Jacques Bersier is a distinguished professional with a strong background in mechanical and electro engineering, with studies completed at the University of Applied Sciences in the years 1975 to 1978.

With years of experience in the engineering industry in Switzerland and the United States, Jacques Bersier has amassed a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his field.

Since 1984, he has been a professor for mechanical engineering and numeric simulation at the College of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg, a prominent institution affiliated with the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland.

Further enhancing his skills, Jacques obtained a diploma in Business Informatics from the University of Fribourg in 1994.

Demonstrating his leadership capabilities, Jacques Bersier has been the deputy director of the College of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg since 2003, overseeing applied research and development.

Jacques Bersier has been instrumental in driving innovation and collaboration within the industry by initiating and coordinating the plastics cluster processing of Western Switzerland since 2005.

Additionally, he holds the title of initiator and vice-president of the scientific and technical center of the canton Fribourg since 2008.

Jacques Bersier has been actively involved in academic quality assurance and accreditation processes, having served as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Universities of Applied Sciences under the Swiss Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education (OAQ) from 2009 to 2014.

As an affiliated member of the Center for Competitiveness of the University of Fribourg since 2009, Jacques Bersier has contributed significantly to fostering competitiveness within the academic and industrial sectors.

His dedication to maintaining high educational standards is evident through his role as a member of the EUR-ACE label committee, representing the Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ) since 2014.

Jacques Bersier's commitment to regional development and collaboration is exemplified by his membership in the EUSALP AG2 since 2016.

In line with his proactive approach to driving impactful projects, Jacques Bersier has taken on leadership positions in various initiatives, such as the S3-4AlpClusters Interreg VB project as LP since November 2016 and the AlpLinkBioEco Interreg VB project as LP since April 2018.

His involvement in the Interreg B ARDIA-Net project as a partner since October 2019 further showcases his dedication to fostering cross-border collaborations and regional growth.

Jacques Bersier's educational journey includes studying Electricité at Haute École d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud, Informatique de gestion at Université de Fribourg, and Mécanique at Ecole d'ingénieurs et d'architectes de Fribourg.

His professional experience spans across various roles and organizations, including positions such as Deputy Director and R&D Director at HES-SO Haute école d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Fribourg, CTI Expert International at CTI Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur, and Cluster Manager at Swiss Plastics Cluster, among others.

Jacques Bersier's contributions to the field of engineering, academia, and regional development reflect his versatile skill set and dedication to excellence.