Education
HyValue puts significant emphasis on education and researcher training, and aims to fund around 20 PhD and Postdocs. In addition, many MSc & BSc candidates will be educated throughout the Centre period. Relevant student education and researcher training will be provided by the HyValue Research Partners.
Post doctoral researchers
Torhild Nordtveit
University of Bergen
Topic: Law
WP/Task: WP6, WP2/task 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 2.4
Roweno Heijmans
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2023-2024
Topic: Economics
WP/Task: WP6/task 6.1, 6.4
Niaz Bashiri Behmri
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2024-2028
Topic: Financing Hydrogen Investment; Key European market conditions: power, CO2, gas, hydrogen and energy intensive tradable products.
WP/Task: WP6, WP4/task 6.4, 6.8, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5
Faraimo Jay Vai
Western Norway University of Applied Science (HVL)
2024-2026
Societal impact and embeddedness of Hydrogen in Norway. WP5/task 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Ingrid Glette-Iversen
University of Stavanger
Period: 2024-2028
Topic: Hydrogen risk and safety.
WP/Task: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Maren Holthe Hedne
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2025-2029
Topic: Economics / green transition
WP/Task: WP6
Brynhild Stavland
University of Stavanger
Period: 2025-2028
Topic: Safety Regulation of Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier
WP/Task: WP4
Khusniddin Alikulov
HVL
Period: 2025-2027
Topic: Offshore production of hydrogen, by use of techno-economic analysis
WP/Task: WP1
Associated Post doctoral researchers with financial support from other sources
Sanjay Gopaldas Chaudri
University of Stavanger
Period: 2022-2024
Topic: Hydrogenseparasjon og -rensing
Wp/Task: WP5
Funding source: University of Stavanger
Helene Hisken
University of Bergen
Period: 2024-
Topic: Safety science and risk
WP/Task: WP4
Funding source: University of Bergen
Andreas Breivik Ormevik
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2025-2026
Topic: Energy transitions under network externalities: Policies, firms, and finance.
WP/Task: WP6
Funding source: MarTrans
PhD students
Marcello Costamagna
University of Bergen
Period: 2022-2025
Topic: De novo catalyst design
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.3
Jonas Himmelstrup
University of Bergen
Period: 2020-2024
Topic: Mechanistic insight and catalyst and process design
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.3
Leif E. Hertwig
University of Bergen
Period: 2023-2027
Topic: Mechanistic insight and catalyst and process design
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.3
Shuyi Pan
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2023-2027
Topic: Economics
WP/Task: WP6/task 6.1, 6.4
Kristoffer Skjelanger
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Period: 2024-2027
Topic: Green hydrogen from innovative PEM electrolysis
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.4
Buddhika Karunaratne
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Period: 2024-2028
Topic: Green hydrogen via photocatalysis
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.2
Ingrid Emilie Flesum Ringstad
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2021-2025
Topic: Economics
WP/Task: WP6
Ashika Dilshani W. Gamage
University of Stavanger
Period: 2024-2027
Topic: Advanced Materials for Hydrogen Purification
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.1
Tomasz Adam Skrzydlo
University of Stavanger
Period: 2024-2027
Topic: Turquoise hydrogen from methane cracking
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.5
Dikshya Bhandari
University of Stavanger
Period: 2024-2027
Topic: Safety Science and Risk (Identifying and Mitigating Risks in Hydrogen Energy for Safer Integration
WP/Task: WP4
Ruplekha Bordoloi
University of Bergen
Period: 2025-2028
Topic: Metal-organic framework for Hydrogen purification
WP/Task: WP1
Associated PhD students with financial support from other sources
Liina Sangolt
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Period: 2022-2026
Topic: Offshore production of hydrogen
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.6
Funding source: Ulla-Førre Foundation
Sivagowri Shanmugaratnam
Western Norway University of Applied Science / University of Bergen
Period: 2023-2025
Topic: Hydrogen production
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.2
Funding source: NORPART
Ingrid Marie Stuen
University of Bergen
Period: 2023-2026
Topic: Metering
WP/Task: WP2/task 2.2
Funding source: HyMe
Torbjørn Egeland-Eriksen
University of Oslo / NORCE
Period: 2018-2024
Topic: Green hydrogen as energy storage and energy carrier in combination with offshore wind power
WP/Task: WP2/task 2.1
Funding source:
Brynhild Stavland
University of Stavanger
Period: 2021-2025
Topic: Safety Regulation of Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier
WP/Task: WP4
Funding source: HySociety
Huy Nguyen
University of Bergen
Period: 2025-2028
Topic: Separation of catalyst and chemical reductant
WP/Task: WP1
Funding source: AmPEP
Anders Even Kvåle
University of Bergen / Eone
Period: 2025-2028
Topic: Nærings-PhD
WP/Task: WP1
Funding source: Industrial PhD
Kristine Marie Halvorsen
University of Bergen
Period:
Topic: Development of new MOFs for the electrochemical reduction of CO2
WP/Task: WP1
Funding source:
Chapa Wanniarachchi
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Period: 2024-2026
Topic: Computer modeling and simulations for clean energy applications
WP/Task: WP1
Funding source: University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Master degrees with thematic relevance to the Centre
Lavanya Nagulanantham
Western Norway University of Applied Science/University of Bergen
Period: 2023-2024
Topic: Electrode Materials for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.2
Amalie Norland
Western Norway University of Applied Science / University of Bergen
Period: 2023-2024
Topic: Investigating voltage ripple effects in PEM electrolysis: test protocol development and experimental characterisation
