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Marie ViolayView profile

Associate Professor

• Rock Mechanics
• Rock Physics
• Fault and Earthquake Mechanics
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Marie Violay is an Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Experimental Rock Mechanics (LEMR) within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). She also contributes to teaching and PhD program committees across multiple EPFL divisions. Specializes in rock mechanics, earthquake dynamics, and hydro-mechanical couplings Leads experimental studies on fluid-induced seismicity and reservoir deformation Research Focus : Investigates how pore fluid pressure variations affect rock strength, fault behavior, and permeability evolution. Her work spans from brittle fracture mechanics to ductile deformation processes under geothermal conditions, with applications to carbon storage, earthquake mitigation, and volcanic hazard assessment. Article Trends : Her recent publications examine stress biaxiality effects on fracture energy (2025), alteration impacts on geothermal reservoirs (2025), permeability changes in volcanic rocks (2024), and fundamental studies of water weakening mechanisms in sedimentary rocks (2024-2021). The work combines laboratory experiments, microstructural analysis, and numerical modeling. Labs & Collaborations : Coordinates the LEMR laboratory at EPFL. Collaborates with European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Freie Universität Berlin, and industry partners like Emch&Berger AG. Leads PhD committee work in the EDME Doctoral School .

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• Lightning Electromagnetics
• Electromagnetic Time Reversal
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Farhad Rachidi-Haeri is a Titular Professor and Head of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Group at EPFL. His expertise spans EMC research, lightning electromagnetics, time reversal techniques, and fault location in power systems. He has led the EMC Group since the 1980s, with funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation, European Union, and private sector collaborations. His work involves international partnerships with institutions like the University of Toronto and KTH. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering from EPFL (1991), M.S. from EPFL (1986). Roles: President of Swiss National Committee of URSI (2012–2020), Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on EMC (2013–2015), and member of the Academy of Sciences of Bologna Institute (2019). Research Focus: Lightning interaction with infrastructure, electromagnetic field modeling, time reversal applications for fault detection, and high-frequency transient analysis. His work bridges theoretical physics and engineering, addressing challenges in power systems, lightning protection, and aerospace. Awards: IEEE EMC Technical Achievement Award (2005), Berger Award (2016), and Distinguished Honorary Professor at Tsinghua University (2024). Over 400 peer-reviewed papers and 500 conference contributions reflect his prolific research output. Labs/Teams: Leads the EMC Laboratory at EPFL, focusing on experimental and numerical studies of electromagnetic phenomena. Collaborates with global networks on projects like Laser Lightning Control and structural lightning protection for wind turbines.

Aytaç KubilayView profile

Academic

• Urban Microclimate Modeling
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Thermal Comfort Analysis
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Dr. Aytaç Kubilay is a Senior Researcher at the Chair of Building Physics, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich. His research focuses on urban microclimate modeling, particularly wind-flow analysis, thermal comfort optimization, and vegetation-based climate mitigation strategies. Institution: ETH Zurich Department: Mechanical and Process Engineering Research Scope: Urban climate, CFD modeling, heat island mitigation Research interests include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for urban environments, with emphasis on heat island effects, wind-driven rain analysis, and porous media heat transfer. His work combines numerical simulations and experimental validations to assess thermal comfort and climate adaptation strategies in cities. Recent publications analyze vegetation impacts on urban microclimates, including tree cooling potential, street-level thermal comfort dynamics, and high-rise building wind mitigation. Studies employ custom solvers like urbanMicroclimateFoam and OpenFOAM for integrated flow-heat-moisture modeling. Key collaborations include researchers from ETH Zurich (Jan Carmeliet, Dominique Derome) and international institutions, focusing on sustainable urban planning and climate resilience frameworks.

Giancarlo Ferrari TrecateView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Automatic control
• State estimation
• System identification
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Giancarlo Ferrari Trecate is an Adjunct Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) , affiliated with the School of Engineering and the SCI-STI-GFT department. He is also involved in teaching and research through the STI-SGM and EDRS-ENS programs. Research Interests : Automatic control, state estimation, system identification, machine learning, distributed control, hybrid systems, microgrids, biochemical networks, voltage and frequency stabilization in AC/DC microgrids. Publications Trends : His recent work focuses on integrating Neural ODEs and Hamiltonian structures for stable control systems, regret minimization in distributed control, and robust state estimation under uncertainty. Applications include autonomous mobility-on-demand , power grid optimization , and secure microgrid control against cyber-attacks. Scientific Awards : No specific awards mentioned in the provided data. Teaching & Advising : He supervises PhD students in mechanical engineering and teaches courses on Multivariable control and Networked control systems . His lab, DECODE , specializes in Dependable Control and Decision systems.

