I was born in a small town called Øvrebø (outside Kristiansand). When I grew up, all my childhood friends became truck drivers and mechanics, but I didn't find it suitable for me. Chemistry has always fascinated me, and I discovered there was a chemistry class offered in Kristiansand. After studying there for two years, I joined Statoil in Bamble. I realized after working there for five years that I wanted to gain more in-depth knowledge of chemistry. Therefore, I applied for a master's degree at the University of Oslo. Upon completing my master, I returned to Grenland in 1996 and was hired as a Researcher in Borealis.

I very much enjoy living in Grenland. In my opinion, this is a place that has it all, with a scenic archipelago and proximity to ski areas and mountains. Forest hiking and mountain hiking are two of my favorite activities, and due to its close connection to nature, Grenland gives me the opportunity to do this often.

At Norner, electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy are my main areas of expertise. Even though I have been employed here for many years, I still feel that the job has evolved considerably over the years. I enjoy working at Norner because I am always learning something new. Each day we face new challenges, issues and customers. The work environment is fantastic, and I have a lot of friendly and helpful colleagues. It is probably those two factors that make me most excited about coming to work every day.