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Christophe AnceyView profile

Associate Professor

• Fluid Dynamics
• Rheology
• Hydraulics
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Christophe Ancey is an Associate Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he serves in the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), specifically in the Institute of Civil Engineering (IIC) and the Environmental Hydraulics Laboratory (LHE). He also holds teaching appointments in SGC-Teaching and EDME-Teaching departments at EPFL. His office is located at GC A1 401, Station 18, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr. Ancey holds both a PhD and engineering degree from Ecole Centrale de Paris and Grenoble National Polytechnic Institute. After completing his doctoral work (1994-1997) on rheology of granular flows under Pierre Evesque, he worked as a researcher at Cemagref before joining EPFL in 2004. He directs the Environmental Hydraulics Laboratory and serves as associate editor for Water Resources Research, a leading journal in hydrology. Dr. Ancey's research spans fluid dynamics, rheology, and hydraulics with emphasis on geophysical flows and natural hazards. His work focuses on three interconnected themes: rheology of concentrated suspensions (particularly granular flows in avalanches and mudflows), inverse problems in rheology (determining microscopic behavior from macroscopic measurements), and particle entrainment in turbulent suspensions (erosion and sediment transport processes). His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate continued innovation in sediment transport modeling, experimental techniques like PIV for complex flows, and integration of machine learning approaches. The research shows progression from fundamental fluid mechanics to practical applications in natural hazard assessment and river engineering, with particular attention to granular segregation, avalanche-obstacle interactions, and river morphodynamics. Associate Editor, Water Resources Research Co-founder of Toraval, an engineering consulting firm specializing in avalanche risk management Dr. Ancey teaches courses on Fluid Mechanics, Flood and Dam Break Waves, Hydrological Risks and Structures, and Similarity and Transport Phenomena in Fluids. He has supervised numerous PhD students whose work spans environmental hydraulics, granular flows, and sediment transport, with current students including Chen Yanan, Farazande Sofi, and Giboulot Axel Loïc among others.

Jing WangView profile

Professor

• Air Pollution Control
• Nanoparticle Transport
• Emission Reduction
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Prof. Dr. Jing Wang is a Full Professor at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zürich. His research focuses on air pollution control, nanoparticle transport, and environmental health and safety (EHS) impacts of nanomaterials. He has held roles including Assistant Professor at ETH Zürich (2010–present), Research Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota (2007–2010), and postdoctoral associate in Particle Technology (2005–2007). Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering (2000) – Tsinghua University, Beijing Master’s in Computer Sciences (2003) – University of Minnesota PhD in Aerospace Engineering (2005) – University of Minnesota Research Interests: Air/water filtration technologies Nanoparticle emission reduction and measurement Multiphase flow mechanics Environmental impacts of nanomaterials Collaborations: Industrial partnerships include 3M, BASF, Boeing, Intel, Samsung, and others in nanoparticle measurement and filtration solutions. Honors: 2011 Smoluchowski Award (Association for Aerosol Research) 2006 ‘Best Dissertation’ Award (University of Minnesota) 2004 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship Teaching: Courses include Air Pollution Control, Environmental Engineering Seminars, and Excursions for Environmental Engineers. Labs/Teams: Leads the Particle Technology Lab and collaborates with the Institute of Environmental Engineering at ETH Zürich.

Annalisa ManeraView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal-Hydraulics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Prof. Annalisa Manera is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering since July 2021, specializing in nuclear systems and multiphase flows. Previously, she held a professorship at the University of Michigan's Nuclear Engineering Department from 2011 to 2021. Her research focuses on advanced experimental techniques for single-phase and multiphase flows, high-resolution CFD validation, and computational tools for nuclear systems. She co-directs the Experimental and Computational Multiphase Flow (ECMF) Lab and the High Resolution Imaging Lab. Education: M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering (University of Pisa, summa cum laude) and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering (Delft University of Technology). Awards include the ANS Bal-Raj Sehgal Memorial Award (2022) and the US DOE CASL Director’s Award (2016), alongside being an American Nuclear Society Fellow. Her work bridges nuclear safety, thermal-hydraulics, and computational modeling, with contributions to polaron physics, electron-phonon interactions, and material simulations. Courses taught include Nuclear Energy Conversion and Beyond-Design-Basis Safety.

