Laetitia Philippe

Dr. Laetitia Philippe is a group leader in Electrochemistry at the Laboratory of Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa). She also serves as a lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) since 2012, contributing to academic education while leading cutting-edge research at Empa.

• PhD in Physical Chemistry, University of Manchester (UMIST), UK, 2002
• Postdoctoral research, Delft University of Technology (TU-Delft), Netherlands

Her research lies at the intersection of physics and chemistry, focusing on the electrochemical fabrication of nanostructured materials with precisely controlled geometry, surface chemistry, and mechanical properties. She applies a 'make and measure' approach to develop functional materials for mechanical devices, biomedical implants, cultural heritage conservation, renewable energy systems, and magnetic applications. Her work emphasizes tunability through size, composition, crystallinity, and surface design.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in electrochemical synthesis of nanostructures, with emphasis on functional performance in mechanical, biomedical, and energy contexts. Key disciplines include materials science, electrochemistry, and nanotechnology, with sub-fields ranging from biocompatible coatings to energy storage materials and microdevice fabrication.

Dr. Philippe actively mentors research activities and leads a small research group at Empa. She has co-founded a startup, indicating technology transfer and innovation engagement. While specific grants are not listed, her sustained research output and leadership suggest active funding support. She has organized multiple international conferences, contributing to the scientific community.

She leads the Electrochemistry research group within the Laboratory of Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures at Empa, focusing on the development and characterization of advanced functional materials through electrochemical methods.