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Andrea MartinelliView profile

Lecturer

• Optimal Control
• Reinforcement Learning
• Decentralized Control
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Dr. Andrea Martinelli is a Lecturer and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Automatic Control Laboratory (IfA), ETH Zurich. He holds a PhD in Automatic Control from ETH Zurich (2024) under Prof. John Lygeros, an MSc in Control Engineering (2017) from Politecnico di Milano, and a BSc in Management Engineering (2015). His research focuses on optimal control, reinforcement learning, and decentralized control strategies for large-scale systems, emphasizing scalability and applicability to renewable energy systems. He received the ETH Medal for his doctoral thesis on data-driven control methods. Education: BSc in Management Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (2015) MSc in Control Engineering with Honours, Politechnico di Milano (2017) PhD in Automatic Control, ETH Zurich (2024) Research Interests: Optimal control and reinforcement learning Data-driven methods for control systems Decentralized control of interconnected systems Dissipativity theory and passivity-based approaches Applications in renewable energy systems (DC microgrids) Teaching & Outreach: Program Manager for the CAS ETH in Automation Teaching a post-graduate course on automation in 2025 Professional Activities: Worked at Laboratoire d'Automatique (EPFL) during MSc thesis (2017) Research Assistant with Prof. R. Scattolini, Politecnico di Milano (2018)

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.

Sossan FabrizioView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Systems
• Energy Storage Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Prof. Sossan Fabrizio is an Associate Professor of Power Systems at HES-SO Valais-Wallis, focusing on energy storage, renewable integration, and smart grid technologies. He holds a PhD from DTU (2014) and has held roles at EPFL, ETHZ, and Mines ParisTech. His research emphasizes optimizing distribution grids, hydropower flexibility, and EV charging infrastructure. He leads projects like STOR-HY (Hybrid Hydropower Control) and STORE (Swiss Renewable Energy Storage). Education: Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Engineering, University of Genova (2010) PhD in Electrical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (2014) Research Interests: Planning/scheduling/control of distributed energy resources, energy storage systems, and grid dispatchability. Areas include hydropower penstock stress reduction, EV charging infrastructure optimization, and model predictive control. Articles Overview: Over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2013, focusing on grid integration of storage, renewable curtailment, and frequency control. Recent work includes optimal EV charging station planning (2023) and stress-informed MPC for hydropower plants (2022). Advising/Grants: Supervised PhD students like Stefano Cassano (defended 2023) and Biswarup Mukherjee. Secured grants including Horizon 2020 STOR-HY (2024) and Swiss Innovation Agency projects. Leads the ResiNet initiative on grid resiliency. Labs/Teams: Co-founded ModBESS (2020) for microgrid monitoring systems. Active in experimental facilities like the CIGRE MV network and Waterloo Institute’s hydropower lab.

• Intelligent Energy Systems
• Microgrid Research
• Power Electronics
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Jonas Mühlethaler is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU), leading the Institute of Electrical Engineering IET CC Digital Energy and Electric Power. He holds a PhD in electrical engineering from ETH Zurich, with a focus on power electronics. Prior to academia, he co-founded the ETH spinoff Gecko Simulations, worked as an R&D Manager at Swissgrid, and consulted for the AWK Group. His research focuses on intelligent energy systems, microgrids, power electronics, and blockchain applications in energy transition. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering (ETH Zurich), specialized in power electronics. Professional experience includes entrepreneurial ventures, industry roles in the Swiss electricity sector, and academic leadership in energy research. Research interests include advanced magnetic component design, grid flexibility through distributed ledger technologies, and energy storage system integration. Recent work emphasizes core material characterization under DC bias, EMI mitigation in power converters, and optimizing blockchain for energy markets. Notable projects include SWEET LANTERN CC DEEP (grid flexibility), ENFLATE (sector coupling), and DLT for local DC energy systems. His 2024 paper on EMI filter noise emissions highlights contributions to power electronics reliability. Labs/Teams: Head of the Research Group on Energy Storage at the Forum Energiespeicher Schweiz. Active in the Sector Forum Energy Management (SFEM) working group on blockchain and DLT.

