Johan Galtung Born (1930-10-24) 24 October 1930 Oslo, Norway Fields Sociology, peace and conflict studies, Mathematics Institutions Columbia University, University of Oslo, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) Alma mater University of Oslo Known for Principal founder of peace and conflict studies Notable awards Right Livelihood Award (1987) Founder and Director of Peace Research Institute Oslo In office 1959–1969 Succeeded by Asbjørn Eide