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Alexander Gorodnik is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Zurich, focusing on the interplay between dynamical systems and number theory. His work bridges ergodic theory, homogeneous dynamics, and Diophantine approximation, with applications to arithmetic counting problems and geometric distribution of lattice orbits. Current lectures include MAT121: Analysis I and MAT221: Analysis III at the University of Zurich Co-author of the book The ergodic theory of lattice subgroups (Princeton University Press, 2010) Editor of the journal Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems His research explores Diophantine approximation through dynamical systems, investigating how orbits of group actions distribute in homogeneous spaces. Key topics include mixing properties , central limit theorems , and metric theorems for multiplicative approximation. Recent publications address automorphic density estimates , discrepancy in intrinsic Diophantine approximation , and effective equidistribution of translated measures. His work often employs tools from representation theory and spectral analysis . Current working group members include Zhiyuan Deng , Zouhair Ouaggag , and Yuval Yifrach . He has taught courses at institutions in Zurich, Bristol, Princeton, and Mumbai, with lecture materials covering topics from ergodic theorems to Každan's property (T) .

• Dynamical Systems
• Analytic Number Theory
• Diophantine Approximation
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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.

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• Lightning Electromagnetics
• Electromagnetic Time Reversal
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Manfred Einsiedler is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, with office HG G 64.2 at Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Linear Algebra (HS 2019), Analysis I/II, and Functional Analysis I/II, using his co-authored textbook Functional Analysis, Spectral Theory, and Applications . His research centers on dynamical and equidistribution problems in homogeneous spaces, with focus on closed horocycle orbits, geodesic orbits on the modular surface, and measure rigidity. Key contributions include work on effective equidistribution, entropy methods, and connections between ergodic theory and number theory. He has co-authored foundational texts: Ergodic Theory with a view towards Number Theory and Functional Analysis, Spectral Theory, and Applications in Springer's Graduate Texts in Mathematics series, alongside multiple in-progress volumes on entropy, homogeneous dynamics, and unitary representations. Recent publications explore integer points on spheres, rigidity of invariant measures, and Diophantine approximation on fractals, emphasizing collaborations with Lindenstrauss, Ward, Margulis, and Venkatesh. His work demonstrates consistent focus on homogeneous dynamics with applications to arithmetic problems, particularly through effective methods and measure classification theorems. While no specific awards or student lists are documented in the source, his extensive publication record and textbook authorship establish significant scholarly impact.

• Dynamical systems
• Ergodic theory
• Homogeneous spaces
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Boris Buffoni is a Senior Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Basic Sciences, Institute of Mathematics, specifically within the Chair of Partial Differential Equations. He maintains his office at MA C2 605 (MA Building), Station 8, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland, and can be contacted at boris.buffoni@epfl.ch or +41 21 693 49 87. His academic role spans both teaching responsibilities across multiple mathematics programs and active research in theoretical and applied mathematics. Dr. Buffoni's research program centers on the calculus of variations applied to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, with significant contributions to optimal transportation in Lagrangian dynamics and hydrodynamics. His work explores semi-global minimization methods for quasi-linear elliptic variational problems and the variational approach to capillary-gravity water waves and their energetic stability. Additional research foci include local bifurcation and center-manifold theory for elliptic PDEs, the configurations of infinite elastic cylinders under compression or traction, and the analytic theory of global bifurcation with applications to gravity waves and their secondary bifurcations. The trajectory of his recent publications reveals a deepening focus on three-dimensional water wave phenomena, particularly steady rotational flows, gravity-capillary solitary waves, and advanced mathematical techniques for analyzing these complex systems. His 2025 publications demonstrate continued innovation in applying Kato's approach to locally coercive problems and developing the theoretical foundations of global bifurcation. The consistent application of variational methods and bifurcation theory across his work represents a unifying theme in addressing challenging problems in fluid dynamics and nonlinear partial differential equations. Dr. Buffoni has received research support including an EPSRC grant (GR/L41059) for work on 'Multibump localised solutions for spatially homogeneous partial differential equations,' reflecting the significance of his contributions to the field. His teaching portfolio at EPFL includes foundational courses such as Analysis II, Functional Analysis I, and Partial Differential Equations of Evolution, where he imparts knowledge of differential and integral calculus of real functions of several variables, linear functional analysis, and fundamental techniques for solving evolution equations.

