Gerhard Henning Olsen
+4773551192
+4791626670
213 Kjemiblokk 1 Gløshaugen, Trondheim
About
I work as an Associate Professor (Norwegian: Førstelektor) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (IMA), in the research group for functional materials and materials chemistry. I mainly teach introductory courses in chemistry and materials science, and I also serve as academic programme director for the bachelor's programme in Chemistry and Materials Engineering (BIKOM) and the international master's programme in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering (MSMATCH).
Background
- 2019–now: Associate Professor, Materials Science, NTNU
- 2017–2019: Postdoc, Applied and Engineering Physics, Cornell University
- 2012–2016: PhD, Materials Science, NTNU (advisor: Tor Grande)
- 2007–2012: MSc, Materials Chemistry, NTNU
Teaching
Courses I have taught in the last couple of years:
- IMAK1001 General Chemistry for Engineers
- IMAK1004 Chemical Thermodynamics for Engineers
- IMAK1006 Phase Transformations and Functional Materials
- IMAK1012 Materials and Chemistry 2
- IMAK2002 Inorganic Chemistry
Supervision
I supervise student projects on the BSc and MSc level in chemistry and materials science. As of spring 2026 I have supervised three MSc projects and 14 BSc projects (34 students) in collaboration with various external partners.
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 first-principles calculations.
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Science isn't about why, it's about why not! – Cave Johnson
Publications
See complete list of publications on Google Scholar.
2026
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Florian, Bergmann,;
R., Barone, Matthew;
Zishen, Tian,;
Aiden, Ross,;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
C., Papac, Meagan;
Samuel, Freed,;
T., Bosworth, Bryan;
R., Jungwirth, Nicholas;
J., Marksz, Eric.
(2026)
Breaking symmetry yields a low-loss out-of-plane tunable microwave dielectric | Nature Electronics.
Nature Electronics
Academic article
2019
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Dawley, Natalie M.;
Marksz, Eric J.;
Hagerstrom, Aaron M.;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Holtz, Megan E.;
Goian, Veronica;
Kadlec, Christelle;
Zhang, Jingshu;
Lu, Xifeng;
Drisko, Jasper A..
(2019)
Targeted chemical pressure yields tuneable millimetre-wave dielectric.
Nature Materials
Academic article
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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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Grande, Tor;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Koch, Henrik.
(2016)
Ferroelectric Tungsten Bronzes.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
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Skjærvø, Sandra Helen;
Wefring, Espen Tjønneland;
Nesdal, Silje K.;
Gaukås, Nikolai Helth;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Glaum, Julia;
Tybell, Per Thomas Martin;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus.
(2016)
Interstitial oxygen as a source of p-type conductivity in hexagonal manganites.
Nature Communications
Academic article
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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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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
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Haugen, Astri Bjørnetun;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Madaro, Francesco;
Morozov, Maxim;
Tutuncu, Goknur;
Jones, Jacob L.;
Grande, Tor;
Einarsrud, Mari-Ann.
(2014)
Piezoelectric K0.5Na0.5NbO3 Ceramics Textured Using Needlelike K0.5Na0.5NbO3 Templates.
Journal of The American Ceramic Society
Academic article
2012
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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Einarsrud, Mari-Ann.
(2012)
Texturing of lead free piezoelectric ceramics.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Master thesis
Journal publications
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Florian, Bergmann,;
R., Barone, Matthew;
Zishen, Tian,;
Aiden, Ross,;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
C., Papac, Meagan;
Samuel, Freed,;
T., Bosworth, Bryan;
R., Jungwirth, Nicholas;
J., Marksz, Eric.
(2026)
Breaking symmetry yields a low-loss out-of-plane tunable microwave dielectric | Nature Electronics.
Nature Electronics
Academic article
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Dawley, Natalie M.;
Marksz, Eric J.;
Hagerstrom, Aaron M.;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Holtz, Megan E.;
Goian, Veronica;
Kadlec, Christelle;
Zhang, Jingshu;
Lu, Xifeng;
Drisko, Jasper A..
(2019)
Targeted chemical pressure yields tuneable millimetre-wave dielectric.
Nature Materials
Academic article
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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
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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
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Skjærvø, Sandra Helen;
Wefring, Espen Tjønneland;
Nesdal, Silje K.;
Gaukås, Nikolai Helth;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Glaum, Julia;
Tybell, Per Thomas Martin;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus.
(2016)
Interstitial oxygen as a source of p-type conductivity in hexagonal manganites.
Nature Communications
Academic article
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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
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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
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Haugen, Astri Bjørnetun;
Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Madaro, Francesco;
Morozov, Maxim;
Tutuncu, Goknur;
Jones, Jacob L.;
Grande, Tor;
Einarsrud, Mari-Ann.
(2014)
Piezoelectric K0.5Na0.5NbO3 Ceramics Textured Using Needlelike K0.5Na0.5NbO3 Templates.
