Roberto Rivas Hermann
Associate Professor
Nord University Business School
Areas of expertise
Discourse analysis, Internationalisation, International cooperation, Qualitative Research Methods, Environment, Sustainable development, Innovation, Science Technology Studies, High North, Supervision of professional training, Northeast Passage, Sustainable shipping, Arctic infrastructure, Maritime economics
www.chnl.no) where he carries out research on environmental planning with focus on the shipping infrastructure in the Arctic. In the ESD domain, Roberto focuses in the integration of real-world learning teaching frameworks in interdisciplinary graduate courses.
GrowKudos: Popular explanation of scientific work
Website of the Centre for High North Logistics
Roberto's profile on ResearchGate
Bachelor courses
LED1001 ledelse
EKT243 prosjektarbeid
Master courses
LED5007 internasjonal internship
Previous teaching/ guest teaching
VT308 forskningsmetoder og vitenskapteori (master)
Current supervision
Dhaneswara Al Amien. Ph.D. student, (co-supervision 2022-2025)
MBA program 2023/2024 - Zhivareva, Rabben, Arntsen, Iversen/Selboe
Previous supervision
MBA Nord University (2019-2021)
M.S.c. Energy management, Nord University (2020)
B.Sc. Maritime management (BANAU) (2017-2018)
M.Sc. program Environmental Management and Sustainability Science, Aalborg University, 2011-2015.
M.Sc. Global management, Nord U. (2022)
Exchange student, IFRS, Brazil, Master in IP management and innovation technological transfer), 2022, spring
Educational development projects
Educational development projects
Management practice in the context of global value chain (2019-2022). DIKU (Finished)
Real world learning in business education (2020-2024). DIKU.
Research projects
Wind assisted ship propulsion (WASP)- Interreg Northern Sea Region Program (2019-2023)
European Research and Training Network on Autonomous Barges for Smart Inland Shipping (2022-2025)
2024
2023
A Structured Analysis of Sustainability in Arctic Transport Studies Towards a Sustainable Arctic: International Security, Climate Change and Green Shipping 2023, World Scientific: s. 191-212 Faury, Olivier; Cariou, Pierre; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Rigot-Müller, Patrick
Adopting different wind-assisted ship propulsion technologies as fleet retrofit: An agent-based modeling approach 2023, Technological Forecasting and Social Change: Volum 192 Chica, Manuel; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning
2022
Arctic transshipment hub planning along the Northern Sea Route: A systematic literature review and policy implications of Arctic port infrastructure 2022, Marine Policy: Volum 145 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning; Lebel, Julien; Kovalenko, Alina
Integrating Problem-based Learning with International Internships in Business Education 2022, Journal of Teaching in International Business: Volum 32 s. 202-235 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Amaral, Marcelo; Bonzanini Bossle, Marilia
Socio-technical imaginaries of a circular economy in governmental discourse and among science, technology, and innovation actors: A Norwegian case study 2022, Technological Forecasting and Social Change: Volum 183 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Pansera, Mario; Antunes Nogueira, Leticia; Monteiro, Marko
2021
2020
Multinational companies roles in start-up incubation ecosystems : The case of Microsoft innovation centres in Brazil Research handbook on start-up incubation ecosystems 2020, Edward Elgar Publishing: s. 273-284 Nordling, Nadja; Thomas, Elisa; Pugh, Rhiannon; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
Lenses on the post-oil economy: integrating entrepreneurship into sustainability education through problem-based learning 2020, Educational Action Research: Volum 30 s. 480-506 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Bonzanini Bossle, Marilia; Amaral, Marcelo
Science and technology parks as innovation intermediaries for green innovation Engineering assets and public infrastructures in the age of digitalization : Proceedings of the 13th world congress on engineering asset management 2020, Springer: s. 915-922 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Thomas, Elisa; Pansera, Mario
2019
Bringing an entrepreneurial focus to sustainability education: A teaching framework based on content analysis 2019, Journal of Cleaner Production: Volum 246 s. 1-19 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Bonzanini Bossle, Marilia
Challenges of Creating and Capturing Value in Open Eco-innovation: Evidence from the Maritime Industry in Denmark 2019, Journal of Cleaner Production: Volum 220 s. 642-654 Garcia, Rosanna; Wigger, Karin Andrea; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
2017
Do eco-rating schemes improve the environmental performance of ships? 2017, Marine Policy: Volum 87 s. 94-103 Poulsen, Rene Taudal; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Smink, Carla K.
