Øystein Bjelland

About

About me: Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Research interests include engineering design, prototyping, haptic feedback, surgical simulation, biomechanics and maritime technology. Keen skier.

Short CV: I graduated with a masters degree in Engineering Design and Materials from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at NTNU in 2016. From 2016 to 2020, I served as a mechanical design engineer in applied research and development at Prototech AS, working with subsea robotics, flow measurement technology, fuel cell systems for space applications, and metal additive manufacturing. From 2020 to 2025 I did a Ph.D. in Engineering Cybernetics working on haptic feedback for arthroscopic surgical simulation. From 2025, I have been an Associate Professor at the Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering at NTNU.

Research

My research focuses on simulation technology, and digital twins, engineering design and prototyping. This includes the development of interactive surgical simulators with haptic feedback—building on my PhD work in haptic technology—and the use of simulation tools in various engineering applications. I also do engineering design and prototyping with a focus on maritime technology.

Publications

Toward a Digital Twin for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: A Systematic Review

In this paper, we present our vision of how arthroscopic surgical simulation can be expanded towards a "digital twin", by including patient-specific anatomy and patient specific haptic interactions.

Just a Touch of Digital Twin: Reality-Based Haptic Feedback for Arthroscopy Surgery Simulation

Ph.D. Thesis on haptic feedback for surgical simulation

2025

Bjelland, Øystein; Bye, Robin T.; Steinert, Martin; Pedersen, Morten D.. (2025) Just a Touch of Digital Twin: Reality-Based Haptic Feedback for Arthroscopic Surgery Simulation. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation
Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug; Gregersen, Martin; Skrede, Aleksander; Bjelland, Øystein; Hellevik, Alf Inge; Myklebust, Tor Åge. (2025) Effects of Fibular Plate Fixation and Deep Posterior Tibiotalar Ligament Repair on Ankle Stability in a Weber B Fracture Model with Complete Deltoid Ligament Sectioning. Foot & ankle international
Academic article
Bjelland, Øystein; Rasheed, Bismi; Cherif, Intissar; Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug; Chellali, Amine; Steinert, Martin. (2025) Haptic Rendering Using Reality-Based Force Profiles in Surgical Simulation. IEEE Transactions on Haptics
Academic article
Rasheed, Bismi; Bjelland, Øystein; Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug; Schaathun, Hans Georg. (2025) Hyperelastic meniscal material characterization via inverse parameter identification for knee arthroscopic simulations. Journal of Biomechanics
Academic article

2024

Rasheed, Bismi; Bjelland, Øystein; Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug; Schaarschmidt, Ute Alexandra; Schaathun, Hans Georg; Pedersen, Morten Dinhoff. (2024) Intraoperative identification of patient-specific elastic modulus of the meniscus during arthroscopy. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
Academic article
Gregersen, Martin; Dalen, Andreas F.; Skrede, Aleksander Larsen; Bjelland, Øystein; Nilsen, Fredrik Andre; Molund, Marius. (2024) Effects of Fibular Plate Fixation on Ankle Stability in a Weber B Fracture Model With Partial Deltoid Ligament Sectioning. Foot & ankle international
Academic article
Kleppe, Adam Leon; Shayestehpour, Mohammadamin; Bjelland, Øystein. (2024) Biomechanical Identification and Simulation of Passive Ankle Joints in AnyBody. Proceedings - European Council for Modelling and Simulation (ECMS)
Academic article
Bjelland, Øystein; Rasheed, Bismi; Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug. (2024) Haptic Rendering of Arthroscopic Meniscus Examination in SOFA.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2023