• Renewable Energy
• Electrical Networks
• Energy Storage
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Jean-François Affolter is a Researcher at the Haute école d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud (HEIG-VD), part of the HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He specializes in renewable energy systems, electrical networks, and energy storage technologies. His work focuses on integrating renewable energy sources into smart grids, developing DC microgrids, and advancing hydrogen-based solutions for sustainable energy. Education: BSc HES-SO in Electrical Engineering from HEIG-VD. Research Interests: Renewable Energy Integration (solar, wind, hydro). DC Microgrid Design and Optimization. Hydrogen Storage and Fuel Cell Applications. Power Electronics for Energy Conversion. Key Projects: Hydrogen-based backup systems (2017–2020). Semi-autonomous DC microgrids for industrial sites (2017–2019). Solar-hydrogen hybrid boat prototypes (PlanetSolar, Hydroxy series). Electric marine propulsion studies (2014–2016). Publications highlight innovations in transformer design for resonant converters, solar-PV grid integration, and optimal routing algorithms for solar-powered vessels. Collaborations include industry partners like ABB, MW-Line, and academic institutions across Switzerland and Europe.

Danielle GriegoView profile

Lecturer

• Building Integrated Solar Photovoltaics
• Building Energy Efficiency
• Participant-Driven Behavior Change via Mobile Apps
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Dr. Danielle Griego is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering and Executive Director of Design++, an interdisciplinary initiative fostering collaboration across 6 departments and over 20 professors. She holds a Ph.D. from ETH Zurich (2020), focusing on building-integrated solar photovoltaics and energy efficiency through participant-driven mobile apps. Her work bridges architecture, engineering, and sustainability, with prior roles including leading Singapore’s EcoCampus program at NTU. Her research emphasizes energy-efficient building design, community solar policy, and smart urban technologies. Education: Ph.D. in Architecture and Building Systems (ETH Zurich, 2020) M.Sc. Civil Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder, 20XX) B.Sc. Architectural Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder, 20XX) Her research interests include sustainable urban energy systems, behavioral change via technology, and the integration of renewable energy into built environments. She leads Design++ to advance interdisciplinary projects with industry partners, addressing real-world challenges in energy efficiency and smart cities. Grants & Advising: No formal advisee list provided, but actively involved in supervising Design++ initiatives and teaching courses related to building energy systems and sustainable design. Labs/Teams: Design++ at ETH Zurich serves as a central hub for cross-disciplinary research and education in design innovation and sustainability.

• Internet of Things
• Smart Cities
• Digital Transformation
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Bocchi Yann serves as an Ordinary Professor at HES-SO Valais-Wallis' School of Management within the Economy and Services faculty. His primary appointment resides in the Computer Science Institute where he leads research in Internet of Things, Smart Cities, and Digital Transformation. His work bridges technical innovation with practical urban applications through multiple EU and Swiss-funded projects. His research focuses on IoT architecture design, context-aware systems, and human-centered smart environments. Key contributions include nomadic sensing platforms for cost-effective smart city implementation, geo-aware security protocols for cross-border data exchange, and semantic middleware for heterogeneous technology integration. His work demonstrates particular expertise in translating theoretical IoT concepts into deployable urban solutions through the SmartSantander testbed and other large-scale validations. His publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on IoT interoperability (2014-2017), evolving toward human-centric applications (2015-2016) and energy-aware systems (2020). The research trajectory shows progression from foundational protocol development toward practical smart city implementations with emphasis on data valorization and user experience. As principal investigator, he has secured significant research funding including 820,415 CHF for the EU IoT6 project and 50,000 CHF for GeoTrust from the Hasler Foundation. His collaborative approach spans academic institutions, Swiss cantons, and industry partners including Nokia Research Labs and PostAuto Schweiz AG. He directs the Management Information Technology program while teaching Systems Modeling in the BSc HES-SO in Management Information Systems. His industry partnerships demonstrate strong technology transfer capability, particularly in tourism management systems and cultural heritage applications.

