Roger Olsson

Roger Olsson is a highly experienced professional in geotechnical and rock engineering, currently serving as Technical Director at the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) since January 2017, overseeing national and international projects. Olsson has held various leadership roles, including Acting Head of Section Rock Engineering and Head of Section Rock Engineering at NGI. Additionally, Olsson has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor in Engineering Geology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Previous experience includes positions as Chief Geologist at Statkraft AS, Head of Section at COWI Norway, and Head of Geo-Department at Rambøll Norway AS. Olsson holds a PhD in Rock Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology and an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, with additional expertise gained through diverse international projects throughout a career spanning over three decades.