Bjelland, Øystein; Hatledal, Lars Ivar; Steinert, Martin; Bye, Robin Trulssen. (2023) IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF AN ARTHROSCOPIC TRACKER SYSTEMI FOR INTRAOPERATIVE MOTION TRACKING AND FORCE REGISTRATION.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Bjelland, Øystein; Gulliksen, William; Kwiatkowski, Arkadiusz Damian; Skavø, Martin; Isern, Håkon Ramon; Shayestehpour, Mohammadamin. (2023) Implementation and Evaluation of a Vibrotactile Assisted Monitoring and Correction System for Partial Weight-Bearing in Lower Extremities.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Ege, Daniel Nygård; Goudswaard, Mark; Nesheim, Ole Skråmestø; Eikevåg, Sindre Wold; Bjelland, Øystein; Christensen, Kim Alexander. (2023) VIRTUALLY HOSTED HACKATHONS FOR DESIGN RESEARCH: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN ENGINEERING ANNUAL (IDEA) CHALLENGE 2022. Proceedings of the Design Society
Academic article
Dalen, Andreas F.; Gregersen, Martin; Skrede, Aleksander Larsen; Bjelland, Øystein; Myklebust, Tor Åge; Nilsen, Fredrik Andre. (2023) Effects of Progressive Deltoid Ligament Sectioning on Weber B Ankle Fracture Stability. Foot & ankle international
Academic article

2022

Kleppe, Paul Steffen; Bjelland, Øystein; Hansen, Irina-Emily; Mork, Ola Jon. (2022) Idea Lab: Bridging Product Design and Automatic Manufacturing in Engineering Education 4.0. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON
Academic article
Kleppe, Paul Steffen; Bjelland, Øystein. (2022) Implementation of Virtual Concurrent Engineering Tools in Engineering Education 4.0. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON
Academic article
Bjelland, Øystein; Rasheed, Bismi; Schaathun, Hans Georg; Pedersen, Morten Dinhoff; Steinert, Martin; Hellevik, Alf Inge. (2022) Toward a Digital Twin for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: A Systematic Review. IEEE Access
Academic literature review
Bjelland, Øystein; Pedersen, Morten Dinhoff; Steinert, Ralf Martin; Bye, Robin Trulssen. (2022) Intraoperative Data-Based Haptic Feedback for Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Punch Simulation. IEEE Access
Academic article

2021

Skrede, Aleksander Larsen; Bjelland, Øystein; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn. (2021) Work-in-Progress: An agile approach to formative assessment in higher education. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON
Academic article
Svendby, Jørgen; Bjelland, Øystein; Bokach, Dmitry; Solheim, Bjarte G.. (2021) The use of Additive Manufactured Inconel 625 as Bipolar Plate for the High Temperature Proton Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell. Procedia Structural Integrity
Academic article

2018

Kriesi, Carlo; Bjelland, Øystein; Steinert, Martin. (2018) Fast and iterative prototyping for injection molding – a case study of rapidly prototyping. Procedia Manufacturing
Academic article

2016

Kriesi, Carlo; Blindheim, Jørgen; Bjelland, Øystein; Steinert, Martin. (2016) Creating Dynamic Requirements Through Iteratively Prototyping Critical Functionalities. Procedia CIRP
Academic article

