers. 40th IAHR World Congress
  • Conference poster
    Gundersen, Odd Erik; Alfredsen, Knut Tore; Halleraker, Jo Halvard. (2023) Towards Historical Analysis of Riverscape Development Utilizing Semantic Segmentation. The Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Social Good (AI4SG-23)
  • Conference lecture
    Gosselin, Marie-Pierre; Halleraker, Jo Halvard; Larsen, Bjørn Mejdell; Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Hydropower and hydromorphological impacts in freshwater pearl mussel rivers: ecological bottlenecks and potential mitigation measures. 2nd International Conference on Sustainability in Hydropower
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Vassdekt areal og tersklar i Lærdalselva. Årsmøte Lærdal elveeigarlag
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Oppsummering av resultat frå ALB-Prosjektet. Seminar om bruk av grønn laser i elver og innsjøer
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Funksjon og kapasitet til en grønn grøft for håndtering av vegvann. Klimatilpasningsdagene
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Hydrologi, hydraulikk og is. Påleggsprosjektet - statusmøte
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut Tore. (2023) Hydropeaking. Gjesteforelesing for HydroLab, Nepal

2022

  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut; Awadallah, Mahmoud Omer Mahmoud. (2022) Hydrologi og Hydraulikk. Midtveismøte Påleggsprosjektet
  • Conference lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut. (2022) Ice flood risk reduction in Norway. Assessing and mitigating ice-jam flood hazard and risk
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut; Awadallah, Mahmoud Omer Mahmoud; Juarez Gomez, Ana. (2022) Resultat frå ALB prosjektet. Final ALB Seminar Norwegian ALB project
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut. (2022) Utvalgte resultater fra PhD- og masterstudier ved NTNU. WEBINAR OM VANNKRAFT OG KLIMA
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut. (2022) Ice processes and ice jam floods. River Engineering and Hydraulic Structures
  • Conference lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut. (2022) Experiences with LiDAR and aerial imagery for the assessment of winter habitat, hydraulic modelling and riverscape classification. METHODS FOR ECOHYDRAULICS: REMOTE SENSING
  • Lecture
    Alfredsen, Knut. (2022) LiDAR - Erfaringar frå NTNU. ALB Project, Start-up meeting

2017

  • Feature article
    Bakken, Tor Haakon; Belete, Kiflom Wasihun; Killingtveit, Ånund; Alfredsen, Knut. (2017) Redder liv og sikrer verdier.

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