Sandra Björk Tryggvadóttir

Project Manager

Central Administration
Division of Finance

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Office

Aðalbygging -

Salvör Nordal

Professor Assistant professor

School of Humanities
Faculty of Philosophy, History and Archaeology

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Office

Gimli -

Speciality

Education

2013 Doktor Phd from at the University of Calgary, Canada University of Calgary,
1992 M.Phil M.Phil in Social Justice, Department of Philosophy, University of Stirling, Scotland, University of Stirling,
1989 B.A. B.A. in philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Iceland, University of Iceland,

Courses 2025 - 2026

Salvör Kristjana Gissurardóttir

Retired Assistant Professor Media and Media Literacy

School of Education
Faculty of subject teacher education

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Office

Stakkahlíð - Múli -

Speciality

Education

1981 Cand.
1974 MR
190 M.A. University of Iowa M.A.

Sabrina Hansmann-Roth (She/Her)

Assistant Professor Assistant Professor

School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Psychology

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Office

Nýi Garður - Ng-215

Office hours

Office hours: Wednesday 10:15-11:15 (or send me an email if wish to meet on a different day/time)

Speciality

Education

2016 Ph.D. Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris, France PhD in Cognitive Science

Courses 2025 - 2026

Rögnvaldur Möller (He/Him)

Professor

School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Faculty of Physical Sciences

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Office

Tæknigarður - Tg-310

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Speciality

Education

1991 D.Phil Oxford University Mathematics
1988 BS University of Iceland Mathematics

Courses 2025 - 2026

Rúnar Már Þorsteinsson

Professor New Testament studies

School of Humanities
Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies

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Office

Aðalbygging - A-337

Speciality

Education

2003 Doktorspróf/PhD Lund University History of Early Christianity
1999 Lund University Classical Greek
1998 Kandídatspróf/Cand.theol. University of Iceland Theology

Courses 2025 - 2026

Rúnar Vilhjálmsson

Professor

School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

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Office

Eirberg - EIR-217

Speciality

Education

1993 PhD University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical Sociology
1984 MSc
1982 BA

Courses 2025 - 2026

Rúnar Helgi Vignisson

Professor Professor

School of Humanities
Icelandic and Comparative Cultural Studies

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Phone number

Office

Edda - E-368

Office hours

By appointment but more often than not I can be found in my office at the Edda building.

Speciality

Education

University of Iowa Two years' study in the Ph.D. program
1987 MA the University of Iowa, USA English
1981 BA University of Iceland English

Courses 2025 - 2026

Rúnar Unnþórsson

Professor Head of faculty

School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science

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Office

VR-2 -

Office hours

By appointment - please send me an email.

Speciality

Abstract

My work focuses on improving systems, making them more efficient and effective (performance engineering). Aiming at making our world - and our lifes - better using engineering solutions. I have worked on engineering applications like, non-destructive testing, sensory substitution, virtual acoustics, and energy solutions. I have used advanced Acoustic Emissions technology to monitor the integrity of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) under multi-axial fatigue, extending its use to battery research, including aluminum-ion and second-life lithium-ion batteries. In sensory substitution, I pioneered an audio-tactile device for visually impaired individuals, enhancing spatial awareness through sound, and developed a device to improve music enjoyment for Cochlear Implant recipients. My virtual acoustics work includes creating realistic sound environments for virtual reality and gaming, ensuring accurate sound reproduction and enhancing user experiences by integrating technology with aesthetic and functional needs. In energy solutions, I have designed systems to repurpose waste heat from space-heating for soil heating, reducing thermal pollution and extending the growing season. I have studied passive thermoelectric generator systems powered by geothermal hot water pipes and biomass gasification processes to develop Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. Currently, I am focused on designing and testing the thermodynamics and physical strength of battery housings. I lead initiatives to repurpose old EV batteries for stationary energy storage, use batteries to reduce diesel generator oil consumption, and integrate these systems with photovoltaic solutions to improve sustainability.

Education

2013 Postgraduate diploma University of Iceland Teaching Studies for Higher Education
2008 Ph.D. University of Iceland Mechanical Engineering
2002 M.Sc. University of Iceland Mechanical Engineering
1997 cand. scient. University of Iceland Mechanical Engineering

Courses 2025 - 2026