Director of the Institute for Social Research
Kyrre Lekve holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oslo. He served as the Deputy Managing Director at the IT research institute Simula Research Laboratory from 2015 to 2023, and he has also held the position of Acting Managing Director for a period of time. He possesses extensive leadership experience in the field of education and research institutes. Before his role at Simula, Lekve was the Assistant Director at NIFU. Additionally, Lekve is the Chairman of the Board at Kristiania University College and former Deputy Chairman of the Board at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences.
Lekve has a strong interest in and extensive experience in research policy. In 2022, he published the book 'Misguided Debates on Knowledge,' and he has substantial experience navigating the landscape of research policy, having previously served as State Secretary for Tora Aasland and Kristin Halvorsen.