Grassroots And Frugal Innovation: New Pathways Towards Sustainability And Social Inclusion In Ecuador | Frugalidad e innovación popular: nuevos caminos para la sustentabilidad y la inclusión social en Ecuador | 2017, Revista Iberoamericana de Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad -CTS: Volum 12 s. 131-152 Pansera, Mario; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Narvaez-Mena, Horacio
Eco-innovation drivers in value-creating networks: A case study of ship retrofitting services 2017, Sustainability: Volum 9 s. 733 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Wigger, Karin Andrea
2016
Partnerships for environmental technology development in the shipping industry: Two Danish case studies 2016, International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development: Volum 10 s. 260-280 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Smink, Carla; Kerndrup, Søren
The function of intermediaries in collaborative innovation processes: Retrofitting a Danish small island ferry with green technology 2016, International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development: Volum 10 s. 361-383 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Mosgaard, Mette A; Kerndrup, Søren
2015
Innovation in product and services in the shipping retrofit industry: a case study of ballast water treatment systems 2015, Journal of Cleaner Production: Volum 106 s. 443-454 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Köhler, Jonathan; Scheepens, Arno
2012
Challenges of local water governance: the extent, nature and intensity of local water-related conflict and cooperation 2012, Water Policy: Volum 14 s. 336-357 Ravnborg, Helle M.; Bustamante, R; Cisse, A.; Cold-Ranvkilde, S.; Cossio, V.; Djire, M.
2007
La política y legislación forestal nicaragüense: implicaciones para el fomento y aprovechamiento arbóreo en fincas ganaderas 2007, Encuentro: Volum 11 s. 29-52 Marin, Y.; Defeltsen, G.; Fernández, M.; Aguilar, A.; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
2024
SWOT analysis coastal region Northern Norway 2024, Hermann, Roberto Rivas
Participatory system for organic certification as an organizational Eco-Innovation: drivers and motivations 2024, Bonzanini Bossle, Marilia; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Neutzling, Daiane Mülling
Panel 2.3.1 Cruise tourism in the Arctic: sustainable approaches, community impacts, and the role of polar ambassadorship 2024, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Choquet-Sauvin, Anne; Powell, James; Cabus, Tony; Scheepstra, Annette
2023
Bruker kunstig intelligens for å fremme bruken av vindenergi i maritim industri 2023, Skipsrevyen: Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Chica, Manuel; Lin, Ning
Navigating Co-Design: principles, practices, and case study in the maritime industry 2023, Hermann, Roberto Rivas
Adopting different wind-assisted ship propulsion technologies as fleet retrofit: An Agent-based modeling approach
2023, Chica, Manuel; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning
Decarbonizing Shipping: What Drives Shipowners' Decision to Adopt Energy Saving Technologies (ESTs) for Ship Retrofitting? 2023, Gao, Fan; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
Linking technological capabilities to the business case for wind assisted ship propulsion 2023, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Pomaska, Lara; Lacey, Josh
Autonomous ships diffusion and application in Arctic waters 2023, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Al Amien, Dhaneswara; Munim, Ziaul Haque; Stokvik, Kjell
Utilizan IA para fomentar el uso de energía eólica en la industria marítima 2023, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning; Chica, Manuel
Evolution of Maritime infrastructure and navigation in the Arctic: A Norwegian case study of maritime preparedness in the face of climate change 2023, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Faury, Olivier; Andreassen, Natalia; Etienne, Laurent
Transshipment Hubs and Arctic shipping routes 2023, Hermann, Roberto Rivas
The environmental effects and risks of cargo transportation through the Transpolar Sea Route 2023, Strukov, Mikhail; Kovalenko, Alina; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Solakivi, Tomi
Understanding European Inland Shipowners' Intention Towards Autonomous Shipping 2023, Al Amien, Dhaneswara; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Mathisen, Terje Andreas
Adopting different wind-assisted ship propulsion technologies as fleet retrofit: An agent-based modeling approach 2023, Chica, Manuel; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning
Identifying diffusion factors and actors of the autonomous inland shipping innovation: a literature review 2023, Al Amien, Dhaneswara; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
2022
Arctique : la guerre des glaces 2022, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Faury, Olivier; Escash, Nicolas; Johansdottir, Ulla; Baer, Lars-Anders; Ben Ytzhak, Lydia
AUTOBarge project
ESR13 – MODELLING THE ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF THE ADOPTION OF AUTONOMOUS INLAND SHIPPING 2022, Al Amien, Dhaneswara; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
Hybridløsninger i skipsfremdrift skal bidra til å nå utslippsmålene 2022, Hermann, Roberto Rivas
A structured analysis of sustainability in Arctic transport studies 2022, Faury, Olivier; Cariou, Pierre; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Rigot-Muller, Patrick
Institutionalizing internships abroad in Norwegian young universities contexts: challenges and opportunities 2022, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Fauskang, Eivind
Editorial: Circular Business Models and Strategies—The Key to Sustainable Business and Innovative Supply Chains 2022, Frontiers in Sustainability: Volum 3 Sehnem, Simone; Farias Pereira, Susana C.; Silva, Minelle E.; Haensel Schmitt, Valentina Gomes; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Batista, Luciano
2021
Innsikt fra den nordjyske maritime klyngen for Barentsregionen 2021, Skipsrevyen: s. 52-53 Hermann, Roberto Rivas
Tension points in the discourse of innovation for a Circular Economy: a case study from Norway 2021, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Pansera, Mario; Nogueira, Leticia Antunes; Monteiro, Marko
