Jérôme Henri Kämpf

Jérôme Henri Kämpf is a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI), Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEM), and the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LIDIAP). He also serves as a Senior Research Scientist in Energy Informatics at the Idiap Research Institute. His academic career spans roles at EPFL’s LESO-PB laboratory, including PhD student, post-doc, and team leader in sustainable urban development and urban systems simulation, followed by a professorship in Building Energy Efficiency at HEIA-FR (HES-SO Fribourg) from 2016 to 2018.

• PhD in On the Modelling and Optimisation of Urban Energy Fluxes, EPFL, 2009
• Master in Pedagogics, Haute Ecole Pédagogique Lausanne, 2005
• Master in Computer Science, University of Lausanne, 2003
• Master in Physics, University of Lausanne, 2001

His research focuses on urban physics, modeling, simulation, and optimization of urban energy systems, daylighting, thermal comfort, and sustainable urban design. He has made significant contributions to urban energy simulation tools such as CitySim, BTDF-based daylight modeling, and real-time photometric systems. His work bridges computer science, physics, and building engineering to develop data-driven solutions for urban sustainability.

The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on urban energy modeling, daylight simulation, and thermal comfort. Key themes include the integration of HDR sky monitoring for daylight control, urban greening for cooling, and parametric interfaces for urban simulation. His research employs advanced computational methods, including evolutionary algorithms and wavelet transforms, applied to building and urban-scale energy performance.

He has advised several PhD students, including Chantal Basurto Dávila, Silvia Coccolo, Diane Perez, and Yujie Wu. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals and conferences reflects strong scholarly recognition. He has been involved in significant research grants and collaborative projects related to urban sustainability, energy informatics, and climate-responsive design.

Kämpf is associated with key research teams including the LESO-PB laboratory at EPFL and the Idiap Research Institute. His work in the Urban Systems Simulation team and contributions to the CitySim platform demonstrate leadership in integrating simulation tools into architectural and urban design workflows.