Who We Are

Expert Research Assistant

Luís Nuno Barbosa

Nuno Barbosa has been with the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2022.

Expert Deputy Director

Luís Soares Barbosa

Luís Soares Barbosa is the Deputy Director of the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2017.

Advisory Committee Member Advisory Committee Member

Hasmik Barseghyan

Hasmik Barseghyan is an environmental management professional and is the current President of the European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW).

Staff Executive Assistant

Victoria Bartetzko

Expert Research Intern

During his virtual research internship at UNU-CRIS, Bate Tabenyang Alaine will primarily work on the governance of space-based/satellite connectivity during natural disasters, under the supervision of Dr. Berna Akcali Gur within the Digital Governance Cluster.

Staff Director of the United Nations University (UNU) Paris Office

Dr. Sabine Becker-Thierry

Sabine Becker is the Director of the United Nations University (UNU) Office in Paris.

Expert Admission Officer

Danny Beckers

Danny Beckers is Admission Officer at United Nations University-MERIT

UNU Council Member Chair of UNU Council; Vice-Chancellor, The University of the West Indies

Prof. Sir Hilary Beckles

Professor Sir Hilary Beckles is Vice Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI).

Expert Associate Academic Officer - Decision Support Systems

Eike Christoph Behre

Eike Behre is Project Manager at UNU-EHS and the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII). He is a member of the Climate Risk Analytics Team at MCII and part of the Environmental Vulnerability & Ecosystem Services division (EVES).

Expert E-learning Developer

Haideh Ghorban Beigi

Haideh Ghorban Beigi, brings a wealth of experience in international affairs, environmental conventions, and public relations. As a United Nations consultant translator specializing in water security, Haideh has been a pivotal force in global environmental initiatives.