Terese Birkeland has an academic background in political science and management, with a specialization in European integration. Her research interest includes investigating and analyzing public administration and policies that are associated with grand social challenges and require cross-sectoral and cross-border approaches. In particular, she has a profound understanding of complex political processes with a focus on connections between environmental, industrial, and energy policies at the EU level.
She has published scientific articles in respected international journals, including the Journal of European Public Policy (JEPP) and European Foreign Affairs Review (EFAR).