Julien Burnens

Julien Burnens is a Lecturer and Engineer at the Service de Physique (SPH) within the School of Basic Sciences at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He has been at EPFL since 2015, contributing to physics education through teaching, laboratory preparation, and practical instruction.

• Role: Lecturer (Chargé de cours) and Engineer (Ingénieur)
• Department: Service de Physique (SPH)
• Units: SPH-ENS (Teaching) and SPH-GE (Management)
• Email: julien.burnens@epfl.ch
• Location: CE 0 625, Centre Est, Station 1, 1015 Lausanne

His primary focus is on physics education and technical training. He teaches Introduction to Construction Techniques, where students gain knowledge in technical drawing and mechanical and electronic practices for physics laboratories. His work also includes preparing experiments for physics lectures and substituting in practical sessions. His background in applied physics and engineering supports his role in bridging theoretical physics with hands-on technical skills.

Julien Burnens holds an HES engineering degree in applied physics, with a specialization in radiation protection from EIG, Geneva (2008). He also possesses a FSEA certificate in adult education (2014), youth and sports coaching certification (2009), and continuing education in Solidworks and Altium. He is recognized as an expert for apprentices in the field of physical laboratory workers (2017). Additionally, he serves on the municipality of Bavois and represents the technical body on the IPHYS Council at EPFL, demonstrating his engagement in both academic and civic responsibilities.

No scientific awards or research publications are listed in the available information. His contributions are primarily educational and administrative within the physics teaching service at EPFL.

He advises and supports students in practical physics training and laboratory techniques, though no formal PhD or Master’s students are listed. His work contributes to the development of technical competencies among physics students at EPFL.

Julien Burnens is part of the SPH teaching and management team, which is responsible for the delivery and organization of physics practical courses and laboratory infrastructure at EPFL.