Short Biography
Ketil Hegerstrøm Haugli is a University Lecturer at the Dental Technology Programme, University of Oslo (UiO). He is situated at the Department of Biomaterials at the Faculty of Dentistry. He is also a PhD candidate at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). His academic background combines dental technology and biomedicine, with research interests focusing on the biological, chemical, and physical properties of novel prosthodontic materials. Through teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, he advances dental technology education and knowledge of digitally manufactured dental devices.
Academic Interests
My academic interests focus on dental biomaterials and their interaction with biological systems, particularly prosthodontic materials manufactured using 3D-printing technologies. My research includes the biological evaluation of dental materials through in vitro methods, as well as chemical and physical material characterization. A key focus of my research is understanding the safety, performance, and clinical relevance of emerging materials and techniques used in digital dentistry.
Higher education and Employment History
Haugli holds a bachelor’s degree in dental technology from OsloMet. Following graduation, he worked as a dental technologist from 2006 to 2010, gaining broad experience within the dental technology field.
In 2010, he joined the Dental Technology Programme at OsloMet, where he contributed to teaching, curriculum development, and research activities. In 2014, he completed a master's degree in Biomedicine at OsloMet, Department of Life Sciences and Health. His expertise integrates dental technology, biomaterials, and biomedical sciences.
Since 2020, he has undertaken several guest research stays at the Nordic Institute of Dental Materials (NIOM), ranging from three to six months, focusing on dental materials research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Teaching and Academic Experience
His teaching activities are primarily directed towards students in the Dental Technology Programme at UiO. He teaches courses in CAD/CAM technology, dental anatomy, and dental materials, and supervises bachelor's students throughout their thesis work. His research activities also involve international collaboration with Griffith University, Australia, and the University of Otago, New Zealand. This collaboration has resulted in joint publications and PhD co-supervision at the University of Otago.
He also has experience teaching master's students in the Health and Technology Programme at OsloMet (HETEK4000), an interdisciplinary course exploring the interaction between healthcare, technology, and innovation. In 2025, he also contributed as an examiner for master's theses in the Bioengineering Programme at OsloMet.