Britt Ann Kåstad Høiskar
Research Director
+47 63 89 80 33
+47 980 82 198
Urban Environment and Industry
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Dr. Britt Ann K. Høiskar holds the position of Research Director in the Department for Urban Environment and Industry at NILU. She earned her doctoral degree in physics from the University of Oslo in 1997, with a research focus on measurement of the ozone layer and ozone-depleting substances in the stratosphere from ground-based measurements.
During the period from 1997 to 2007, Høiskar served as a senior researcher at NILU. Her responsibilities included overseeing the operation and maintenance of the national system for monitoring the ozone layer and natural ultraviolet radiation (2001-2004). She was also involved in the development and management of an internet solution for presenting, quality control, and analysis of air quality data from the measurement network for air quality in Norwegian cities (2003-2006).
From 2008 to 2013, Høiskar held the position of Head of the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association, where she was responsible for the organization’s policies and projects related to outdoor air pollution and indoor air quality.
Since January 2014, Høiskar has been a senior researcher in the Urban and Industrial Department at NILU. In June 2017, she assumed the role of Research Director and department leader. Høiskar has led and participated in air quality assessments for several Norwegian cities. Furthermore, she is and has been involved in various research projects related to the indoor environment. She has been the chairman/board member of Norsk Innemiljøorganisasjon, which represents the Norwegian branch of ‘The International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate’ (www.isiaq.org). since 2009.
Britt Ann Kåstad Høiskar has 58 publications at NILU:
2024
2024
2023
Implementing Citizen Science in Primary Schools: Engaging Young Children in Monitoring Air Pollution
2021
2020
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2003
Transformative interaction between digital technologies and people for a sustainable indoor climate in schools (DIGG-MIN-SKOLE)
A good indoor environment at school is important for the health and well-being of pupils and staff, and has a significant impact on pupils' learning outcomes. Good maintenance of buildings […]
Innovative sensor networks and citizen empowerment for urban sustainable mobility and clean air (URBANITY)
URBANITY aims to redefine urban environmental management and mobility planning by integrating innovative sensor technologies with active citizen participation. By addressing the challenges of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, […]
Air quality assessment for Lørenskog municipality
The air quality assessment for Lørenskog municipality covers mapping of the air quality through traffic, emission and dispersion calculations of PM10, PM2,5 and NO2 for the present situation (2019) and […]
Revised local air quality assessment for Bergen
NILU has prepared a revised air quality assessment for Bergen. The assessment with an action plan for improved local air quality aims to ensure that pollution levels remain within the […]
Air quality assessment for Tromsø
NILU and Urbanet analyse have prepared a revised air quality assessment for Tromsø. The action plan, including strategies and measures, aims to reduce air pollution to a level that meets […]
Air quality plan for improved air quality in Bergen
NILU and Urbanet Analyze (UA) have prepared a revised air quality plan for Bergen city. The air quality plan will help to reduce the air pollution to a level that […]
Development of sensor-based Citizens’ Observatory Community for improving quality of life in cities (CITI-SENSE)
The CITI-SENSE project developed and tested components of environmental monitoring and information systems based on innovative and novel Earth Observation capabilities. The applications focused on the citizens’ immediate environment regarding […]
Dr. Britt Ann K. Høiskar holds the position of Research Director in the Department for Urban Environment and Industry at NILU. She earned her doctoral degree in physics from the University of Oslo in 1997, with a research focus on measurement of the ozone layer and ozone-depleting substances in the stratosphere from ground-based measurements.
During the period from 1997 to 2007, Høiskar served as a senior researcher at NILU. Her responsibilities included overseeing the operation and maintenance of the national system for monitoring the ozone layer and natural ultraviolet radiation (2001-2004). She was also involved in the development and management of an internet solution for presenting, quality control, and analysis of air quality data from the measurement network for air quality in Norwegian cities (2003-2006).
From 2008 to 2013, Høiskar held the position of Head of the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association, where she was responsible for the organization’s policies and projects related to outdoor air pollution and indoor air quality.
Since January 2014, Høiskar has been a senior researcher in the Urban and Industrial Department at NILU. In June 2017, she assumed the role of Research Director and department leader. Høiskar has led and participated in air quality assessments for several Norwegian cities. Furthermore, she is and has been involved in various research projects related to the indoor environment. She has been the chairman/board member of Norsk Innemiljøorganisasjon, which represents the Norwegian branch of ‘The International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate’ (www.isiaq.org). since 2009.
Britt Ann Kåstad Høiskar has 58 publications at NILU:
2024
2024
2023
Implementing Citizen Science in Primary Schools: Engaging Young Children in Monitoring Air Pollution
2021
2020
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2003
Transformative interaction between digital technologies and people for a sustainable indoor climate in schools (DIGG-MIN-SKOLE)
A good indoor environment at school is important for the health and well-being of pupils and staff, and has a significant impact on pupils' learning outcomes. Good maintenance of buildings […]
Innovative sensor networks and citizen empowerment for urban sustainable mobility and clean air (URBANITY)
URBANITY aims to redefine urban environmental management and mobility planning by integrating innovative sensor technologies with active citizen participation. By addressing the challenges of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, […]
Air quality assessment for Lørenskog municipality
The air quality assessment for Lørenskog municipality covers mapping of the air quality through traffic, emission and dispersion calculations of PM10, PM2,5 and NO2 for the present situation (2019) and […]
Revised local air quality assessment for Bergen
NILU has prepared a revised air quality assessment for Bergen. The assessment with an action plan for improved local air quality aims to ensure that pollution levels remain within the […]
Air quality assessment for Tromsø
NILU and Urbanet analyse have prepared a revised air quality assessment for Tromsø. The action plan, including strategies and measures, aims to reduce air pollution to a level that meets […]
Air quality plan for improved air quality in Bergen
NILU and Urbanet Analyze (UA) have prepared a revised air quality plan for Bergen city. The air quality plan will help to reduce the air pollution to a level that […]
Development of sensor-based Citizens’ Observatory Community for improving quality of life in cities (CITI-SENSE)
The CITI-SENSE project developed and tested components of environmental monitoring and information systems based on innovative and novel Earth Observation capabilities. The applications focused on the citizens’ immediate environment regarding […]