The Significance of Deep Water Transshipment Hubs for Future Development of the Northern Sea Route: A Systematic Literature Review 2021, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning
Environmental Impact of NSR Shipping: A Systematic Literature Review 2021, Lin, Ning; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
Green innovation drivers in maritime logistics: Wind propulsion as a case study 2021, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning
Port Investment session; On Arctic Transshipment Hubs Planning along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) 2021, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning
Scenario development for wind propulsion technology adoption: A theoretical model for agent-based modeling 2021, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning; Siatta, Mark David
Knowledge needs in sea ice forecasting for navigation in Svalbard and the High Arctic 2021, Veland, Siri; Wagner, Penelope Mae; Bailey, David; Everett, Alistair; Goldstein, Michael; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
Integrating sustainability education and entrepreneurship education through PBL: Our experience with the Post-oil economy summer school 2021, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Bonzanini Bossle, Marilia; Amaral, Marcelo
Want to Use Wind to Lower Emissions in Shipping | Vil bruke vind til lavutslipp i skipsfart | 2021, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning
Erasmus global mobilitet og nasjonal programmer: vår erfraring med synergier 2021, Hermann, Roberto Rivas
New organizational forms in food supply chains: a problematizing review of adoption of agroecological practices and organic certification 2021, Bonzanini Bossle, Marilia; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
2020
Why shipowners will install WPTs? A theoretical model of WPT firm uptake. Advances of deliverable 5a WASP project 2020, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Siatta, Mark David; Lin, Ning
The Significance of Deep-Water Transshipment Hubs for Future Development of the Northern Sea Route: A Systematic Literature Review 2020, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lin, Ning
SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION: A REAL-WORLD LEARNING EXPERIENCE BASED ON THE PEQUI-VIVO CASE 2020, Neutzling, Daiane Mülling; Bonzanini Bossle, Marilia; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Lessa, Bruno de Souza
Review of Environmental Risks and Impact Analyses of Northern Sea Route Shipping 2020, Lin, Ning; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
Contingencies of circular economy: Discourse hegemony and institutionalization in Norway 2020, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Pansera, Mario
2019
Blending entrepreneurship and sustainability education through post-oil economy lenses 2019, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Bonzanini Bossle, Marilia; Amaral, Marcelo
2018
Green and non-green Entrepreneurial Opportunities- A linguistic Analysis of their Origins and Differences 2018, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Clausen, Tommy Høyvarde; Garcia, Rosanna
Conceptualizing “Entrepreneurial-oriented sustainability education” through bibliometric methods 2018, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Bonzanini Bossle, Marilia
Blending entrepreneurship and sustainability education through post-oil economy lenses 2018, Hermann, Roberto Rivas
A model of science park intermediation in eco-innovation processes 2018, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Thomas, Elisa; Pansera, Mario
2017
Does eco-labelling lead to better environmental outcomes in the international shipping industry? 2017, Poulsen, René T.; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Smink, Carla K.
Exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities by green and non-green start-ups 2017, Clausen, Tommy Høyvarde; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Jakobsen, Siri
Challenges of co-creating eco-innovations: insights from green ship retrofitting 2017, Garcia, Rosanna; Wigger, Karin Andrea; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
Unfolding circular economy technological opportunity discovery in Norwegian R&D public support programs through text mining methods 2017, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Jensen, Are
Challenges of value co-creation in service eco-innovations: Lessons from the "green ship" network in Northern Denmark 2017, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Wigger, Karin Andrea; Garcia, Rosanna
2015
Eco-labelling for the promotion of wind-assisted propulsion in cargo ships; Report for the Interreg IV-B project SAIL 2015, Aalborg Universitetsforlag: Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Smink, Carla; Hirskbak, S.; Hansen, H.H.
2012
Competencia por el agua en Nicaragua 2012, Gomez, L.I.; Ravnborg, Helle M.; Paz, T.; Hermann, Roberto Rivas
2011
Triple helix interactions for eco-innovation: Insights from the Panama Canal Watershed 2011, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Riisgaard, H.; Remmen, A.
Pobreza y acceso al agua e instituciones para la gobernanza del agua en el municipio de Condega, Nicaragua : - informe sobre los resultados de una encuesta a hogares 2011, Volum 2011 Paz, T.; Gomez, L.I.; Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Ravnborg, Helle M.
O Papel dos Programas Ambientais Voluntários nas Políticas de Redução dos Gases do Efeito Estufa nos Países em Desenvolvimento: Perspectivas do Brasil, India, e Vietnã 2011, Bahia Analise & Dados: Volum 21 s. 787-803 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Kumarswami, N.; Ngan, V.B.; Queiroz, P.
Local Water Conflict and Cooperation : Gaps in the Legal and Administrative Water Governance Framework in Bolivia, Mali, Nicaragua, Vietnam, and Zambia 2011, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Hooper, C.A.; Ravnborg, Helle M.
2010
Cooperacion y conflicto en torno a la gestión local del agua en el municipio de Condega, Nicaragua 2010, Volum 2010 Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Paz, T.; Gomez, L.I.; Ravnborg, Helle M.
2007
Institucionalidad para la Gestión del Agua en Nicaragua 2007, Hermann, Roberto Rivas; Gomez, L.I.; Ravnborg, Helle M.