- Theoretical quantum materials and spintronics
Quantum transport, spin dynamics, antiferromagnets, altermagnets, superconducting hybrid structures, and topological quantum technology. - Interdisciplinary STEM education research
Problem-based learning, technology-enhanced teaching, equity and inclusion, mathematics support, and student participation in curriculum development. - Science education research
Scientific practices and reasoning, experiential learning, observation, and science teacher education. - Algebraic topology
Modules over the Steenrod algebra, chromatic homotopy theory, topological cyclic homology, computer-assisted computations. - Computational mechanics and multibody dynamics
Numerical modelling and simulation, robotics and control, contact and impact mechanics, biomechanics, and multiscale molecular dynamics.
PhD programme in Engineering and Science
Selected projects and funding
- AF THERMO / FRIPRO, NOK 12 million (RCN Project No. 334202).
- Antiferromagnetic Spinmechatronics, NOK 8 million (RCN Prosjekt Nr. 286889)
- Building Interdisciplinary STEM Education Research through Equity and Problem-Based Learning.
- 2024 Mathematical and Computational Aspects of Finite Distribution Potential Field Modelling, EEA Financial Mechanism (EEA Grants) --- Bilateral Relations Fund 48,500, in collaboration with Thessaloniki University.
Selected publications
More complete publication lists can be found at individual members' web sites.
- Feodor Svetlanov Konomaev and Kjetil M. D. Hals, Amplifying the antiferromagnetic spin Seebeck effect through topological magnons, Phys. Rev. B 111, 024403 (2025).
- Mike A. Lund and Kjetil M. D. Hals, Voltage-Controlled High-Bandwidth Terahertz Oscillators Based On Antiferromagnets, Physical Review Letters 131, 156704 (2023).
- Davi R. Rodrigues, Akshaykumar Salimath, Karin Everschor-Sitte, and Kjetil M. D. Hals, "Spin-Wave Driven Bidirectional Domain Wall Motion in Kagome Antiferromagnets", Physical Review Letters 127, 157203 (2021).
- Sverre Lunøe-Nielsen, John Rognes, Continuous homology of topological periodic homology of complex cobordism, arXiv:2606.30240.
- Comparing various semi-recursive multibody methods based on different reference frames in simulating mechanical systems
S Jaiswal, M Poursina, A Mikkola
Multibody System Dynamics 66 (1), 209-230, 2026
- A new model with uniform damping force for frictionless impacts with non-permanent deformation at the time of separation
M Poursina, PE Nikravesh
Multibody System Dynamics 63 (1), 235-253, 2025.
- Methods and applications of potential field modeling of finite distributions.
D Tsoulis, G Gavriilidou, M Tsagkalidou, M Poursina, A Ho, M Wold
Journal of Applied Geophysics, 106066, 2025.
- Degree Wise Validation of Gravity Spherical Harmonics for Polyhedral Sources.
D Tsoulis, G Gavriilidou, M Poursina, M Wold
Surveys in Geophysics 46 (4), 843-871, 2025.
- The accuracy of mutual potential approximations in simulations of binary asteroids.
A Ho, M Wold, M Poursina, JT Conway
Astronomy & Astrophysics 671, A38, 2023.
- Gjesteland, Thomas; Vos, Pauline; Wold, Margrethe (2018). Mathematical modelling and activation – a study on a large class, a project-based task and students’ flow. International Network for Didactic Research in University Mathematics : INDRUM. ISSN: 2496-1027. s 175 - 184.
- Gjesteland, Thomas; Vos, Pauline; Wold, Margrethe (2017). Students experiencing flow in a Physics lab task using mobile phones and free software. Smart Universities: Education´s Digital Future. ISBN: 978-3-8325-4595-6. Logos Verlag Berlin. Scientific papers. s 37 - 44.