Palestra: Research cooperation between Brazil and Norway within oil & gas

17/03/2015 16:08

Convite para o seminário intitulado “Research cooperation between Brazil and Norway within oil & gas”, a ser ministrado pelo Prof. Bjarne Foss no dia 30/Março (segunda), das 14 h às 15 h, no Auditório do CTC (Teixeirão). Maiores detalhes abaixo.

Title: Research cooperation between Brazil and Norway within oil & gas

Speaker: Prof. Bjarne Foss, http://www.itk.ntnu.no/ansatte/Foss_Bjarne/

Abstract: This talk starts by presenting NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) before discussing research collabortion between Brazil and Norway within oil & gas. It then continues by examining some specific research projects, in particular projects within production optimization and control involving NTNU, UFSC and industry partners. Finally, the talk elaborates on future collaboration opportunities.

Biography:  Bjarne Foss received a diploma in Electrical Engineering from in 1980 and the doctoral degree in Engineering Cybernetics in 1987, both from the Norwegian Institute of Technology. He is a full professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) where he serves as an area manager for the IO-Center. He is a board member of several established technology-based companies and start-ups. Prof. Foss received awards from the Norwegian King, the Society of Design & Process Science, and IBM, among others, in recognition of his academic excellence. He published over 200 refereed journal papers, conference publications and book-chapters, co-authored a book, and filed 2 patents.