Jane Hvolbæk Nielsen appointed Director General of European Spallation Source
Jane Hvolbæk Nielsen has assumed the role of Director General at the European Spallation Source (ESS) effective November 1. She succeeds Helmut Schober, who concludes his five-year term.
The European Spallation Source (ESS) has transitioned to new leadership with the appointment of Jane Hvolbæk Nielsen as Director General. Nielsen’s appointment, effective November 1, follows the departure of Helmut Schober, who served as Director General for the past five years.
As the facility moves toward operational status, Nielsen faces the task of overseeing the completion of construction milestones. These include the achievement of 'Beam on Target,' the generation of the first neutrons, and the finalization of the instrument suite required to begin user operations.
Located in Lund, Sweden, the ESS is a multi-national research facility designed to provide neutron sources for scientific study. The facility represents a significant investment in European scientific infrastructure, aiming to support research across diverse fields such as physics, biology, and materials science.