Norway
See the list below for more information on this team.
Dr. Professor Pal Davidsen
Pål I. Davidsen is Professor of System Dynamics (SD) at the
University of Bergen (UiB), Norway. He has served as a visiting scholar and, with Professor Jay W. Forrester, as Associate Chair of the Pre-College Education Project, MIT, USA. He has served as an adjunct Professor in Sweden both at Karlstad University
(Educational Technology Centre) and at Chalmers (MOT), and in Norway, at the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy. At UiB, he founded the System Dynamics Group and the Educational Information Science and Technology Program and is co-founder of the European Masters Program in SD. He served as President and as VP of Publications in the System Dynamics Society (SDS) and received the SDS Outstanding Service Award. Davidsen has served as Program Chair on two international conferences of the SDS and on five editorial boards. He is currently a participant in two EU Horizon 2020 projects and is a UiB PI in collaboration with UNEP on the project "Africa's Coexistence Landscapes: Securing their Future for People, Elephants, and other Wildlife" on the KAZA and TRIDOM Transfrontier Conservation Areas. He is on the external advisory Board overseeing 6 projects in the scope of the State Research Program on Energy in Latvia. He has published extensively on varied topics including natural resource management, public health, analysis of complex, dynamic systems, and model-based interactive learning environments.
Dr. Aklilu Tadesse
Dr. Aklilu Tadesse, a seasoned educator equipped with a comprehensive background in Physics, Computer Science, and System Dynamics, embarked on a transformative academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. at UiB. Driven by a profound commitment to effective teaching methodologies and a desire to harmonize diverse knowledge domains, Dr. Tadesse recognized the potential of a Ph.D. in System Dynamics to synthesize this rich spectrum of expertise.
The crux of Dr. Tadesse's doctoral project lies in addressing the inherent challenges posed by the interdisciplinary nature of the System Dynamics program. This unique educational track dissolves traditional barriers, attracting students with diverse academic, cultural, and experiential backgrounds. Teaching such a varied cohort within the same classroom demands innovative pedagogical approaches.
Dr. Tadesse's research is laser-focused on developing pioneering methods to impart knowledge about complex dynamic systems to this heterogeneous student body. The project doesn't stop at theoretical constructs but actively involves the creation and rigorous testing of educational tools, techniques, and methods. Recognizing the evolving landscape of education, Dr. Tadesse has thoughtfully designed the project to cater to both online and face-to-face instruction.