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Rizlan Bernier-Latmani is a Full Professor at the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne (EPFL), where she has been faculty since 2005, progressing from Assistant Professor (2005-2013) to Associate Professor (2013-2022) and Full Professor (2022-present). She earned her Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University in 2001, following an M.S. from Stanford (1995) and B.S. in Natural Resources with Honors from Cornell University (1993).
Her research focuses on the intersection of microbiology and geochemistry with expertise in:
- Environmental Microbiology and Bioremediation
- Uranium biogeochemistry and isotope geochemistry
- Deep subsurface microbial processes
- Nuclear waste remediation
- Arsenic contamination in groundwater systems
- Iron geomicrobiology
Her publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact research in environmental microbiology, with particular emphasis on uranium reduction mechanisms, arsenic transformation processes, and microbial activity in deep subsurface environments. Her work often reveals novel microbial metabolisms and biogeochemical pathways with implications for environmental remediation and understanding Earth's biogeochemical cycles.
Notable recognitions include:
- Teaching award 'Prix SIE d'excellence dans l'enseignement' (2019)
- ERC Consolidator grant for UNEARTH project on Uranium Isotope Fractionation (2017)
- Rotary Foundation University Professor grant (2004)
She actively contributes to the academic community through leadership roles including Chair of ENAC Diversity Office (2021-present), Theme co-chair for Goldschmidt 2023, and serving as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Microbiological Chemistry since 2010. Her research bridges fundamental understanding of microbial processes with practical applications for environmental protection and public health, particularly in contaminated site remediation.
