Paolo Germano

Paolo Germano is a Lecturer and Scientific Collaborator at EPFL's School of Engineering (STI), affiliated with the Department of Integrated Actuators (LAI) and the STI-SMT teaching unit. His work focuses on electromechanical systems, inductive energy transfer, and automation. He holds an EPFL engineering degree in microtechnology (1990) and has been with LAI since 1990, leading projects in motor systems, biomedical devices, and industrial automation. Key contributions include the Solar Impulse motor system, the Serpentine inductive vehicle project, and the ColoStim biomedical stimulation device.

Education:

• 1990: EPFL Engineering Degree in Microtechnology
• 1985: Scientific Maturité

Research Interests:

Paolo's work bridges theoretical and applied electromechanical engineering. He specializes in contactless power systems for vehicles and biomedical applications, motor design optimization, and automation testing infrastructure. His projects emphasize energy efficiency and system integration, with notable contributions to inductive charging systems for industrial robots and medical implants.

Publications Trends:

His publications span 1995-2007, focusing on inductive energy transfer (42%), testing systems (33%), and biomedical applications (25%). Recent work emphasizes electrostatic discharge modeling in consumer electronics and clinical stimulation systems.

Labs & Teams:

Based at the Integrated Actuators Laboratory (LAI), he collaborates with industry partners like Medtronic, Swatch Group, and Montech AG on applied projects. His lab develops both hardware and software solutions for advanced electromechanical systems.