Edouard BoujoView profile

Lecturer

• Fluid Dynamics
• Flow Stability
• Flow Control
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Dr. Edouard Boujo is a Scientist and Lecturer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) , affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI) and working in the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IGM) and Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics and Instabilities (LFMI) . He also teaches in the SGM-ENS department of the School of Engineering. Scientist at EPFL STI IGM LFMI Lecturer at EPFL STI-SGM SGM-ENS His research focuses on Fluid Dynamics with expertise in Flow Stability , Flow Control , Aeroacoustics , Thermoacoustics , Fluid-Structure Interaction , and Coating Flow Dynamics . He employs advanced mathematical modeling and computational methods to study complex fluid behaviors. Recent publications highlight his work on stochastic modeling of fluid instabilities, adjoint-based optimization of flow systems, and nonlinear dynamics of coating flows. His 15 most recent papers cover topics ranging from symmetry-breaking bifurcations to spin coating optimization and noise-induced transitions in fluid systems. Dr. Boujo actively collaborates with institutions across Europe and New Zealand, mentoring PhD student Atharva Lagwankar . He has received research funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation for two PhD theses and contributes to major fluid dynamics conferences like the European Fluid Dynamics Conference and APS Division of Fluid Dynamics meetings. His laboratory work at LFMI involves experimental and computational studies of fluid instabilities, with applications in aerospace, mechanical engineering, and industrial coating processes. He develops adjoint-based control methods for optimizing flow systems and reducing drag in various fluid configurations.

Christoph MüllerView profile

Professor

• Energy Science and Engineering
• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• CO₂ Capture and Conversion
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Christoph Müller is a Full Professor of Energy Science and Engineering at ETH Zürich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. He leads the Laboratory of Energy Science and Engineering, focusing on sustainable energy generation, heterogeneous catalysis, and granular systems. His research integrates experimental methods like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) with mathematical modeling to address industrial energy challenges. Education: Dipl.-Ing. from Technical University of Munich (2004), PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge (2008). Notable awards include the Danckwerts-Pergamon Prize (2009) and DAAD Scholarship (2005). He teaches courses such as Thermodynamics I and Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics. Research interests span CO₂ capture via chemical looping, catalytic hydrogenation, and granular flow dynamics. Recent work explores catalyst design for propane dehydrogenation, MXene-based ammonia synthesis, and MgO-based CO₂ sorbents. His lab employs advanced techniques like operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy to study catalyst behavior under reaction conditions. Key achievements include developing stable PtGa propane dehydrogenation catalysts and advancing understanding of Na₂CO₃-promoted CO₂ sorbents. His work on fluidized bed hydrodynamics via MRI contributes to reactor design optimization. Müller's interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental science and industrial application, addressing global energy sustainability challenges.

Arnaud BertschView profile

Lecturer

• Microfluidics
• Nanofluidics
• MEMS/NEMS
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Arnaud Bertsch is a Lecturer at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Engineering (STI) and the Department of Microengineering (IEM). He is affiliated with the Microsystems Laboratory 1 (LMIS1) and has been actively involved in teaching advanced microfabrication techniques and MEMS sensor/actuator practicals. His research spans microfluidics, nanofluidics, biomedical devices, and 3D microfabrication, with a focus on neural probes, drug delivery systems, and cell manipulation technologies. Microfluidic hydrodynamic and dielectrophoretic systems Nanovolcano microelectrode arrays for electrophysiology Thermal control of ionic transport in nanochannels 3D lipid microrobots for drug delivery MEMS-based intraocular pressure sensors Arnaud Bertsch has supervised PhD students including Torres Vila Pol, Zhang Tao, and past advisees like Clémentine Lipp, Nicolas Maïno, and Joan Teixidor. His work bridges fundamental research in nanofluidics with applied biomedical solutions, contributing to fields such as neuroscience, cancer therapy, and implantable medical devices. The articles listed demonstrate expertise in microsystem design, electrochemical sensing, and biofabrication technologies.

