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What attracted him to join the University of Luxembourg:

“Two colleagues in my field who were already working here had spoken very highly of the university. They highlighted its unique appeal, particularly its proximity to European institutions, which brings a distinct dimension to research. Additionally, the university has strong ties with European networks, something I found lacking in Bologna.

I decided to apply, and during the interview process, I was particularly impressed by the structure of the Bachelor’s in Law program. Its emphasis on transnational teaching of law aligned perfectly with my background in comparative law. The programme’s comparative perspective, especially in labour law, was a key factor that drew me here.”

In your opinion, what makes the University of Luxembourg a unique place to study and teach labour law?

“Two key aspects make the University of Luxembourg stand out. First, its multilingual environment is a tremendous asset, as it helps students and researchers alike to be familiar with different legal environments and have direct access to legal sources, including scholarship and case law. Even more importantly, the University of Luxembourg’s multicultural atmosphere significantly enriches the learning experience. Students here come from diverse backgrounds, bringing into the classroom examples from their personal lives, families, and previous work. This diversity allows to compare and discuss real-world scenarios from different countries, covering topics like employment conditions, strikes, dismissals, and collective representation. Such a dynamic, multinational setting is rare in more traditional universities and fosters a truly global perspective.”

What was your motivation to the join University of Luxembourg?

“The hiring request was a perfect fit for my research interests. In the description, it was even specified that the focus of research should be everyday life research, and this is exactly what I do: using electronic diaries to examine how symptoms unfold while patients go about their everyday lives. On top of that, I have an acquaintance who works as a researcher at the University and she told me that it is a great place to work at, so I applied.”

How is Luxembourg as a place of work?​​​​​​​

“What I really like in Luxembourg is the multilingualism, as I worked in Germany and in the US and so just having more than one language is unique.

I am also eager to give my lectures about psychopathology to students because when I went to the university, I was very much interested in psychopathology and now I have the opportunity to give a lecture about it myself. I am eager to start teaching.”

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Why the University of Luxembourg?

“I was particularly drawn to the opportunity to join a young and rapidly growing university. The infrastructure is very modern, and the strong international atmosphere is immediately noticeable. Having previously worked at established institutions with a longer history, I know the advantages they offer, but I also find it exciting to contribute to the growth of a newer institution. After learning more about the University and the LCSB, where my laboratory is based, I was impressed by the support and opportunities available for both senior and early-career scientists. I felt this would be a great place to take the next step in my career.”​​​​​​

Could you tell us a bit about your background and what brought you to SnT and Luxembourg?

“I come from an interdisciplinary background at the intersection of information systems, engineering, and business – which basically means I enjoy translating between different worlds.

Before joining SnT, I worked as a research group leader at the University of Bayreuth’s FIM Research Center for Information Management and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology (FIT), leading applied and publicly funded research projects together with industry and public partners on topics related to the disruptive potential and management of emerging (digital) technologies.

What brought me to Luxembourg is its strong and unique position in the digital business environment in the EU, combined with an excellent and ambitious interdisciplinary research environment. SnT, in particular, felt like a place where research questions meet real-world impact – and where curiosity is clearly encouraged.”

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