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Jens Einar Bremnes is a Norwegian researcher specializing in marine robotics, remote operations, and autonomous underwater systems, primarily affiliated with NTNU's Applied Underwater Robotics Laboratory (AU-RLab). His work sits at the intersection of subsea technology, remote experimentation infrastructure, and intelligent robotic navigation. Bremnes has made notable contributions to the development of OceanLab, a full-scale subsea testing and validation facility in the Trondheim Fjord, built in collaboration with Equinor since 2017. This infrastructure enables remote experimentation across seabed, surface, and subsea assets, representing a significant step toward next-generation multi-purpose control rooms for marine operations. His most-cited work (10 citations) documents this system's evolution and operational capabilities. Beyond infrastructure development, Bremnes has contributed to oceanographic research through participation in the Nansen Legacy project, supporting Arctic seasonal cruise data collection. His more recent work on holistic risk modeling and path planning introduces human-cognition-inspired methodologies for safer autonomous marine navigation. Though early in his citation trajectory, Bremnes's research addresses pressing challenges in offshore digitalization, subsea autonomy, and remote marine operations — areas of growing strategic importance for both industry and ocean science communities.