**Professor**\\
====== Øyvind Stavdahl ======
**MSc PhD Engineering Cybernetics** \\
**[[http://www.ntnu.no/itk|Department of Engineering Cybernetics]]** \\
**[[http://www.ntnu.no|Norwegian University of Science and Technology]]**
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===== Teaching =====
[[http://www.ntnu.no/studier/emner/TTK4101|TTK4101 Instrumentering og måleteknikk]] (Instrumentation and Measurements)\\
[[https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/courses/TTK4270#tab=omEmnet|TTK4270 Biomedisinsk instrumentering og regulering]] (Biomedical instrumentation and control)\\
[[https://www.ntnu.no/studier/emner/TTK4550|TTK4550 Teknisk kybernetikk, fordypningsprosjekt ]] (Specialization Project) \\
[[https://www.ntnu.no/studier/emner/TTK4900|TTK4900 Teknisk kybernetikk, masteroppgave ]] (MSc Thesis) \\
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===== Research by topic =====
(For PhDs and postdocs:
o ongoing;
c co-supervised)
==== Metabolic control systems ====
=== Artificial Pancreas ===
[[http://www.apt-norway.com/|APT Research Group]]
* [[https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/hasti.khoshamadi|Hasti Khoshamadi]], PhDoc, Mathematical modelling and system identification related to Artificial Pancreas research,
* [[https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/pallavi.a.patil|Pallavi Patil]] PhDc, Meal onset detection by analysis of body sounds and other sensor modalities,
* [[https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/sunilkumar.t.setti|Sunilkumar Telagam Setti]] postdocc, Early meal onset detection in diabetes
* Claudia Lopez Zazueta, postdocc 2019, Modelling, Model Reduction and Identification for Artificial Pancreas
* [[http://www.ntnu.edu/employees/odd.m.staal|Odd Martin Staal]], PhD, //Blood glucose dynamics: Identification, smoothing and real time estimation in free-living settings//,
* [[http://www.ntnu.edu/employees/konstako|Konstanze Kölle]], PhD, //Towards a Safe Artificial Pancreas: Meal Detection and the Intraperitoneal Route//,
* [[https://folk.ntnu.no/anderfo/pro/|Anders Lyngvi Fougner]], postdoc 2014-2017
=== Oxygen Control ===
* [[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/maria-vatshaug-ottermo/40/420/714|Maria Vatshaug Ottermo]], research scientist 2017-2019.
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==== Snake robotics ====
* [[https://www.ntnu.no/ansatte/josteilo|Jostein Løwer]], PhD 2020-2023, //Snakes on a Plane: Modeling, Estimation and Locomotion for Planar Snake Robots in Cluttered Environments// (to be publicly defended Dec 4th, 2023).
* [[https://www.ntnu.no/ansatte/irja.gravdahl|Irja Gravdahl]], PhDo 2020-, //Hybrid Obstacle Aided Locomotion in Snake Robots//
* [[http://no.linkedin.com/pub/filippo-sanfilippo/77/729/b50|Filippo Sanfilippo]], postdoc 2016-2018, //Control Strategies for Snake Robot Locomotion in Challenging Outdoor Environments//
* [[https://www.sintef.no/en/all-employees/employee/?empid=7467|Eleni Kelasidi]] PhDc, //Modeling, Control and Energy Efficiency of Underwater Snake Robots//, [[http://|NTNU thesis 2015:140]]
* [[https://www.linkedin.com/pub/ehsan-rezapour/25/28/5b8|Ehsan Rezapour]] PhDc, //Model-based Locomotion Control of Underactuated Snake Robots.// [[http://hdl.handle.net/11250/280003|NTNU thesis 2015:46]]
* [[http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18522928&locale=en_US&trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3AChristian%20Holden%2Cidx%3A1-1-1|Christian Holden]]. postdocc 2012-2013
* [[http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=5221103&authToken=CDbo&authType=name|Pål Liljebäck]] PhD, postdocc, //Modelling, Development, and Control of Snake Robots. // [[http://ntnu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:408619/FULLTEXT02|NTNU thesis 2011:70]]. Awarded the 2011 ExxonMobil prize for best doctoral dissertation at NTNU.
