Jens Kreisel

Prof. Dr. Jens Kreisel is vice-rector for research of the University of Luxembourg (UL) and Professor for Physics
and Materials Sciences. Jens is passionate about how different physical properties interact in functional
materials and how such functionalities can be translated into technology. In addition to his career as a
scientist, Jens Kreisel has acquired over the past decade a large experience in the senior executive
management of both academic institutions and research-driven departments, with a sound knowledge of
different international university and research systems.

At UL, he is responsible for the University’s research vision, strategy and agenda as well as for evaluation and
improvement of research quality and output. Other key responsibilities include the strengthening of
interdisciplinary and innovation initiatives, and doctoral education. He represents the University in national
and international scientific committees and organisations and establishes relations with relevant public and
industry players.

Before joining UL, he has been the Founding Director of the Department Materials Research and Technology
(MRT) at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Director of Research at the CNRS in
Grenoble and Dpt. Vice-President of the Grenoble Institute of Technology.