Beneficiaries and projects
The Science and Research FundBeneficiaries of the Southern Science and Research Fund since 2002
2022
Anna Selbmann
The aim of the PhD project is to investigate the role of acoustic communication in mediating interspecific interactions between marine mammals by focusing on interactions between longfinned pilot whales (Globicephala melas, grindhvalir) and killer whales (Orcinus orca, háhyrningar) in south Icelandic waters.
Hugrún Hannesdóttir
Master's project about Mýrdalshrepp and the social shock that the municipality suffered following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Birna Lárusdóttir
The main goal of the research is to use known modern naming processes to increase understanding of how place names are created, how they reflect and influence our worldview and shed light on cultural power over geographic space and places. The main research topic is place names in Surtsey.
2021
Marco Mancini
Marco Mancini studies heat-loving ants in his project, but he recently found a new species of Hypoponera eduardi in the geothermal areas of the south.
Stephen Hurling
Stephen Hurling studies two related seabird species ie. tern (Hydrobates leucorhous) and storm tern (Hydrobates pelagicus).
2020
Benedikt Traustason
Ecology of birch in the South and limiting factors for its colonization, MS degree in biology from UI
Catherine Rachel Gallagher
Characterizing ice-magma interactions during a shallow subglacial fissure eruption: northern Laki, a case study, doctoral degree in geology from UI
Maite Cerezo Araujo
The relationship between breeding density, behavior and population management in sparrows, PhD in biology from the Research Center of the University of Iceland in the South
2019
Magdalena Falter
Digital innovation and entrepreneurship in sparsely populated areas, doctoral program in tourism studies from UI
Sölvi Rúnar Vignisson
To go or to stay? Reasons for migration patterns of young marmots in Iceland, PhD in biology from the Research Center of the University of Iceland in the South
2018
Ástrós Rún Sigurðardóttir
Social and cultural resources in learning and education of children with a multicultural background, M.Ed. degree in educational sciences from UI
Ingibjörg Lilja Ómarsdóttir
Eyjafjallajökull eruption 2010 – impact on the population and reconstruction of communities, doctoral degree in environmental and natural resources studies from UI
2017
Sigríður Jónsdóttir
Applied reforestation in the highlands of Iceland - farmers' experience, methods and results, MS degree in environmental and natural sciences from the Icelandic University of Agriculture
Sigrún Inga Sigurgeirsdóttir
The issue of Breiðamerkursand and the European landscape treaty, MSc degree in geography from UI
2016
Aldís Erna Pálsdóttir
Effects of changes in land use on wading bird populations, doctoral degree in biology from the University of Iceland's Southern Research Center
Aníta Þorgerður Tryggvadóttir and Ingibjörg Steinunn Sæmundsdóttir
Multi-component health training in rural communities with a focus on older age groups in Rangárþing, M.Ed. degree in sports and health science from UI
2015
Ásdís Benediktsdóttir
The internal structure of Eyjafjallajökull evaluated with new methods in seismology, PhD in geophysics from the University of Iceland
Ragnheiður Hergeirsdóttir
Resilience and response plans of municipalities in the South, MA degree in social work from UI
Haukur Ingvarsson
William Faulkner in Iceland, PhD in literature from UI
2014
Anna Katarzyna Wozniczka
Immigrant educational/vocational situations in South Iceland, doctoral project in humanities at the University of Iceland
Guðmundur Örn Sigurðsson
Earthquake analysis and design of wind turbines and wind farm in the south, MSc degree in civil engineering from the Research Center of the University of Iceland in Earthquake Engineering in Selfoss
William M. Moreland
Eruption styles of the AD 934-940 Eldgjá eruption: The hazards and environmental impacts, doctoral degree in geology from UI
2013
Jónas Guðnason
Eruption flow processes in small to medium-sized low-Plinian and Plinian Heklu volcanoes, PhD in geosciences from UI
Sólrún Auðbertsdóttir
Servant leadership and field management of responders to the Eyjafjallajökull eruption in the spring of 2010, MS degree in health sciences from the University of Akureyri
2012
Ásdís Jónsdóttir
Glaciers in the South and Southeast and the global environment, PhD from the University of Oslo
Magnea Bára Stefánsdóttir
Photo Gallery Ottós Eyfjörður, MA degree in practical cultural communication from the University of Iceland
2011
Brynja Hrafnkelsdóttir
Insect grazing in reforestation forests and lupine meadows, PhD at the Department of Nature and Forestry, Agricultural University of Iceland
Sólveig Þorvaldsdóttir
The impact of volcanic eruptions on industries and related actions before an eruption, during an eruption and after it ends, PhD from the Research Center of the University of Iceland in Earthquake Engineering at Selfoss
2010
Sigurður Unnar Sigurðsson
Near-field effects of earthquakes, MSc degree in civil engineering from the University of Iceland Research Center in Earthquake Engineering in Selfoss
Sæmundur Sveinsson
Genetics of bean grass in Iceland and its use for land reclamation, PhD from the University of British Columbia in Canada
2009
Guðrún Þóranna Jónsdóttir
Relationships and cooperation between kindergartens and elementary schools in Árnes County with regard to young children's reading learning, M.Ed. exam from HÍ
Sigurður Torfi Sigurðsson
Hooves of Icelandic horses. Comparison of the hooves of riding and breeding horses. Bachelor's degree in natural resources from the Agricultural University of Iceland
2008
Gabriel N. Wetang'ula
Does airborne pollution from geothermal power plants affect freshwater ecosystems? – PhD in biology from UI
2007
Sigrún Vala Björnsdóttir
The success of a new treatment for chronic musculoskeletal pain in Iceland, PhD in public health sciences from UI
2006
Svanborg R. Jónsdóttir
Status and development of innovative education in Icelandic primary schools, PhD in education from the University of Iceland
2005
Úlfur Óskarsson
The role of fungi in raising plants and revitalizing land, doctoral degree in biology from UI
2004
Jón Ágúst Jónsson
The effect of forestry operations on wood growth and carbon flow in an aspen forest, MS degree in biology from UI
Margrét Lilja Magnúsdóttir
The effect of glyci-betine on salinity and desiccation tolerance of tree plants, master's degree from the Icelandic University of Agriculture
2003
Eyjólfur Magnússon
High-resolution elevation model of the South Island processed with SAR-radar data, MS degree in geology from UI
Frosti Jónsson
Strengthening of settlements at city limits. Regional development in the light of innovation, cooperation networks and social wealth, master's degree from the University of Bifröst
2002
Ríkey Hlín Sævarsdóttir
Groundwater and hydrogeology of the Skaftár area, BS in biology from UI
Þórhildur Ólöf Helgadottir
Energy park in Reykjavik in Ölfus, technology park and entrepreneur center, Cand oecon in Business Administration from UI