Gerhard H. Olsen
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T03.409, Akrinn, Sverres gate 12, Kalvskinnet
About
Science isn't about why, it's about why not! – Cave Johnson
I work as an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (IMA) as part of the INPUT group. We focus on high-quality teaching in the undergraduate engineering programmes in chemistry and materials science at NTNU, as well as pedagogy and education research within these fields.
I co-lead the master's programmes in Materials Science and Engineering (MTMT and MSMT) together with Frode Seland.
Background
- 2019–now: Associate Professor, Materials Science, NTNU
- 2017–2019: Postdoc, Applied and Engineering Physics, Cornell University
- 2012–2016: Ph.D., Materials Science, NTNU (advisor: Tor Grande)
- 2007–2012: MSc, Chemistry and Biotechnology, NTNU
Teaching
Recent courses:
Autumn:
- TKJE1002 General Chemistry
- IMAK2010 Material Properties and Use
- INGT1001 Introduction to the Engineering Profession (project supervision)
Spring:
- TMAK1002 Basic Materials Technology
- TMAK3001 Bachelor Thesis Materials Technology
- TKJE3001 Bachelor Thesis Chemistry
Supervision
Current students:
- Christian Lauritsen (Ph.D.)
- Frode Strømsnes (M.Sc.)
Alumni:
- Mikael Dahl Kanedal, Aksel Roll-Matthiesen and Hågen Røe, B.Sc., Materials Science and Engineering, 2022. Project in collaboration with Amiblu.
- Snorre Kværnø Sæther and Marcus Oppebøen Vaadal, B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, 2022. Project in collaboration with SINTEF Industry.
- Ane Lodgaard and Vetle Mide Meling, B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, 2022. Project in collaboration with Nammo, co-supervised with Ina Merete Stuen.
- Sara Patricia Pereira Couto and Max Kruse, B.Sc., Materials Science and Engineering, 2021. Project in collaboration with Orbital Machines.
Research interests
Education research: Exams and assessment, digital exams, student-active learning and assessment methods, laboratory teaching, use of digital aids in teaching.
Materials science research: Coupling between structure and functional properties of materials, phase transitions, point defects, epitaxial strain in thin films, simulation of material properties with DFT and classical calculations.
Competencies
Publications
2017
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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Sørby, Magnus Helgerud;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Grande, Tor.
(2017)
Role of Lone Pair Cations in Ferroelectric Tungsten Bronzes.
Chemistry of Materials
Academic article
2016
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Skjærvø, Sandra Helen;
Tjønneland Wefring, Espen;
Nesdal, Silje K.;
Gaukås, Nikolai Helth;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Glaum, Julia.
(2016)
Interstitial oxygen as a source of p-type conductivity in hexagonal manganites.
Nature Communications
Academic article
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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Grande, Tor;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Koch, Henrik.
(2016)
Ferroelectric Tungsten Bronzes.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Doctoral dissertation
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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Aschauer, Ulrich;
Spaldin, Nicola A.;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Grande, Tor.
(2016)
Origin of ferroelectric polarization in tetragonal tungsten-bronze-type oxides.
Physical Review B. Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Academic article
2015
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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Grande, Tor.
(2015)
On the energetics of cation ordering in tungsten-bronze-type oxides.
Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP
Academic article
2014
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Haugen, Astri Bjørnetun;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Madaro, Francesco;
Morozov, Maxim;
Tutuncu, Goknur;
Jones, Jacob L..
(2014)
Piezoelectric K0.5Na0.5NbO3 Ceramics Textured Using Needlelike K0.5Na0.5NbO3 Templates.
Journal of The American Ceramic Society
Academic article
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Olsen, Gerhard H.;
Sørby, Magnus Helgerud;
Hauback, Bjørn;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Grande, Tor.
(2014)
Revisiting the crystal structure of rhombohedral lead metaniobate.
Inorganic Chemistry
Academic article
2012
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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Einarsrud, Mari-Ann.
(2012)
Texturing of lead-free piezoelectric ceramics.
NTNU
Masters thesis
Journal publications
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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Sørby, Magnus Helgerud;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Grande, Tor.
(2017)
Role of Lone Pair Cations in Ferroelectric Tungsten Bronzes.
Chemistry of Materials
Academic article
-
Skjærvø, Sandra Helen;
Tjønneland Wefring, Espen;
Nesdal, Silje K.;
Gaukås, Nikolai Helth;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Glaum, Julia.
(2016)
Interstitial oxygen as a source of p-type conductivity in hexagonal manganites.
Nature Communications
Academic article
-
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Aschauer, Ulrich;
Spaldin, Nicola A.;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Grande, Tor.
(2016)
Origin of ferroelectric polarization in tetragonal tungsten-bronze-type oxides.
Physical Review B. Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Academic article
-
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Grande, Tor.
(2015)
On the energetics of cation ordering in tungsten-bronze-type oxides.
Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP
Academic article
-
Haugen, Astri Bjørnetun;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Madaro, Francesco;
Morozov, Maxim;
Tutuncu, Goknur;
Jones, Jacob L..
(2014)
Piezoelectric K0.5Na0.5NbO3 Ceramics Textured Using Needlelike K0.5Na0.5NbO3 Templates.
Journal of The American Ceramic Society
Academic article
-
Olsen, Gerhard H.;
Sørby, Magnus Helgerud;
Hauback, Bjørn;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Grande, Tor.
(2014)
Revisiting the crystal structure of rhombohedral lead metaniobate.
Inorganic Chemistry
Academic article
Report
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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Grande, Tor;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Koch, Henrik.
(2016)
Ferroelectric Tungsten Bronzes.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Doctoral dissertation
-
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Einarsrud, Mari-Ann.
(2012)
Texturing of lead-free piezoelectric ceramics.
NTNU
Masters thesis