Sjef Smeekens acting Dean of the Faculty of Science
With the resignation of Gerrit van Meer as Dean, the Faculty of Science is currently considering applicants for his replacement. As of 1 January 2018, Vice Dean of Research Sjef Smeekens will act as the faculty鈥檚 Dean until a new administrator is chosen.
Sjef Smeekens was appointed Vice Dean of Research at the Faculty of Science in January 2014. He is Professor of Molecular Plant Physiology, and in the past he has served as Director of Education and member of the Board at the Department of Biology.