Anniken T. Karlsen

About

Dr. Anniken T. Karlsen researches and lectures in Computer & Information Sciences (CIS) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Education
Dr. Karlsen earned her PhD in Information Science from the University of Bergen (UiB) and holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Aalborg University (AAU) in Denmark. She is also a qualified Siviløkonom from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and a Computer Engineer from the former Møre and Romsdal University College of Engineering (MRIH). She has completed NTNU's UniPed program for employees and a one-year practical-pedagogical education at NHH and UiB.

Teaching and Research Passions
Dr. Karlsen's research and teaching interests in the field of Computer & Information Sciences (CIS) span a wide range of topics, from fundamental theory to practical technology applications. Her work is centrally focused on the design and development of software-intensive systems through the integration of concepts from diverse domains. Her interests include modern software engineering, socio-technical systems thinking, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, computer simulation and complexity.

Furthermore, Dr. Karlsen's interests extend to the exploration of emerging technologies, such as digital twins, virtual reality, and service robots, serving as pivotal building blocks for the creation of innovative solutions and the optimization of processes. Moreover, she has a strong interest in the field of digital economics, with a particular emphasis on leveraging digital transformation to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Within a digital transformation context, the area of interest includes enterprise modeling, change management, and project management for handling transformations driven or supported by digital technologies and software innovations.

Academic Roles
Dr. Karlsen has extensive teaching and supervision experience. She teaches and supervises students at all academic levels and actively participates in research projects and scientific committees. Additionally, she is the deputy leader of the interdisciplinary NTNU research and education group SHAPE, a council member of the program council for the Project Management Program at NTNU, as well as an author and peer reviewer for several national and international publishers (conferences, journals, and books). Dr. Karlsen is, among other things, a member of the NEON network for organizational research in Norway, and the international ACM (Association for Computer Machinery) community.

Over the years, Dr. Karlsen has held several academic leadership roles, including vice-dean, head of department, deputy head of department, and research group leader. She has been a visiting researcher abroad and has empirical research experience in sectors such as healthcare, search and rescue, offshore, banking, food, and construction. Furthermore, she has served as the equality and diversity ombudsperson at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, chair of NOKOBIT (Norwegian Conference for Organizations' Use of IT), representative to the National Council for ICT, and member of the application and leadership group for the Centre for Excellence in IT Education (ExcITEd).

For further information, requests for collaboration projects, guest lectures, or other inquiries, please reach out to Dr. Karlsen at anniken.t.karlsen@ntnu.no

Research

Research projects

Dr. Karlsen has contributed to several national and international research projects in collaboration with both industry and the public sector. A selection of projects she is or has been involved in includes:
- RFF – Digital solution for sustainability insights and automated CO2 reporting (2026)
- SHAPE project: New educational offerings and case mapping for research (2024-2026)
- Industry 4.0 Digital Twin for Offshore Wind Farms (2022 - 2025)
- Data Science for Smart Sustainable Cities (2021 – 2024)
- Twin Fjord (2021 - 2024)
- Equinor Energy AS (2021 - 2023)
- Data-driven agent-based modeling of complex systems (2020 – 2025)
- PRCare (2020 - 2024)
- Smart Seach and Rescue (SAR) (2020 - 2023)
- IDUN – from PhD to Professor (2019 – 2022)
- Smart City Circular City project 90375803, Part 2 (2019)
- Project Evaluation and Learning in Large Public Hospital Projects (2018 –2022)
- Uncovering of success factors for well-functioning interaction processes in the construction industry (2016 – 2022)
- Perception-based Methods for Visual Analysis of Multidimensional Data (2016 - 2022)
- Project navigation framework (2016)
- Robotized production within the construction sector (VRI) (2015)
- Action Research in Education/Teaching methods (2014 – present)
- Development and testing of a process surveillance and control system (EUREKA Eurostar project 62162 NFR-EU-Eurostar) (2012 – 2016)
- Enterprise Modeling to support IT-enabled process change (2008-2012)
- Health Informatics projects for the Danish National Board of Health (2000 – 2003)

Academic Committee work (IPC, TPC, Chair etc.) for national and international conferences (selection)

Dr. Karlsen has held a number of positions in national and international conference committees. A selection of conferences she has been involved in includes:
- The International Conference on Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering (ICSREE): ICSREE 2023, Nice, France, May 11-13, ICSREE 2024, Marseille, France, May 9-11, ICSREE 2025, Nice, France, May 13-16.
- The International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMULTECH): SIMULTECH 2015, Alsace, France, SIMULTECH 2016, Lisbon, Portugal, SIMULTECH 2017, Madrid, Spain, SIMULTECH 2019, Prague, Czech Republic, SIMULTECH 2020, Online Streaming, SIMULTECH 2021, Online Streaming, SIMULTECH 2022, Lisbon, Portugal.
- NIKT (four co-located IT conferences): NIKT 2014, Østfold, Norway, NIKT 2015, Aalesund, Norway, NIKT 2016, Bergen, Norway, NIKT 2017, Oslo, Norway, NIKT 2018, Svalbard, Norway, NIKT 2019, Narvik, Norway, NIKT 2021, Trondheim, Norway.
- The International Conference on Industrial Technology and Management (ICITM): ICITM 2020, Oxford University, England, ICITM 2022, Cambridge University, England.
- The International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation (MAS): MAS 2017, Barcellona, Spain.
- The International Conference on Circuits, System and Simulation (ICCSS): ICCSS 2017, Kuching, Malaysia, 2022, Nanjing, China, 2026, Bangkok, Thailand.
- WeLead 2016 /ICE, Trondheim, Norway.
- The European Conference on Modeling and Simulation (ECMS): ECMS 2015, Varna, Bulgaria, 2022, Aalesund, Norway.

