Academic Interests
Semb's academic interests include conflicts between states and groups, state sovereignty, citizenship, minority issues, in particular the issue of the Sami population's citizenship status in Norway, and human rights.
Courses taught
Semb does not teach courses while holding the position as Dean.
Background
Dr.polit. from the University of Oslo (2000). Associate professor at the Department of political science since 2003. Professor at the department of political science since 2013.
Positions held (selected)
Member of the National Committee for Research Ethics in the Social Sciences and the Humanities (NESH) (2003-2009)
Member of the Board of the University of Oslo’s Ethics program (2006-2011).
Member of the Board of The Norwegian Center for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo (2006-2011)
Member of The Consultative Council for Defense Studies, Institute of Defense Studies, Oslo (2014-present)