Summary
Rune Mathisen is a research scientist and experienced educator with 16 years bridging mathematical modeling, software development, and chemical engineering. He has moved from hands-on process operation and industrial research—implementing APC, real-time estimation and NIR systems—to building web-based data acquisition and modeling tools and leading digital learning operations. As a former pedagogical ICT advisor and author/editor of vocational chemical process textbooks, he combines practical plant experience with curriculum design and IT-driven pedagogy. Currently at SINTEF Industry, he applies his uncommon mix of field operator insight and software-savvy research to solve real-world process and educational challenges. Based in Skien, Norway, he is fluent in translating complex engineering models into maintainable software and classroom-ready learning resources.
16 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Pedagogy, Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Pedagogy at Oslo and Akershus University College
Diploma as a skilled process operator, petrochemical industry, Diploma as a skilled process operator, petrochemical industry at Osebakken vgs
Master of Science, Chemical engineering, Master of Science, Chemical engineering at University of South-Eastern Norway
English, Norwegian