RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research interests are in environment, energy, and natural resource management as well as the determinants and effects of climate policies. I do research on energy transitions, contentious environmental and energy politics, energy justice, climate finance, good governance in energy and natural resource management, resource rights, private and voluntary governance, and public opinion on climate change and environmental policies.
 

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

Academic Background

  • PhD, Political Science, University of Washington (2016)
  • MA, Political Science, University of Washington (2011)
  • MPhil, Comparative and International Education, University of Oslo (2006)
     

Professional Experience

  • Senior Research Fellow, Fridtjof Nansen Institute (from 2021)
  • Senior Researcher, Peace Research Institute Oslo (2018-2021)
  • Senior Advisor Environment, Norwegian People’s Aid (2018-2020)
  • Researcher and Policy Advisor, Chr. Michelsen Institute and U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre (2014-2020)
  • Researcher, Peace Research Institute Oslo (2006-2014)
     

BOOKS

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PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES AND CHAPTERS

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OTHER PUBLICATIONS

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