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PhD projects in Engineering Science

Overview of PhD projects in Engineering Science with the name of the PhD student, working title of the project and the name of the main supervisor.

Current PhD projects

  • Ahlam Abdulghani: Advances in Intent-Based Networking, main supervisor Senior Research Scientist Tarik Cicic
  • Nathalie Cathrin  Aluwini: Meibomian gland segmentation and treatment optimization, main supervisor Professor Hugo Lewi Hammer    
  • Jameel Ali: Anomaly Detection in Optical Fibre Communication Network, main supervisor Adjunct senior research scientist Steinar Bjørnstad
  • Sajad Amouei Sheshkal: Improving diagnosing and treatment of ocular surface diseases using deep learning and explainable artificial intelligence, main supervisor Professor Hugo Lewi Hammer
  • Hospice Alfred Arouna: Internet Core Infrastructure Security: a measurements based approach, main supervisor Research scientist Ioana Alexandrina Livadariu
  • Vebjørn Hallberg Bakkestuen: Mathematical Analysis of Density-Functional Theory, main supervisor Associate Professor André Filip Johannes Carlzon Laestadius
  • Sobia Rind Baloch: Layer-2 Network vulnerability and security: Detecting changes in network infrastructure using delay measurements, main supervisor Adjunct senior research scientist Steinar Bjørnstad
  • Jenish Baniya: Hydrodynamic analysis of large floating solar photovoltaics (FPV) system in an offshore environment, main supervisor Associate Professor Jian Dai
  • Jørn Eirik Betten: Explainable Testing of Reinforcement Learning Agents using State Space Abstractions, main supervisor Research Scientist Helge Spieker
  • Shailendra Bhandari: AI hunts for visual information: Exploring gaze dynamics with Virtual-Eye, main supervisor Professor Pedro Lind
  • Aadi Bhure: Efficient landslide tsunami model with generalized rheological properties, main supervisor professor André Brodtkorb
  • Philippe Büdinger: Applied Machine Learning for automated Be-In/Be-Out detection in public transportation, main supervisor Professor II Tor-Morten Grønli
  • Samuel Ruiz Capel: Smart Bulbous Bow Based on Flexible Materials, main supervisor Professor Aase Reyes
  • Abdullah Canbolat: Distributed Online Reinforcement Learning Exploiting Structured Data in Wireless Networks, main supervisor Professor Baltasar Beferull-Lozano
  • Christos Chatzis: Time-aware methods for detecting and analyzing patterns in time-evolving data, main supervisor Chief research scientist Evrim Acar Ataman
  • Bendik Steinsvåg Dalen: Noisy Quantum Computing and Quantum Matrix Evolution, main supervisor Professor Sølve Selstø
  • Vegard Falmår: Quantum Theory and Visualization, main supervisor Associate Professor Andre Laestadius
  • Leila Farahzadi: Solution-based Platform for Emissions Reduction in Construction Using Digital Tools, main supervisor Associate Professor Mahdi Kioumarsi
  • Fredrik Andreas Fineide: Optimization of current treatment regimens of dry eye disease through machine learning, main supervisor Professor Michael Riegler
  • Sushant Gautam: Pain and psychological distress using machine learning, main supervisor Professor Pål Halvorsen
  • Ebrahim Ghorbani:  Developing a Physics-Informed, Data-driven Integrated Ground Model Toward Lifecycle Management of Offshore Wind Foundations, main supervisor Associate Professor Chuangxin Lyu    
  • Martin Gorosito: Predictive modelling of the adulthood consequence of co-occurrence of musculoskeletal, main supervisor Associate Professor Hårek Haugerud
  • Syed Zohaib Hassan: A story-telling chatbot mimicking a maltreated child, main supervisor Chief research scientist Pål Halvorsen
  • Boniface Pierre Odin Holt: Internet of Drones in Coastal and Forest Surveillance and Search and Rescue Operations, main supervisor Associate Professor Hadi Zahmatkesh
  • Mehdi Houshmandsarkhoosh: Smart Sports Studio: AI-Powered Tools for Next-Gen Media Production, main supervisor Professor Pål Halvorsen
  • Leif Hynnekleiv: Machine learning in epidemiological dry eye disease research, main supervisor Professor Hugo Lewi Hammer
  • Adam Jacobsen: Generative AI in Mental Health Research, main supervisor Senior Research Scientist Vajira Thambawita 