• Calculus of Variations
• Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems
• Optimal transportation
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Xue-Mei Li is a Professor of Mathematics at Imperial College London and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). She holds chairs in Probability and Stochastic Analysis at both institutions. Her research focuses on stochastic analysis, geometric stochastic processes, and multi-scale systems, with contributions to areas like Malliavin calculus, fractional dynamics, and coarse curvature. Li has held positions at the University of Warwick, University of Connecticut, and others, supported by fellowships from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Royal Society, and MSRI. Her work addresses fundamental questions in stochastic differential equations, geometric analysis, and their applications to complex systems. Education and Career: PhD in Mathematics, University of Warwick EPSRC Research Associate Faculty positions at the University of Connecticut (tenured Associate Professor) Research Interests: Her research spans stochastic differential equations (SDEs), stochastic partial differential equations (SPDEs), geometric stochastic analysis, and fractional dynamics. Notable contributions include the BEL formula, strict local martingales, and solutions to longstanding problems in strong completeness on non-compact manifolds. She explores interactions between stochastic processes and geometric structures, including coarse Ricci curvature and homogenization theory. Awards and Grants: Supported by NSF, EPSRC/UKRI, and Swiss NSF grants Awarded fellowships from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Royal Society, and MSRI Advising and Teams: PhD students: Johann Gehringer, Rhys Steel, Julian Sieber, and others Leading working groups on stochastic analysis and geometric dynamics

• Stochastic Analysis
• Geometric Stochastic Analysis
• Malliavin Calculus
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Sophia Haussener is an Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Renewable Energy Science and Engineering (LRESE) within the School of Engineering at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). She contributes to research in Renewable Energy , Electrochemistry , and Materials Science , with a focus on solar energy conversion and CO2 reduction technologies. Her leadership extends to academic committees such as the Commission des prix de la recherche and Academic Strategy Committee . Her research group explores Multiphysics Modeling , CO2 Electrolysis , and Photoelectrochemical Systems , emphasizing scalability and industrial integration. Recent publications highlight advancements in Gas Diffusion Electrodes , Photostability , and Membrane Engineering , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to renewable energy solutions. Scientific Awards Yellott Award (2024): ASME Solar Energy Division Cell Press’s 50 Scientists that Inspire (2024) Raymond Viskanta Award (2019): Elsevier & Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy ABB Forschungspreis (2012) ETH Medal (2011) Dimitris N. Chorafas Prize (2011) PhD Students Agarwal Venu Gopal Delgado Díaz William Orlando Lorenzutti Francesca Mora-Monteros Jérémy Raphaël van Rooij Sarah and 21 others Article Trends Focus on CO2 Electrolysis , Photoelectrochemical Systems , and Multiphysics Modeling Key themes: Gas Diffusion , Membrane Technology , Photostability , and Industrial Integration

• Renewable Energy
• Solar Energy Conversion
• Electrochemistry
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Philipp Martin Reiser is a Researcher at the Department of Mathematics, University of Fribourg, working in Anand Dessai's research group. He completed his PhD in 2022 at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) under Professors Wilderich Tuschmann and Fernando Galaz-García. His research focuses on Riemannian geometry and geometric topology, with an emphasis on positive curvature conditions, surgery techniques, and moduli spaces of metrics. Education: PhD (2022, KIT), supervised by Tuschmann and Galaz-García. Dissertation: 'Generalized Surgery on Riemannian Manifolds of Positive Ricci Curvature.' Research interests include: Topology/geometry of manifolds with positive Ricci curvature Intermediate Ricci curvature conditions Surgery constructions preserving curvature bounds Moduli spaces of metrics Lie group actions and orbit space dynamics His recent work explores applications of the Perelman gluing theorem, twisted suspensions, and cohomogeneity one manifolds. He has presented talks on curvature surgery techniques and scalar curvature moduli spaces. Labs/Groups: Active member of the Differential Geometry group at the University of Fribourg, collaborating with international researchers like David Wraith and Fernando Galaz-García.

• Riemannian Geometry
• Geometric Topology
• Positive Ricci Curvature
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Girard Hervé is a Researcher at the School of Engineering , HES-SO Valais-Wallis , focusing on advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. Key research areas: Materials Science, Additive Manufacturing, Metal Injection Molding, Functional Surfaces, Electron Microscopy. His work spans projects like METIS (Innosuisse-funded process engineering platform for additive manufacturing) and EcoSwissMade (3D-printed solid oxide fuel cells). Collaborations include institutions like SUPSI , EPFL , and industrial partners such as Kugler Bimetal . Projects emphasize cost-effective, sustainable methods for aerospace, biomedical, and energy sectors, including titanium hydride-based powder processing and bi-stable actuator development for space applications. Recent publications highlight advancements in additive manufacturing , shape memory alloys , and nickel-free stainless steels , with methodologies involving solvent jetting, PIM/CIM, and biopolymer binders. Girard’s research integrates microstructural analysis (SEM, metallography) with mechanical and electrochemical testing to optimize material properties.