Publications

Enhancing Cybersecurity in Wind Turbines Against Sensor Attacks Through Adaptive Kalman Filtering | IEEE Transactions on Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems | 2026

This paper introduces an innovative approach aimed at enhancing cybersecurity of wind turbines against sensor attacks.

Koopman-based data-driven soft artificial life: obtaining rulesets from observed data | Natural Computing | 2025

In this paper, we present a concept of combined use of methods targeting different levels/scales in an emergent behaviour to obtain software-based artificial life rulesets from observed data.

Joint Actuator and Sensor Fault Diagnosis in Wind Turbine Systems | Wind Energy | 2025

Our study presents a fault diagnosis method for wind turbine systems that can simultaneously detect and estimate both actuator and sensor faults. We evaluated the proposed method using real-world input data from the Hywind Scotland project.

An Urban Digital Twin Framework for Reference and Planning | IEEE Access | 2024

In this paper we present a conceptual framework for implementing digital twins in urban systems, including data and services.

An efficient and lightweight multiperson activity recognition framework for robot-assisted healthcare applications | Expert Systems with Applications | 2024

In this work, we propose a lightweight, deep learning-based, multiperson activity recognition system for group exercise training of elderly persons

Knowledge Graphs to Accumulate and Convey Knowledge from Past Experiences in Search and Rescue Planning and Resource Allocation | Applied Artificial Intelligence | 2024

We propose a framework designed for search and rescue decision support, including its architecture and components. We also discuss the implementation of the service layer.

Improving search and rescue planning and resource allocation through case-based and concept-based retrieval | Journal of Intelligent Information Systems | 2024

The main contribution of the paper is insight into how case-based and concept-based retrieval services can be designed to improve the effectiveness of search and rescue planning.

Enhancing Health Literacy Through Sustainable Digital Healthcare Solutions: System Development and Usage Perspectives | Springer | 2024

We summarize findings from an empirical study investigating how digital healthcare solutions should be developed to satisfy individual demands for understanding and managing healthcare information and activities.

Industrial digital twins in offshore wind farms | Energy Informatics | 2024

Through a comprehensive literature study, we explored the digital twin concept within the context of wind farm applications.

An Interactive Digital Twin Platform for Offshore Wind Farms Development | Springer | 2023

We present an interactive digital twin platform for offshore wind farms development. The platform is developed based on Industry 4.0 standards such as OPC UA (Unified Architecture) and is combined with augmented reality to enhance user experiences.

Interoperable Digital Twin Solutions for Asset-Heavy Industry | Springer | 2023

We present interoperable digital twin solutions for asset-heavy industries. We also discuss several challenges in implementation of interoperable digital twin solutions and suggest future directions.

On Cyber-Attacks Against Wind Farms | IEEE | 2023

The issue of cyber-attacks against wind farm sensor systems is the focus of this research. A novel method for detecting and estimating the magnitude of such attacks using a discrete-time adaptive observer is presented.

A social VR-based collaborative exergame for rehabilitation: codesign, development and user study | Virtual Reality | 2022

This work presents a social VR-based collaborative exergame codesigned with elderly participants and therapists.

An Investigation of Contemporary Data-Driven Methods Applied to Complex Systems | IEEE Access | 2022

This paper presents findings from a systematic literature review of data-driven methods applied to complex systems in recent years.

Linking partnering success factors to project performance - Findings from two nation-wide surveys | Project Leadership and Society | 2021

In this article we present findings from an investigation into the influence of partnering success factors on multi-partner projects’ abilities to meet time schedule, budget, and technical specifications.

Understanding how to succeed with project partnering | International Journal of Managing Projects in Business | 2018

The paper presents findings from a case study investigating factors on how to succeed with project partnering in a construction company.

Kontinuerlig endringsarbeid - Helhetlig virksomhetsledelse | Fagbokforlaget | 2018, 2019 |

The book is written in Norwegian. It is about prerequisites, tools, and measures for increased control over operations and change. The material is drawn from literature and the authors' own research in the field of practice.

Please refer to Google scholar for scholar metrics, and to the Current Research Information System in Norway, NVA, for the complete publication list.

