CITRIS Keynote Lecture Series: Research Perspectives in Service of Society
Speaker: Astrid Kristoffersen, Director of Research and Development, DNV
Title: Safeguard life, property and the environment through strategic research
Description: DNV’s purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment. Strategic research serves as a foundational pillar for DNV’s purpose by advancing the scientific foundation for trust. Through research we provide energy transition outlook and ocean forecast. We develop innovative technologies, and establish robust safety standards. Through systematic investigation into emerging risks, failure mechanisms, and environmental impacts, strategic research enables proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies. We establish industry best practices, and technological solutions that enhance resilience across critical infrastructure, maritime, energy, and industrial sectors.
Moderator: Murat Arcak, Professor of EECS at UC Berkeley
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 630 Sutardja Dai Hall at UC Berkeley
For questions contact: Julie Shapiro, juliemaigret@berkeley.edu
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