Patrick JennyView profile

Professor

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Turbulent Reactive Flows
• Multiphase Flow Modeling
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Prof. Patrick Jenny is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering and Head of the Institute of Fluid Dynamics at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), numerical methods for turbulent and multiphase flows, and reservoir simulation. He has held positions at ChevronTexaco and Cornell University, and received the National Latsis Prize 2005. PhD in CFD from ETH Zurich (1997) Postdoctoral work at Cornell University (1997–1999) Senior Researcher at ChevronTexaco (1999–2003) Research interests include: turbulent reactive flows, PDF modeling, multi-scale reservoir simulation, and data assimilation in engineering systems. He teaches courses on fluid dynamics, turbulence, and computational methods. Over 100 peer-reviewed publications span topics like fracture modeling, LES/RANS coupling, and particle-laden flows. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in energy systems, environmental engineering, and numerical algorithms. Winner: National Latsis Prize 2005 Led over 20 PhD projects and collaborates with institutions globally. His lab develops open-source tools for CFD and energy systems analysis.

Mohamed FarhatView profile

Researcher

• Cavitation & Multiphase flows
• Flow Induced Noise & Vibration
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
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Mohamed Farhat is a Senior Scientist at EPFL's School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, where he leads the Research Group on Cavitation and Interface Phenomena. He serves as PhD Director, Lecturer, and Member of EPFL Doctoral Committee (Mechanics), while also representing EPFL at CLUSER association and coordinating activities at the Société Hydrotechnique de France (SHF). His research expertise spans Cavitation & Multiphase flows, Flow Induced Noise & Vibration, Fluid-Structure Interaction, Flow control, Flow instabilities in hydro turbines and pumps, Condition monitoring of Hydraulic Machines, Hemodynamics, and Advanced Instrumentation in Fluid Dynamics. Farhat's work uniquely bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with practical applications across hydropower, marine propulsion, healthcare, and water management sectors. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong focus on cavitation bubble dynamics, with particular emphasis on measurement techniques for collapsing bubbles, vortex shedding control, hydrodynamic monitoring of hydraulic machinery, and biomedical applications of cavitation phenomena. His work increasingly integrates advanced imaging techniques with computational modeling to understand complex multiphase flow phenomena. 2021: Life Sciences Book Award of the International Academy of Astronautics 2019: 1st Prize Winner of Scientific Image Contest (Swiss National Science Foundation) 2020: EPFL-Rhyming Prize (Best PhD thesis in Fluid Mechanics) 2018: EPFL-EDME Prize (Best PhD thesis in Mechanics) 2015: Edmund Optics Educational Award 2014: APS-DFD Gallery of Fluid Motion Award Farhat has successfully supervised numerous PhD students including Ali Amini, Philippe Ausoni, and Outi Supponen, with research spanning from fundamental bubble dynamics to practical hydraulic machinery applications. His Cavitation Research Group maintains strong collaborations with industry partners in hydropower and medical device sectors. Current research directions include advanced instrumentation for cavitation monitoring, condition-based maintenance of hydraulic machinery, and biomedical applications of cavitation phenomena in therapeutic ultrasound and drug delivery.