2026

Ambarita, Evi Elisa; Karlsen, Anniken; Scibilia, Francesco; Hasan, Agus. (2026) Enhancing Cybersecurity in Wind Turbines Against Sensor Attacks Through Adaptive Kalman Filtering. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems
Academic article

2025

Ambarita, Evi Elisa; Karlsen, Anniken T.; Hasan, Agus. (2025) Joint Actuator and Sensor Fault Diagnosis in Wind Turbine Systems. Wind Energy
Academic article
Dwivedi, Saumitra; Torres, Ricardo; Hameed, Ibrahim A.; Tufte, Gunnar; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen. (2025) Koopman-based data-driven soft artificial life: obtaining rulesets from observed data. Natural Computing
Academic article

2024

Shah, Syed Hammad Hussain; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Solberg, Mads; Hameed, Ibrahim A.. (2024) An efficient and lightweight multiperson activity recognition framework for robot-assisted healthcare applications. Expert Systems With Applications
Academic article
Nasar, Wajeeha; Gundersen, Odd Erik; Torres, Ricardo; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen. (2024) Knowledge Graphs to Accumulate and Convey Knowledge from Past Experiences in Search and Rescue Planning and Resource Allocation. Applied Artificial Intelligence
Academic article
Ambarita, Evi Elisa; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Scibilia, Francesco; Hasan, Agus Ismail. (2024) Industrial Digital Twins in Offshore Wind Farms. Energy Informatics
Academic literature review
Supianto, Ahmad Afif; Nasar, Wajeeha; Aspen, Dina Margrethe; Hasan, Agus Ismail; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Torres, Ricardo. (2024) An Urban Digital Twin Framework for Reference and Planning. IEEE Access
Academic article
Goienetxea, Ainhoa; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Larsen, Anne Strand Alfredsen; Melseth, Synnøve Opsahl; Sørbø, Marie Flem. (2024) Enhancing Health Literacy Through Sustainable Digital Healthcare Solutions: System Development and Usage Perspectives.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Nasar, Wajeeha; Torres, Ricardo; Gundersen, Odd Erik; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen. (2024) Improving search and rescue planning and resource allocation through case-based and concept-based retrieval. Journal of Intelligent Information Systems
Academic article

2023

Benjaminsen, Halvard; Nevstad, Kristina; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Aarseth, Wenche Kristin; Sørnes, Jan-Oddvar. (2023) How to Avoid Lost Business Opportunities by Developing a Business Mindset in the Front-End of Projects: The Significance of Courage. Journal of Modern Project Management
Academic article
Hasan, Agus Ismail; Hu, Zhicheng; Haghshenas, Amirashkan; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Alaliyat, Saleh Abdel-Afou; Cali, Umit. (2023) An Interactive Digital Twin Platform for Offshore Wind Farms Development.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Hu, Zhicheng; Haghshenas, Amirashkan; Hasan, Agus Ismail; Sørenes, Steffan; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Alaliyat, Saleh Abdel-Afou. (2023) Interoperable Digital Twin Solutions for Asset-Heavy Industry.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Ambarita, Evi Elisa; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Osen, Ottar Laurits; Hasan, Agus Ismail. (2023) Towards fully autonomous floating offshore wind farm operation & maintenance. Energy Reports
Academic article
Ambarita, Evi Elisa; Kuncara, Ivan; Widyotriatmo, Augie; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Scibilia, Francesco; Hasan, Agus Ismail. (2023) On Cyber-Attacks Against Wind Farms.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Nasar, Wajeeha; Torres, Ricardo Da Silva; Gundersen, Odd Erik; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen. (2023) The Use of Decision Support in Search and Rescue: A Systematic Literature Review. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Academic article

2022

Nevstad, Kristina; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Aarseth, Wenche Kristin; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot. (2022) How a project alliance influences project performance compared to traditional project practice – Findings from a case study in the Norwegian oil and gas industry. Journal of Modern Project Management
Academic article
Shah, Syed Hammad Hussain; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Solberg, Mads; Hameed, Ibrahim A.. (2022) A social VR-based collaborative exergame for rehabilitation: codesign, development and user study. Virtual Reality
Academic article
Daragmeh, Sarah M A; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Hameed, Ibrahim A.. (2022) Heuristic Techniques for Reducing Energy Consumption of Household.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Dwivedi, Saumitra; Torres, Ricardo; Hameed, Ibrahim A.; Karlsen, Anniken Th. (2022) An Investigation of Contemporary Data-Driven Methods Applied to Complex Systems. IEEE Access
Academic article
Larsen, Anne Strand Alfredsen; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot. (2022) Assessment of early warning signs in hospital projects’ front-end phase. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
Academic article
Shah, Syed Hammad Hussain; Hameed, Ibrahim A.; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Solberg, Mads. (2022) Towards a Social VR-based Exergame for Elderly Users: An Exploratory Study of Acceptance, Experiences and Design Principles.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2021

Larsen, Anne Strand Alfredsen; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Olsson, Nils. (2021) Exploring collaboration in hospital projects’ front-end phase. International Journal of Project Management
Academic article
Shah, Syed Hammad Hussain; Longva, Bjørnar; Abdelhameed, Ibrahim Abdelfattah; Solberg, Mads; Karlsen, Anniken Th. (2021) Health Data Management for Nursing Practice: An Intelligent, Holographic Mixed-Reality System.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Nasar, Wajeeha; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Abdelhameed, Ibrahim Abdelfattah; Dwivedi, Saumitra. (2021) An Optimized IoT-Based Waste Collection and Transportation Solution: A Case Study of a Norwegian Municipality.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Nevstad, Kristina; Madsen, Tage Koed; Eskerod, Pernille; Aarseth, Wenche Kristin; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot. (2021) Linking partnering success factors to project performance - Findings from two nation-wide surveys. Project Leadership and Society (PLS)
Academic article