Journal of The American Ceramic Society
Academic article
Student thesis or dissertation
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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Grande, Tor;
Selbach, Sverre Magnus;
Koch, Henrik.
(2016)
Ferroelectric Tungsten Bronzes.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
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Olsen, Gerhard Henning;
Einarsrud, Mari-Ann.
(2012)
Texturing of lead free piezoelectric ceramics.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Master thesis
Teaching
Courses
- TMT4211 - Computational Methods in Chemistry and Materials Science
- MT8309 - Ferroics - Materials synthesis, characterization and applications
- IMAK3001 - Bachelor Thesis for Engineers, Materials Technology
- IMAK1012 - Materials and Chemistry 2
- IMAK2002 - Inorganic Chemistry
- MT8218 - Advanced Materials Science
- IMAK2014 - Materials - from Atoms to Applications
Outreach
2025
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Other presentationWalker, Julian Bradley; Olsen, Gerhard Henning; Ellingsen, Ingeborg Sellæg; Malmer, Mika Serna; Langli, Helene Lillevestre. (2025) NTNU Researcher Night 2025: Supermaterialer for en bærekraftig framtid. NTNU Researchers' night 2025
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Other presentationMeling, Mathilde; Olsen, Gerhard Henning. (2025) Supermaterialer for en bærekraftig fremtid. Jenter og teknologi - inspirasjonsdag
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Conference lectureOlsen, Gerhard Henning. (2025) Bridging Disciplines: Developing a New Study Programme in Chemistry and Materials Engineering. 14th International Materials Education Symposium
2024
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Conference lectureLilletvedt, Roald; Kleveland, Kjersti; Olsen, Gerhard Henning. (2024) Wiser after failure analysis. 13th International Materials Education Symposium
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LectureEllingsen, Ingeborg Sellæg; Malmer, Mika Serna; Meling, Mathilde; Olsen, Gerhard Henning; Walker, Julian Bradley. (2024) Supermaterialer for en bærekraftig framtid. Researchers Night
2023
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LectureKelly, Michael Robert; Hårberg, Sofie Brandtzæg; Eggestad, Kristoffer; Finnseth, Øyvind; Olsen, Gerhard Henning; Walker, Julian Bradley. (2023) Supermaterialer for en bærekraftig framtid. Researcher Night
2019
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InterviewHøiaas, Ida Marie; Olsen, Gerhard Henning. (2019) Denne mikroskopiske ringen gir svaret på et 50 år gammelt mysterium.
2017
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Conference lectureSkjærvø, Sandra Helen; Wefring, Espen Tjønneland; Nesdal, Silje Kathrine; Gaukås, Nikolai Helth; Olsen, Gerhard Henning; Glaum, Julia; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin; Selbach, Sverre Magnus. (2017) Interstitial oxygen as a source of p-type conductivity in hexagonal manganite YMnO3. DPG Spring Meeting
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Conference lectureSkjærvø, Sandra Helen; Wefring, Espen Tjønneland; Nesdal, Silje Kathrine; Gaukås, Nikolai Helth; Olsen, Gerhard Henning; Glaum, Julia; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin; Selbach, Sverre Magnus. (2017) Interstitial oxygen as a source of p-type conductivity in hexagonal manganites. KIFEE 9
2016
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Conference lectureSelbach, Sverre Magnus; Skjærvø, Sandra Helen; Småbråten, Didrik Rene; Reidulff, Mari; Nesdal, Silje Kathrine; Olsen, Gerhard Henning; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin. (2016) Point defects and properties of multiferroic hexagonal manganites. EMN Meeting on Magnetic Materials
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Conference posterAamlid, Solveig Stubmo; Brandvik, Trond; Olsen, Gerhard Henning; Grande, Tor. (2016) The effect of thermal history on cation ordering and the phase transition in SBN. Electroceramics XV
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Interview
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Conference lectureOlsen, Gerhard Henning. (2016) Origin of ferroelectric polarization in tetragonal tungsten-bronze-type oxides. Friday lunch seminar
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Conference lectureOlsen, Gerhard Henning; Aschauer, Ulrich; Spaldin, Nicola A.; Selbach, Sverre Magnus; Grande, Tor. (2016) Origin of ferroelectric polarization in tetragonal tungsten-bronze-type oxides. Electroceramics XV
2015
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Conference lectureOlsen, Gerhard Henning; Aschauer, Ulrich; Spaldin, Nicola A.; Selbach, Sverre Magnus; Grande, Tor. (2015) Cation ordering in tungsten-bronze-type oxides from first principles – Energetics and influence on functional properties. 7th International Conference on Electroceramics
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LectureMarthinsen, Astrid; Olsen, Gerhard Henning; Skjærvø, Sandra Helen; Skjærvø, Susanne Linn; Småbråten, Didrik Rene; Wiik, Kjell. (2015) Svevetog og spektakulære materialer. Researchers' Night 2015
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Conference posterBrandvik, Trond; Olsen, Gerhard Henning; Selbach, Sverre Magnus; Grande, Tor. (2015) Tailoring Dielectric Properties Through Thermal Treatment. 5th National meeting in Solid State Chemistry
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Conference lectureSkjærvø, Sandra Helen; Wefring, Espen Tjønneland; Nesdal, Silje Kathrine; Olsen, Gerhard Henning; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin; Selbach, Sverre Magnus. (2015) Interstitial oxygen as a source of p-type conductivity in hexagonal manganites. 5th National meeting in Solid State Chemistry
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Contribution to radio or TV
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Conference lectureOlsen, Gerhard Henning; Selbach, Sverre Magnus; Grande, Tor. (2015) Energetics of cation ordering in tungsten-bronze-type oxides. 5th National Meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
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LectureOlsen, Gerhard Henning; Skjærvø, Sandra Helen. (2015) Motivasjonsforedrag for ENT3R Trondheim. Elevkveld for ENT3R Trondheim
2014
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InterviewSkjærvø, Sandra Helen; Olsen, Gerhard Henning. (2014) Chemikere i Rampelyset. Tett på Sandra og Gerhard.
