Governing Bodies

• The CC shall be the intermediary between the Parties and the Funding Authority and shall perform all tasks assigned to him as described in the Grant Agreement and in the Consortium Agreement.
• The CC shall be responsible for the overall management of the Programme at the central level.

The Consortium Coordinator is Prof. Dario Del Moro (Tor Vergata University of Rome), in charge since 01/11/2024

Former Consortium Coordinator, in charge until 31/10/2024: Prof. Nicola Vittorio (Tor Vergata University of Rome)

The EB is:

• the governing body of the MASS consortium;

composed of:

• the CC (or his deputy)-Chair;

• one representative (or a deputy) for each of the Full Partners.

The EB is in charge of the general management, overseeing all the aspects related to the delivery of the Programme. In particular,

• it makes/takes decisions on all organizational and financial issues (e.g. financial and other reports required under the terms of contract with EACEA);

• it makes/takes decisions about the inclusion of new partners;

• it defines the Consortium policies and takes strategic long-term decisions;
• it resolves disputes, deals with controversies between Consortium Members and Programme students.

The decisions of the EB are taken during the plenary meetings, video-conferences, or by email. The EB shall not decide validly unless 100% of its Members are present or represented (quorum).

Current composition of the EB

Prof. Dario Del Moro, Consortium Coordinator, Tor Vergata University of Rome

Prof. Francesco Berrilli, EB Member, Tor Vergata University of Rome

Prof. Dragana Ilić, EB Member, University of Belgrade

Prof. Luka C. Popović, EB Deputy, Astronomical Observatory Belgrade

Prof. Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer, EB Member, University of Bremen

Prof. Claus Lämmerzahl, EB Deputy, University of Bremen

Prof. Frédéric Thévenin, EB Member, Université Côte d’Azur

Prof. Orlagh Creevey, EB Deputy, Université Côte d’Azur

Former members of the EB

Prof. Nicola Vittorio, Consortium Coordinator until 31/10/2024, Tor Vergata University of Rome

The SC shall be composed of:

• one representative (and/or a deputy) for each of the Full Partners.

The SC is in charge of the selection process:

• evaluating the files of applicants;
• selecting candidate participants;
• ranking them according to quality for the award of scholarships and for participation in the programme.

Current composition of the SC

Prof. Giuseppe Bono, SC Chair, Tor Vergata University of Rome

Prof. Francesco Tombesi, SC Deputy, Tor Vergata University of Rome

Prof. Luka Popović, SC Member, University of Belgrade

Prof. Dragana Ilić, SC Deputy, University of Belgrade

Prof. Volker Perlick, SC Member, University of Bremen

Prof. Claus Lämmerzahl, SC Deputy, University of Bremen

Prof. Sylvie Robbe-Dubois, SC Member, Université Côte d’Azur

Prof. Frédéric Thévenin, SC Deputy, Université Côte d’Azur

The TC takes decisions on the main academic aspects of the programme (e.g. changes in the compulsory courses and optional courses, consistency of mobility paths, etc.).

The TC is composed of:

• one representative (and/or a deputy) for each of the Full Partners;
• one representative of the Third Bodies / Associated Partners;
• two student representatives (one per ongoing course edition).

The TC is in charge for:

• evaluating the study programmes of the students and validating their mobility paths, taking account for balance among the Full Partners;
• supporting students in the selection of the projects for the Master thesis;
• organizing the mobility of Full and Associated Partners staff.

Additionally, the TC:

• evaluates the application of candidate visiting scholars and decides about their participation in the MASS programme;
• monitors any changes in Partner Institutions’ educational offer and validates syllabuses of new courses to be included in the Programme.