Journal publications

Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug; Gregersen, Martin; Skrede, Aleksander; Bjelland, Øystein; Hellevik, Alf Inge; Myklebust, Tor Åge. (2025) Effects of Fibular Plate Fixation and Deep Posterior Tibiotalar Ligament Repair on Ankle Stability in a Weber B Fracture Model with Complete Deltoid Ligament Sectioning. Foot & ankle international
Academic article
Bjelland, Øystein; Rasheed, Bismi; Cherif, Intissar; Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug; Chellali, Amine; Steinert, Martin. (2025) Haptic Rendering Using Reality-Based Force Profiles in Surgical Simulation. IEEE Transactions on Haptics
Academic article
Rasheed, Bismi; Bjelland, Øystein; Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug; Schaathun, Hans Georg. (2025) Hyperelastic meniscal material characterization via inverse parameter identification for knee arthroscopic simulations. Journal of Biomechanics
Academic article
Rasheed, Bismi; Bjelland, Øystein; Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug; Schaarschmidt, Ute Alexandra; Schaathun, Hans Georg; Pedersen, Morten Dinhoff. (2024) Intraoperative identification of patient-specific elastic modulus of the meniscus during arthroscopy. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
Academic article
Gregersen, Martin; Dalen, Andreas F.; Skrede, Aleksander Larsen; Bjelland, Øystein; Nilsen, Fredrik Andre; Molund, Marius. (2024) Effects of Fibular Plate Fixation on Ankle Stability in a Weber B Fracture Model With Partial Deltoid Ligament Sectioning. Foot & ankle international
Academic article
Kleppe, Adam Leon; Shayestehpour, Mohammadamin; Bjelland, Øystein. (2024) Biomechanical Identification and Simulation of Passive Ankle Joints in AnyBody. Proceedings - European Council for Modelling and Simulation (ECMS)
Academic article
Ege, Daniel Nygård; Goudswaard, Mark; Nesheim, Ole Skråmestø; Eikevåg, Sindre Wold; Bjelland, Øystein; Christensen, Kim Alexander. (2023) VIRTUALLY HOSTED HACKATHONS FOR DESIGN RESEARCH: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN ENGINEERING ANNUAL (IDEA) CHALLENGE 2022. Proceedings of the Design Society
Academic article
Dalen, Andreas F.; Gregersen, Martin; Skrede, Aleksander Larsen; Bjelland, Øystein; Myklebust, Tor Åge; Nilsen, Fredrik Andre. (2023) Effects of Progressive Deltoid Ligament Sectioning on Weber B Ankle Fracture Stability. Foot & ankle international
Academic article
Kleppe, Paul Steffen; Bjelland, Øystein; Hansen, Irina-Emily; Mork, Ola Jon. (2022) Idea Lab: Bridging Product Design and Automatic Manufacturing in Engineering Education 4.0. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON
Academic article
Kleppe, Paul Steffen; Bjelland, Øystein. (2022) Implementation of Virtual Concurrent Engineering Tools in Engineering Education 4.0. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON
Academic article
Bjelland, Øystein; Rasheed, Bismi; Schaathun, Hans Georg; Pedersen, Morten Dinhoff; Steinert, Martin; Hellevik, Alf Inge. (2022) Toward a Digital Twin for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: A Systematic Review. IEEE Access
Academic literature review
Bjelland, Øystein; Pedersen, Morten Dinhoff; Steinert, Ralf Martin; Bye, Robin Trulssen. (2022) Intraoperative Data-Based Haptic Feedback for Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Punch Simulation. IEEE Access
Academic article
Skrede, Aleksander Larsen; Bjelland, Øystein; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn. (2021) Work-in-Progress: An agile approach to formative assessment in higher education. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON
Academic article
Svendby, Jørgen; Bjelland, Øystein; Bokach, Dmitry; Solheim, Bjarte G.. (2021) The use of Additive Manufactured Inconel 625 as Bipolar Plate for the High Temperature Proton Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell. Procedia Structural Integrity
Academic article
Kriesi, Carlo; Bjelland, Øystein; Steinert, Martin. (2018) Fast and iterative prototyping for injection molding – a case study of rapidly prototyping. Procedia Manufacturing
Academic article
Kriesi, Carlo; Blindheim, Jørgen; Bjelland, Øystein; Steinert, Martin. (2016) Creating Dynamic Requirements Through Iteratively Prototyping Critical Functionalities. Procedia CIRP
Academic article

Part of book/report

Bjelland, Øystein; Rasheed, Bismi; Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug. (2024) Haptic Rendering of Arthroscopic Meniscus Examination in SOFA.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Bjelland, Øystein; Hatledal, Lars Ivar; Steinert, Martin; Bye, Robin Trulssen. (2023) IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF AN ARTHROSCOPIC TRACKER SYSTEMI FOR INTRAOPERATIVE MOTION TRACKING AND FORCE REGISTRATION.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Bjelland, Øystein; Gulliksen, William; Kwiatkowski, Arkadiusz Damian; Skavø, Martin; Isern, Håkon Ramon; Shayestehpour, Mohammadamin. (2023) Implementation and Evaluation of a Vibrotactile Assisted Monitoring and Correction System for Partial Weight-Bearing in Lower Extremities.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

