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Society and security


Research areas within society and security

Architecture and Area Development

Architecture and Area Development

Architecture and area development is an interplay between people, surroundings, and technology. We aim to create robust, inclusive, and sustainable buildings and areas of good quality.

Fire

Fire

We develop fireproof solutions for buildings and infrastructure. In addition, we conduct research on health risks of those who extinguish fires.

Geo science

Geo science

We conduct research, consulting, laboratory and field investigations, numerical analyzes as well as risk and vulnerability analyzes within:

Industrial Cyber Safety

Industrial Cyber Safety

Digitalisation in the industrial sector means that previously isolated ICT systems are now being linked to the internet, enabling us to exploit both historical and real-time data, stimulate more efficient production and operations, and automate a...

Safety and environment

Safety and environment

One of SINTEF's primary objectives is to provide a better in-depth understanding of how to assess, monitor and control safety and reliability. We analyze and develop new knowledge on the interaction between people, technology, organization...

Social  Economics

Social Economics

What is the most efficient way to use society's resources to create the highest possible welfare?

Sustainable Societies

The societal challenges linked to climate change, scarcity of resources and loss of biological diversity are very complex.

Water

Water

The world needs better water infrastructure and new solutions for safe and sustainable management, treatment, and water distribution.