• Wave Propagation
• Seismic Data Modelling and Inversion
• Exploration Geophysics
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Prof. Dr. Johan Robertsson is a Full Professor of Applied Geophysics and Head of the Exploration and Environmental Geophysics (EEG) Group at ETH Zürich's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. He holds a MSc from Uppsala University (1991) and a PhD in Geophysics from Rice University (1994). Before joining ETH in 2012, he spent 15 years at Schlumberger in R&D roles, leading projects that revolutionized marine seismic data acquisition. His research focuses on wave propagation physics, seismic data inversion, and applications in exploration and environmental geophysics. He pioneered the use of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) for landslide monitoring and contributed to Mars seismology via the InSight mission. Education: MSc in Engineering Physics, Uppsala University (1991) PhD in Geophysics, Rice University (1994) Research Interests: Seismic wavefield modeling and inversion Planetary seismology (Mars, Moon) Acoustic metamaterials and wave control Environmental geohazard monitoring Marine seismic acquisition techniques His work on the Martian soil properties using InSight data and lunar exploration instrumentation (ALGEP) reflects his cross-disciplinary approach. He holds 90+ patents and has secured prestigious grants like the ERC Advanced Grant. Awards: EAGE Guido Bonarelli Award (2020) ERC Advanced Grant MATRIX (2017) EAGE Conrad Schlumberger Award (2018) Grants & Advising: Led the MATRIX ERC project advancing seismic imaging algorithms Advised over 20 PhD/MS students (names not listed) Secured Schlumberger's largest R&D project in marine seismic sampling His EEG Group operates cutting-edge labs for immersive wave experimentation and planetary geophysical instrumentation. Current initiatives include lunar subsurface exploration and acoustic invisibility experiments.

Andreas FusterView profile

Associate Professor

• Empirical Finance
• Household Finance
• Real Estate Finance
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Andreas Fuster is an Associate Professor of Finance and SFI Senior Chair at the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) @ EPFL, and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). He previously worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Swiss National Bank, where he maintains a part-time research advisor role. His research focuses on empirical finance (household finance, real estate, banking, fintech), macroeconomics, and behavioral economics, with recent work examining technological advancements in credit markets. He teaches courses in financial engineering, macroeconomics, and financial econometrics at EPFL. As Director of the Doctoral Program in Finance at EPFL and academic co-director of the EPFL Executive Education Fintech program, he oversees academic development and executive training. His editorial roles include Associate Editor at the Review of Financial Studies and Journal of Financial Economics . Education: Ph.D. from Harvard University, M.Phil. from Oxford University, B.A. from University of Lausanne (all in economics). Research Interests: Empirical finance, macroeconomics, behavioral and experimental economics, fintech, mortgage markets, and banking regulation. External Roles: Co-organizer of the BIS-CEPR-SCG-SFI Conference on Financial Intermediation and SNB-CIF Conference on Cryptoassets and Financial Innovation. Grants & Awards: Recognition for contributions to financial stability and policy analysis (no specific awards listed). His work has been published in top journals such as the Quarterly Journal of Economics and Review of Financial Studies. He advises on sustainable digital finance through Innosuisse and contributes to policy analysis via CEPR and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY.

Umut AltuntasView profile

Researcher

• Fracture Mechanics
• Experimental Solid Mechanics
• Fatigue Analysis
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Umut Altuntas is a Doctoral Assistant at the Engineering Mechanics of Soft Interfaces (EMSI) laboratory within the School of Engineering at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His work focuses on experimental fracture mechanics and additive manufacturing of heterogeneous materials. Research Areas: Fracture mechanics of bioinspired interfaces, fatigue analysis, interlaminar shear strength optimization, and multi-material additive manufacturing. Technical Focus: Essential work of fracture analysis, fused filament fabrication, suture morphology engineering, and structural battery composite design. Publications highlight innovative approaches to enhancing interfacial toughness in 3D-printed polymer composites through bioinspired design and advanced manufacturing techniques. Keywords include Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Additive Manufacturing. Sub-fields emphasize bioinspired interfaces, multifunctional composites, and fracture resistance mechanisms.

Edward AndòView profile

Researcher

• 3D Image Analysis
• Digital Volume Correlation
• X-ray Tomography
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Edward Andò is a Principal Scientist and Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) , with affiliations to the IMAGING group and the College of Engineering (ENAC) . His work bridges software development, experimental geomechanics, and educational initiatives in image analysis. Principal Scientist, IMAGING-GE (EPFL) Lecturer, Sciences et Génie Civil (SGC-ENS) Lecturer, Enseignement à la Défense (EDEE-ENS) Research Interests Andò specializes in 3D image analysis , with a focus on X-ray tomography , digital volume correlation (DVC) , and micromechanical modeling of granular materials. His work addresses geomechanical failure mechanisms, soil dynamics, and open-source software tools like SPAM for practical material analysis. Publication Trends His recent articles (2025–2023) emphasize X-ray tomography for studying granular deformation , rock failure , medical imaging , and soft particle compaction . Topics span geomechanics, computational modeling, and software development for experimental validation. Labs and Teams Andò contributes to the IMAGING group at EPFL, where he co-develops the SPAM (Software for Practical Analysis of Materials) . His teaching includes courses like Fundamentals of Image Analysis and Quantitative Imaging for Engineers , which integrate hands-on training with theoretical frameworks.