  • Rabindra Khadka: Deep Learning Techniques for Brain Connectivity, main supervisor Professor Anis Yazidi
  • Stephen Simei Kimogol: Bridging the gap between accessibility and pedagogy: Universal design of digital teaching materials for students with visual impairments, main supervisor Associate professor Norun Christine Sanderson
  • Andreas Bogen Kristiansen: Fabrication and characterization of polymer nanocomposite solid-state electrolytes for rechargeable batteries, main supervisor Associate Professor Behrouz Arash
  • Aiganym Kumisbek: Data-driven transport planning considering transport equity and new mobility services, main supervisor Associate Professor Chaoru Lu
  • Denis Larsen: Optimization Approaches to Predict Finance Time Series: From Classical to Quantum Machine Learning Algorithms, main supervisor Head of Group Gustavo Borges Moreno e Mello
  • Maryam Lotfigolian: Computational Analysis of Density-Functional Theory, main supervisor Associate Professor André Filip Johannes Carlzon Laestadius
  • Trym Adrian Eidsvik Lindell: DeepCA - Computation with Neuronal Cultures, main supervisor Professor Stefano Nichele
  • Jan Henrik Helmuth Lühr: Privacy in Smart Homes, main supervisor Senior Research Scientist Taric  Cicic
  • Quentin Didier Hakim Mazouni: Validation of AI planning systems, main supervisor Chief Research Scientist Gotlieb Arnaud
  • Enaut Usandizaga Mendiluze: Quantum Software Mutation Analysis, main supervisor Associate Professor Shaukat Ali
  • Alireza Hossein Zadeh Nik: Towards Efficient and Optimized Inference of Deep Neutral Network Architectures, main supervisor Professor Pål Halvorsen
  • Anna Nishchyk: Augmented Reality Game Helping Elderly People Perform Physical Exercises, main supervisor Professor Weiqin Chen
  • Karoline Malene Nylænder: Enhanced Cyber-Physical System Testing Methods with Adapted Large Language Models and Uncertainty, main supervisor Chief Research Scientist/Research Professor Shaukat Ali
  • Mohamed Radwan: Using Deep Learning for early detection of Dementia, main supervisor Professor Anis Yazidi
  • Gabriele Simone Pipino: Experimental investigations on Floating Offshore Wind Turbines, main supervisor Professor Ramis Örlü.
  • Lars Rastad: Optimization of performance of buildings through model predictive method – Energy and thermal comfort, main supervisor Associate Professor Habtamu Bayera Madessa
  • Ole Kristian Reiten:  Clinical predictors of treatment response in Dry Eye Disease, main supervisor Associate Professor Kristoffer Herland Hellton
  • Daniel Ryghseter: Optimization of Jet Grouted Piles Design and Installation in Quick Clay for sustainable transport infrastructure, main supervisor Associate Professor Jian Dai
  • Ivar Bjørgo  Saksvik: Optical Based Underwater Communication & Networking in Marine Robotics, main supervisor Professor Vahid Hassani
  • Habib Sherkat: A novel integrated bio-signal system for the mobility support of lower limb prosthesis users, main supervisor Professor Vahid Hassani
  • Pedro Maria Rego Lencastre Silva: Machine Leaning, Stochastic Calculus, Convolutional Neural Networks, Lèvy-Flights, main supervisor Professor Pedro Lind
  • Bercan Siyahhan: Development, Optimization & Validation of Numerical Methods for the Multiphysics Interactions of Particle Laden Flows, main supervisor Professor Arash Soleiman Fallah
  • Anders Skretting: Automated In-Vehicle Presence Detection for Be-In/Be-Out Solutions in Public Transport, main supervisor Professor II Tor-Morten Grønli
  • Michael Tarlton: Biological Models of Time Generalized Artificial Intelligence, main supervisor Professor Anis Yazidi
  • Håkon Teigland: Smart ROV, main supervisor Professor Vahid Hassani
  • Kristian Wold: Quantum Computing in the Context of AI, main supervisor Professor Sergiy Denysov
  • Muhammad Yousaf: Testing Autonomous-Cyber Physical Systems with Hybrid AI Methods, main supervisor Chief Research Scientist/Research Head of Department Professor Shaukat Ali
  • Heine Olsson Aabø: Exploring the potential of quantum computing as a means to improve decision-making strategies of personalized cancer treatment, main supervisor Professor Sergiy Denysov
  • Eivind Wiik Ånes: Innovative materials for landfill barriers: utilization of geological construction wastes, main supervisor Associate Professor Chuangxin Lyu

Completed PhD Projects

  • Haroon Khan: Functional near-infrared spectroscopy, EEG, Machine Learning, Human Motion and Balancing, main supervisor Professor Peyman Mirtaheri. Disputation 30.11.2023.
  • Hongjia Wu: Adaptive Multipath Scheduling for 5G Networks and Beyond: A Learning Perspective, supervisors Sergiy Denysov, Senior Research Scientist Özgü Alay. Disputation 08.03.2022.
  • Vajira Lasantha Bandara: Thambawita: Stem GAN, main supervisor Professor Michael Riegler. Disputation 15.12.2021.
    Marco Antonio Pinto Orellana: Time-spectral modelling of biomedical signals, main supervisor Professor Hugo Lewi Hammer. Disputation 08.03.2022.
  • Steven Alexander Hicks: Explainable AI in Medicine, main supervisor Professor Michael Riegler. Disputation 16.06.2022.
    Moustafa Ahmed Ehmed Abdelaal Elkolali: DeepCA - Computation in cellular automata reservoir and hybrid substrates, main supervisor Professor Alex Alcocer. Disputation 08.09.2022.
  • Azza Hassan Mohamed Ahmed: Control Principles for autonomous communication networks, main supervisor Dr. Ahmed Elmokashfi. Disputation 31.05.2023.
  • Bruno Dzogovic: Customizable Network Slicing for Internet of Things, main supervisor Professor II Thanh Van Do. Disputation 06.06.2023.
  • Bernardo de Matos Patrocinio Dos Santos Flores: Celular Internet of Things Security, main supervisor Professor II Thanh Van Do. Disputation 07.06.2023.
  • Hafiz Wajahat Hassan: In vivo monitoring of the body reaction to the implant by using a novel optical probe and near infrared spectroscopy, main supervisor Professor Peyman Mirtaheri. Disputation 29.08.2023.
  • Marie Roald: Understanding the Dynamics of Complex Systems through Time-Evolving Data Mining, main supervisor Chief research scientist Evrim Acar. Disputation 04.09.2023.
  • Chiara Cappelletti: An advanced study of Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease big-data to identify molecular mechanisms for disease risk, main supervisor Professor Tone Berge. Disputation 06.09.2023.
  • Amirhosein Shabani: Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Historical Masonry Buildings, Associate Professor Mahdi Kioumarsi. Disputation 08.09.2023.
  • Bineeth Kuriakose: Artificial intelligence based assistive technology for helping in the navigation of blind and visually impaired, main supervisor Associate Professor Raju Shrestha. Disputation 13.10.2023.
  • Carla Schenker: A Flexible Framework for Data Fusion Based on Coupled Matrix and Tensor Factorizations for Interpretable Pattern Discovery, main supervisor Chief research Scientist Evrim Acar. Disputation 01.12.2023.
  • Petros Choidis: Hygrothermal modelling for the assessment of climate change impact on historic buildings and structures, main supervisor Associate Professor Arnab Chaudhuri. Disputation 11 October 2024.
  • Siri Sofie Eide: Deep Learning Weather Forecasting, main supervisor Professor Michael Riegler  
  • Jan Marius Evang: Resilient and Secure Networks for Critical Applications, main supervisor Research professor Haakon Bryhni. Disputation 10.10.2024.
  • Andres Felipe Ocampo Palacio: Anomaly Detection and Mitigation Strategy for Network Firewalls, main supervisor Research professor Haakon Bryhni. Disputation 19.04.2024.
  • German Solorzano Ramirez: Methods for the Multi-Objective Optimization of Structures Topology, main supervisor Professor II Vagelis Plevris. Disputation 21.06.2024.
  • Hanne Bendiksen Skogvold: Global Metabolomics as a tool in Clinical Research and Diagnostics, main supervisor Associate Professor Per Ola Rønning. Disputation 03.06.2024.
  • Andrea Theomine Marheim Storås: Explainable Artificial Intelligence within Medicine, main supervisor Chief research scientist Pål Halvorsen. Disputation 16.05.2024.
  • Roza Abolghazemi: Deep learning based Real-time Recommender Systems, main supervisor Professor Anis Yazidi. Disputation 25.01.2025.
  • Kültigin Demirlioğlu: Dage detection of structural Systems Using Real-Time Monitoring and Artificial Intelligence, main supervisor Associate Professor Emrah Erduran. Disputation 28.03.2025.
  • Akriti Sharma: Deep Learning methods in Assistive Reproductive Technology, main supervisor Professor Hugo Lewi Hammer. Disputation 01.04.2025.
  • Sinan Sigurd Tanilkan: The use and effects of IT benefits management methods, main supervisor Dr. Jo Erskine Hannay. Disputation 31.03.2025.
  • Sigbjørn Tveit: Fatigue degradation and failure of radically deep drawn aluminium in the marine environment for Floating Solar applications, main supervisor Professor Aase Reyes. Disputation 11.06.2025.
  • Matthias Boeker: Application and Evaluation of Probabilistic Models for Incomplete Longitudinal Human Physical Activity Data, main supervisor Chief research scientist Pål Halvorsen. Disputation 06.10.2025.
  • Leif Knutsen: Leadership capabilities and practices that contribute to benefit realization in digital investments, main supervisor Professor Magne Jørgensen. Disputation 24.10.2025
  • Tom Glover: DeepCA - Computation in cellular automata reservoir and hybrid substrates, main supervisor Professor Stefano Nichele. Disputation 17.12.2025.
  • Sandra Klonteig: Paying attention to biased attention: a mechanistic oriented approach to mental health management, main supervisor Professor Rune Jonassen. Disputation 23.01.2026.

Updated February 19, 2026.