Current composition of the TC

Prof. Francesco Berrilli, TC Chair, Tor Vergata University of Rome

Prof. Luigi Mancini, TC Deputy, Tor Vergata University of Rome

Prof. Dušan Marčeta, TC Member, University of Belgrade

Prof. Dejan Urošević, TC Deputy, University of Belgrade

Prof. Marco Scharringhausen, TC Member, University of Bremen

Prof. Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer, TC Deputy, University of Bremen

Prof. Eric Aristidi, TC Member, Université Côte d’Azur

Prof. Patrice Martinez, TC Deputy, Université Côte d’Azur

Chiara Léa Marcq, MASS Ed. 2, TC Student Representative for the a. y. 2024-2025

Catalina Villegas Montoya, MASS Ed.3, TC Student Representative for the a.y. 2024-2025

Former members of the TC

Sagarika Paul, MASS Ed. 1, TC Student Representative for the a.y. 2023-2024

Thara Caba, MASS Ed. 2, TC Student Representative for the a.y. 2023-2024

Gauri Shankar Hari, MASS Ed. 1, TC Student Representative for the a.y. 2022-2023

Ridha Fathima Mohideen Malik, MASS Ed. 1, TC Student Representative for the a.y. 2022-2023

The QEC is composed of:

• one representative (and/or a deputy) for each of the Full Partners;
• one representative of Third Parties / Associated Partners;
• two student representatives (one per ongoing course edition).

The QEC is responsible for:

• monitoring the quality of the Programme, designing and implementing quality enhancements policies;
• reviewing Consortium policies;
• monitoring progress against targets;
• defining clear effectiveness and efficiency criteria;
• monitoring and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity in the project.

Current composition of the QEC

Prof. Viviana Fafone, QEC Chair, Tor Vergata University of Rome

Prof. Marina Migliaccio, QEC Deputy, Tor Vergata University of Rome

Prof. Bojan Arbutina, QEC Member, University of Belgrade

Prof. Andjelka Kovačević, QEC Deputy, University of Belgrade

Prof. Eva Hackmann, QEC Member, University of Bremen

Prof. Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer, QEC Deputy, University of Bremen

Prof. Frédéric Thévenin, QEC Member, Université Côte d’Azur

Prof. Eric Slezak, QEC Deputy, Université Côte d’Azur

Daisy Elizabeth Bergin, MASS Ed. 2, QEC Student Representative for the  a.y. 2024-2025

Andrei-Cătălin Popa, MASS Ed. 3, QEC Student Representative for the a.y. 2024-2025

Former members of the QEC

Aliza Mustafa, MASS Ed. 1, QEC Student Representative for the a.y. 2022-2023 and 2023-2024

Haider Khan, MASS Ed. 2, QEC Student Representative for the a.y. 2023-2024

Brandon Rajkumar, MASS Ed. 1, QEC Student Representative for the a.y. 2022-2023

The EAP shall provide independent advice to the EB and to the QEC. The EAP is composed of international experts nominated by the EB.

The EAP shall make recommendations to the CC

• on crucial technical choices, taking into consideration the international context;
• on the distribution of resources to comply with priorities;
• on the planning of activities.

Current composition of the EAP

Andrew Bunker, Professor of Astrophysics, University of Oxford, UK

Raffaele Crapolicchio, Eng., ESA/ESRIN – SERCO

Bozena Czerny, Professor, Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

Pece Podigachoski, PhD, Rabobank, Netherlands

The PO shall provide support by dealing with all administrative questions.

The PO shall be in charge of practical issues related to student studies and mobility.

The PO is composed of the PO Head and the PO Secretary.

Current composition of the Project Office

Dr. Sonia Giovanna Temporin, Head of MASS PO, Tor Vergata University of Rome

Dr. Adalia Caroli, Secretary of MASS PO, Tor Vergata University of Rome

• Tor Vergata University of Rome (UNITOV), Rome, Italy           Prof. Dario Del Moro
  

• University of Belgrade (UBG), Belgrade, Serbia                          Prof. Dragana Ilić

• University of Bremen (UB), Bremen, Germany                           Prof. Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer
  

• University of Côte d’Azur (UCA), Nice, France                             Prof. Frédéric Thévenin

Former Local Academic Coordinators

Prof. Nicola Vittorio (until 31/10/2024) Tor Vergata University of Rome (UNITOV), Rome, Italy