The Role of the University of

Luxembourg in the

Engineering Landscape in

Luxembourg

Prof. Pierre Kelsen

Computer Science and Communications

Research Unit

Overview

• The University of Luxembourg:

Background

• Faculties and Ics

• The RUES Research Unit

• The SnT Interdisciplinary Center

Question

1. Why did Luxembourg found a

University?

Erna Hennicot-

Schoepges,

former Higher

Education Minister

First we had the steel industry, then

the financial place and satellite

company, and now we face the

question of what possibilities are

there for the knowledge society in

the 21st century…

Vision

Erna Hennicot-

Schoepges,

former Higher

Education Minister

…I think Luxembourg must not miss

its opportunities in the fields of

research.

However, when one says research,

one also needs a university that can

serve as a locomotive for the

industrial development of the

country.

Vision

Founded in 2003

Approx. 6000 studentsfrom 100 countries

thereof 400 PhD-students

The University of Luxembourg

Question

2. What does this University

stand for?

Our Profile

• Research Centered

Our Profile

Connected to the financial centre, the

EU Institutions, to the business world

and society

Our Profile

Individual mentoring and personal

atmosphere

Our Profile

Multilingual and international

Student Nationalities

• Accepted Students in the Master in

Information and Computer Sciences 2012

Question

5. What are the degree programmes on

offer?

FSTC

Faculty of Sciences, Technology and

Communication

Computer Science - Mathematics - Physics -

Systems Biomedicine - Engineering -

Sustainable Development - Information Systems

Security Management …

Question

• What is the University’s

research profile?

Five Focus Areas

Security, Reliability and Trust in

Information Technology

Molecular and Systems Biomedicine

International Finance

European and Business Law

Education and Multilingualism

Engineering Research

• Classical Engineering Disciplines

– Civil Engineering

– Electrical Engineering

– Mechanical Engineering

-> RUES Research Unit (mostly applied)

• Computer Science/Engineering

-> CSC Research Unit (more fundamental)

-> SnT Inderdisciplinary Center (more applied)

The Big Picture

• Three Faculties

– FSTC

• RUES Research Unit

• CSC Research Unit

– FLSHASE

– FDEF

• Two Interdisciplinary Centers

– LCSB

– SnT

RUES: Research and Education

• Research activities:

Projects with PhD-Students in the Domains

- Construction & Design

- Energy & Environment

- Automation & Mechatronic

• Education:

Bachelor & Master Programs (Bologna System)

Automation &

Mechatronics

Construction &

Design

Engineering

Science

Civil

Engineering

Energy &

Environment

Electrical

Engineering

Mechanical

Engineering

Construction &

Design

Statics

Dynamics

Materials

Research on Civil and Mechanical Engineering Structures

Fatigue Behaviour

Dynamic Testing Methods

Application Fields:

Concrete, Steel and Steel-Concrete Mixed Structures

Metallic and Compound Structures

Workability of Concrete Formulations

Energy &

Environment

Research activities:

Energetic Analysis and Optimization of Buildings +

Facilities

Renewable Energies

Energy Production and Management of Hybrid Power

Systems for a reliable Electrical Supply

Optimization of Wastewater Treatment Processes

Energy Performance of Buildings

Environment Protection

Sustainable Development

Energy Management

Automation &

Mechatronics

Measurement

Control & Automation

Electric & Hydraulic Drives

Research on Mechatronic Systems

Dynamics of Electro-Mechanical Systems

Research Projects:

Dynamic Modelling of Ground Antennas (Galileo)

Analysis and Modelling of Noise Generation (Vibratory Pile

Driving)

Dynamics of an Injection-Molding Clamp Unit

Optimized Anchor Plates

Fromknecht & Odenbreit, Zürbes, Maas (2005-2008)

Anchorage

of Steel

Columns in

Foundations

Anchorage of

Steel Beams in

Concrete

Elements

Project partners:

Arcelor, Astron Buildings, Universität Kassel

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Problem:

Due to the low stability

of this prostheses,

fracture occurs in many

cases.

Reinforcement of antibiotic loaded hip interims-

prosthesis

CHL, Universitätsklinik Homburg/Saar, TU Kaiserslautern

Thielen & Maas, Waldmann, Zürbes (2006-2009)

To treat a local infection

at the hip joint, so-called

hip interims-prostheses

are used.

These prostheses are

consisting of acrylic

glass, containing anti-

biotics to medicate the

infect.

Develop a more mechanically stable

interims-prostheses to avoid fracture after

interim-implentation

Use of vinicultural residues for energy

production in WWTPsHansen (2010-2011)

Partner: SIDEST, Hydro-Ingenieure, TR-Engineering

• High loads of organic wastewater

from viniculture on River Mosel

• Conception of new WWTP

‘Mertert’ with sludge digestion

• Evaluation of concepts for use of

vinicultural residues on biogas-

production and treatment

processes

• Lab-scale investigations

Der energetische Zustand von

öffentlichen Gebäuden in Luxemburg:

Bestandsaufnahme, Analyse,

Verbesserungsstrategien

Energetische Bestandsaufnahme

Begleitung von Renovierungs- und

Sanierungsarbeiten

Energetische Optimierung von

Renovierungs- und Sanierungsprojekten

Energy Consumption of Public Buildings in

Luxembourg

Hoos & Maas, Scholzen, Waldmann, Zürbes (2008-

11)

Administration des Bâtiments Publics, TU Kaiserslautern

SnT Interdisciplinary Center

• Security and Trust 1 of 4 priorities at

University of Luxembourg

• SnT created in 2009

• Headcount > 150, 17 faculty members

• Interdisciplinary research approach to

Secure, Reliable, and Trustworthy

ICT Systems and Services

• Platform for collaboration with industrial and

governmental partners, EU & ESA projects

Part of Luxembourg Innovation System

Create impact well beyond the academic community!

Attract R&D investments to Luxembourg!

Goals & Strategy

Centre of excellence in research and innovations in

Security, Reliability and Trust

Impact well beyond the academic community

Increase R&D investments to Luxembourg

Highest quality research in areas with a relevance to

Luxembourg

Strategic partnerships

International collaboration and attrach European

research funding

Interdisciplinary approach with application area focus

Strategic Research Areas

• Enterprise Security – Financial and banking industry (Ministry of

Economy, BCEE, CETREL, FEDIL)

• Services, Content and e-Government– Service and content providers, government

agencies (itrust, RedDog, RTL, BCE, LuxTrust)

• Communication and Network Infrastructure – Network providers and operators (SES, EPT,

Telindus, IEE S.A., …)

Partnership Program

Partners

Entreprise P&T

SES

CETREL

IEE S.A

Ville de Luxembourg

Telindus

BCEE

RedDog

itrust

Data Protection Agency

Ministry of Economy and Trade

LuxInnovation

FEDIL

CREOS

Research Funding 2009-2013

-

1 000 000

2 000 000

3 000 000

4 000 000

5 000 000

6 000 000

7 000 000

8 000 000

University External

2009

2010

2013

2012

2011

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Actuals

4 year Plan

Budget

Income – 2012 Breakdown

3 305 720 31%

816 600 8%

650 400 6%953 982

9%

4 503 730 42%

-0%

400 000 4%

Budgeted income

University

Partners

In-Kind contributions

EU / ESA

FNR

Other

UL infrastruct. Allow.

Our Future Campus

Conclusion

• Questions?