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Hanne Fjerdingby Olsen

Hanne Fjerdingby Olsen

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  • Avl, genetikk og matproduksjonssystemer

I am an associate professor at the Faculty of Biosciences (BIOVIT), doing research and education within sustainability of food systems, with a main focus on livestock production systems. Also, I am the leader, together with my colleague professor Ola Westengen, of the NMBU sustainability arena Sustainable Food Systems. From 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025, I am also the acting leader for the research group Breeding, Genetics and Food Production Systems.

I am, or have been, involved in these exciting projects:

Teaching
I am teaching in these courses here at NMBU:

SDG200, 5 ECTS, Sustainable Food Production Systems (spring parallel)
SDG300, 5 ECTS, Sustainable Development Goals in Plant and Animal Food Systems (January block)
SDG320, 30 ECTS, The Complexity of Food Systems (August block + autumn parallell) -- will be changed from 2025, into three courses (in preparation)

From August 2024, I became the program leader for a new master's program in sustainable food systems. The program is developed and carried out in collaboration with colleagues at the other faculties here at NMBU.

Also, I am developing a pilot version for a teaching tool that will help students to learn about food systems. The tool will give students the opportunity to explore an example of a food system, with simple mechanisms visualizing, e.g., trade-offs. This pilot is funded by Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills and will be tested on our students in postgraduate courses and the new master students. Hopefully, we will get the opportunity to further develop a full version of the tool.

  • Fagfelt
    • Food systems
    • Sustainability
    • Livestock systems
    • LCA
    • Animal breeding
  • Publikasjoner
  • Undervisning

    SDG200 - Sustainable food production systems (5 ECTS) (new course from spring parallell 2021)
    SDG300 - Sustainable development goals in plant and animal food systems (5 ECTS) (new course from Jan 2021)
    SDG320 - The complexity of food systems (30 ECTS) (new course from Aug 2024, mandatory for students on MSc program Sustainable Food Systems)
    LNG250 - Academic writing (5 ECTS, 2019-2022)

  • Forskning og prosjekter

    Forskningsprosjekter med nettside utenfor NMBU

  • Mer om meg og CV

    CURRICULUM VITAE

    Name                                Hanne Fjerdingby Olsen
    Adress                              Nedre Rælingsveg 622, 2009 Nordby
    Phone                               +47 99 03 24 82 (m), +47 67 23 27 23 (w)
    E-mail                               hanne.fjerdingby@nmbu.no
    Date of birth                    22th January 1974

    Current and previous positions

    2023-          Associate professor, BIOVIT, NMBU
    2018-2023  Post doc – tenure track, BIOVIT, NMBU
    2011-2018  Senior researcher, BIOVIT, NMBU
    2003-2011  PhD student, BIOVIT, NMBU
    1999-2003  Researcher/scientific assistant, BIOVIT, NMBU

    Education/courses

    2021   Introduction to project management with emphasis on the distinctiveness of a research project, 3-days course NMBU, May-June
    2021   A bio-based society: from principles to practice, Wageningen University and Research (WUR), Netherlands, 28-30th April (digital) (1,5 ECTS)
    2019 In-depth use of SimaPro, PRé Sustainability, Netherlands, 25-27th September.
    2019   Environmental impact assessment of livestock systems, WUR, Netherlands, 11-15th Feb (2 ECTS)
    2018   PPUN400 – Teaching and learning in higher education, NMBU (10 ECTS)
    2003–2011   Ph.D., Dep. Animal and Aquacultural Sciences, NMBU (80% part-time job and several emergency leaves 2003-2010 due to a severely sick child)
    1994–1999   Cand. Agric., Dep. Animal and Aquacultural Sciences, NMBU

    Scholarships/grants

    2021-2022     NMBU’s talent program NOK 300.000, mentor: prof. Imke de Boer (WUR)
    2017                Research grant NOK 50.000, Landslaget for dølahest, org.nr. 980 941 914
    2017                Internal research grant IHA/NMBU NOK 100.000
    2016                Gender equality grant, NMBU, NOK 100.000
    2009               Research grant NOK 50.000, Gudrun Gaustads Minnefond, org.nr. 875 929 402