Danny YaganView profile

Researcher

• Public Economics
• Tax Policy
• Income Inequality
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Danny Yagan is a Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley Department of Economics, with expertise in public economics, taxation, and income inequality. He contributes to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Conference on Research in Income and Wealth. His research focuses on fiscal policy, including deficit sustainability and the "growth dividend" concept. He has extensively studied pass-through business entities' impact on labor income share and inequality, using administrative tax data to analyze wealth distribution and taxation of top earners. Recent work examines spatial inequality trends, place-based redistribution, and the role of colleges in intergenerational mobility. Collaborations with scholars like Raj Chetty, Emmanuel Saez, and Owen Zidar highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Yagan's publications span topics including tax reform, capital taxation, and household investment behavior. He is actively involved in policy analysis and empirical economic research.

Pietro de AnnaView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Porous Media Dynamics
• Biogeochemical Processes
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Pietro de Anna is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Earth Sciences (ISTE), University of Lausanne, since August 2021. He holds an Italian nationality and completed a Master's in Theoretical Physics (2009) at the University of Florence, followed by a PhD in Earth Sciences at the University of Rennes 1 (2012). His research focuses on reactive transport in porous media, filtration, and interactions between bacteriological activity and flow dynamics. He directs the Environmental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory since 2015, employing microfluidics, numerical simulations, and theoretical models to study coupled physical, biological, and chemical mechanisms in confined systems. He has published 21 peer-reviewed articles, teaches environmental science courses at the Bachelor's and Master's levels, and supervised two PhD theses and four postdoctoral researchers. His work includes investigations into microbial biomass accumulation in porous media, diffusion-limited mixing, and biocementation processes. Key research themes are spatial heterogeneity effects, chemotaxis, and quorum sensing in microbial systems. He has pioneered methods combining microfluidics with microscopy to analyze transport at pore scales.

Ioannis AnastasopoulosView profile

Professor

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
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Prof. Ioannis Anastasopoulos is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich. He leads the Chair of Geotechnical Engineering, focusing on advanced geotechnical modeling, seismic resilience, and infrastructure systems. His research integrates experimental and numerical methods to address challenges in tunnel engineering, offshore foundations, and seismic protection. Key research areas include seismic response of geotechnical structures, soil-structure interaction, metamaterial-based vibration mitigation, and innovative foundation technologies. He directs the Geotechnical Centrifuge Center and Soil Testing Laboratories at ETH Zurich, advancing physical modeling and material characterization. Recent work emphasizes earthquake engineering applications, including fault rupture interactions with tunnels, pile group dynamics under combined loading, and hybrid modeling of scour effects on bridge foundations. His contributions span geotechnical design methodologies, nuclear facility safety, and additive manufacturing for masonry structures. Prof. Anastasopoulos collaborates internationally on projects like the GEOLAB initiative, advancing Europe's geotechnical physical modeling infrastructure. His teaching includes courses on geotechnical design and theoretical soil mechanics, bridging academic research with practical engineering solutions.

Aldo MozzanicaView profile

Researcher

• X-ray Detectors
• Synchrotron Technology
• Free Electron Lasers
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Aldo Mozzanica is a Researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, affiliated with the Laboratory for X-ray Nanoscience and Technologies. He holds a degree in Physics from Insubria University and a Ph.D. from the University of Milan, where his doctoral work focused on scintillating fiber vertex detectors for CERN's Antiproton Decelerator facility. At PSI, he leads detector development projects for synchrotron and free-electron laser applications. His research centers on advancing X-ray detector technology, including: Developing next-generation integrating pixel/strip detectors (JUNGFRAU, GOTTHARD) Improving frame rates, noise performance, and radiation hardness Exploring novel detector concepts for XFEL/synchrotron applications Enabling new experimental capabilities in structural biology and materials science Mozzanica's 135+ publications focus on X-ray detector innovation, with recent work emphasizing: Hybrid pixel detector optimization for 4th-generation light sources On-chip digitization and charge transport modeling High-speed data acquisition systems Applications in crystallography, spectroscopy, and phase-contrast imaging As principal developer of the JUNGFRAU detector, he oversees: ASIC design, testing, and characterization Readout electronics and firmware development Module production and supply chain management Commissioning at SwissFEL endstations

