Harald Lykke Joakimsen (4th from the left) together with the other contestants
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Jørn Berger-Nyvoll / UiT

Harald Lykke Joakimsen (4th from the left) together with the other contestants

Visual Intelligence PhD Student is competing in Forsker Grand Prix 2026

Harald Lykke Joakimsen, a PhD Candidate at Visual Intelligence's hub in Tromsø, will compete in Forsker Grand Prix: Norway's national popular science competition.

Visual Intelligence PhD Student competes in Forsker Grand Prix 2026

Harald Lykke Joakimsen, a PhD Candidate at Visual Intelligence's hub in Tromsø, will compete in Forsker Grand Prix: Norway's national popular science competition.

By Petter Bjørklund, Communications Officer at SFI Visual Intelligence

Harald's research focuses on developing deep learning models for detecting oil spills in the ocean.

His research shows how AI and deep learning could become a crucial tool for keeping the oceans, marine ecosystems and coastal communities cleaner.

The regional finals of Forsker Grand Prix takes place at Bryggeriet scene in Tromsø city centre on September 17th. The final winners of the regional finals will travel to Oslo to compete in the national finale.

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