Associate Professor

Nora Geirsdotter Bækkelund

Field of work

I do research on place- and industry development in rural areas, as well as green- and digital transitions. I have a particular interest in agency in development- and change processes, and in social aspects of sustanibility transformations.

Master in Human Geography and PhD in Responsible Innovation and Regional Development.

Courses taught 

  • Innovation and systems thinking for engineers
  • Innovation systems


Research areas

  • Regional development
  • Sustainable economic development
  • Twin transitions
  • Agency in industry development
  • Place development

 

Courses taught
  • ING303, Systems Thinking and Innovation for Engineers, Fall 2025
  • ING303, Systems Thinking and Innovation for Engineers, Spring 2026