    Project management experience

    2022-2026   WP leader, PeatFree (RCN project 336233) - Modified pulpwood fibres to replace peat as a sustainable growing medium in professional horticulture
    2022-2024   WP leader, Foods of Norway (Centre for research-based innovation)
    2021-2025   WP leader, NewTools (RCN project 326888) - Developing tools for food system transformation, including food summary scores for nutrition and sustainability
    2021-2025   WP leader, Genetic improvement of feed efficiency of Norwegian Red cows (RCN project 321455)
    2020–2024   WP leader, Oil4Feed (RCN project 302543) - Oil from oleaginous microbial biomass derived from Norwegian resources as a sustainable alternative to replace Fish/Plant oils in fish feed
    2020             Project leader, Sustainable production in the Norwegian food system. Funded by Animalia and MatPrat (Norwegian industry actors)
    2019-2023   Project leader, LIVESTOCK (RCN project 295189) - Sustainable livestock production
    2018–2023   Post doc tenure track, IHA/NMBU with special field livestock production systems and LCA
    2018–2019   Network leader, Nordic network for sustainable food production in the Nordic countries. Funded by the Nordic Joint Committee for Agricultural and Food Research.
    2016–2017   Project leader of Increased wealth creation with Fjord horse in adventure tourism in West Norway, funded by Regional Research Fund West Norway
    2015–2016   Senior researcher in Runs of homozygosity for calculations of inbreeding, effective population size and relationship within and between the Norwegian and the Swedish Fjord horse, funded by The Swedish-Norwegian Foundation for Equine Research
    2015            Senior researcher/project leader in Cluster analysis in the coldblooded trotter, funded by The Norwegian Trotting Company
    2011–2014   Project leader of Strengthening the competitive edge for the three Norwegian horse breeds, funded by The Swedish-Norwegian Foundation for Equine Research
    2003–2011   Research fellow in Development of the breeding of the coldblooded trotter, funded by the Norwegian Research Council
    1999–2003   Scientific assistant in several external funded projects

    Experience from national/international collaboration/networking

    2022-2025     NMBU sustainability arena: granted funding for establishing an arena for sustainable food systems (leading the arena together with colleague asst. prof. Ola Westengen, LANDSAM) – NOK 700,000 per year for four years.
    2018-2019     Nordic network for sustainable food production in the Nordic countries. Funded by Nordic Joint Committee for Agricultural and Food Research. Partners: NMBU, SLU, Aarhus University, LUKE. Role: Project leader.
    2018-2019     FeedMileage (RCN project). Increasing the efficiency of domestic farm animal production through nutrition and genetics. Role: Project collaborator.
    2018-2019     SusPig (Era-Net project). Sustainability of pig production through improved feed efficiency. Role: Project collaborator.

    Publications

    Peer-reviewed papers, reports etc.

