she is the first woman to be elected EPFL President and will succeed Martin Vetterli on 1 January 2025.

With the appointment of Anna Fontcuberta i Morral as President, EPF Lausanne is making history by appointing the first woman to this role. The newly elected materials scientist has developed her laboratory for semiconducting materials into a global frontrunner in the field of sustainable nanotechnologies. She is also the successful co-founder of a start-up. As Vice-President for Centers and Platforms, she is also involved in EPFL's academic administration and is an active member of various scientific advisory boards, committees and expert panels.

She holds dual Spanish and Swiss nationality and has held a number of roles at the SNSF since 2015, including Research Councillor. Since 2021, she has been President of the Specialised Committee International Cooperation and member of the Presiding Board of the Research Council.