• Power System Identification
• Bayesian Estimation
• Microgrid Control
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Pulkit Nahata is a Senior Scientist at ETH Zurich's Power Systems Laboratory and Project Lead for the NCCR Automation Energy Moonshot initiative. His research bridges power systems, control theory, and renewable integration, with industrial experience from Alstom Switzerland. Key research areas include Bayesian identification of distribution grids, passivity-based microgrid control, and cyber-security for DC networks. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on: adaptive grid modeling under uncertainty, decentralized voltage stabilization algorithms for microgrids with nonlinear loads, and resilient control architectures. Major collaborations include the NCCR Automation consortium with Walenstadt utility, advancing renewable integration in Swiss grids. His industry background informs applied methodologies for grid modernization challenges.

• Energy Efficiency in Buildings
• Smart Grids
• Machine Learning
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Pierre Ferrez is an Adjunct Professor at HES-SO Valais-Wallis (Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie) within the Institut Energie et environnement, part of the Technique et IT school. He specializes in energy systems, smart grids, and building automation. His research focuses on optimizing energy efficiency in buildings, demand response mechanisms, and integrating renewable energy sources into grid systems. Key projects include the EU-funded domOS project (2020-2023), exploring smart building management and energy-efficient technologies, and the GOFLEX project (2016-2019), addressing flexibility in distribution grids. He has collaborated with institutions like Aalborg University, CSEM, and EDF, contributing to innovations in energy storage, microgrids, and adaptive energy management systems. Education: Details not explicitly stated but inferred from institutional roles. Research: Focuses on thermal systems optimization, demand-response algorithms, and energy data analytics. His work combines machine learning and data science to enhance energy efficiency, with applications in residential and industrial sectors. Publications include studies on household flexibility quantification and grid resilience.

Drazen DujicView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Electronics
• Medium-Voltage Systems
• Electrical Energy Conversion
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Drazen Dujic is an Associate Professor and Head of the Power Electronics Laboratory at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He holds a PhD from Liverpool John Moores University (2008) and prior industry experience at ABB Switzerland Ltd (2009–2014). His research focuses on high-power electronic systems and medium-voltage applications, including energy conversion, storage, and renewable integration. He has authored over 200 publications and 22 patents. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering (Liverpool John Moores University, 2006–2008), MSc and Dipl.Ing. in Power Electronics (University of Novi Sad, Serbia, 1996–2005). Awards: Istvan Nagy Award (2021), EPE Outstanding Service Award (2018), Isao Takahashi Power Electronics Award (2014). Teaching: Courses include Power Electronics, Industrial Electronics, and Renewable Energy Applications. PhD Supervision: Current advisees include Amin Darvishzadeh, Max Dupont, and others; past students include Miodrag Basic and Daniel Biner. His research emphasizes medium-voltage systems, resonant converters, and grid integration technologies. Key projects include advanced DC power distribution networks and high-efficiency MVDC converters. He actively contributes to IEEE PELS committees and serves as Director of the Doctoral Program in Energy at EPFL.

Alireza KarimiView profile

Professor

• Robust Control
• System Identification
• Data-driven Controller Tuning
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Alireza Karimi is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Engineering. He leads the Data-Driven Modelling and Control (DDMAC) research group and serves on the Doctoral Program Commission for Robotics, Control, and Intelligent Systems. His educational background includes: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Amir Kabir University (Tehran Polytechnic), 1987 and 1990 DEA and Ph.D. in Automatic Control from Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (INPG), 1994 and 1997 Karimi's research focuses on data-driven controller tuning and robust control methodologies, with significant applications in mechatronic systems and electrical grids. His work bridges theoretical control concepts with practical implementations in power systems, robotics, and adaptive optics. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on frequency-domain methods, Koopman operator applications, and robustness against nonlinearities. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2024) reveals dominant research themes: data-driven frequency-domain control (appearing in 70% of works), power system applications (40%), and advanced robotics/optics implementations (30%). His group consistently develops methods for fixed-structure controllers validated through industrial case studies. Regarding academic leadership, Karimi supervises 6 active PhD students while having directed 11 completed theses. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Automatic Control, System Identification, and Advanced Control Systems. He maintains the DDMAC laboratory focused on experimental validation of control algorithms, with notable projects in adaptive optics for astronomy, grid-forming inverters for renewable integration, and precision motion control systems.

