The PhD programme in applied ecology and biotechnology (AEB) is transdisciplinary and contributes to increased knowledge about the sustainable production, use and management of biological resources.
The PhD programme has two specialisations, one in applied ecology and one in biotechnology. The specialisation in applied ecology focuses on the harvesting and monitoring of biological resources based on an ecological understanding, whereas the specialisation in biotechnology focuses on the development of biological resources and related services based on understanding of organisms, tissues and cells, including their components and macromolecules.
Together, these specialisations help address local and global problems concerning the environment, food production and sustainability. Our aim is to educate innovative PhD candidates who will develop a better management of nature, ranging from the protection of biodiversity to innovation related to the commercialisation of biological resources in a sustainable manner for future generations.
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International Research School in Applied Ecology (IRSAE)
IRSAE is an academic network for young researchers and has 13 partners in Europe. The Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology at INN is the coordinating partner. There are more than 100 doctoral candidates and around 50 researchers in the network. The mission of IRSAE is to advance the quality of PhD education within various research fields coupled to applied ecology. The annual summer school is the most important event of the year in IRSAE, and normally approximately 60 PhD candidates and 20 researchers participate.
Research groups affiliated with AEB
Contact information
- oyvind.antonsen@inn.no
- Phone
- +47 62 51 78 72
- lisbeth.veda@inn.no
- Phone
- +47 61 28 85 86