Serge Stoll

Serge Stoll is a Senior Lecturer in Analytical, Environmental Physical Chemistry, and Soft Matter Science at the Department F.-A. Forel for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, University of Geneva. He teaches colloid and polymer chemistry, environmental chemistry, and water quality courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including within the Master of Environmental Sciences program.

Research Interests: His research focuses on understanding the fate, transport, aggregation, and sedimentation of colloids, biopolymers, and manufactured nanoparticles in aquatic environments. He employs both experimental techniques and advanced computational modeling (Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics) to link molecular-scale processes with macroscopic environmental behavior. Key areas include microplastics, nanoparticle toxicity, and applications in water treatment technologies.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in environmental nanotechnology, particularly the behavior of microplastics and engineered nanoparticles in urban water cycles and drinking water systems. The work spans from fundamental soft matter simulations to applied wastewater and drinking water treatment, often involving interdisciplinary collaborations and European research projects like NanoFASE and NanoMILE.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Represented Switzerland at the CERC3 Workshop on Colloidal Synthesis and Characterization, Bristol, UK
• Member of the selection committee for the Institut Universitaire de France
• Co-editor of the Journal of Colloid Science and Biotechnology

Advising and Grants: Serge Stoll has supervised approximately 10 PhD theses, including recent graduates A.D.J. Negrete Velasco and G.J. Hul. His research is supported by the Swiss National Research Foundation and through participation in large-scale European projects such as NanoFASE and NanoMILE, indicating sustained funding and international collaboration.

Laboratories and Research Teams: His group operates within the Institute of Environmental Sciences (ISE) at the University of Geneva and collaborates extensively with European and international research groups. The team combines experimental and computational approaches to study colloidal systems in environmental contexts, contributing to both fundamental science and practical water treatment solutions.