    Møller, H., Rydhmer, L., Christensen, T., Poulsen, L.K., Olsen, H.F. (2024). Social life cycle assessment in current and future Norwegian livestock production using participatory approach. Accepted, Int. J. Life Cycle Assess.
    Skjerve, T.A., Klemetsdal, G., Åby, B.A., Sommerseth, J. K., Indahl, U., Olsen, H.F. (2024). Using density and fuzzy clustering for data cleaning and segmental description of livestock data. Journal of Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Statistics. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13253-024-00622-0.
    Samsonstuen, S., Møller, H., Aamaas, B., Knudsen, M.T., Mogensen, L., Olsen H.F. (2024). Choice of metrics matters—Future scenarios on milk and beef production in Norway using an LCA approach. Livestock Science 279, 1-14.
    Møller, H., Lyng, K.A., Röös, E., Samsonstuen, S., Olsen, H.F. (2023). Circularity indicators and added value to traditional LCA impact categories – example of pig production. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11367-023-02150-4
    Møller, H., Samsonstuen, S., Øverland, M., Modahl, I.S., Olsen, H.F. (2022). Local non-food yeast protein in pig production – environmental impacts and land use efficiency. Livestock Science 260, 104925. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2022.104925.
    Zira, S., Röös, E., Ivarsson, E., Friman, J., Møller, H., Samsonstuen, S., Olsen, H.F., Rydhmer, L. (2022). An assessment of scenarios for future pig production using a One Health approach. Livestock Science 260, 104925. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2022.104929.
    Bardalen, A., Skjerve, T.A., Olsen, H.F. (2020). Report: Bærekraft i det norske matsystemet. Kriterier for bærekraftig produksjon (Sustainability in the Norwegian food system. Criteria for sustainable production). NMBU/NIBIO report, ISBN 978-82-575-1788-5, 176 pp. (In Norwegian)
    Atsbeha, D. M., Flaten, O., Olsen, H. F., Kjos, N. P., Kidane, A., Skugor, A., Prestløkken, E., Øverland, M. (2020). Technical and Economic Performance of Alternative Feeds in Dairy and Pig Production. Livestock Science. DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104123.
    Dvergedal, H., Sagaye, A., Klemetsdal, G., Mydland, L. T., Øverland, M., Olsen, H. F. (2020). Individual phenotyping of feed efficiency in lambs fed stable isotopes through maize silage. Livestock Science. DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104173.
    Samsonstuen, S., Dolvik, N. I., Olsen, H. F., Lykkjen, S., Klemetsdal, G. (2020). Inbreeding affects racing performance negatively in the Standardbred trotter. Acta Agric. Scand. Sect. A, Animal science. DOI: 10.1080/09064702.2020.1779337.
    Olsen, H.F., Tenhunen, S., Dolvik, N.I., Våge, D.I., Klemetsdal, G. (2020). Segment-based coancestry, additive relationship and genetic variance within and between the Norwegian and the Swedish Fjord horse populations. Acta agric. Scand. Sect. A, 69(1-2), 118-126.
    Aass, L., Olsen, H. F., Åby, B. A. (2019). Report: Klimatiltak i landbruket - en utredning om modeller, karbonlagring og bærekraftig matproduksjon (Climatic actions in agriculture – a report of models, carbon sequestration and sustainable food production). Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås. ISBN 978-82-575-1648-2, 144 pp. (In Norwegian)
    Olsen, H.F. & Klemetsdal, G. (2019). Validation of a temperament test in the Norwegian horse breeds. Appl. Anim. Beh. Sci., 219, 104836.
    Olsen, H.F. & Klemetsdal, G. (2018). Clustering the relationship matrix as a supportive tool to maintain genetic diversity in the Scandinavian cold-blooded trotter. Acta Agric Scand. Sect. A., DOI: 10.1080/09064702.2018.1542452.
    Olsen, H.F. (2017). Report: Opplevelsesturisme med hest i Vest-regionen og tilgrensende områder – med fokus på muligheter for fjordhest (In Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-575-1482-2.
    Olsen, H.F., Klemetsdal, G. (2017). Temperament of the Norwegian horse breeds – a questionnaire based study. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 193, 60-66.
    Horn, S.S., Steinheim, G., Olsen, H.F., Gjerjordet, H.F., Klemetsdal, G. (2017). Genetic analyses of herding traits by using data from international regulated sheepdog trials. J. Anim. Breed. Genet. 134(2), 144-151.
    Lykkjen, S., Olsen, H.F., Dolvik, N.I., Grøndahl, A.M., Røed, K.H., Klemetsdal, G. (2014). Heritability estimates of tarsocrural osteochondrosis and palmar/plantar first phalanx osteochondral fragments in Standardbred trotters. Equine Vet. Journ. 46(1), 32-37.
    Olsen, H.F., Meuwissen, T.H.E., Klemetsdal, G. (2013). Optimal contribution selection applied to the Norwegian and the North-Swedish cold-blooded trotter – a feasibility study. J. Anim. Breed. Genet. 130(3), 170-177.
    Olsen, H.F., Klemetsdal, G., Ødegård, J., Arnason, T. (2012). Validation of alternative models in genetic evaluation of racing performance in North Swedish and Norwegian cold-blooded trotters. J. Anim. Breed. Genet. 129(2), 164-170.
    Olsen, H.F., Klemetsdal, G. (2010). Management to ensure effective population size in a breeding programme for the small Norwegian horse breeds – a simulation study. Acta Agric. Scand. Sect. A 60:60-63.
    Olsen, H.F., Klemetsdal, G., Ruane, J., Helfjord, T. (2010). Pedigree structure and genetic variation in the two endangered Norwegian horse breeds: Døle and Nordland/Lyngen. Acta Agric. Scand. Sect. A 60:13-22.

