Organization

The Head of the Department represents the Department and manages relations with the University's governing bodies. They promote the Department's activities, ensure compliance with current regulations and statutes, and present the Strategic Leadership Plan. They convene and preside over the Department Council and Executive Board, overseeing teaching and research activities. The Head of the Department holds representational authority, approves participation in calls for proposals, organises and manages the Department, and allocates resources and objectives to ensure the Department's goals are achieved.

The Department Council plans and coordinates research and teaching activities according to the University's policies and available resources. Composed of all faculty members of the Department and representatives as defined in the University Statute, it is convened by the Head of the Department. Its functions include approving amendments to the founding project, appointing professors, making proposals to the Board of Directors and Academic Senate, entering into contracts and agreements, and managing the Department's resources and safety measures.

The Department Board assists the Head of the Department in managing the Department and prepares activities for the Department Council. It includes the Head of the Department, the Deputy Head, the Administrative Manager, and 6 to 10 members (both faculty and technical-administrative staff) selected by the Head and approved by the Department Council. Convened by the Head, the Board may receive delegations from the Department Council.

The Scientific Board, coordinated by a Chairperson, is made up of the Head of the Department, the Deputy Head, the Head of each Unit and respectively one elected member. This board is responsible for drafting and proposing amendments to the scientific project, stimulating and monitoring research activities, allocating resources among research lines, reviewing scientific publications, and promoting the Strategic Leadership Plan.

The Department is organized into Research Units that support the development of scientific and teaching activities. Each Research Line includes professors and researchers working on specific areas of research and education. Every Research Line is coordinated by a Head, who manages relationships with the Department's leadership and governing bodies.