Herausgegeben von: Peter Moser

Peter Moser is professor at Montanuniversität Leoben as well as Rector of the institution since the autumn of 2023. He completed his MSc in Mining Engineering with a specialisation in Tunnelling in 1983, his PhD in Mining in 1989 and his habilitation in 1998. Visiting professorships have taken him to Paris and St. Petersburg. From 2008 until 2023 he held the Chair of Mining Engineering & Mineral Economics as a full university professor. In 2011 he was appointed Vice Rector at Montanuniversität, responsible for international affairs and infrastructure and in 2023 he was elected Rector. He has written more than 130 scientific papers in the field of drilling & blasting, mine development, underground mining, rock mechanics & rock cutting, ventilation, process technology, raw materials management and mineral policy issues. He is a public certified expert for mining engineering and mineral economics and active with R&D work and consulting for the mining industry, mine administration and international research funds. Through his very active involvement in the European raw materials landscape, such as his involvement in the European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials High Level Steering Group or his role as steering committee member in the EIT RawMaterials Community, his research and devotion currently revolve around political and societal challenges regarding a sustainable raw materials supply for Europe and the globe.