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Strategic Research Areas 2014–2023

Ill.: NTNU Strategic Research Areas - superheroes

Research, education and innovation with particularly high relevance for society are lifted and intensified through interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Strategic Research Areas Energy, Health, Oceans and Sustainability address and help to solve large, complex issues.

Energy iconNTNU Energy

Energy for a better society

Director: Professor Johan E. Hustad

Areas

  • NTNU Energy Transition
  • NTNU Team Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
  • NTNU Team Hydrogen
  • NTNU Team Wind

Health iconNTNU Health

Innovative solutions to complex health challenges

Director: Researcher Magnus Steigedal

Areas

  • Diagnostics and therapy
  • Health promotion, prevention and empowerment
  • ICT systems, welfare technology and organization of health services

Oceans iconNTNU Oceans

Knowledge for a sustainable ocean

Director: Professor Ingrid Schjølberg

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

Sustainability iconNTNU Sustainability

Knowledge for change

Director: Professor Helge Brattebø

Areas

  • Sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services
  • Transition towards a circular economy and sustainable production and consumption systems
  • Climate change mitigation and adaption
  • Transition towards smart sustainable cities and built environment
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