Georges Steffgen graduated in Psychology (Dipl.-Psych., equivalent to MSc) at the 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ of Trier in 1989, and he got his PhD in Psychology from the same university in 1993. He was nominated Full Professor at the 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ of Luxembourg in 2002 where he is working as Professor in Social and Work Psychology.

He currently directs the research group on Health promotion and aggression prevention.

Professional Functions and Appointments

Current:

• Member of the Gouverning board of the 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ of Luxembourg (since 2018)
• Member of the 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ Council (since 2014)
• Head of the Health and Behaviour sub unit (since 2020)
• Head of the research group Health promotion and aggression prevention (since 2009)
• Course Director of the Master in Psychology: Psychological Intervention (since 2014)
• Director of the research programme Psychology of the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences (since 2017)
• Member of the (since 2006)
• Member of the (since 2007)
• Member of the (since 2003)
• Member of the (since 1990)

Past:

• Vice-Dean of the Faculty Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (2010-2013)
• Member of the Faculty Council (2009-2019)
• Deputy Head of the Health and Behaviour sub unit (2014-2020)
• Course Director of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2009-2017)
• Member of the Litigation Committee of the 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ of Luxembourg (2005-2010; and 2013-2018)
• Member of the Scientific Advisory Commission of the 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ of Luxembourg (2005-2010)
• Vice-Chair of coping with negative and enhancing positive uses of new technologies, in relationships in educational settings (2008-2012)
• Member of the Standing Committee of the Social Sciences of the European Science Foundation (2006-2009)
• Council member of the (2010-2014)
• Secretary General of the Commission Consultative de Déontologie de la Société Luxembourgeoise de Psychologie (2005-2017)
• Member of the Cellule de Recherches sur la Résolution de Conflits (CRRC) (2002-2012)