From 1 February, Eli Anne Ersdal and Hans Kristian Djuve will join Oceanbox as oceanographers. Both will be based at Oceanbox’s office in Tromsø and will be part of the company’s continued commitment to close customer support and high scientific quality.
Strengthening expertise in wave modelling
Eli Anne Ersdal holds a PhD in physical oceanography and joins Oceanbox from Aqua Kompetanse. At Oceanbox, she will be responsible for wave modelling – an important discipline in assessments of aquaculture sites, technology selection, exposure, and operational conditions.
I am particularly motivated to help users gain a better understanding of, and maximum value from, Oceanbox’s products. Being able to combine solid oceanographic expertise with practical application for customers is something I find both meaningful and exciting, says Ersdal
Experience in hydrodynamic and dispersion modelling
Hans Kristian Djuve holds a Master of Science degree in Energy, Climate and Environment. He joins Oceanbox from Multiconsult, where he worked with the setup, execution, and analysis of hydrodynamic and dispersion models. At Oceanbox, he will focus on, among other things, validation of particle dispersion models.
“During my time in the consultancy sector, I worked on several projects where I used the Oceanbox tool, which is well suited to the industry through fast simulations and clear visualisations. I look forward to contributing my modelling expertise in a strong and applied scientific environment,” says Djuve.
Strategic hires to meet growing customer demands
CEO of Oceanbox, Svenn Hanssen, says the new hires are strategically important as the company’s solutions see increased use across the industry.
“Our customers are using the models in an increasing number of applications, and expectations related to precision, documentation, and usability are growing. By strengthening our Customer Success team with this type of specialised expertise, we take an important step towards ensuring high quality in both deliveries and customer follow-up“, says Hanssen.
CSO of Oceanbox, Ole Anders Nøst, highlights the connection between scientific development and practical application in the aquaculture industry.
“Both wave modelling and particle dispersion are key topics for many fish farmers and consultancy companies. With Eli Anne and Hans Kristian on the team, we strengthen our ability to develop models that provide the aquaculture industry with better understanding and decision support through our tools – supported by a strong oceanographic research environment,” says Nøst.