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.4
Ann Louise Egelandsdal
Western Norway University of Applied Science / University of Bergen
Period: 2023-2024
Topic: A Comparative Study of Different Hydrogen Delivery and Storage Systems for Industrial Applications
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.6
Anna Matea Skår
University of Bergen
Period: 08.2023-08.2024
Topic: A Cylindrical Cavity Resonator System for Characterisation of Hydrogen Gas
WP/Task: WP2/task 2.2
Elias Mykelbust Vaardal
University of Bergen
Period: 08.2023-08.2024
Topic: Developing a Modular Uncertainty Calculation Tool for Hydrogen Refueling Stations
WP/Task: WP2/task 2.2
Håvard Heldal
Western Norway University of Applied Science / University of Bergen
Period: 2023.2024
Topic: Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers
WP/Task: WP3/task 3.3
Albert Gjørvad
Western Norway University of Applied Science / University of Bergen
Period: 2023
Topic: Designbasis for metanpyrolysereaktor som forskningsreaktor ved HVL
WP/Task: WP3/task 3.2
Amandine Massant
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2023
Topic: Green ammonia shipping: Adapting established value-chains to fuel the future of clean maritime transport
WP/Task: WP6/task.6.1
Runar Johnston
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2023
Topic: Green ammonia shipping: Adapting established value-chains to fuel the future of clean maritime transport
WP/Task: WP6/task.6.1
Marte Hoel
University of Bergen
Period: 2023-2024
Topic: Er handlingsrommet for tildeling av statlig støtte utivdet ved CEEAG-retningslinjene- med særlig fokus på hydrogenprosjekter
WP/Task: WP6/task.6.5
Julie Birkeland
University of Bergen
Period: 2024
Topic: Statsstøtte for hydrogenprosjekter etter EØS-avtalen § 61 nr. 3, med særlig fokus på Gruppeunntaksforordninngen (GBER) og/eller reglene om klima, miljø- og energistøtte
WP/Task: WP6/task.6.5
Caspar Clemens James von Moltke
University of Stavanger
Period: 2023
Topic: Hydrogen in the Urban Setting - Understanding the role of hydrogen in the energy transition of Berlin through the lens of the Multi-Level-Perspective
WP/Task: WP6/task.6.7
Kjartan Yri
University of Bergen
Period: 2025
Topic:
WP/Task: WP2/task 2.2
Mark Ruben Chalupa
Western Norway University of Applied Science / Leibniz
Period: 2025
Topic:
WP/Task: WP1/task 1.2
Kamilla Valla Hagen
Western Norway University of Applied Science / University of Bergen
Period: 2023-2024
Topic: Hydrogen production from fluctuating small-scale hydropower
WP/Task: WP1
Karine Strandos
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Period: 2024-2025
Topic: Hydrogenproduksjon frå innestengt vasskraft
WP/Task: WP1
Malene Nordal Ulvestad
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Period: 2024-2025
Topic: Investigating electrolytes for AEM / AEC electrolyzers
WP/Task: WP1
Maria Alice Svendsen
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Period: 2025-2026
Topic: The role of hydrogen in getting large-scale offshore wind power to markets
WP/Task: WP1
Tina Eliassen Valøen
University of Bergen
Period: 2025
Topic: Salt precipitation during gas storage in saline aquifiers
WP/Task: WP2
Amalie Nordvik
University of Bergen
Period: 2025
Topic: Salt precipitation during gas storage in saline aquifiers
WP/Task: WP2
Bishoy Sadaak
Upper Austria University
Period: 2025
Topic: Salt precipitation during gas storage in saline aquifiers
WP/Task: WP2
Suhayka Mohamed
University of Bergen
Period: 2025
Topic: Salt precipitation during gas storage in saline aquifiers
WP/Task: WP2
Henrik Abilgaard
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Period: 2024-2025
Topic: Development of an AEM fuel cell test station
WP/Task: WP3
Tobias A. Slettemyr Jetmundsen
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Period: 2024-2025
Topic: Modeling of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) System for Marine Applications Using Aspen HYSYS
WP/Task: WP3
Tobias Spydberger
Western Norway University of Applied Science / University of Bergen
Period: 2024-2025
Topic: CFD modellering av metanpyrolyse
WP/Task: WP3
Andres Guillermo
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2025
Topic: Hydrogen contracts
WP/Task:
Helene Just Rustad
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2025
Topic: Finance: Sustainable Aviation Fuels
WP/Task:
Johannes Elgaaen
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Period: 2025
Topic: Finance: Sustainable Aviation Fuels
WP/Task:
Kari Wiig
University of Bergen
Period: 2025
Topic: Legal Challenges in Establishing Contracts for Difference for Hydrogen under the EEA State Aid framework
WP/Task:
Bachelor degrees with thematic relevance to the Centre
Birk Stian Bjerkrheim
Western Norway University of Applied Science/University of Bergen
Topic: Undervannslagring av komprimert hydrogen: En case-studie med bruk av teknologisk innovasjonssystem
WP/Task: WP2
Dorthea Ting Arnø Sandvik
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Topic: The role of hydrogen in transporting offshore wind power to markets - A techno-economic analysis
Henrik Abildgaard
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Topic: Offshore fyllestasjon for hydrogen og hydrogenbærere - En konseptanalyse
Lana Azad Tufeek
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Topic: The role of hydrogen in transporting offshore wind power to markets - A techno-economic analysis
Mathias Horne
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Topic: Offshore fyllestasjon for hydrogen og hydrogenbærere - En konseptanalyse
Philip Massimo Clausen
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Topic: Offshore fyllestasjon for hydrogen og hydrogenbærere - En konseptanalyse
Tor Christopher Gordon Kleppe
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Topic: Energy Flow and System Integration for Offshore Green Hydrogen
Heidi La Haganes
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Topic: Analyse av batterityper for bruk i forbindelse med brenselceller
Maria Alice Svendsen
Western Norway University of Applied Science
Topic: Analyse av batterityper for bruk i forbindelse med brenselceller