Mario PaoloneView profile

Professor

• Power Systems
• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Mario Paolone is a Full Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) , leading the Distributed Electrical Systems Laboratory (DESL) within the School of Engineering (STI). His work focuses on smart grid technologies, power system dynamics, and renewable energy integration. Chair of DESL Teaching roles in Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD Program Committee Member, Doctoral Program Energy EPFL Academic Strategic Committee Member His research spans real-time monitoring , optimal grid operation , and advanced protection techniques for power systems. Key contributions include PMU-based situational awareness and convex optimization methods for Active Distribution Networks. Recent work explores hybrid AC/DC grids , linear induction motors for transportation, and machine learning applications in energy systems. Notable scientific awards include: IEEE Fellow (2022) Richard B. Schulz Best Paper Awards (2017, 2018, 2020) IEEE EMC Technical Achievement Award (2013) He has supervised numerous PhD theses on grid-aware control , synchrophasor technologies , and renewable energy systems , with research sponsored by the Swiss National Science Foundation , Swiss Electric Research , and the European Union .

• Power Systems
• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Bozorg Mokhtar is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud (HEIG-VD) , part of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO). His research focuses on power systems, smart grids, and renewable energy integration. BSc and MA in Electrical Engineering from HES-SO Key projects: SCCER FURIES Phase 2 (WP3 on hybrid AC-DC grids), funded via CTI and HES-SO Research Interests include grid stability, power electronics, and energy storage optimization. He explores probabilistic flexibility indices , grid-forming inverters , and digital twin platforms for distribution networks. His work addresses challenges like peak shaving , carbon trading mechanisms , and dynamic state estimation . Scientific Contributions span 15 recent articles on DER aggregation, rail-to-EV energy recycling, and voltage control algorithms. His collaborations include researchers like Rachid Cherkaoui (EPFL) and Mauro Carpita (HEIG-VD).

• Power Electronics
• AC/DC Microgrids
• Modular Converters
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Daniel Siemaszko is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud . His work focuses on Power Electronics and Modular Converters , particularly in the context of Medium-Voltage DC (MVDC) grids and Multi-Terminal DC (MTDC) networks . Power Electronics AC/DC Microgrids Modular Converters Intermediate Energy Storage Research Interests : Daniel specializes in the design and control of Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) for DC transmission networks. His work addresses system-level control strategies, energy buffering solutions, and simulation techniques for modern power grid technologies. Publication Trends : His recent research (2015–2024) centers on MVDC distribution grids , MMC-based active front ends , and experimental validation of converter systems. Key themes include digital control architectures , scalable converter design , and low harmonic content for grid stability. Contact : daniel.siemaszko@heig-vd.ch

Regina BetzView profile

Lecturer

• Climate Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Energy Policy
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Regina Betz is a Lecturer and Head of the Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE) at ZHAW School of Management and Law, Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. Her work focuses on climate and energy economics, environmental policy, and international energy politics. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer (1999-2003) and a Master's in Economics from the University of Trier (1991-1997). Her research interests include carbon market governance, renewable energy policies, and the socio-economic dimensions of the energy transition. She leads projects such as the SWEET COSI initiative on Swiss energy system co-evolution and DEcarbonisation of Cities with Renewable Gases (DeCIRRA). She has coordinated international collaborations like the Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM) at UNSW Sydney (2005-2017). Her publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Communications Earth & Environment , Energy Economics ), books (e.g., Carbon Market Challenge ), and policy reports analyzing EU emissions trading, Swiss hydropower reform, and China's energy transition. She actively engages with networks like the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE) and the International Association of Energy Economics (IAEE). Key projects include leadership roles in over 15 initiatives, such as the Negativ Emissions Technologies and AI for automatisation in emissions trading . Her work bridges academic research with policy design, emphasizing participatory governance and social innovation in energy transitions.