Dr. Ole Norberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ole Norberg is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, specializing in Media Technology and Interaction Design. He has a strong focus on applied research, particularly in close collaboration with industry partners. Throughout his career, he has engaged in co-productive projects, bridging academic research with real-world industry applications to create innovative solutions. His experience includes work as a Senior Research and Development Engineer at Domsjö Fabriker AB, where he played a key role in product and process development in the dissolving pulp viscose production sector. He also served as R&D Manager for Functional Surfaces at BillerudKorsnäs, managing research teams to develop sustainable packaging solutions. Prior to this, he was a Senior Research Scientist at Mid Sweden University, where he developed the research area of 'Spectral Imaging', taught at an advanced level, and supervised PhD students. In academic and industrial settings, Ole is passionate about multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation, contributing extensively to the fields of imaging signal processing and interaction design.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Teaching and researching in Media Technology and Interaction Design, focusing on applied research in collaboration with industry.

Senior Research Development Engineer

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Domsjö Fabriker AB • Domsjö

Worked on research and product development in dissolving pulp viscosity.

R&D Manager Functional Surfaces

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

BillerudKorsnäs • Sweden

Managed a research team to develop tomorrow's packaging solutions.

Senior Research Scientist

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Mid Sweden University • Östersund

Developed the research area of 'Spectral Imaging' and supervised PhD students.

CEO

2008-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Voxvil AB • Sweden

Founded a company focused on developing color imaging products and services.

PostDoc

2007-01-01 — 2007-12-31

STFI-Packforsk AB (RISE) • Stockholm

Worked on security printing applications and digital printing innovations.

Senior Research Scientist

1996-01-01 — 2008-01-01

M-real • Finland

Developed methods and processes for customer solutions in paper and packaging.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.