Christos Comninellis

Christos Comninellis is an Honorary Professor at the School of Basic Sciences (SB) of EPFL, affiliated with the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC). He specializes in environmental electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, and fuel cell technology. His research focuses on electrochemical oxidation processes for wastewater treatment, electrochemical promotion of catalytic activity (EPOCAP), and the development of advanced electrochemical reactors for sustainable applications.

Education: BSc in Chemistry (University of Alexandria, 1970) and PhD in Technical Sciences (EPFL, 1979). Teaching includes Applied Chemistry, Transport Phenomena, and Environmental Technologies. He has authored over 170 papers, 14 patents, and supervised 17 doctoral theses. Collaborations with industry led to innovations in bipolar electrochemical reactors for oxidant regeneration.

Research highlights include studies on active/non-active electrode behavior (IrO₂ and BDD electrodes), kinetic modeling of organic oxidation, and the Non-Faradaic Electrochemical Modification of Catalytic Activity (NEMCA). His work bridges fundamental electrochemistry and practical applications in environmental protection.

Professional roles include membership in EPFL's Evaluation Committee and jury for outstanding PhD theses. Active in academic leadership, he has presented at over 130 international conferences, delivering five plenary lectures in recent years. His lab, part of ISIC, collaborates across disciplines to advance electrochemical solutions for global challenges.