The Academic Director is appointed by the Programme Committee for a three-year period. He or she performs all duties described under Art. 13 of the University Regulations.

The Programme Committee appointed for years 2020-23 Prof. Roberta Raffaelli.

The Vice - Academic Director is Prof. Marco Ragazzi.

The Academic Director's delegate for PhD placement is Dr. Erica Santini.

The Academic Director's delegate for PhD training activities is Prof. Umberto Martini.