• Multiphase Flow
• Turbulence
• Experimental Fluid Dynamics
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Dr. Yinghe Qi is a Professor in the Department of Experimental Fluid Dynamics at ETH Zürich, Switzerland. His research focuses on multiphase flows, turbulence, and free-surface dynamics, with applications in aerospace, marine engineering, and computational fluid dynamics. He has contributed extensively to understanding bubble dynamics, flow instabilities, and turbulence modulation through experimental and phenomenological studies. Research Interests: Dr. Qi’s work addresses complex phenomena in multiphase flow instabilities free-surface turbulence deformable bubble dynamics supersonic jet interactions vortex-induced fragmentation machine learning in fluid dynamics Recent Publications: His recent studies (2023–2025) explore multiscale bubble deformation, free-surface turbulence structure, and supersonic jet-plume interactions. Key themes include turbulent fragmentation, vortex-bubble coupling, and novel computational methodologies. Laboratory Affiliations: He collaborates with the Coletti Group, Jenny Group, and Supponen Group at ETH Zürich, advancing experimental and computational techniques in fluid dynamics.

• Heat pump and refrigeration systems
• Heat exchanger design
• Heat transfer
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Da Riva Enrico is an Associate Professor HES at the School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud , specializing in Heat pump and refrigeration systems , Heat exchanger design , Heat transfer , and Natural refrigerants . He leads applied research projects in energy systems and thermal dynamics. Education: MSc HES-SO in Engineering, BSc HES-SO in Energy and Environmental Techniques, BSc HES-SO in Mechanical Engineering His research focuses on two-phase flow modeling , condensation in microchannels , and thermal management of buildings , particularly with natural refrigerants and transcritical CO2 systems . Recent work includes experimental validation of low-charge heat exchangers and hybrid heat pump integration for energy-efficient buildings. He has secured grants from institutions like HES-SO , CSD Ingenieurs SA , and Vitogaz Switzerland . His projects often involve collaborations with Page Jessen , IGT , and HES-SO Valais . Da Riva is affiliated with the IE Institute (Energy Institute) and has contributed to Nuclear Technology , International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer , and technical book chapters on Two-Phase Heat Transfer .

Konstantin MikityukView profile

Researcher

• Nuclear Reactor Safety
• Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactors
• Neutronics
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Dr. Konstantin Mikityuk is Group Leader of Advanced Nuclear Systems at Paul Scherrer Institute's Laboratory for Simulation and Modelling. He has researched fast reactor safety since 1992, focusing on neutronics and thermal-hydraulics of sodium-cooled systems. As coordinator of the Horizon-2020 ESFR-SMART project, he leads European sodium fast reactor safety research. He represents Switzerland in the Generation-IV International Forum Experts Group and co-chairs its Education Task Force. Dr. Mikityuk also serves as Swiss representative to IAEA's Technical Working Group on Fast Reactors. His research develops computational methods for reactor safety assessment, including advanced simulation tools for sodium boiling phenomena, core power distribution, and fuel performance. Recent work examines metallic fuel behavior, accident progression in loss-of-flow scenarios, and uncertainty quantification methodologies. He obtained his PhD from Russian Research Centre "Kurchatov Institute" (2002) and holds engineering degrees from Moscow Engineering Physics Institute.

Marco PicassoView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Partial Differential Equ
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Marco Picasso is an Adjunct Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences, Department of Mathematics, and the Picasso Group. He is also a member of the EPFL-Gymnases Interface and the Association des Professeurs de l'EPFL. Teaching: Analysis III (Vector Calculus, Complex Analysis), Numerical Analysis and Optimization, Advanced Numerical Analysis II Research: Numerical simulation of complex physical systems using partial differential equations, with applications to: Aluminium electrolysis Viscoelastic fluids and glacier dynamics Adaptive finite element methods and neural networks for parametric PDEs His recent publications focus on free surface flows, anisotropic adaptation, and multiphase systems. Collaborators include Alexandre Caboussat (HES-GE) and Jacques Rappaz. He supervises PhD students such as Paride Passelli, Léo Diserens, and Maude Girardin.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Turbomachinery
• Numerical Methods
• +7 more

