Functions and Initiatives
- Founder and co-ordinator of the research group "Theoretische Fysica van de Vaste Stoffen" (TFVS-UA). In 2003: co-operation with 20 external laboratories.
- Chairman of 23 international conferences and symposia.
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Condensed Matter Division of the European Physical Society (EPS) (1980–1986) and originator of the series of General Conferences of this division.
- Co-ordinator (1984–1989) of the IMS (Institute for Materials Sciences) at the Universiteit Antwerpen.
- Co-ordinator of research projects .
- Former member of the commissions of IUPAP (International Union of Pure and Applied Physics), EPS, NFWO (National Fund for Scientific Research), NRWB (National Council for Science Policy), EU committees.
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