    Conferences, seminars, etc. (past 5 years)

    Bhérer-Breton, P., Woodhouse, A., Åby, B.A., Olsen, H.F. (2024). Implementing sustainability frameworks on product level – exploring the useability. Oral presentation at EAAP 2024, Florence, 1st – 5th Sep.
    Lund-Iversen, K., Løvhaug, A.L., Helleve, A., Meltzer, H.M., Abel, M.H., Olsen, H.F., Morseth, M., Ydersbond, T.A., Klepp, K.I. (2024). Engagement and involvement of partners in a collaborative research project for a sustainable food system – experiences from NewTools. 13th Nordic Nutrition Conference, Bergen, June 17-19.
    Bhérer-Breton, P., Woodhouse, A., Åby, B.A., Olsen, H.F. (2023). Developing a common framework to measure environmental and social sustainability of foods. Poster at EAAP 2023, Lyon, 28th-31st Aug.
    Olsen, H.F., Møller, H., Samsonstuen, S., Knudsen, M.T., Mogensen, L., Röös, E. (2023). More or better to obtain sustainable livestock production? Oral presentation at EAAP 2023, Lyon, 28th-31st Aug.
    Løvhaug, A.L., Garnweidner-Holme, L., Abel, M.H., Kvalem, H.E., Lund-Iversen, K., Meltzer, H.M., Olsen, H.F., Terragni, L., Helleve, A. (2023). Developing a framework for engagement of stakeholders in NewTools, a cross-sector research partnership on food profiling. Poster at ISBNPA 2023, Uppsala, 14th-17th Jul.
    H.F. Olsen (2023). Invited speaker: Sustainable feed. National Conference NMBU/SINTEF, Oslo.
    H.F. Olsen (2023). Invited speaker: The role of livestock in our food system – challenges and opportunities. International Dairy Federation, Oslo.Møller, H., Samsonstuen, S., Olsen, H.F. (2022). Norwegian wood: a key to sustainable feed production and improved land use efficiency? EAAP 2022 (speaker).
    Samsonstuen, S., Møller, H., Aamaas, B., Olsen, H.F. (2022). Dual-purpose production of milk and beef – effect on climate change, biodiversity and land use ratio. EAAP 2022.
    Møller, H., Lyng, K.A., Olsen, H.F. (2022). Food waste and product residuals as animal feed. LCA Food 2022.
    Olsen, H.F. (2022). Invited speaker: Bærekraftig matproduksjon – hva er det? (Eng.: What is sustainable food production?). Landbrukskonferansen Rogaland.
    Olsen, H.F. (2022). Invited speaker: Bærekraftig matproduksjon (Eng.: Sustainable food production). Temadag Norsk Teknologiplattform.
    Zira, S., Olsen, H.F., Rydhmer, L. (2022). Low carbon emissions in future pig production – does a new breeding goal matter? WCGALP 2022.
    Olsen, H.F. (2021). Invited speaker: Food systems and sustainable use of resources. UN Global Compact, Norway.
    Olsen, H.F. (2021). Invited speaker: Food production systems. FORBEREDT webinar, Klosser Innovation and NCE Heidner Biocluster, Norway.
    Olsen, H.F., Møller, H., Samsonstuen, S., Øverland, M., Mydland, L.T., Iakhno, S., Sørum, H., Press, C. (2020). GHG emissions and animal welfare in pig production using novel feed ingredients. 71th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (poster).
    Samsonstuen, S., Møller, H., Olsen, H.F. (2020). Transition to domestic beef and milk production from dual purposed cattle – effect on climate change. 71th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (poster).
    Olsen, H.F., Øverland, M. (2019). Exploring the sustainability of livestock systems using yeast as a next-generation protein source. 70th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science, Ghent, August 26-30.


    Teaching/supervision

    2022 – td        Establishing new MSc program in Sustainable Food Systems in collaboration with all                                 NMBU faculties. Role: Leader.
    2021 – td        SDG200 Sustainable food production systems (course responsible, 5 ECTS)
    2021 – td        SDG300 Sustainable development goals in plant and animal food systems (course                                     responsible, 5 ECTS)
    2019 – td        LNG250 Academic writing (course responsible, 5 ECTS)
    2019 – td        Regular guest lectures (2-4 hrs.) in 7 different courses at NMBU (AQN351, HFH255,                                   HFX131, HFX133, HFX307/407, MVI274, PJH212)
    2009 – td        Supervision: 2 PhD students, 17 MSc students and 17 BSc students

     

    Administrative tasks

    2024               Group leader Breeding, Genetics and Food Production Systems
    2022               1st opponent for PhD defense at Nord University – Hilde Halland
    2019 – td        Member of the scientific leader group of Foods of Norway
    2017 – 2024   Faculty employee representative and board member of the Norwegian Association of Researchers
    2018-2020      Internal member of evaluation committees for PhD degrees at NMBU/BIOVIT: Responsible for coordinating the evaluation of 6 PhD degrees (per June 2021)
    2018-2019      Head of the recommendation committee for appointment of temporary positions at the faculty
    2017-2021      Deputy board member of the faculty board