Why participate?

FEARS is the ideal place to meet your fellow FEA researchers and discover their work. There is no doubt that there are colleagues working in the faculty that you can learn from or even collaborate with – even though you might not yet have met them. It is also a unique opportunity to gain visibility in the entire faculty.

FEARS is also a great opportunity to practice your presentation skills. At the event, you will have a large audience from various backgrounds who will often asked insightful questions. FEARS even provides training to help you prepare for your poster, pitch, or industry roundtable, which can earn you credit towards the Doctoral Schools.

Who is invited?

Everyone! Seriously, all (affiliated) staff of the UGent Faculty of Engineering and Architecture are invited! The event is free of charge for all FEA members, and you are also welcome to join without presenting.

In addition, FEA students are warmly invited to discover the exciting research happening in our faculty. There is no place like FEARS to learn what engineering research really is about. You will discover what amazing research is actually done by the same professors and researchers that are also teaching you. Attending will give you a head start in finding your Master's thesis topic or a career in research.

Who is organizing FEARS?

FEARS is organized by a motivated team of PhD and Post-Doc researchers of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. A standing committee of professors and support staff provides guidance and support for long-term continuity.

Organizing committee

Standing committee

Prof. Nathan Van Den Bossche, dr. Ljiljana Platisa, prof. Femke De Backere, Prof. Herbert De Smet (FEA PR), Sabine Wittevrongel (FEA CWO), Prof. Maarten Liefooghe, Jeroen Ongenae, Peggy De Smet