Dr. Hanvold is Director General of the National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI), Norway. She is a leading expert on work environment, health, and sickness absence, with a PhD in occupational medicine.
Her research spans from work-related musculoskeletal disorders, exposure assessment, and effective, workplace-based prevention strategies.
Hanvold has led multiple interdisciplinary research projects and advises employers, policymakers, and social partners on translating evidence into practice for a more sustainable and productive working life.