{"id":50667,"date":"2025-09-18T16:38:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/?post_type=news&p=50667"},"modified":"2025-09-18T16:39:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:39:52","slug":"eight-new-professors-starting-at-uni-lu-for-the-rentree-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/news\/eight-new-professors-starting-at-uni-lu-for-the-rentree-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight new professors starting at Uni.lu for the Rentr\u00e9e 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Students, researchers and staff from the University of Luxembourg will discover eight new professors during this winter semester.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n \n Thierry Geoffre – Associate Professor in teaching and learning French in pre- and primary school <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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\n \u201f<\/span>\n I am very happy with the research opportunities and support to research I find at the University of Luxembourg. The context of the \u2018ALPHA Zesumme wuessen\u2019 project is highly motivating in terms of initial and continuing training issues and reflection on classroom tools<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Assoc. Prof Thierry GEOFFRE<\/p>\n

Associate professor in teaching and learning French in pre- and primary school<\/p>\n

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\n \n \n Vincent Lenders – Full Professor in Cybersecurity <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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\n \u201f<\/span>\n I\u2019m delighted to join SnT at the University of Luxembourg and look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to push the boundaries of cybersecurity research and education. At SnT, I see a unique blend of academic rigor, innovative thinking, and cultural diversity. It\u2019s an environment poised to make a real impact.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Vincent Lenders<\/p>\n\n\n

Full Professor in Cybersecurity<\/p>\n\n

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\n \n \n Ivana Nikic-Spiegel – Associate Professor in Translational Neuroscience with a focus on biological Imaging <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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\n \u201f<\/span>\n Moving to a new country, setting up a lab, and taking over the MSc Molecular Medicine 1 course within just a few months has been both exciting and challenging. Luckily, with supportive colleagues and, in particular, inspiring students as the semester starts, I\u2019m very happy to be here and looking forward to the future.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Ivana Nikic-Spiegel<\/p>\n\n\n

Associate Professor in Translational Neuroscience with a focus on biological Imaging<\/p>\n\n

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\n \n \n Marcela Gerardina Pozas Guajardo<\/strong> – Full Professor in Educational Diversity Management <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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\n \u201f<\/span>\n Joining the University of Luxembourg marked an important professional milestone, enabled by the university\u2019s vibrant international community and strong commitment to innovation in higher education.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Marcela Gerardina Pozas Guajardo <\/p>\n\n\n

Full Professor in Educational Diversity Management<\/p>\n\n

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\n \n \n Marko Ran\u010di\u0107<\/strong>\u00a0– Associate Professor in High Performance and Quantum Computing <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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Marko Ran\u010di\u0107 is an Associate Professor in High Performance and Quantum Computing and Head of the Quantum Algorithms and Technologies of Emulation in High Performance Computing<\/a> group.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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\n \u201f<\/span>\n I am looking forward to contributing to the education of next generation HPC and quantum computing specialists through our dedicated master program in HPC. As quantum technologies advance from theoretical promise to practical applications my research focus will be directed towards finding \u2018real-world\u2019 value in quantum computing technologies<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Assoc. Prof Marko RANCIC<\/p>\n

Associate professor in High Performance and Quantum Computing<\/p>\n

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\n \n \n Sophie Servais – Associate Professor in Medical Oncology <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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\n \u201f<\/span>\n Joining the University of Luxembourg represents a unique opportunity for me to combine my three main commitments: education, research and clinical practice<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Assoc. Prof Sophie SERVAIS<\/p>\n

Associate professor in Medical Oncology<\/p>\n

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\n \n \n Julia Sinnig<\/strong>\u00a0– Assistant Professor in Commercial Law <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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\n \u201f<\/span>\n Being myself an alumna of the University of Luxembourg, I feel blessed to be able to contribute to this wonderful institution by researching in the areas of financial law, commercial, company and tax law and sharing my knowledge with our students in our specialised Master Programs in Investment Funds Law and Banking and Finance Law<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Assist. Prof Julia SINNIG<\/p>\n

Assistant professor in Commercial Law<\/p>\n

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\n \n \n Ralph Useldinger<\/strong>\u00a0– Associate Professor in Hard and Advanced Materials <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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Ralph Useldinger holds the CERATIZIT Chair in Hard and Advanced Materials<\/a> within the Department of Engineering.<\/p>\n\n

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\n \u201f<\/span>\n Having grown up just a few kilometres from the Kirchberg campus, I am grateful for the opportunity to return to the University of Luxembourg as a Professor. I am also very grateful for the open and supportive colleagues I have met here. I am excited to set up a new laboratory dedicated to powder metallurgy, with a particular focus on cemented carbides, and to advance materials science through research and lectures<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Ralph Useldinger<\/p>\n\n\n

Associate Professor in Hard and Advanced Materials<\/p>\n\n

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