2020

Karlsen, Anniken Th; Sørbø, Marie Flem; Nylenna, Magne. (2020) Digitale helsetjenester: nye muligheter, nye utfordringer.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Karlsen, Anniken Th. (2020) Fotoillustrasjoner til boken Brukermedvirkning i helsetjenesten - realitet eller retorikk?.
Visual Arts
Nasar, Wajeeha; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Hameed, Ibrahim A.. (2020) A Conceptual Model Of An IOT-Based Smart And Sustainable Solid Waste Management System: A case Study Of A Norwegian Municipality.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Larsen, Anne Strand Alfredsen; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot. (2020) Hospital project front-end planning: Current practice and discovered challenges. Project Leadership and Society (PLS)
Academic article

2019

Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Persson, Anne; Gudfinnsson, Kristens. (2019) Kontinuerlig endringsarbeid: Helhetlig virksomhetsledelse. Fagbokforlaget Fagbokforlaget
Academic monograph

2018

Nevstad, Kristina; Børve, Sjur; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Aarseth, Wenche Kristin. (2018) Understanding how to succeed with project partnering. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
Academic article

2016

Sindre, Guttorm; Eikebrokk, Tom Roar; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Kaasbøll, Jens Johan; Netteland, Grete; Opdahl, Andreas Lothe. (2016) NOKOBIT - Norsk konferanse for organisasjoners bruk av informasjonsteknologi, Proceedings fra NOKOBIT 2016, Bergen, 29.-30. november 2016. Bibsys OJS Bibsys OJS
Report
Hansen, Irina-Emily; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Mork, Ola Jon; Mørk, Max Ingar; Persson, Anne. (2016) Planning for waste minimization at a factory floor: a student Project to support smarter home Production practices.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2015

Sindre, Guttorm; Fog, Jørgen; Kaasbøll, Jens Johan; Netteland, Grete; Opdahl, Andreas Lothe; Munkvold, Bjørn Erik. (2015) NOKOBIT - Norsk konferanse for organisasjoners bruk av informasjonsteknologi, Proceedings fra NOKOBIT 2015, Ålesund, 24.-25. november 2015. Bibsys OJS Bibsys OJS
Report
Karlsen, Anniken Th; Bye, Robin Trulssen. (2015) Digital art application development: A project to increase motivation in systems development courses for bachelor students in computer engineering. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS)
Academic article
Persson, Anne; Karlsen, Anniken; Gudfinnsson, Kristens. (2015) Towards a generic goal model to support continuous improvement in SME construction companies.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Karlsen, Anniken; Bye, Robin Trulssen. (2015) Digital Art Application Development: A Project to Increase Motivation in Systems Development Courses for Bachelor Students in Computer Engineering.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Wang, Hao; Karlsen, Anniken; Engelseth, Per. (2015) Big data for the Norwegian maritime industry.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2012

Karlsen, Anniken; Opdahl, Andreas Lothe. (2012) Benefits of different types of enterprise modeling initiatives in ICT-enabled process change. International Journal of Information System Modeling and Design
Academic article
Karlsen, Anniken; Opdahl, Andreas Lothe. (2012) Enterprise modeling practice in a turnaround project.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2011

Karlsen, Anniken. (2011) Enterprise modeling practice in ICT-enabled process change.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Engelseth, Per; Karlsen, Anniken; Verwaart, Tim. (2011) Modelling Fresh Strawberry Supply "From-Farm-to-Fork" as a Complex Adaptive Network.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Karlsen, Anniken. (2011) Enterprise Modeling Practice in ICT-Enabled Process Change. Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing
Academic article

2010

Engelseth, Per; Karlsen, Anniken; Mork, Ola Jon. (2010) "Product Value" as Boundary Object in Maritime Supply (case study).
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2009

Alm, Kristian; Engelseth, Per; Karlsen, Anniken. (2009) Discourses of implementing information systems in corporate merger : a case study from the food exporting industry.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2008

Engelseth, Per; Karlsen, Anniken. (2008) A Provisional Framework for Studying Information Connectivity in Food Networks.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Karlsen, Anniken. (2008) A research model for enterprise modeling in ICT-enabled process change.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Journal publications