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LectureSkjærvø, Sandra Helen; Olsen, Gerhard Henning. (2014) Motivasjonsforedrag med doktorgradsstipendiatene. Motivasjonsforedrag for kjemistudenter
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Contribution to radio or TV
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Contribution to radio or TV
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Contribution to radio or TV
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LectureChristensen, Mads J.; Marthinsen, Astrid; Olsen, Gerhard H.; Skjærvø, Sandra Helen; Skjærvø, Susanne Linn; Småbråten, Didrik Rene; Wiik, Kjell. (2014) Superledere og svevetog. Researchers' Night 2014
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LectureYstenes, Martin; Larsen, Eli-Beate; Olsen, Gerhard Henning. (2014) Knallforelesning i kjemi. Researchers Night
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Conference lectureOlsen, Gerhard Henning. (2014) Density Functional Theory for Dense, Functional Ceramics – DFT as a practical tool in materials chemistry. Friday lunch lecture
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Conference lectureOlsen, Gerhard Henning; Sørby, Magnus Helgerud; Hauback, Bjørn; Selbach, Sverre Magnus; Grande, Tor. (2014) Revisiting rhombohedral lead metaniobate – Crystal structure and functional properties. 4th National Meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
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Contribution to radio or TV
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LectureOlsen, Gerhard H.; Skjærvø, Sandra Helen. (2014) Avanserte materialer – fra kjemi til svevetog. Campusbesøk, Berg VGS
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Contribution to radio or TV
2013
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LectureWiik, Kjell; Wefring, Espen Tjønneland; Reksten, Anita; Olsen, Gerhard. (2013) Superledere og svevetog. En stand der materialteknologi og uorganisk kjemi beskrives og demonstreres med utgangspunkt i en svevende superleder på Researchers Night i Realfagbygget ved NTNU. Researchers Night
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LectureWiik, Kjell; Wefring, Espen Tjønneland; Olsen, Gerhard; Reksten, Anita. (2013) En stand der materialteknologi og uorganisk kjemi beskrives og demonstreres med utgangspunkt i en svevende superleder på et seminar ved NTNU for unge ledere. Kronprins Håkon vil også være til stede. Sikt 2013
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Conference lectureHaugen, Astri Bjørnetun; Olsen, Gerhard; Madaro, Francesco; Morozov, Maxim; Tutuncu, Goknur; Jones, Jacob L.; Grande, Tor; Einarsrud, Mari-Ann. (2013) Anisotropy of piezo- and ferroelectricity in textured K0.5Na0.5NbO3-based materials from novel texturing method. Joint IEEE-International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics (ISAF) and Piezoresponce Force Microscopy and Nanoscale Phenomena in Polar Materials (PFM)
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LectureOlsen, Gerhard H.; Skjærvø, Sandra Helen. (2013) Avanserte materialer – fra kjemi til svevetog. Campusbesøk, Mosjøen VGS
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Conference posterOlsen, Gerhard H.; Selbach, Sverre Magnus; Grande, Tor. (2013) Rhombohedral lead metaniobate - a new high-T piezoelectric?. 3rd national meeting on inorganic and materials chemistry
2012
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LectureHaugen, Astri Bjørnetun; Lohne, Ørjan Fossmark; Olsen, Gerhard; Wefring, Espen Tjønneland; Foss, Carl Erik Lie. (2012) Supermaterialer og svevetog. Researchers' Night
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Conference posterOlsen, Gerhard; Haugen, Astri Bjørnetun; Morozov, Maxim; Grande, Tor; Einarsrud, Mari-Ann. (2012) Texturing of lead-free piezoelectric ceramics. 2nd National Meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry