NATURAL SCIENCES

The Aquaculture Division addresses various biological issues, contributing to a more sustainable and diverse development of the Norwegian aquaculture industry.

The objective of the research is increased profitability, safe food production, employment and value creation in Norway. The division educates and does research related to farm animal husbandry. Veterinary studies like farm animal health and farm animal nursing are important. Within farm animal production, precision livestock farming is essential, with focus on animal welfare and efficient production.

The division focuses on basic organisms in aquatic ecosystems, where both microalgae, bacteria and fungi play an important role. Research in blue-biome science and technology focuses on basic organisms in aquatic ecosystems, where both microalgae, bacteria and fungi play an important role, as well as how these organisms individually or in ecological societies interact.

The interaction of antigen-specific T and B cells is key for an effective adaptive immune response. T follicular helper (Tfh) cells are the T cell subset that provide B cell assistance during the germinal center reaction. Tfh cells are the prerequisite for the generation of high-affinity memory B cells and long-lived plasma cells. Therefore, manipulation of the Tfh response is of particular clinical interest for aiding in the generation of protective antibodies during vaccination or for eliminating harmful antibodies in autoimmune diseases and allergies [1].

The research activities of the Mathematics Analysis Group focus on:

- Construction of class of representations of discrete hyperbolic fundamental groups of surfaces.

- Construction of mathematical transforms defined in the spectral domain of finite graphs and applications to compression, denoising and reconstruction of signals defined on large graphs.

Design and optimization of large magnets for High Energy Physics and Medical Applications. Modeling, identification and design of Tokamak configuratione for Magnetic Confinement Controlled Nuclear Fusion. Non linear circuits and complex networks, synchronization and emerging dynamics. Electromagnetic compatibility, signal and power integrity for high speed circuits.

High-Tech Transport and Clean Energy System

Simple and affordable mobility systems; efficient, clean and safe technologies for power generation and propulsion; energy storage systems to optimize the use of renewable sources; biotechnology for clean energy conversion.

Besides studying osteological remains, she specialises in the anatomo-clinical analysis of ancient texts and artworks in order to identify the historical presentation and evolution of diseases throughout history. She is also specialises in the field of anatomical education.

The group is dedicated to the following research activities:

1) Construction of mathematical models based on partial and ordinary differential equations linked to the description of phenomena arising in different applied fields, in particular ecology and engineering;

2) Extension of nonlocal elasticity theories based on stress-driven spatial convolutions;

The research activities of the Biological Sciences group focus on the following main areas.

1) Identification of new molecules targeting enzymes involved in neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.

2) Central and local control of reproduction in mammalian and non-mammalian vertebrates by cannabinoids, environmental pollutants and endocrine disruptors.