About Prof. Youssef Haïkel

A premium overview of his academic trajectory, hospital leadership, INSERM research contribution, deanship, distinctions and advisory vision.

Portrait of Prof. Youssef Haïkel

Academic, clinical and research leadership.

Prof. Youssef Haïkel is an international reference in dentistry, endodontics, biomaterials, dental pedagogy, research and innovation. His work connects university strategy, hospital leadership, scientific validation and executive advisory for organizations that shape the future of dental medicine.

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery
  • Doctor in Odontological Sciences
  • Doctor ès Sciences
  • Professor of University - Hospital Practitioner at the University of Strasbourg
  • Former Head of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics Department at Strasbourg University Hospitals
  • Former Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Strasbourg
  • Author of more than 270 international scientific publications
  • INSERM expert
  • Former director of an INSERM research unit
  • Officer of the Ordre National du Mérite
  • Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur
  • Chevalier des Palmes Académiques

Academic Profile

Trained as a Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor in Odontological Sciences and Doctor ès Sciences, Prof. Haïkel has built a career at the intersection of advanced dental science, higher education and clinical excellence.

Hospital Leadership

As former Head of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics at Strasbourg University Hospitals, he led a major clinical discipline where patient care, teaching and applied research converge.

Research & INSERM

His research leadership includes INSERM expertise and direction of an INSERM research unit, with sustained contributions to endodontics, biomaterials, histology, implantology and medical devices.

Former Dean

As former Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the University of Strasbourg, he brings direct experience in governance, academic development, institutional strategy and faculty transformation.

Distinctions

His distinctions include Officer of the Ordre National du Mérite, Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur and Chevalier des Palmes Académiques.

Personal Vision

His advisory work is guided by a clear ambition: helping universities, dental organizations and industry partners align scientific rigor, clinical relevance and educational innovation.

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