The CTAO ERIC
The CTAO Central Organisation (CTAO ERIC) is in charge of the construction and operation of the Observatory.
The CTAO ERIC members include Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, the European Southern Observatory (ESO), France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland. Further countries — Australia, Brazil, Japan, South Africa, and the United States — are engaged in the process of joining the CTAO ERIC as Strategic Partners or Third Parties.
Leadership:
Chair, CTAO ERIC Council: Dr. Francisco Colomer
Vice-Chair, CTAO ERIC Council: Dr. Mathieu de Naurois
Director General, CTAO ERIC: Dr. Stuart McMuldroch
CTAO ERIC Council
The Council is the governing body of the CTAO ERIC. It is composed of the delegates of the Members and Observers.
| Country/Organisation | Representing Entity | Appointed Delegate(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Federal Ministry for Women, Science and Research | Olaf Reimer, Florian Brandt | Member |
| Croatia | Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth | Hrvoje Meštrić, Jelena Ilić Dreven | Member |
| Czech Republic | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports | Marek Vyšinka, Michael Prouza | Member |
| ESO, European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere | ESO, European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere | Xavier Barcons, Nikolaj Gube | Member |
| France | Ministry of Higher Education and Research | Guy Perrin, Franck Sabatié | Member |
| Germany | The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space | Sabine Carl, Christian Stegmann | Member |
| Italy | Italian National Institute for Astrophysics | Aldo Covello, Isabella Pagano | Member |
| Poland | The Ministry of Science and Higher Education | Dariusz Drewniak, Jacek Niemiec | Member |
| Slovenia | Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation | Karolina Schlegel, Samo Stanič | Member |
| Spain | Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities | Valentín Martínez Pillet, Ana Maria Aricha Yanguas | Member |
| Switzerland | State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation | Patrice Soom, Domenico della Volpe | Member |
Advisory Bodies
The CTAO ERIC Council is supported by three advisory committees:
Administrative and Finance Committee
Purpose: To advise the Council on matters of administrative, legal and financial nature.
Chair: Dr. David Berge
Vice Chair: Prof. Marko Zavrtanik
In-Kind Review Committee
Purpose: To assess the process of calls for in-kind contributions to the CTAO, evaluate proposals received, provide recommendations on the selection of the proposals to the Council and to advise on the contracting and reviewing process of in-kind contributions.
Chair: TBD at future meetings
Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee
Purpose: To advise the CTAO Council and provide recommendations based on the assessment of the scientific and technical activities carried out for the CTAO construction project.
Chair: TBD at future meetings