Academic Board
The scientific organisation of the FISU World Conference works closely with the Academic Board, whose professional expertise plays a key role in the selection of relevant abstracts and keynote speakers. The role of the board is essential to ensure a high scientific standard.
Appointed by Rhine-Ruhr 2025
University Alliance Ruhr
Prof. Christoph Bühren
Germany
Professor of Sports Management and Sports Consulting at the Ruhr University Bochum
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Prof. Thomas Jaitner
Germany
Director of the Institute of Sport and Sport Science, Faculty of Art and Sport Science, TU Dortmund University
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Prof. Thomas Mühlbauer
Germany
Vice Dean for Research at the Faculty of Education of the University of Duisburg-Essen
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Prof. Petra Platen
Germany
Professor of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition at the Faculty of Sports Science, Ruhr University Bochum
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Appointed by FISU
Prof. Mariia Bulatova
Ukraine
Director of the Olympic Institute at the National University of Ukraine for Physical Education and Sport
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Prof. Annette R. Hofmann
Germany
Professor of Sport Science at the Ludwigsburg University of Education
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Dr. Aku Nikander
Finland
Postdoctoral researcher in psychology at the University of Jyväskylä
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