Raphaël Defert

Raphaël Defert serves as a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), specifically in the Department of Civil Engineering. His current status is listed as an Invited Guest, indicating a non-permanent academic appointment focused on teaching responsibilities.

His research and teaching activities center on Risk Management within civil engineering systems, with specialized focus on Natural Hazards (such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides) and Technological Risks (including infrastructure failures and industrial accidents). He emphasizes scientific methodologies for risk assessment, prioritizing evidence-based approaches to enhance infrastructure resilience against complex disaster scenarios. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical civil engineering applications to develop robust risk mitigation strategies.