Håvard Haugen

Alongside his entrepreneurial role, Håvard is  Professor and Head of the Department of Biomaterials at the University of Oslo, where he leads one of Europe’s most active research environments in dental and orthopaedic biomaterials. His academic work spans from fundamental surface science and biofilm research to translational clinical applications, often in close collaboration with both industry and clinical partners. Through his dual role at Corticalis and the University of Oslo, Håvard brings a unique perspective to the StraDiVarious MSCA project, ensuring that scientific excellence and innovation are tightly connected to real-world patient benefits and industrial impact.