NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
Roger Olsson is a highly experienced professional in geotechnical and rock engineering, currently serving as Technical Director at the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) since January 2017, overseeing national and international projects. Olsson has held various leadership roles, including Acting Head of Section Rock Engineering and Head of Section Rock Engineering at NGI. Additionally, Olsson has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor in Engineering Geology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Previous experience includes positions as Chief Geologist at Statkraft AS, Head of Section at COWI Norway, and Head of Geo-Department at Rambøll Norway AS. Olsson holds a PhD in Rock Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology and an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, with additional expertise gained through diverse international projects throughout a career spanning over three decades.
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NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
NGI is an independent international centre for research and consultancy in engineering-related geosciences, integrating geotechnical, geological and geophysical expertise. We find good and sustainable solutions for building infrastructure on land and at sea, and within environmental technology, contaminated soil and natural hazards – such as landslides and avalanches. Our research provides knowledge required to solve some of the most important challenges facing the world related to climate, environment, energy and natural hazards. Our core tasks are to contribute with research and consulting to societal development. The research at NGI should be relevant, so our results can be used by the market and benefit society, business and industry. Research and consultancy therefore go hand in hand. Our research integrates knowledge across geotechnics, geology and geophysics. Public authorities, business and private industry in Norway and abroad use our geo-expertise to ensure that we build our society on safe ground. Our head office and laboratories are in Oslo, Norway, with a branch office in Trondheim, Norway, and an avalanche research station on Mount Strynefjellet in western Norway. We have overseas offices and a geotechnical laboratory in Houston, Texas, USA, and office in Perth, Western Australia, as well as partnership agreements with well-established companies and universities around the world. Impressum NGI is a private independent foundation for consulting and research services in the engineering geosciences.