Administration

As the coordinator of the HPC Strategy at the University of Luxembourg, Prof. Dr. Alexandre Tkatchenko oversees the development and diversification of high-performance computing-related activities, with a focus on services for computer sciences. His role includes promoting HPC initiatives both within and outside the university, representing it to various stakeholders in Luxembourg and at the European level. He collaborates with the HPC user community, participates in the university’s HPC Steering Committee, and ensures the communication of existing services through various channels such as the website, newsletter, and HPC school. Additionally, he will work closely with the “Open Science and Research Data Management” mission.

Prof. Olivares Mendez oversees the implementation of UNIVERSEH 2.0 at the University of Luxembourg, ensuring effective monitoring of work packages and proactive communication of progress. The role includes supporting the engagement and coordination of university representatives across governance bodies, with particular emphasis on student involvement. It also encompasses contributions to reporting, administrative processes, and responsible budget management in line with institutional commitments. Strong collaboration within the UNIVERSEH alliance is fostered alongside the mobilisation of the university community to contribute to the project’s success. In addition, key strategic initiatives—including joint Master programmes—are actively supported, as well as the preparation of UNIVERSEH 2.1 and the future development of the alliance.

Prof. Dr Claus Vögele is responsible for leading and strategically developing IAS, proposing an annual budget to the Vice-Rector for Research, and supervising the organisation and implementation of funding instruments for IAS. He heads the IAS Scientific Council and instigates and manages key activities. He is in charge of acquiring additional external funding. He represents IAS within the University and promotes the image of IAS at international level.