Claudia R. Binder appointed dean of ENAC

Professor Claudia R. Binder will take over as the new dean of ENAC on 1 January 2020. We spoke with her about her plans to make the school a center of excellence in advancing the sustainability of our natural and built environment. You have been appointed dean of ENAC until 2024. What do you hope to achieve during this time? We are facing an array of challenges with major implications for our society. These challenges include climate change - as reflected in the growing #FridaysForFuture movement [a series of climate marches led by activist Greta Thunberg] - the depletion of our natural resources, the energy transition and the relentless pace of urban development. To tackle these challenges a holistic approach is required. At ENAC, we have a major strength in this respect: our skills in architecture, civil and environmental engineering give us unique competencies and synergies for developing cross-cutting innovations.