Deputy Vice-Chancellors
Halmstad University has two Deputy Vice-Chancellors with a specific area of responsibility. The position as Deputy Vice-Chancellor is appointed by the Vice-Chancellor and is a three-year post with the option of being extended.
Thorsteinn Rögnvaldsson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor with specific responsibility for research and doctoral education
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Thorsteinn Rögnvaldsson
Thorsteinn Rögnvaldsson holds the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor with specific responsibility for research and doctoral education at Halmstad University since 2022.
Thorsteinn Rögnvaldsson is a professor of Computer Science and has held a number of governing positions at Halmstad University, among other things as Acting Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor with specific responsibility for research, Programme Manager for the KK environment Research for Innovation and as chair of the Research Board.
Pontus Wärnestål, Deputy Vice-Chancellor with specific responsibility for collaboration, innovation and sustainability
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Pontus Wärnestål
Pontus Wärnestål is Deputy Vice-Chancellor with responsibility for collaboration, innovation and sustainability at Halmstad University since March 2024.
Pontus Wärnestål is Deputy Professor of Information Technology and has broad experience from both industry and academia. He combines service design and artificial intelligence and works extensively to strengthen the connection between academic research and practical application. Other research projects include design and digital innovation for urban development, smart mobility and education.