Spin-off: [[https://eelume.com|Eelume AS]]
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==== Analysis, Restoration and Enhancement of Human Motor Functions ====
* [[https://www.ntnu.no/ansatte/aleksals|Aleksander Larsen Skrede]] PhDoc 2019-, //A Force Control Framework for Robotic Identification of Biomechanical Properties in the Human Musculoskeletal System//
* [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutaz-tuffaha-327664122|Mutaz Tuffaha]] postdocc 2016-2018
* [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/aria-rahmati-3289884a|Hodjatolah Rahmati]] PhDc, //Computer Vision-Based Infant Movement Assessment//,
* [[http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18522928&locale=en_US&trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3AChristian%20Holden%2Cidx%3A1-1-1|Annette Stahl]], postdocc 2009-2010
* [[http://www.etseq.urv.es/personal/gespino/gespino.html|Gabriela Espinosa Porragas]], postdoc 2004-2005
* [[http://www.ntnu.no/ansatte/ingebrigt.meisingset|Ingebrigt Meisingset]] PhDc, //Motion, Motor Control and Psychological Factors in Neck Pain//,
* [[http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=8545273&locale=en_US&trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas:Anders Fougner,idx:1-1-1|Anders Lyngvi Fougner]], PhD, //Robust, Coordinated and Proportional Myoelectric Control of Upper-Limb Prostheses//. [[http://ntnu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:613927/FULLTEXT02|NTNU thesis 2013:98]]
* [[http://www.ntnu.no/ansatte/lars.adde|Lars Adde]] PhDc, //Prediction of Cerebral Palsy in Young Infants. Computer-based assessment of general movements.// [[http://ntnu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:357463/FULLTEXT03|NTNU thesis 2010:50]]
* [[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/maria-vatshaug-ottermo/40/420/714|Maria Vatshaug Ottermo]] PhDc, //Virtual Palpation gripper.// [[http://ntnu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:123506/FULLTEXT01|NTNU thesis 2006:95]]
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===== Dissemination =====
* [[https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/eJ3g29/norsk-forskning-ny-medisin-kan-forenkle-livet-til-type-1-diabetikere|Norsk forskning: Ny medisin kan forenkle livet til type 1-diabetikere]] av Anders Ihle Tovan. VG.no, 08.02.2024. (in Norwegian)
* [[https://gemini.no/2024/01/ny-insulinmiks-kan-gi-diabetespasienter-et-lettere-liv/|Ny insulin-miks kan gi pasienter med diabetes type 1 et lettere liv]] av Sølvi W. Normannsen. Gemini.no, 08.01.2024. (in Norwegian)
* [[https://norwegianscitechnews.com/2024/01/a-new-insulin-mixture-could-make-life-easier-for-patients-with-type-1-diabetes/|A new insulin mixture could make life easier for patients with type 1 diabetes]] by Sølvi W. Normannsen. Norwegian SciTech News, 04.01.2024.
* //Technology the 'magic of our time': robotics engineer//, Times&Transcript, NB, Canada, 24.10.2017.
* //Technology the 'magic of our time'//, The Daily Gleaner, NB, Canada, 24.10.2017.
* [[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/oyvind-stavdahl-engineer-dineen-lecture-1.4368749|From robotic eels to artificial pancreas: Engineer does 'modern type of magic']]. CBC News/Information Morning Saint John, Canada.
* [[https://www.tu.no/artikler/denne-sensoren-skal-gjore-diabetikere-friske/382275|Denne sensoren skal gjøre diabetikere friske]] by Joachim Seehusen. Teknisk Ukeblad, 25.04.2017.
* [[https://radio.nrk.no/serie/jacobsen/DMTO20005217/14-03-2017#t=1h41s|Roboter med menneskelige hjerneceller er ikke lenger bare fantasi fra sience fiction]] by Karin J. Wetlesen. NRK Radio 14.03.2017.
