The expert serves as the Chief Scientist at SINTEF, a world-leading applied multidisciplinary research institution in Norway. With over 30 years of experience at SINTEF, the expert has held numerous scientific and administrative roles, contributing extensively to the global movement towards a Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency. A distinguished figure in Co-processing & Treatment of Wastes, the expert has improved waste management capacities worldwide, reducing air pollutants and greenhouse gases in the process. Notably, the expert has innovatively used local cement kilns in various countries for the destruction of hazardous chemicals and has significantly influenced regulatory frameworks for international organizations and governments.

With robust collaborations with several UN bodies and international organizations, the expert has been pivotal in developing guidelines and capacity-building measures in Asian countries. Their strategic role in resource recovery and the formulation of environmentally sound hazardous waste management practices in industries such as cement, power, and steel across countries like China and India is noteworthy. As an educator and leader, the expert has imparted profound insights through peer-reviewed publications, lectures, and associate professorships at prestigious institutions such as the University of Oslo and the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok.

In addition, the expert’s management and leadership skills are defined by a more than 25-year experience of overseeing diverse projects and units, thereby fostering an empowering work environment. The comprehensive communication abilities are evidenced through hundreds of high-impact articles and presentations elucidating complex sustainability concepts. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office and web tools, the expert is also adept at navigating multi-ethnic environments and resolving intricate issues effectively across organizational boundaries.

The expert's accomplishments extend to substantial international project experience, taking on roles from technical feasibility assessments to implementing sustainable hazardous waste management practices. An influential force behind the use of cement kilns for as-safe-as-possible disposal of hazardous chemicals, the expert has co-authored over 100 publications and delivered more than 200 presentations, significantly advancing the dialogue on global waste management and sustainability.