Faculty
Passionate Professors, Leading Scholars
Vesalius College brings together an outstanding faculty of young scholars and seasoned professors with a passion for teaching. Educated at the world’s leading universities, VeCo professors take pride in providing students with leading knowledge, but also in continuing to publish and engage in international research activities.
Our professors regularly appear in the media and advise national governments, ministries of foreign affairs and major international organisations. Recent assignments include appointments as Advisor to the United Nations Department for Peacekeeping Operations in New York, the European Commission’s Ethics Review Committee, the European Parliament, the French Ministry of Defence, the European Union’s External Action Service and the European Economic and Social Committee.
Please click on the name of a faculty member below to view their biography and research.
ANDRESEN GUIMARÃES Fernando, PhD
Adjunct Professor – European and Global Diplomacy - Centre for Global Peace and Security Studies
HIGGOTT Richard, PhD, FRSA, FAcSS
Distinguished Professor of Diplomacy - International Affairs
+32 (0)2 614 8171
KOOPS Joachim, PhD
Associate Professor of Political Science - Academic Administration / International Affairs
+32 (0) 2 614 81 74
LEFEVERE Jonas, PhD
Associate Dean for Teaching / Head of Communication Department / Assistant Professor - Communications
+32 (0)4 89 119 663
MCKIERNAN Peter, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Management (Adjunct) - Business and Economics
OSTERRIEDER Holger
Adjunct Professor, International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice -
TERCOVICH Giulia
Coordinator for Student Learning and Faculty Support - International Affairs
+32 (0) 2 614 81 80
VAN KERCKHOVEN Sven, PhD
Head of Business and Economics Department / Assistant Professor - Business and Economics
+32 (0)2 614 8179
VUCINIC Dean, PhD
Adjunct professor - Foundation Programme & European Business Communication Programme
+32 (0) 496 96 43 28
