"It's a great honor to receive the Fridtjof Nansen Award for Young Researchers," says Kampffmeyer
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"It's a great honor to receive the Fridtjof Nansen Award for Young Researchers," says Kampffmeyer

Michael Kampffmeyer receives the Fridtjof Nansen Prize for Young Researchers

Congratulations to our colleague Michael Kampffmeyer, who received the Fridtjof Nansen Prize for Young Researchers in 2026.

Michael Kampffmeyer receives the Fridtjof Nansen Prize for Young Researchers

Congratulations to our colleague Michael Kampffmeyer, who received the Fridtjof Nansen Prize for Young Researchers in 2026.

By Petter Bjørklund, Communications Officer at SFI Visual Intelligence

"It is a great honor to receive the Fridtjof Nansen Prize for Young Researchers," says Kampffmeyer to Det Norske Videnskaps-Akademi. He is a Principal Investigator at SFI Visual Intelligence and Professor at UiT's Machine Learning Group.

Nansenfondet granted Kampffmeyer the prize based on scientific activities on a high international standard. He is also recognized for his scientific results, which is described by Det Norske Videnskaps-Akademi as being of an outstanding originality.

The prize is awarded to young researchers in Norway who have produced scientific contributions of international significance on a high level.

"I want to thank my Norwegian and international collaborators, my students, and everyone who has contributed to our research on efficient and reliable AI—areas which are becoming increasingly relevant," says Kampffmeyer.

Extensive research career

Kampffmeyer is 34 years old and one of UiT's youngest professors. His research focuses on developing more efficient and reliable AI, which can be used e.g. within the health sector and to monitor the climate and natural resources.

In just a few years, he has published over 100 scientific articles and established an extensive collaborative network between UiT and recognized AI research environments in and outside of Norway.

He has received several national and international recognitions. In 2025, he won UiTs Young Researcher award at the university's annual celebration.

His research has contributed to innovative AI solutions in collaboration with Norwegian industry. Several of these solutions have already been implemented by industry and the public sector.

Michael Kampffmeyer will receive the award and a sum of 75 000 Norwegian kroner on May 4th, as part of Det Norske Videnskaps-Akademi's annual meeting.

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