Georges Steffgen graduated in Psychology (Dipl.-Psych., equivalent to MSc) at the University of Trier in 1989, and he got his PhD in Psychology from the same university in 1993. He was nominated Full Professor at the University of Luxembourg in 2002 where he is working as Professor in Social and Work Psychology.
He currently directs the research group on Health promotion and aggression prevention.
Professional Functions and Appointments
Current:
Past:
- Vice-Dean of the Faculty Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (2010-2013)
- Member of the Faculty Council (2009-2019)
- Deputy Head of the Health and Behaviour sub unit (2014-2020)
- Course Director of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2009-2017)
- Member of the Litigation Committee of the University of Luxembourg (2005-2010; and 2013-2018)
- Member of the Scientific Advisory Commission of the University of Luxembourg (2005-2010)
- Vice-Chair of COST-Action IS0801 Cyberbullying: coping with negative and enhancing positive uses of new technologies, in relationships in educational settings (2008-2012)
- Member of the Standing Committee of the Social Sciences of the European Science Foundation (2006-2009)
- Council member of the International Society of research on aggression (2010-2014)
- Secretary General of the Commission Consultative de Déontologie de la Société Luxembourgeoise de Psychologie (2005-2017)
- Member of the Cellule de Recherches sur la Résolution de Conflits (CRRC) (2002-2012)
