Fionn Iversen, PhD, works as Chief Scientist in the Energy Modelling and Automation group of the NORCE Norwegian Research Centre. His background is within technical physics and mathematics, applied to materials development, ocean modelling and industrial processes. Iversen has a long experience on research and development within model-based industrial automation and control systems, with current main focus on OT cybersecurity and solutions for hydrogen production and application, as a driver in the energy transition. Iversen has previously lead the development of model-based drilling process advisory and automation, also taking part in management of commercialisation through Sekal AS. Iversen has for some time been active in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), taking part in establishing the SPE DSATS Technical Section, and is now contributing to the development and implementation of the EU Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan through participation in the SET Plan Implementation Work Group (IWG) on hydrogen, and also the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Programme.
