Svein Stølen (born 2 March 1960) is a Norwegian chemist. He has served as

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of the University of Oslo since 2017.

Biography

Stølen was born in Fredrikstad on 2 March 1960. He graduated as

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in 1985 and as dr.scient. in 1988, and was appointed professor in chemistry from 1996. His research interests have focused on structure and properties of

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s. He was elected as the

of the University of Oslo for the period 2017 to 2021. He was re-elected as rector for the period 2021 to 2025.

References

1960 births People from Fredrikstad Living people Norwegian chemists Academic staff of the University of Oslo Rectors of the University of Oslo {{Norway-scientist-stub