* [[http://forskning.no/2016/04/vil-gjore-livet-enklere-diabetikere|Vil lage kunstig kjertel til diabetikere]] by Ulla Gjeset Schjølberg. Forskning.no, 2016.05.01.
* International press coverage of our [[http://robotnor.no/our-snake-robots-in-the-media/|snake robot activities]] (lots!!)
* [[http://www.nrk.no/vitenskap-og-teknologi/1.7813788|Verdas første solcelledrivne grill]] (Barbeque powered by solar cells). By Unni Eikeseth. nrk.no, 2011-09-29 (in Norwegian). \\ The solar barbeque is also described by:
* Adresseavisen: [[http://www.adressa.no/student/article1705750.ece|Helautomatisk solcellegrill.]] By Frank Lervik. adressa.no, 2011.10.05 (in Norwegian).
* Direct link to [[http://adressa.no/tv/?id=17780&autoplay=0&ref=|video.]]
* [[http://www.ntnu.no/gemini/2010-04/6.htm|Smartphone Technology Improves Prosthetic Limbs.]]By Yvonne Kerlefsen. Gemini No. 4, 2010-12-08 (in Norwegian). \\ This research is also addressed by:
* The Engineer: [[http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/accelerometers-keep-prosthetic-limbs-in-step/1006523.article|Accelerometers keep prosthetic limbs in step.]]
* Science Daily: [[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101213071108.htm|Smartphone Technology Improves Prosthetic Limbs.]]
* Medtech Insider: [[http://medtechinsider.com/archives/20120|Technology Used in Smartphones Could Make Prosthetic Limbs Easier to Use.]]
* Physorg.com: [[http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-12-smartphone-technology-prosthetic-limbs.html|Smartphone technology improves prosthetic limbs.]]
* Technology Daily: [[http://www.techmagdaily.com/smartphone-technology-improves-prosthetic-limbs.html|Smartphone Technology Improves Prosthetic Limbs.]]
* Bulletins-electroiques: [[http://www.bulletins-electroniques.com/actualites/68247.htm|Recherche pour une meilleure efficacité dans les mouvements des prothèses]] (in French)
* [[http://www.dagbladet.no/2009/09/15/magasinet/forskning/vitenskap/roboter/8126898/|Denne roboten kan gjøre egne valg.]] Dagbladet Magasinet, 2009-09-15.
* [[http://www.ntnu.no/gemini/2009-03/16-19.htm|Robotbarna.]] By Åse Dragland. Gemini No. 3, 2009.
* [[http://technology.newscientist.com/article/dn13406-snake-robot-uses-obstacles-for-propulsion.html|Snake robot uses obstacles for locomotion.]] By Mason Inman. New Scientist, March 2008.
* [[http://tv.repubblica.it/home_page.php?playmode=rub&cont_id=17985&cat_id=1329|Il serpente meccanico.]] By Alessio Balbi. TV Repubblica, 2008-03-05.
* [[http://www.ntnu.no/gemini/2006-01e/snakerobot.htm|Snake robot to the rescue.]] By Åse Dragland. Gemini No. 1, 2006.
* [[http://www.dagbladet.no/kunnskap/2005/02/15/423493.html|Verdens mest avanserte brannslange.]] By Anne Marte Blindheim. Dagbladet, 15.02.2005.
* [[http://www.itk.ntnu.no/ansatte/Pettersen_Kristin/annaKondaWMV.wmv|Møt Slangeroboten Anna Conda.]] NRK Midnytt. 18.40 News 2005-02-08. \\ Anna Konda the snake robot is also addressed elsewhere on the web, including
* Slashdot: [[http://hardware.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/07/22/1849235|Anna Konda, the Robotic Firefighter.]]
* Engadget: [[http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/anna-konda-the-firefighting-snakebot/|Anna Konda: the firefighting snakebot]]
* Technovelgy: [[http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=688|Robotic Fire Hose Anna Konda]]
* Innovations report: [[http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/energy_engineering/report-67839.html|Snake robot to the rescue.]]
* [[http://www.ntnu.no/gemini/2003-06e/12.htm|Does my child have cerebral palsy?]] By Åse Dragland. Gemini No. 6, 2003