Amin Kaboli

Amin Kaboli is a Lecturer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), holding positions in the School of Mechanical and Process Engineering and the School of Computer and Communication Sciences. As Co-Director of the AI Product Management program, he specializes in teaching students to apply AI/ML principles to real-world product development. His academic roles include designing curricula that blend technical engineering with business leadership, such as courses on Sustainable Products and Production Management.

He earned a Ph.D. in Manufacturing Systems & Robotics from EPFL and holds a graduate degree in Industrial Engineering. His leadership training at IMD Business School complements his engineering background, enabling him to advise Fortune 500 corporations like Philip Morris International, Nespresso, and Rolex, as well as Swiss startups. His professional experience includes roles as an executive and COO of a startup, alongside work as an executive coach (PCC-certified).

Kaboli’s research interests span AI-driven innovation, supply chain optimization, and sustainability. He explores solutions for energy management in smart grids, waste reduction in construction, and fault detection in industrial machinery. His work integrates fuzzy logic, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM), and hybrid machine learning frameworks to address complex challenges.

He teaches courses such as

• AI Product Management (focus on practical AI/ML applications),
• Sustainable Products and Supply Chains (sustainability principles and logistics optimization),
• Production Management (cost-effective manufacturing strategies), and
• Continuous Improvement of Manufacturing Systems (process optimization and team leadership).

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed. His contributions include developing frameworks for eco-city solutions and waste management strategies. Kaboli’s office is located at ME A2 408, EPFL’s Lausanne campus, where he also engages in administrative and educational leadership roles.