Ambarita, Evi Elisa; Karlsen, Anniken; Scibilia, Francesco; Hasan, Agus. (2026) Enhancing Cybersecurity in Wind Turbines Against Sensor Attacks Through Adaptive Kalman Filtering. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems
Academic article
Ambarita, Evi Elisa; Karlsen, Anniken T.; Hasan, Agus. (2025) Joint Actuator and Sensor Fault Diagnosis in Wind Turbine Systems. Wind Energy
Academic article
Dwivedi, Saumitra; Torres, Ricardo; Hameed, Ibrahim A.; Tufte, Gunnar; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen. (2025) Koopman-based data-driven soft artificial life: obtaining rulesets from observed data. Natural Computing
Academic article
Shah, Syed Hammad Hussain; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Solberg, Mads; Hameed, Ibrahim A.. (2024) An efficient and lightweight multiperson activity recognition framework for robot-assisted healthcare applications. Expert Systems With Applications
Academic article
Nasar, Wajeeha; Gundersen, Odd Erik; Torres, Ricardo; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen. (2024) Knowledge Graphs to Accumulate and Convey Knowledge from Past Experiences in Search and Rescue Planning and Resource Allocation. Applied Artificial Intelligence
Academic article
Ambarita, Evi Elisa; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Scibilia, Francesco; Hasan, Agus Ismail. (2024) Industrial Digital Twins in Offshore Wind Farms. Energy Informatics
Academic literature review
Supianto, Ahmad Afif; Nasar, Wajeeha; Aspen, Dina Margrethe; Hasan, Agus Ismail; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Torres, Ricardo. (2024) An Urban Digital Twin Framework for Reference and Planning. IEEE Access
Academic article
Nasar, Wajeeha; Torres, Ricardo; Gundersen, Odd Erik; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen. (2024) Improving search and rescue planning and resource allocation through case-based and concept-based retrieval. Journal of Intelligent Information Systems
Academic article
Benjaminsen, Halvard; Nevstad, Kristina; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Aarseth, Wenche Kristin; Sørnes, Jan-Oddvar. (2023) How to Avoid Lost Business Opportunities by Developing a Business Mindset in the Front-End of Projects: The Significance of Courage. Journal of Modern Project Management
Academic article
Ambarita, Evi Elisa; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Osen, Ottar Laurits; Hasan, Agus Ismail. (2023) Towards fully autonomous floating offshore wind farm operation & maintenance. Energy Reports
Academic article
Nasar, Wajeeha; Torres, Ricardo Da Silva; Gundersen, Odd Erik; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen. (2023) The Use of Decision Support in Search and Rescue: A Systematic Literature Review. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Academic article
Nevstad, Kristina; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Aarseth, Wenche Kristin; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot. (2022) How a project alliance influences project performance compared to traditional project practice – Findings from a case study in the Norwegian oil and gas industry. Journal of Modern Project Management
Academic article
Shah, Syed Hammad Hussain; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Solberg, Mads; Hameed, Ibrahim A.. (2022) A social VR-based collaborative exergame for rehabilitation: codesign, development and user study. Virtual Reality
Academic article
Dwivedi, Saumitra; Torres, Ricardo; Hameed, Ibrahim A.; Karlsen, Anniken Th. (2022) An Investigation of Contemporary Data-Driven Methods Applied to Complex Systems. IEEE Access
Academic article
Larsen, Anne Strand Alfredsen; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot. (2022) Assessment of early warning signs in hospital projects’ front-end phase. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
Academic article
Larsen, Anne Strand Alfredsen; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot; Olsson, Nils. (2021) Exploring collaboration in hospital projects’ front-end phase. International Journal of Project Management
Academic article
Nevstad, Kristina; Madsen, Tage Koed; Eskerod, Pernille; Aarseth, Wenche Kristin; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot. (2021) Linking partnering success factors to project performance - Findings from two nation-wide surveys. Project Leadership and Society (PLS)
Academic article
Larsen, Anne Strand Alfredsen; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Andersen, Bjørn Sørskot. (2020) Hospital project front-end planning: Current practice and discovered challenges. Project Leadership and Society (PLS)
Academic article
Nevstad, Kristina; Børve, Sjur; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Aarseth, Wenche Kristin. (2018) Understanding how to succeed with project partnering. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
Academic article
Karlsen, Anniken Th; Bye, Robin Trulssen. (2015) Digital art application development: A project to increase motivation in systems development courses for bachelor students in computer engineering. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS)
Academic article
Karlsen, Anniken; Opdahl, Andreas Lothe. (2012) Benefits of different types of enterprise modeling initiatives in ICT-enabled process change. International Journal of Information System Modeling and Design
Academic article
Karlsen, Anniken. (2011) Enterprise Modeling Practice in ICT-Enabled Process Change. Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing
Academic article

Artistic productions

Karlsen, Anniken Th. (2020) Fotoillustrasjoner til boken Brukermedvirkning i helsetjenesten - realitet eller retorikk?.
Visual Arts

Books

Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Persson, Anne; Gudfinnsson, Kristens. (2019) Kontinuerlig endringsarbeid: Helhetlig virksomhetsledelse. Fagbokforlaget Fagbokforlaget
Academic monograph

