People

ROCS is a virtual centre that is more than a collection of research projects. It is a platform to foster a larger network of researchers approaching similar questions from diverse vantage points, and shares a common understanding of the ROCS‘ research mission.

Two people drilling a hole in the ground to extract a sediment core.
Research at ROCS is grounded in transdisciplinarity with input from a diverse group of people and institutions. Photo: ROCS.

Research at ROCS is grounded in transdisciplinarity with input from a diverse group of people and institutions. These institutions include the University of Copenhagen, University of Iceland, Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), Marine and Freshwater Research Institute in Iceland, Aarhus University, National Institute of Aquatic Resources at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Aqua) and Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA).

The ROCS website is a platform incorporating information about the centre‘s research, field work, and scientific products. It also contains a record of the virtual Lecture Series hosted by ROCS, where leading scholars discuss topics relevant to ROCS’ core aims of research. 

The centre‘s roots lie at the University of Iceland and the University of Copenhagen, that host those employed directly by ROCS. This refers mainly to the postdoctoral fellows who will divide their period of employments at the centre between the two institutions. The ROCS grants support postdoctoral positions providig the scaffolding upon which the centre rests.

The list of contributors below includes not only researchers directly supported by centre funds, but also those whose inputs have already been important for the activities at ROCS. We expect this list to grow alongside the ROCS research program.

 

 

 

The steering committee includes representatives from the University of Iceland and the University of Copenhagen.

Auður Hauksdóttir

Professor in Danish
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages
University of Iceland

Guðbjörg Linda Rafnsdóttir

Pro-Rector of Science and Professor of Sociology
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
University of Iceland

Katherine Richardson

Professor in Biological Oceanography
Leader of ROCS and the University of Copenhagen’s Sustainability Science Centre
University of Copenhagen

Kurt H. Kjær

Professor
Section for Geogenetics, Globe Institute
University of Copenhagen

Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson

Professor in Geophysics
Faculty of Earth Sciences
University of Iceland

 

 

 

 

 


Postdoctoral researchers

In 2023, the six initial postdocs at ROCS concluded their work. All have moved to research positions within institutions where they will continue as ROCS collaborators, producing further output for the project. Significant strides were made in research projects 2023, showcasing remarkable progress across different fields, yielding scientific output and public outreach, strengthening existing collaborations, and building new networks. The postdocs published eight papers and presented research at over 30 conferences in 2023 alone.

During their postdoctoral tenure at ROCS, the team has produced five exhibitions and four podcasts, co-organized a symposium, and co-curated a significant event. Overall, 2023 was a year marked by diverse and impactful milestones in ROCS’ research, spanning from detailed scientific investigations to interdisciplinary projects blending science with the arts and humanities. 


Current researchers and collaborators 

Angel Ruiz-Angulo

University of Iceland

Arndís Bergsdóttir

University of Iceland

Árni Einarsson

Myvatn Research Station, University of Iceland

Birkir Bárðarson

Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, Iceland

Bjarni F. Einarsson

The Archaeological Office, Iceland

Charlotte Ettrup Christiansen

University of Iceland

Charly Pierre De Marez

University of Iceland

Christophe Pampoulie

Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, Iceland

Egill Erlendsson

University of Iceland

Eske Willerslev

University of Copenhagen

Esther Ruth Guðmundsdóttir

University of Iceland

Guðrún Gísladóttir

University of Iceland

Hans Røy

Aarhus University

Jørgen Bendtsen

Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)

Katherine Richardson

University of Copenhagen

Katrín Anna Lund

University of Iceland

Kirstine Drumm

University of Copenhagen

Kristinn Guðmundsson

Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, Iceland

Kurt H. Kjær

University of Copenhagen

Nicolaj K. Larsen

University of Copenhagen

Niels Daugbjerg

University of Copenhagen

Nils Ole Bubandt

Aarhus University

Nina Lundholm

University of Copenhagen

Ólafur Eggertsson

Icelandic Forest Service

Ólafur Ingólfsson

University of Iceland

Paul Knutz

Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) 

Rebecca Jackson

MARUM

Rikke Luther

University of Copenhagen

Sara Harðardóttir

Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) 

Sigrún Jonasdóttir

DTU Aqua, Technical University of Denmark

Sigurjón Baldur Hafsteinsson

University of Iceland

Skafti Brynjólfsson

Icelandic Institute of Natural History

Skúli Skúlason

Hólar University, Icelandic Musum of Natural History and Biodice

Snæbjörn Pálsson

University of Iceland

Sofia Ribeiro

Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) 

Steffen Mischke

University of Iceland

Teresa Silva

Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, Iceland

Wesley Farnsworth

Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Iceland