in memoriam - ir. Xavier Deckers

The Department, and in particular the FSE Group, are very sad to share the news of the passing away of Xavier Deckers on 17th June 2024.

A former Ghent University student (first Electro-Mechanical Engineering and then Fire Safety Engineering), Xavier joined the research team of Prof. Bart Merci in 2007. In 2009 he created FESG (Fire Engineered Solutions Ghent) as spin-off of Ghent University. Through the combination of Xavier’s enthusiasm and competency, he managed to grow FESG into an internationally successful and renowned consultancy company. He was very proud on the realization of making FESG become part of Jensen Hughes.

Xavier Deckers has always been exceptionally supportive of the FSE programs in words and in deeds. He was a very active member of the Industry Advisory Board and was connected through supervision and assessment of master’s dissertations, internships and project assignments.

Xavier Deckers will never be forgotten and we will remain grateful forever. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.