He is the first Greek to take over the reins of the largest European nuclear and particle physics research laboratory
In the position of President of the Council CERN based in Geneva was elected the Greek professor Konstantinos Foundas, with a term of office from 2025 to 2027, in a competitive process, against two other candidates, according to a relevant announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As the ministry reports, his election is a particularly important development, as Mr. Foundas, distinguished professor of Physics at the University of Ioannina and scientific representative of Greece at CERN, is the first Greek to take over the reins of CERN, the largest European nuclear research laboratory and particle physics.
The electoral success is due to the targeted and strategically organized diplomatic mobilization, as well as to the scientific prestige of the Greek candidate.
Today, CERN is 70 years old, consists of 24 member states (Greece was a founding member), employs around 2,600 employees and offers services to over 600 research institutes and universities worldwide.
CERN provides a unique range of particle accelerator facilities that enable research at the cutting edge of human knowledge, in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way, bringing together people from around the world to push the boundaries of science and technology, for the benefit of all and educates new generations of physicists, engineers and technicians, promoting the values of research and science.
