1. Energy research and education at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Vice dean Helge K. Dahle Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

2. Traditions for energy research and education 1960s Geophysics/Petrole um geology Nuclear research 1980s Reservoir physics/Reservoir mechanics/Reservoir chemistry 2002 CO2-storage COE CIPR 2004 Petroleum program 2009 Centers for environmental friendly energies 2012 – Master in energy

3. Two distinguished researchers Vilhelm Bjerknes Bergen school of meterology Markvard A. Sellevoll: Professor in solid earth physics

4. F A C U L T Y O F M A T H E M A T I C S A N D N A T U R A L S C I E N C E S Key information: Founded in 1946 by Bergen Museum as the first scientific unit at the University of Bergen 8 Departments 3 Centres of excellence 3 Innovation centres Several other units & centres Employees: ~ 450+ 350 Students: ~ 1300+ 600+ 400 Budget: Mill NOK 450+ 310

5. F A C U L T Y O F M A T H E M A T I C S A N D N A T U R A L S C I E N C E S Chemistry Biology Geophysics Earth Science Informatics Mathematics Molecular Biology Physics and Technology The 8 Departments

6. F A C U L T Y O F M A T H E M A T I C S A N D N A T U R A L S C I E N C E S Discipline-oriented research and education in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education: o Bachelor’s Programme in Geosciences (85) o Bachelor’s Programme in Petroleum and Process Technology (50) o Master’s Programme in Petroleum Technology o Master’s Programme in Earth Sciences –Petroleum Geoscience o Master’s Programme in Energy (20) o > 10 PhD’s active in renewable energy research o > 75 PhD’s active in petroleum related research BachelorMasterPhD Students1360710430 Graduations 201127394

7.  Exploration  Reservoir characterization  Enhanced oil recovery  Gas hydrates Petroleum research

8. CIPR – CENTRE FOR INTEGRATED PETROLEUM RESEARCH CIPR Mission statement Our mission is to continue being an international leading centre for developing fundamental knowledge aimed at maximizing recovery and increasing recoverable reserves in existing oil and gas fields. Main challenges Integration of disciplinary subsurface petroleum research is the key fundament of CIPR, and crucial to fulfilling our mission.

9. CIPR – CENTRE FOR INTEGRATED PETROLEUM RESEARCH Facts about CIPR Joint research focus UoB/Uni Research Personnel resources 70 researchers involved 40 PhD candidates 40 master students Education and publications (2003-2012) Number of master students incl. current: 164 Number of PhD candidates incl. current: 83 Journal publications: 628 Other publications: 1294

10. CIPR – CENTRE FOR INTEGRATED PETROLEUM RESEARCH CIPR contributions to closing the production gap Reservoir description Best reservoir model Reservoir communication Enhanced oil recovery methods Move trapped oil Sweep improvement Better predictions Simulation methods Monitoring Find best drilling targets Time Oil Production Rate A B Incremental Oil Recovery

11.  Bachelor’s Programme in Geosciences  Bachelor’s Programme in Petroleum and Process Technology Petroleum education  Master’s Programme in Earth Sciences –Petroleum Geoscience  Master’s Programme in Petroleum Technology –Reservoir Chemistry –Reservoir Geology –Reservoir Geophysics –Reservoir Mechanics –Reservoir Physics > 75 active PhD students

12. Interdisciplinary focus on energy research and education UiB has expertise that can contribute to finding solutions. One of the major global challenges of our society is related to the need for sustainable and secure energy. Research and education across disciplines is important in order to meet future energy needs. - Wind power - CO 2 storage - Geothermal - Bio fuels - Tidal waves and currents - Fuel cells - Solar power University in Bergen University in Bergen http://www.uib.no/matnat Renewable energy and CCS

13.  Main partner in two centers for environmental friendly energies (FME), and the Norwegian Center for Geothermal Energy Research Renewable energy and CCS

14. Master’s Programme in Energy Specialications: –Renewable energy –Energy technology –Carbon Capture and Storage –Nuclear power Aim to educate candidates with a broad understanding of energy issues in the society combined with specialization Collaboration: UiB – Bergen University College

15. F A C U L T Y O F M A T H E M A T I C S A N D N A T U R A L S C I E N C E S The PhD-program: The faculty offers one PhD-program Students are admitted on the basis of a Norwegian Master’s degree or equivalent education To be admitted the student needs to be financed through scholarships or announced PhD-positions PhD-positions are three years (project financed) or four years (University financed) Enrolment at the department Training component consists of minimum 30 credits

16. F A C U L T Y O F M A T H E M A T I C S A N D N A T U R A L S C I E N C E S http://www.uib.no/phd/en