Sophia Haussener

Sophia Haussener serves as Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Renewable Energy Science and Engineering (LRESE) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), focusing on transformative solutions for industrial energy systems and circular economy implementation.

Her research centers on Renewable Energy Engineering, Circular Economy frameworks, and Hydrogen Production technologies, with particular emphasis on integrated CO2 capture systems. She examines the technological, business, and policy dimensions of sustainable industrial transitions, bridging engineering innovation with socioeconomic factors to develop circular green hydrogen production pathways.

Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on decarbonizing industrial sectors through circular hydrogen systems, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches that combine renewable energy integration with carbon management strategies and policy analysis.

As Head of LRESE, she leads research initiatives targeting industrial decarbonization through renewable energy science and engineering applications.