Academic qualifications:
1974 Masters Degree Physics , Technical University of Norway, Trondheim
1977 PhD Physical Metallurgy, Technical University of Norway, Trondheim 

Professional experience:
1977 - 1985     Research Scientist. Hydro Aluminium
1981 - 1982     Visiting Scientist, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
1985 - 1990     Research Scientist, Hydro Magnesium
1990 -  2003    Research Director, Magnesium Materials Technology, Hydro Magnesium
2003 -              Research Director, Competence Centre Magnesium, Hydro Aluminium