Bjelland, Øystein; Bye, Robin T.; Steinert, Martin; Pedersen, Morten D.. (2025) Just a Touch of Digital Twin: Reality-Based Haptic Feedback for Arthroscopic Surgery Simulation. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation

Teaching

I teach courses in the Mechatronics and Product Design (BSc) and Mechatronics and Automation (MSc) programs. General areas include engineering and product design, computer aided design, mechatronics and mechanical engineering.

Supervision

I supervise bachelor and master students with topics in:

Biomechanics simulation
Biomechatronic systems
General mechatronics

Outreach

New lab facilities for Ålesund Biomechanics Lab

Ålesund Biomechanics Lab recently moved into new facilities at Ålesund General Hospital.

2024

Academic lecture

Bjelland, Øystein; Rasheed, Bismi; Dalen, Andreas Fagerhaug. (2024) Haptic Rendering of Arthroscopic Meniscus Examination in SOFA. 2024 IEEE International Conference on Real-time Computing and Robotics (RCAR 2024) , Online 2024-06-24 - 2024-06-28

2023

Academic lecture

Bjelland, Øystein; Hatledal, Lars Ivar; Steinert, Martin; Bye, Robin Trulssen. (2023) IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF AN ARTHROSCOPIC TRACKER SYSTEM FOR INTRAOPERATIVE MOTION TRACKING AND FORCE REGISTRATION. 37th ECMS European Conference on Modelling and Simulation , Florence, Italy 2023-06-20 - 2023-06-23
Poster

Bjelland, Øystein. (2023) Towards Data-Driven Patient-Specific Haptic Rendering in SOFA. IEEE World Haptics Conference 2023 , TU Delft, Delft 2023-07-10 - 2023-07-13
Academic lecture

Bjelland, Øystein. (2023) Towards Data-Driven Haptics for Arthroscopic Meniscus Examination using SOFA. SOFA Week 2023 , Cyber Campus La Defence, Paris, France 2023-11-13 - 2023-11-17

2022

Academic lecture

Kleppe, Paul Steffen; Bjelland, Øystein; Hansen, Irina-Emily; Mork, Ola Jon. (2022) Bridging Product Design and Automatic Manufacturing in Engineering Education 4.0. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON 2022) , Tunis 2022-03-28 - 2022-03-31
Academic lecture

Kleppe, Paul Steffen; Bjelland, Øystein. (2022) Implementation of Virtual Concurrent Engineering Tools in Engineering Education 4.0. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference , Tunis 2022-03-28 - 2022-03-31
Academic lecture

Bjelland, Øystein. (2022) Intraoperative Data for Improving Haptic Feedback in Arthroscopic Digital Twins. IIR-dagen 2022 , Thon Hotel Solsiden, Trondheim, Norway 2022-06-14 - 2022-06-14
Lecture

Bjelland, Øystein. (2022) Recovery-Efficient Haptic Assisted Boot (REHAB) - Rehabilitation Device for Correct Loading after Foot Injuries. NTNU Discovery Lunch Meeting , Sundebygget, Ålesund, Norway 2022-11-01 - 2022-11-01
Academic lecture

Bjelland, Øystein. (2022) Partial Meniscectomy Simulation Demo. IE-dagen 2022 , Clarion Hotel and Congress, Trondheim 2022-06-15 - 2022-06-15

2021

Academic lecture

Bjelland, Øystein; Bye, Robin Trulssen. (2021) Computer Haptic-Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery. MODPROD 21 , Lindköping, Sweden / Online 2021-02-03 - 2021-02-04

Språkvelger

Øystein Bjelland