Part of book/report

Goienetxea, Ainhoa; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Larsen, Anne Strand Alfredsen; Melseth, Synnøve Opsahl; Sørbø, Marie Flem. (2024) Enhancing Health Literacy Through Sustainable Digital Healthcare Solutions: System Development and Usage Perspectives.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Hasan, Agus Ismail; Hu, Zhicheng; Haghshenas, Amirashkan; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Alaliyat, Saleh Abdel-Afou; Cali, Umit. (2023) An Interactive Digital Twin Platform for Offshore Wind Farms Development.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Hu, Zhicheng; Haghshenas, Amirashkan; Hasan, Agus Ismail; Sørenes, Steffan; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Alaliyat, Saleh Abdel-Afou. (2023) Interoperable Digital Twin Solutions for Asset-Heavy Industry.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Ambarita, Evi Elisa; Kuncara, Ivan; Widyotriatmo, Augie; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Scibilia, Francesco; Hasan, Agus Ismail. (2023) On Cyber-Attacks Against Wind Farms.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Daragmeh, Sarah M A; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Hameed, Ibrahim A.. (2022) Heuristic Techniques for Reducing Energy Consumption of Household.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Shah, Syed Hammad Hussain; Hameed, Ibrahim A.; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Solberg, Mads. (2022) Towards a Social VR-based Exergame for Elderly Users: An Exploratory Study of Acceptance, Experiences and Design Principles.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Shah, Syed Hammad Hussain; Longva, Bjørnar; Abdelhameed, Ibrahim Abdelfattah; Solberg, Mads; Karlsen, Anniken Th. (2021) Health Data Management for Nursing Practice: An Intelligent, Holographic Mixed-Reality System.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Nasar, Wajeeha; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Abdelhameed, Ibrahim Abdelfattah; Dwivedi, Saumitra. (2021) An Optimized IoT-Based Waste Collection and Transportation Solution: A Case Study of a Norwegian Municipality.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Karlsen, Anniken Th; Sørbø, Marie Flem; Nylenna, Magne. (2020) Digitale helsetjenester: nye muligheter, nye utfordringer.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Nasar, Wajeeha; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Hameed, Ibrahim A.. (2020) A Conceptual Model Of An IOT-Based Smart And Sustainable Solid Waste Management System: A case Study Of A Norwegian Municipality.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Hansen, Irina-Emily; Karlsen, Anniken Susanne Thoresen; Mork, Ola Jon; Mørk, Max Ingar; Persson, Anne. (2016) Planning for waste minimization at a factory floor: a student Project to support smarter home Production practices.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Persson, Anne; Karlsen, Anniken; Gudfinnsson, Kristens. (2015) Towards a generic goal model to support continuous improvement in SME construction companies.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Karlsen, Anniken; Bye, Robin Trulssen. (2015) Digital Art Application Development: A Project to Increase Motivation in Systems Development Courses for Bachelor Students in Computer Engineering.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Wang, Hao; Karlsen, Anniken; Engelseth, Per. (2015) Big data for the Norwegian maritime industry.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Karlsen, Anniken; Opdahl, Andreas Lothe. (2012) Enterprise modeling practice in a turnaround project.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Karlsen, Anniken. (2011) Enterprise modeling practice in ICT-enabled process change.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Engelseth, Per; Karlsen, Anniken; Verwaart, Tim. (2011) Modelling Fresh Strawberry Supply "From-Farm-to-Fork" as a Complex Adaptive Network.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Engelseth, Per; Karlsen, Anniken; Mork, Ola Jon. (2010) "Product Value" as Boundary Object in Maritime Supply (case study).
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Alm, Kristian; Engelseth, Per; Karlsen, Anniken. (2009) Discourses of implementing information systems in corporate merger : a case study from the food exporting industry.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Engelseth, Per; Karlsen, Anniken. (2008) A Provisional Framework for Studying Information Connectivity in Food Networks.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Karlsen, Anniken. (2008) A research model for enterprise modeling in ICT-enabled process change.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

Sindre, Guttorm; Eikebrokk, Tom Roar; Karlsen, Anniken Th; Kaasbøll, Jens Johan; Netteland, Grete; Opdahl, Andreas Lothe. (2016) NOKOBIT - Norsk konferanse for organisasjoners bruk av informasjonsteknologi, Proceedings fra NOKOBIT 2016, Bergen, 29.-30. november 2016. Bibsys OJS Bibsys OJS
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Sindre, Guttorm; Fog, Jørgen; Kaasbøll, Jens Johan; Netteland, Grete; Opdahl, Andreas Lothe; Munkvold, Bjørn Erik. (2015) NOKOBIT - Norsk konferanse for organisasjoners bruk av informasjonsteknologi, Proceedings fra NOKOBIT 2015, Ålesund, 24.-25. november 2015. Bibsys OJS Bibsys OJS
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Teaching

Dr. Anniken Karlsen possesses extensive teaching experience at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels across multiple study programmes.