• Materials Science and Engineering
• Optical and Electron Microscopy
• Materials characterization
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Martin Hairer is a Professor of Mathematics at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and Imperial College London. He previously held positions at the University of Warwick and the Courant Institute of New York University. Hairer is globally renowned for his groundbreaking work in stochastic analysis, particularly stochastic partial differential equations (SPDEs), for which he received the Fields Medal in 2014. Doctoral studies at the University of Geneva under Jean-Pierre Eckmann (PhD in Physics, 2001) BSc in Mathematics (1998) and MSc in Physics (1998) from the University of Geneva Research Interests: Hairer’s work focuses on stochastic analysis, SPDEs, and regularity structures. His contributions include ergodic theory for stochastic systems, non-Markovian dynamics, and the development of the theory of regularity structures to solve nonlinear SPDEs. Recent articles explore topics like Gaussian multiplicative chaos, stochastic quantization of quantum field theories, and spectral gaps for SPDEs. Scientific Awards and Honours : Fields Medal (2014) Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics (2021) King Faisal Prize (2022) Whitehead Prize (2008) Philip Leverhulme Prize (2008) Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award (2009) ERC Consolidator Grant (2014) Fellow of the Royal Society (2014), American Mathematical Society (2015), and other academies

• Stochastic Analysis
• Probability Theory
• Partial Differential Equations
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Karim Achouri is an Assistant Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI) and the Advanced Electromagnetism and Photonics Laboratory (LEAP) . He also serves in the Teaching Service of STI (SMT-ENS). His research focuses on metasurfaces, electromagnetic modeling, and optical computing. Location: ELG 237, EPFL Contact: karim.achouri@epfl.ch Research Interests: Metasurface design and scattering control Optical forces and torques in nanophotonics Machine learning applications in electromagnetic systems Nonlinear and non-Hermitian metasurfaces Spatial symmetry analysis in photonic structures Phase manipulation for optical computing Teaching: Courses in optical engineering, applied electromagnetics for metamaterial design, and advanced photonics. Publications: Recent work emphasizes metasurface robustness, topological phase control, multipolar expansion methods, and nonlinear optical devices. Articles span electromagnetic theory, nanophotonics, and computational modeling. Doctoral Students: Mentoring Mahmoud Ahmed, Hossein Allahverdizadeh, and Mustafa Yücel.

• Electromagnetism
• Photonics
• Metasurfaces
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Dr. Nico Mutzner is a researcher at the Department of Sociology , University of Zurich , affiliated with the Digital Society Initiative (DSI). He contributes to multiple DSI communities including AI & Law, Digital Humanities, and Urban Studies. His work bridges sociological theory with practical AI implementations. University: University of Zurich School: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Department: Department of Sociology His research focuses on: Sociological approaches to AI Human-machine interaction dynamics Social implications of technological implementations Urban drone acceptance frameworks Algorithmic behavior in tax compliance Re-conceptualizing sociological theories for digital contexts Recent publications analyze urban drone integration, algorithmic norm violations, and AI's societal impacts through sociological lenses. Current projects include Societal Acceptance of Drones in Urban Switzerland (SADUS) .

• Sociology of Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Machine Interaction
• Urban Studies
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Maarten Jan Van Strien is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, where he researches landscape ecology, spatial planning, and social-ecological systems. His work focuses on habitat connectivity, urban-rural gradients, and machine learning applications in environmental science. He holds a Doctoral degree (2012) and Certificate in Applied Data Science (2018) from ETH Zurich and EPFL, respectively, and Master's (2007) and Bachelor's (2005) degrees in Biology from Wageningen University. His professional experience includes senior scientist roles at the Chair of Planning of Landscape and Urban Systems (PLUS) since 2020. Dr. Van Strien's research examines coupled human-natural systems through projects like EMPHASES (emergent phenomena in social-ecological systems) and CHECNET (habitat-settlement network coupling). His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on landscape connectivity modeling, urban-rural dynamics, and geospatial analysis techniques. His articles reflect strong interdisciplinary integration, combining ecological theory with advanced computational methods including deep learning, network analysis, and agent-based modeling to address sustainability challenges in land use and conservation planning.

• Landscape Ecology
• Spatial Planning
• Social-Ecological Systems
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Gilbert Gugler is an Associate Professor at the iPrint Institute of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland , where he also co-leads the Institute of Energy . His career spans material science, industrial coating technologies, and innovative manufacturing processes. 1992: Diploma in Material Science from ETH Zurich 1992-1998: Worked at Vilab on chemical/physical vapor deposition for space applications 1998 onwards: Led production technology at Ilford, later heading coating R&D at Wifag-Polytype Technology Center until 2016 2016-present: iPrint Institute leadership roles His research focuses on inkjet printing for industrial applications, including direct-to-shape printing with robots, mechanochromic materials , and dielectric sensor development . He explores multi-material deposition , functional surface engineering , and cold plasma technology through interdisciplinary collaborations with Polytype AG, Mabi Robotics, and oenology experts. Recent publications highlight trends in gradient material fabrication using piezoelectric inkjet systems , 3D surface printing accuracy, and smart flooring applications for healthcare. His 15 most recent articles (2019-2024) cover technical advancements in microplasma arrays , UV lacquer systems , and industrial coating processes . Project leadership spans Swiss Innosuisse grants (e.g., 1.2M CHF for robotic DTS printing) to cross-disciplinary initiatives with wine researchers. He coordinates multi-institution teams including staff from HEIA-FR , HESSO-Vs , and industry partners.

• Inkjet Printing
• Surface Treatment
• Functional Surfaces and Materials
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