{"id":36282,"date":"2025-03-17T12:15:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/?post_type=news&p=36282"},"modified":"2025-07-04T11:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:03:16","slug":"new-heads-department","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/news\/new-heads-department\/","title":{"rendered":"New Heads of Department"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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After five years, the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) is delighted to announce the appointment of new Heads of Department for its five core departments: Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences & Medicine, Mathematics and Physics & Materials Science. The newly appointed heads bring fresh perspectives and a shared commitment to excellence. Their leadership will play a vital role in advancing the faculty\u2019s research, educational programmes, and innovation in their respective fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nDepartment of Computer Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Jean-S\u00e9bastien Coron<\/a> has been elected as the new Head of the Department of Computer Science (DCS)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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His key priorities are to enhance research excellence through strategic faculty recruitment, ensure high-quality teaching amid growing student enrollment, and strengthen both interdisciplinary and industry collaborations. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What will be your priorities as the new Head of Department of Computer Science?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the new Head of the Department of Computer Science (DCS), my primary priority over the next five years is to strengthen research excellence by expanding our faculty with top-tier researchers in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and high-performance and quantum computing. With several upcoming retirements, this is a crucial opportunity to rejuvenate the department while maintaining a strong focus on scientific impact, high-quality publications, and competitive funding acquisition (e.g., ERC grants). Additionally, fostering interdisciplinary research and enhancing collaboration with industry and public institutions will be key to increasing the department\u2019s visibility and influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another major priority is to support the rapid growth of student enrolment while maintaining high teaching standards. Expanding innovative teaching methods, integrating AI-driven educational tools (such as the AI4EDU initiative), and strengthening ties with Luxembourg\u2019s digital ecosystem will be essential. Moreover, reinforcing gender diversity and promoting a more inclusive academic environment remain long-term goals. Through these efforts, DCS aims to establish itself as one of the leading computer science departments in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\nDepartment of Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Francesco Viti<\/a> has been elected as the new Head of the Department of Engineering (DoE)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regarding his priorities for the upcoming years, he will focus on five key pillars, including research, outreach activities, and collaborations with other departments, research institutes, and industry partners, in addition to the department\u2019s study programmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What are your objectives for the next years to come?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am very excited and motivated to take this leading role. The Department of Engineering has the ambition to take a central role at the Faculty and the main challenge will be to adapt to a very dynamic and challenging situation in research and education, which constantly evolves based on national and global trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We aim to become even more multidisciplinary and pursue five objectives in the next year: <\/p>\n\n\n\n