From 1995-2003 I worked as a research scientist including taking a PhD, at Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Matre. At IMR I was involved in research on astaxanthin in salmon, muscle structure development and growth in salmon, effect of water current on muscle structure in cod, quality of smoked salmon (EU-project), and production in closed cage technology.
After coming to Nord University in 2003 I have been involved in small and large projects focusing on how production methods affect fillet quality and growth in fish, such as feeding regimes, light regimes, water velocity in closed cage and stress. Through supervising of master students I have lately been involved in smaller projects related to sustainability in aquaculture.