Managing Research: Aslak Tveito interviewed by Martin Peters
Aug 12, 2021
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The podcast discusses managing research with Aslak Tveito, covering topics such as the purpose of Simula Research Lab, overcoming funding challenges, self-awareness of programming weaknesses, advice for young researchers, and the speaker's passion for football.
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Simula Research Lab prioritizes deep research projects with minimal bureaucracy to foster in-depth research.
Collaboration with medical professionals enhances the study of cardiac function, providing valuable insights.
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Establishment of Simula Research Lab
Simula Research Lab was founded 20 years ago with a unique approach of balancing basic research from a research institute and focusing on deep research projects without heavy administrative burdens. This initiative aimed at enabling researchers to concentrate fully on their projects, although challenges like seeking funding still exist. By creating an environment that prioritizes research and minimizes bureaucracy, Simula seeks to foster in-depth research.
Research Focus on Mathematical Models of Cardiac Cells
Ashlak Twaito, the Managing Director of Simula, dedicates a significant portion of his time to researching mathematical models of cardiac cells. The focus is on understanding how individual heart cells function and interact through a developed model. Collaboration with medical professionals and international researchers enhances the study of cardiac function and abnormalities, offering valuable insights into heart operations and potential issues.
Leadership and Management Style at Simula
In overseeing Simula, Twaito follows a leadership motto centered around delegating, allowing autonomy in projects, and appreciating outcomes. By delegating tasks and providing space for team members to work independently, Twaito emphasizes the importance of minimal interference to encourage critical thinking and individual responsibility. This management approach aims to create a conducive work environment where team members can excel and produce meaningful results.
Aslak Tveito is the Managing Director of Simula Research Laboratory in Oslo, Norway, and professor for scientific computing at the University of Oslo. He serves also as chairman of the board of the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment. His research is in numerical analysis, scientific computing, and the electrophysiology of the human heart. He cas co-authored three research monographs and two textbooks on scientific computing, co-edited seven books, and published more than 100 research papers. He is on the editorial board of Encyclopedia and Applied and Computational Mathematics.
Martin Peters is Executive Editor for Mathematics and CSE at Springer in Heidelberg, Germany, and handles book series such as Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering, Texts in Computational Science and Engineering, Simula SpringerBriefs on Computing, and Moscow Lectures.