Christian Gabriel Theiler

Christian Gabriel Theiler is an Associate Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Swiss Plasma Center (SPC) under the School of Basic Sciences. He leads research on tokamak boundary physics and detachment dynamics, contributing to projects like the TCV Tokamak and Toroidal Fusion. He also serves as a Teaching Assistant for physics courses and chairs the PhD Program Committee in Physics.

• Research Focus: Tokamak boundary physics, plasma turbulence, divertor design, and diagnostic techniques.
• Awards:
  • IAEA Nuclear Fusion Award (2020)
  • SNSF Eccellenza Grant (2019-2023)
  • EUROfusion Enabling Research Grant (2019-2020)
  • Young Scientist Award (IUPAP) (2015)
• Key Collaborations: MIT, EUROfusion, SNSF, and ASDEX Upgrade teams.
• Students: Supervises multiple PhD candidates and has mentored past students in plasma physics.

His recent research trends emphasize detachment physics in advanced divertor configurations, plasma shaping effects on turbulence, and machine learning for filament tracking. Publications span topics like parallel flows, SOLPS-ITER validation, and neutral interactions in fusion plasmas. Teaching includes General Physics and Plasma Physics courses.