Election July 2025 HUC Vice President Candidate

Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug

  • Professor, Dep Energy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway 
  • Chair of Innovation and Knowledge Transfer, Kathmandu University
  • Director of the Norwegian Research Center for Hydropower Technology (2019-2020)

100+ publications; 9 patents approved; H-Index: 30 (Scopus); since 1999 supervised 100+ Master’s students, 18 PhD students (as main supervisor), 4 PhD at KU (as co-supervisor), and 5 postdocs; project manager of HydroCen, Norwegian Research Council, Horizon 2020, DeGas, and NORAD projects; led multilateral stakeholder engagements and science-policy dialogues, including leadership of the European Energy Research Alliance’s Joint Program on Hydropower and ETIP Hydropower, and served on the scientific advisory and governing boards of numerous organizations. 

“Throughout my engagements, I have maintained a strong commitment to HUC’s core values – academic excellence, inclusivity, collaboration and ethical leadership. My […] experience in science diplomacy, and records of fostering regional innovation in challenging mountain environments align closely with HUC’s vision of a self-reliant and future-fit academic alliance.”

“If elected, I’d be honored to serve HUC’s members by contributing strategic guidance, supporting policy translation efforts, and actively working to mobilize resources and partnerships.”

“Prof Dahlhaug’s longstanding collaboration with institution across Nepal […] reflects his commitment to building capacity and fostering inclusive research in the HKH region. [He has] demonstrated a principled and innovative approach to advancing research, education, and development in mountainous environments. His professional integrity, global recognition, and practical experience within the HKh make him an ideal candidate for Vice President.” – Endorsement by Tor Grande, Rector, NTNU