• Causal Analysis
• Econometrics
• Machine Learning
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Martin Huber is Professor of Applied Econometrics and Policy Evaluation at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, within the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Economics. He leads the Chair of Applied Econometrics and maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in top economics and statistics journals. His work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical policy applications across multiple domains including labor, health, and education economics. Professor Huber earned his Ph.D. in Economics and Finance in 2010 and served as Assistant Professor at the University of St. Gallen until 2014. He has conducted research stays at Harvard University (2011/2012) and the University of Sydney (2014 and 2019), establishing an international research network. His academic affiliations include the Committee for Econometrics of the Verein für Socialpolitik, Global Labor Organization, Soda Labs (Monash Business School), and Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) Mannheim. Huber's research focuses on data-based causal analysis , machine learning applications in economics , and policy evaluation methods . He specializes in developing and applying statistical and econometric methods for measuring causal effects, with particular emphasis on semi- and nonparametric microeconometrics. His work spans labor economics (gender occupational segregation, maternal labor supply), health economics, education policy, and competition policy (bid-rigging cartels detection). His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward integrating machine learning techniques with traditional econometric methods for causal inference. This includes developing frameworks for causal discovery, improving difference-in-differences methods with machine learning, and creating novel approaches for detecting collusion in markets. His 2023 book "Causal Analysis: Impact Evaluation and Causal Machine Learning with Applications in R" (MIT Press) has become a key reference in the field. As an active researcher, Professor Huber directs several research projects including experimental evaluations of gender occupational segregation in the Swiss apprenticeship market. His work combines theoretical rigor with practical policy relevance, often employing experimental and quasi-experimental methods to address questions of causal mechanisms in social and economic phenomena. Through his Chair of Applied Econometrics, Huber supervises Ph.D. students and maintains an active research group focused on advancing causal inference methodologies. His work has significant implications for evidence-based policymaking across multiple sectors, particularly in evaluating the effectiveness of social programs and economic policies.

Andreas MüllerView profile

Lecturer

• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Steel Structures
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Andreas Müller is a Lecturer at ETH Zürich's Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geomatic Engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the Technical University Munich (TUM, 2015) and has worked as a bridge engineer at BUNG Ingenieure AG in Munich (2016–2017). Since 2017, he has been pursuing a PhD under Prof. Taras, initially at Bundeswehr University Munich (UniBw) and later continuing at ETH Zürich's Chair of Steel and Composite Structures. His research focuses on structural stability, particularly the buckling behavior of high-strength steel hollow sections, post-buckling rotation capacity, and the influence of initial imperfections analyzed via 3D surface scans (Reverse Engineering). He also investigates spiral-welded tubes' imperfection assessment and strain hardening effects on aluminum structural sections. Education: Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Technical University Munich (2015) Research interests emphasize bridging experimental and computational methods in structural engineering. He employs machine/deep learning for predictive modeling of buckling phenomena, particularly leveraging Deep Neural Networks (DNN) to enhance accuracy in structural analysis. His work addresses practical challenges in steel and composite structures, including standard compliance (e.g., prEN1993-1-1 updates) and real-world geometry imperfections' impact on load capacities. Advising and grants: As a current PhD candidate, he is supervised by Prof. Taras but has not yet listed advisees. His research is supported by institutional resources at ETH Zürich's Chair of Steel and Composite Structures. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Chair of Steel and Composite Structures at ETH Zürich, contributing to advanced structural mechanics research and engineering innovation initiatives.

Anastasios P. VassilopoulosView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Composite Materials
• Offshore Renewables
• Wind Turbine Technology
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Anastasios P. Vassilopoulos is an Adjunct Professor and Head of the Composite Mechanics Group (GR-MEC) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). He holds additional roles as Director of the Doctoral Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering (EDCE) and is affiliated with multiple research groups and committees at EPFL. His expertise spans composite materials, structural adhesives, and offshore renewable energy systems. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Patras, Greece (2001) Dipl. Mechanical Engineer, University of Patras, Greece (1995) Erasmus Exchange, University of Bristol, UK (1994–1995) Research Interests: Offshore renewables, particularly wind turbine blade materials and joints Fatigue analysis of composite materials and adhesive joints Experimental and analytical methods for composite structures Design of composite constructions and structural integrity His work emphasizes practical applications in engineering, including wind energy systems and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Teaching & Labs: Teaches courses on structural mechanics, advanced composites, and floating offshore renewables Leads the GR-MEC lab, focusing on composite mechanics and joint behavior Supervised over 15 PhD students at EPFL Grants & Projects: Swiss National Science Foundation-funded projects on bonded composite structures and wind turbine blade materials Research on fire-resistant composite bridge decks and lightning effects on composite structures