Franziska Schünemann appointed Computational Science Hub (CSH) Research Director [11.11.26]
At its annual meeting in October 2026, the Members’ Council of the Computational Science Hub (CSH) elected a new executive board. Prof. Dr. Franziska Schünemann of the Department of Economics will serve as Research Director. The CSH also recognised the long-standing contribution of former spokesperson Prof. Dr. Robert Jung.
New CSH Board: J. Vogelgesang, F. Schünemann, C. Krupitzer (von links nach rechts). Image: University of Hohenheim
Franziska Schünemann wants to support CSH members in securing external funding for basic research. The CSH will also initiate and support applications for funding early-career research groups. In this context, it will be represented at the NextGen Scientists Symposium, taking place from 16 to 18 November 2026.
The board thanked Prof. Dr. Robert Jung for his many years of service. As the CSH’s former spokesperson, he played a major role in shaping the Hub’s development over approximately a decade.