Ernesto Casartelli is a Professor and Head of the Competence Center for Fluid Mechanics and Numerical Methods at the Institute of Mechanical and Energy Engineering (IME) within Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Hochschule Luzern) - Engineering & Architecture. He leads a research group specializing in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for turbomachinery and fluid systems. His academic journey began with a Mechanical Engineering degree from ETH Zurich, followed by a PhD from the same institution. Prior to his academic career, he worked at Sulzer Innotec as a research engineer and group leader in Turbomachinery CFD. Professor Casartelli's research focuses on advanced computational methods for fluid dynamics problems, particularly in turbomachinery applications. His work spans CFD solver development, turbulence modeling (including Reynolds Stress Models), cavitation modeling, real gas effects, and adjoint optimization techniques. He has made significant contributions to understanding pump-turbine behavior, centrifugal compressor design, and multiphase flow phenomena. His research group actively collaborates with industry partners to solve practical engineering challenges in energy systems and fluid machinery. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward developing and validating advanced numerical methods for complex fluid flow problems, with particular emphasis on industrial applications. The research spans fundamental CFD methodology development to applied engineering solutions for turbomachinery, hydropower systems, and thermal management. His work increasingly integrates optimization techniques with high-fidelity simulations to improve design processes. Professor Casartelli leads several research projects including Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; medical applications for cataract surgery; wind force analysis on green facades; urban area CFD studies; and energy-efficient appliance design. His work bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with practical engineering solutions across multiple sectors. As Head of the Competence Center for Fluid Mechanics and Numerical Methods, he oversees research activities, supervises projects, and maintains strong industry connections to ensure research relevance. His leadership has established the center as a hub for CFD expertise in Switzerland, particularly in turbomachinery applications and numerical method development.

Alberto CeccatoView profile

Lecturer

• Structural Geology
• Tectonics
• Geophysics
• +4 more

Dr. Alberto Ceccato is a Lecturer at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, ETH Zurich, Switzerland. He specializes in structural geology and tectonics, with a focus on crustal deformation mechanisms, fluid-rock interactions, and fault zone processes. His research integrates field observations, experimental studies, and numerical modeling to address questions in orogenic systems, subduction zones, and continental collision. His work spans diverse geological settings, including the Alps, Norwegian margin, and Western Alps meta-ophiolites. Key research interests include the role of fluids in fault activation, crustal rheology during collisional orogeny, and the structural evolution of fractured basement systems. Dr. Ceccato collaborates with international teams to advance understanding of subsurface connectivity, seismic hazard, and the interplay between tectonics and geochemical cycles. Recent studies highlight analyses of Alpine catchment hydrogeology, multiphase deformation in passive margins, and nanoindentation experiments on quartz mechanics. His publications emphasize methodological innovations, such as combining virtual outcrop models with discrete fracture network simulations to quantify fault zone properties.

Ilya KarlinView profile

Lecturer

• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Thermodynamics
• +3 more

Prof. Ilya Karlin is a Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zürich. His research focuses on advanced computational fluid dynamics, particularly leveraging lattice Boltzmann methods for simulating complex fluid phenomena. Key areas include non-ideal fluid behavior, multiphase flows, combustion processes, and hydrodynamic closures. He has contributed extensively to improving numerical methods for compressible flows, turbulent systems, and reactive mixtures in porous media. His work bridges kinetic theory with continuum mechanics, addressing challenges in hydrodynamic manifolds and non-local effects. Dr. Karlin's publications emphasize rigorous mathematical analysis alongside computational innovation, such as spectral closure techniques and entropy-based models. His research often explores the interplay between microscopic kinetic descriptions and macroscopic hydrodynamic equations. He has developed novel algorithms like the 'particles on demand' method for handling strong discontinuities in flows. Recent work includes studies on rarefaction effects, capillarity-viscosity balance, and exact hydrodynamic manifolds for BGK equations. His studies span diverse applications from microfluidics and phase transitions to detonation modeling and environmental fluid mechanics. While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, his prolific publication record indicates significant contributions to the field of computational fluid dynamics.