International Scientific Advisory Board Established at HUN-REN

The thirteen-member Board brings together globally recognised representatives of the international scientific community, representing three continents and ten scientific disciplines. Members include, among others, László Lovász, former President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Alexander Zehnder, former President of the Swiss ETH Domain, Jana Kolar, former Executive Director of CERIC-ERIC, Antoine Petit CEO and Chairman of CNRS, Lam Khin Yong, Vice President (Industry) at Nanyang Technological University and Sir Philip Campbell, former Editor-in-Chief of Nature. 

„The establishment of the International Scientific Advisory Board marks a significant step in reinforcing HUN-REN’s international scientific foundations and expanding its global partnerships. Through their accomplishments, professional experience, international networks and standing in the global scientific community, the Board’s members foster cross-border research collaborations and help strengthen HUN-REN’s international profile,” said Balázs Gulyás, President of HUN-REN and Chair of the Governing Board.

“Beyond their scientific excellence, ISAB members bring strong ties to the research and industrial innovation ecosystems. By drawing on this combined expertise, HUN-REN is better positioned to develop and implement a sustainable, future-oriented research strategy grounded in excellence, innovation and societal impact,” added Roland Jakab, Chief Executive Officer of HUN-REN.

The ISAB contributes actively to HUN-REN’s ongoing development and modernisation, providing strategic guidance and professional advice to the Governing Board. Several Board members have previously supported HUN-REN in the role of international scientific advisers.

Members of the International Scientific Advisory Board:

• Prof. Dr. László Lovász (HU), Former President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
• Prof. Irene Tracey (UK), Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford
• Dr. Jana Kolar (SLO), former Executive Director of CERIC-ERIC
• Prof. em. Dr. Alexander Zehnder (CH), Former President of the ETH Domain
• Dr. Enric Banda (ES), Senior Advisor, Barcelona Supercomputing Center; Former Secretary General, European Science Foundation
• Prof. Dr. Freddy Boey (CN), President and Distinguished Professor, City University of Hong Kong
• Sir Philip Campbell (UK), Former Editor-in-Chief of Nature
• Prof. Dr. Nam-Joon Cho (SG), MRS-Singapore Chair Professor, Nanyang Technological University
• Prof. Steve Evans (UK), Director of Research, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge
• Prof. Lam Khin Yong (SG), Vice-President (Industry), Nanyang Technological University
• Prof. István Módy (HU–USA), Tony Coelho Distinguished Professor of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
• Prof. Richard Pestell (US), President, Pennsylvania Cancer and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, Pennsylvania
• Prof. Antoine Petit (FR), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)

The introductions of the members of the board are available on the HUN-REN website here: https://hun-ren.hu/international-scientific-advisory-board.