Bachelor-Level Subjects

AD10400 Computer Engineering I
AD10600 Information Technology
AD20599 Development of Information Systems
AS21899 Market Analysis, Marketing Communication and Consumer Behaviour
BE201Å Information Processing
GI101502 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Databases
GI101705 Geographic Information Systems and Application Development
GI201197 Databases and Data Modeling for GIS 2
IDATA1002 Systems Development
IDATA1004 Team-Based Collaboration
IDATA1005 Software Development
IDATA2303 Data Modeling and Database Applications
IDATA2901 Bachelor Thesis
ID101402 Informasjon Technology
ID101505 Technology and Society
ID101906 Information Systems Development
ID200102 Information System Design – Database Development
ID202306 Development of Database Systems
ID202712 Systems Development and Modeling
ID202912 Data Modeling and Databases
ID302202 Internet-Based Database Development
ID302203 Internet-Based Database and Application Development
ID302305 Database Development
ID302405 E-Commerce Applications
ID302906 Project Planning
IF100613 Introduction to the Field of Engineering
IF300114 Systems Engineering (Invited Lecturer from 2015–2021 on various topics)
INGA2300/INGA2301 Engineering Systems Thinking (Cross-campus course, local contact/supervisor)
TB10397 Computer Engineering II
TB25297 Databases and Data Modeling

Master-Level Subjects

AM521514 Scientific Theory and Method
IE501989 Enterprise Modeling and Systems Engineering
IE505818 ICT1 Digital Economy
IE600030 Digital Transformation through Holistic System Understanding and Systems Approach (Experience-Based Master's Program: Technology Management and Digital Transformation)
IV60030 Project Leadership and Process Development (Experience-Based Master's Program: Technology Management and Digital Transformation)
PK6203 Practical Project Management

Doctoral-Level Subjects

IMT6261 Scientific Communication (PhD course supervisor, led self-study)
IMT6271 Critical Thinking (PhD course supervisor, led self-study)

Supervision

Dr. Anniken Karlsen possesses extensive experience in academic supervision at various levels of higher education.

PhD Supervisor for Candidate in Process:

Ermias Adane (Co-Supervisor, Expected Defense 2027)

PhD Supervisor for Candidates Having Defended Their Thesis:

Saumitra Dwivedi (Defended 2025, NTNU, PhD thesis: Data-driven Rulesets for Soft Artificial Life: An approach to learn and model emergent dynamics, Main Supervisor)
Evi Elisa Ambarita (Defended 2025, NTNU, PhD thesis: Enhancing the Resilience and Reliability of Wind Farm Operation and Maintenance through Industrial Digital Twins, Co-Supervisor).
Wajeeha Nasar (Defended 2024, NTNU, PhD thesis: Artificial Intelligence - Informed Decision Support for Search and Rescue, Main Supervisor).
Syed Hammad Hussain Shah (Defended 2024, NTNU, PhD thesis: Advanced Interactive Technologies for Group Functional Training in Eldercare: Design and Development, Co-Supervisor).
Kristina Nevstad (Defended 2022, PhD thesis: Towards Better Performing Projects: The Impact of Collaborative Project Delivery Models on Project Performance, Co-Supervisor).
Wenqiang Cui (Defended 2022, NTNU, PhD thesis: Visualization Techniques for Interactive Visual Analysis of Multidimensional Big Data, Co-Supervisor).
Anne Strand Alfredsen Larsen (Defended 2022, NTNU, PhD thesis: Healthy Hospital Projects Improving hospital projects' front-end phase, Co-Supervisor).
Ali Mohammadi Mohaghegh (Defended, 2018, KTH, Stockholm, Sweden, Doctoral Thesis in Civil and Architectural Engineering, Co-Supervisor)

Master Thesis Supervision:

Arne Herfjord, Stein Ove Raanes (2026/2027, Masteroppgave PK6901, MORG, NTNU, Co-Supervisor).
Amalie Haugsgjerd (2025/2026, Master thesis PK6901, MORG, NTNU, Main Supervisor).
Gry Herdlevær Aase (2025/2026, Master thesis PK6901, MORG, NTNU, Co-Supervisor).
Eivind Karlsen (2025, Digital geometric models for electrical installations in the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. Experience-Based Master's Degree Programme, Technology Management and Digital Transformation, NTNU, Co-Supervisor)
Armin Shahab (2024, Master Thesis: A Comprehensive Approach from 360° Scanning to 3D Reconstruction, and Safer Marine Operations with the Help of Robotic Simulation. Master of Simulation and Visualization, NTNU Dept. of ICT and Natural Sciences, Co-Supervisor)
Wajeeha Nasar (2019, Master Thesis: An IoT-based Smart and Sustainable Waste Management System for a Norwegian Municipality. Master of Simulation and Visualization, NTNU Dept. of ICT and Natural Sciences, Main Supervisor)
Sarah M. A. Daragmeh (2019, Master Thesis: Evaluation of Time Series Forecasting Methods Applied to Electricity Consumption Data. Integration of the Forecaster in Smart Energy Management Systems. Master of Simulation and Visualization, NTNU Dept. of ICT and Natural Sciences, Co-Supervisor)

Research Host/Post Docs:

Agus Hasan (2021-2023, Gift Professorship Position Financed by Equinor, Research Host)
Ahmad Afif Supianto (2022-2023, The TwinFjord Project, Postdoc Co-Host)
Anne Strand Alfredsen Larsen (2022-2026, The SmartPlan Project, Postdoc Co-Host, Affiliated researcher SHAPE, Research Host)

Licentiate Thesis Supervisor:

Ali Mohammadi Mohaghegh (Defended 2016, KTH, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Co-Supervisor)

Practice in Company Supervisor:

