Roger Strand (born in 1968 in Norway), originally trained as a natural scientist (Dr. Scient., biochemistry, 1998), developed research interests in the philosophy of science and has worked on issues of scientific uncertainty and complexity.  This has gradually led his research into broader strands of social research, philosophy and broader issues of policy, decision-making and governance at the science-society interface.

Roger Strand works as Professor at the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and Humanities at the University of Bergen, Norway.  He has coordinated two EU FP7 projects (TECHNOLIFE and EPINET) that addressed the need for a more dynamic governance of science in society.  He was a member of the National Research Ethics Committee for Science and Technology in Norway (2006-13) and Chair of the European Commission Expert Group on Indicators for Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI; 2014-15).