Favre Boivin Fabienne

Favre Boivin Fabienne is a Full Professor and Co-Head of Institute at the Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture (HES-SO), with a secondary Lecturer role at the School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud. She specializes in soil protection, water treatment, and sustainable urban development, focusing on biochar applications, soil quality assessment, and urban hydrology. Her research integrates geospatial technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration to address environmental challenges.

Her teaching includes BSc programs in Civil Engineering (Fribourg) and Geomatics (Vaud), covering topics like soil sciences, wastewater management, and environmental bases. She leads and collaborates on multiple projects funded by public and private entities, such as the IQS soil quality index and biochar-based water treatment systems. Projects emphasize practical solutions for soil protection, urban water management, and climate resilience.

Key research initiatives include the LASOL Living Lab for soil inclusion in urban planning and the SMACC project promoting biochar use in urban filtration systems. She also contributes to hydrological monitoring, micropollutant treatment, and decision-support frameworks for sustainable land use. Her work bridges academia and industry, fostering innovation in environmental engineering and urban sustainability.