Stein-Are Sæter
Terje Eik
Marius Lande
Oliver Tellnes
Roger Rusten
Tony Krøger
José Aparicio

Pedagogical Mentor for Colleagues at the Department of ICT and Natural Sciences:

Paul Steffen Kleppe, 2017
Stig Atle Tuene, 2017
Geirmund Oltedal, 2017

Bachelor Thesis/Main Project Supervisor:

Herman Lundby-Holen, Dennis Johansen (2026, Digitization of chess games – automatic registration and display. Ålesund Chess Club, Main Supervisor).
Kristian Garder, Ludvik Lund-Hole, Stian Øye Jenssen (2026. Release note portal. Solwr, Main Supervisor).
William Karl Edmund Haddon, Mats Kulseth Brun, Phillip Myklebostad Overå (2026. Thesis: TwinTumor – Digital twins for tumor growth and treatment simulation. Helse Møre og Romsdal, Main Supervisor).
Linnea Mari Storvik Tunold (2026, Co-Supervisor).
Henrik Kjernmoen Gran, Leander Alvestad Håskjold, Tony Nhat Huy Pham (2025, Thesis: GitHub Research Insights Tool (GRIT) for Sintef Digital, Main Supervisor)
Valøy, Johannes Kolvik, Kirkeby, Mathias Johansen, Øvstegård, Ådne (2024, Thesis: Digital Solution for Organizing Internships, Helse Møre og Romsdal, Main Supervisor)
Nowicki, Kacper Lukasz, Molnes, Jakob Holkestad, Nilsen, Christian Oxås, Løseth, Ine Sofie Zile (2024, Thesis: News Hunter of the Year: A Quiz System with an Accessible Game Interface and an AI Powered Dashboard, Sunnmørsposten, Main Supervisor)
Trine Merete Staverløkk (2023, Thesis: Web-Based Prototype for Simplified Bank Reconciliation in Accounting Software, Tritt and Conta, Main Supervisor)
Espen Otlo, Janita Lillevik Røyseth, Sakarias Sæterstøl (2023, Thesis: Software Development of a Web Application for Cost Estimation of IT Projects, AxBit, Main Supervisor)
Aron Selven, Winnie Wu (2023, Thesis: Serious Game Development: Software Engineering of a Goal-Directed Interactive Mobile Application for Work Preparatory Training, Arbeid og Vekst AS, Main Supervisor)
Sivert Haddal, Markus Svenøy (2022, Thesis: Web-Based Document Archive for Cordel Norge, Main Supervisor)
Daniel Brunstad Iversen, Sigurd Brustad Greiff, Petter Høvik Lintoft, Sverre Lofthus (2021, Thesis: Tailored Cloud-Based Mini Data Warehouse and BI System with API and Status App for Cordel Norge, Main Supervisor)
Eliassen, Severin Aas, Hatlø, Andreas Moe, Nøstdahl, Jahn-Willy (2020, Thesis: Chess Arena: A Web Application for Organizing Chess Tournaments, Aalesund Sjakklag, Main Supervisor)
Dyvik, Klaus, Waaler, Fredrik (2020, Thesis: Speech Recognition for Lock System, Avento, Co-Supervisor)
Kvenseth, Geir, Frøland, Fride (2020, Thesis: Maoyi App, Giske Kystfiske, Co-Supervisor)
Saeed, Sarmad Abbas (2020, Thesis: The Optimal Train Reference: A Simplified ERTMS Data Analysis, Bane NOR, Co-Supervisor)
Fredrik Halsebakke Kvalheim, Espen Bårdevik, Storm Østberg (2019, Thesis: System for Handling Player Logistics for Aalesund's Football Club, Co-Supervisor)
Sondre Bigset Fjærtoft, Roger Strømmen Kolseth (2017, Thesis: Inventory Management System for Tafjord Marked, Main Supervisor)
Ole Andre Heggdal, Vidar Heltne (2017, Thesis: Web-Based Timesheet Application, Main Supervisor)
Svenn Andre Alvestad, Anders Waltzing Opdahl (2016, Thesis: Welfare Support System, Main Supervisor)
Niklas Noem, Øystein Rindal, Vidar Nedregård (2016, Thesis: Bygg21 Digital Book Project, Main Supervisor)
Terje Eik, Erik Espenakk, Stein-Are Sæter (2016, Thesis: Art Project, AI and Interactive Art, Main Supervisor)
Vetle Hauge, Oliver Tellnes, Marius Lande (2015, Thesis: The SmallBuild+ Goal Application, Main Supervisor)
Ørjan M. Dyb, Anders Teige (2014, Thesis: Web Project for Metizoft, Main Supervisor)
Sævar Thorisson, Roar B. Tennfjord (2013, Thesis: Software for College Blood Bank Teaching, Main Supervisor)
Monica Juliebø, Gry Skårbø, Audun Svisdal (2009, Thesis: Webpages and Publication Tool Development for Gammelsetra, Co-Supervisor)
Atle Sperrevik (2008, Thesis: Resource Allocation Application, Co-Supervisor)
Leif Sindre Emblem, Therese F. Hoel, Line W. Cappelen (2000, Scarp Office Online, Main Supervisor)

Outreach