SEFI Elects New Vice-President and Board Members at the 2026 General Assembly

During the SEFI General Assembly, held on 8 September 2026 as part of the SEFI Annual Conference 2026 at the Czech Technical University in Prague, SEFI members elected a new Vice-President and seven new members of the SEFI Board of Directors. Several new leadership appointments within SEFI’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) were also confirmed, reflecting the continued growth and engagement of the SEFI community.

Euan Lindsay Elected SEFI Vice-President

Following the election process, Euan Lindsay (Aalborg University, Denmark) was elected SEFI Vice-President for the period October 2026 to September 2028.

As Vice-President, Euan will work alongside the Board of Directors to support SEFI’s mission of strengthening engineering education across Europe and beyond.

New Members Join the Board of Directors

Members also elected seven Board members for a three-year mandate running from October 2026 to September 2029.

The newly elected Board members are:

• Aida Guerra, Aalborg University, Denmark
• Andrius Jurelionis, Kaunas University, Lithuania
• Diana Martin, University College London, United Kingdom
• Luis Manuel Sánchez Ruiz, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
• Erja Sipilä, Tampere University, Finland

The following Board members were elected for another mandate:

• Yolande Berbers, KU Leuven, Belgium
• Inês Direito, Universidade Aberta, Portugal

Together, they bring a wealth of expertise spanning engineering education, research, curriculum development, sustainability, digital learning, and academic leadership. Their appointment further strengthens the diversity and international character of the SEFI Board.

Appreciating Outgoing Board Members

On behalf of the SEFI community, President Emanuela Tilley expressed her gratitude to the Vice-President and Board members whose mandates have come to an end, thanking them for their dedication, leadership, and service to the organisation:

• Greet Langie, KU Leuven
• Roland Tormey, EPFL
• Alex Tarchini, MathWorks
• Geir Øien, NTNU
• José Carlos Quadrado, ENAEE
• Emrah Acar, Istanbul Technical University
• Darren Carthy, Engineers Ireland

Their contributions have helped shape SEFI’s activities, strategic development, and support for engineering educators throughout their terms of office.

New SIG Leadership Appointments

The conference also marked several important developments within SEFI’s Special Interest Groups.

A new Special Interest Group on Entrepreneurship in Engineering Education was officially established since the last General Assembly, with Asif Khan (Saxion University of Applied Sciences) confirmed as its inaugural Chair.

In addition, members welcomed new leadership appointments in existing SIGs:

• Rola Saad (University College London) was confirmed as Co-Chair of the Curriculum Development SIG.
• Sarah Hitt (NMITE) and Valentina Rossi (EPFL) were confirmed as Co-Chairs of the Sustainability SIG.

These appointments will support the continued development of vibrant communities of practice within SEFI and help advance collaboration on key topics shaping the future of engineering education.

Looking Ahead

As SEFI enters a new chapter, the organisation warmly welcomes its newly elected and appointed leaders while thanking those whose service has concluded. Their collective expertise, commitment, and enthusiasm will help guide SEFI as it continues to foster excellence, innovation, and collaboration in engineering education across Europe and around the world.