Strategic Research Areas 2014–2023

Through interdisciplinary cooperation, NTNU's strategic research areas NTNU Energy, NTNU Health, NTNU Oceans and NTNU Sustainability address complex challenges of great importance for society.

 

NTNU Energy

– Energy for a better society

Director: Professor Johan E. Hustad

Research areas

Advanced thermodynamic analysis

Energy efficiency

Energy Storage

Hydropower for the 21st century

Improved efficiency in exploration and production of oil and gas

Metallurgy

Politics, innovation and public engagement for sustainable energy

Purification and storage of CO2

Smart energy systems (smart grids)

Technological solutions for new renewable energy, especially solar energy, bioenergy and offshore wind power

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NTNU Health

– Innovative solutions to complex health challenges

Director: Researcher Magnus Steigedal

Research areas

Diagnostics and therapy

Health promotion, prevention and empowerment

ICT systems, welfare technology and organization of health services

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NTNU Oceans

– Knowledge for a sustainable ocean

Director: Professor Ingrid Schjølberg

Research areas

Into the deep ocean

Marine environment, society and sustainability

Marine minerals and renewables

Maritime transport

Polar science and technology

Sustainable seafood and marine bioresources

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NTNU Sustainability

– Knowledge for change

Interim Leader: Professor Helge Brattebø

Research areas

Biodiversity and ecosystem services

Environmental and sustainability assessments

Ethical perspectives

ICT as an enabling technology

Institutional framework

Land use

Sustainable design and business models

Sustainable urban and regional development