جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

William Cappellettiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Cappelletti is a doctoral student in the Doctoral Program in Computer and Communication Sciences at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Signal Processing Laboratory 4 (LTS4). He holds the role of Doctoral Assistant, contributing to research in signal processing and biomedical applications. His academic affiliation includes membership in the School of Engineering and the Department of Computer and Communication Sciences. William is also a Committee Member of AGEPoly - Club Montagne, indicating his engagement with student activities and academic communities. His research focuses on advanced signal processing techniques, machine learning applications in healthcare, and biomedical engineering. Key areas include graph-based models for functional network analysis, self-supervised learning for seizure detection, and open-source frameworks for EEG analysis. He has contributed to projects like the SzCORE framework for seizure detection validation and the DiffuserCam system for novel imaging techniques. His work bridges theoretical advancements in signal processing with practical applications in neuroscience and clinical settings. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His advising responsibilities are unspecified, though his doctoral assistant role suggests involvement in lab projects. William’s involvement with the Signal Processing Laboratory 4 underscores his participation in collaborative research environments focused on cutting-edge signal analysis and machine learning methodologies.

Jigyasa Nigamمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Machine Learning
• Atomistic Simulations
• Quantum Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jigyasa Nigam is a Research Fellow in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), School of Engineering, holding the prestigious MIT-IBM Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship and previously funded by the School of Engineering’s Postdoc Fellowship for Excellence in Engineering. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Computational Science and Modeling from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), completed in August 2024, and a Master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Dr. Nigam’s research centers on developing machine learning frameworks that rigorously incorporate physical constraints—such as symmetry (equivariance), smoothness, and conservation laws—into atomic-scale simulations. Her work bridges quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence, focusing on electronic structure modeling, Hamiltonian learning, and multi-scale approaches for molecular systems. Key innovations include advancing completeness theory for atomic representations and unifying message-passing schemes with equivariant features. Analysis of her publication trends reveals a cohesive trajectory toward physically grounded machine learning: early work established mathematical foundations for N-body representations (2020-2022), while recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate scalable applications in protein dynamics, quantum chemistry, and coarse-grained modeling, emphasizing generative AI and differentiable frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: School of Engineering’s Postdoc Fellowship for Excellence in Engineering MIT-IBM Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship As an early-career researcher, Dr. Nigam is actively advancing her fellowship projects without formal advisees. Her work is supported exclusively by her named fellowships, targeting symmetry-breaking phenomena and open quantum systems for applications in energy storage and pharmaceuticals. She collaborates within MIT’s EECS ecosystem and maintains ties to EPFL’s Lab of Computational Science and Modeling, where she conducted her doctoral research under Michele Ceriotti’s supervision.

Mirko Musaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hydraulic Engineering
• Experimental Research
• Sediment Transport
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mirko Musa is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Hydraulic Engineering at the Institute of Civil Engineering (IIC) at EPFL. He leads the STREEM Lab (Sustainable River Engineering, Energy, and Morphodynamics), focusing on advancing water power technologies while ensuring environmental sustainability through laboratory experiments, data analysis, and analytical modeling. His research spans hydraulics, river mechanics, morphodynamics, hydropower, and hydrokinetic energy. Education: B.S. and M.S. in Environmental Engineering, University of Trento, Italy Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering, University of Minnesota Research Contributions: Investigates turbine operations' impacts on river morphodynamics, sediment transport dynamics, and renewable energy integration. His work bridges experimental hydraulics with environmental sustainability. Awards: 2020 Best Dissertation Award from University of Minnesota Graduate School Teaching: Contributes to Civil Engineering programs at EPFL's School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering. Holds the SGC - Teaching role. Labs & Teams: Directs the STREEM Lab, collaborating on projects combining energy extraction with river system preservation.

Stephanie Briersمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Urban Development
• Transdisciplinary Research
• Inclusive City Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephanie Briers is a post-doctoral researcher at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science (D-USYS), affiliated with the TdLab's 'Cultural Studies of Science' group. She contributes to the Horizon Europe-funded DIAMOND project developing next-generation Open Integrated Assessment Models for net-zero sustainable development. Her work bridges architecture, urbanism, and transdisciplinary research to address inclusive urban sustainability challenges. Her research focuses on energy justice, public infrastructure equity (particularly lighting in informal settlements), and participatory modeling methodologies. Notable projects include analyzing nighttime urban dynamics in marginalized areas and evaluating South Africa's coal-dependent energy systems. She critiques techno-capitalist approaches to infrastructure while advocating for community-centered solutions. Her publications span urban sociology, climate policy, and interdisciplinary research methodologies. Current work emphasizes mutual understanding frameworks in large transdisciplinary collaborations and the socio-spatial impacts of lighting infrastructure. She holds a PhD in architecture/urbanism and maintains active engagement with global sustainability initiatives. Labs/Teams: TdLab (Transdisciplinary Laboratory), Cultural Studies of Science group. Current projects include DIAMOND (Net-Zero Modeling) and multiple urban infrastructure equity studies.

Stefano Ubbialiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Climate Modeling
• Numerical Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stefano Ubbiali is a Researcher at ETH Zürich's Institut für Atmosphäre und Klima , specializing in Atmospheric Dynamics and Climate Modeling. His work focuses on advancing numerical methods for weather and climate prediction systems, including high-performance computing frameworks like GT4Py and physics-dynamics coupling schemes. He explores kilometer-scale climate models, reduced order modeling with neural networks, and algorithm optimization for atmospheric processes. Research Interests: Numerical Analysis of Atmospheric Models High-Performance Stencil Computations Model Coupling and Interoperability Machine Learning in Climate Science Publications span 2017–2024, emphasizing computational efficiency and climate model scalability. His contributions address challenges in weather prediction accuracy and kilometer-scale climate simulations.

• Data-Driven Control
• Predictive Control
• Building Automation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yingzhao Lian is a former researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), contributing to advanced control systems and optimization. Their work focuses on data-driven predictive control methodologies applied to building automation, energy management, and mixed traffic systems. Key collaborations include projects with the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Swiss National Science Foundation. Lian's research emphasizes practical implementation, such as experiments in the Polydome building testbed and real-time control on embedded systems like the TI LaunchPad microcontroller. Their contributions bridge theoretical frameworks (e.g., DeePC algorithms, Willems' Fundamental Lemma) with real-world applications in HVAC systems, demand response programs, and energy harvesting sensor networks. Education: No explicit education details provided. Research Interests: Specializes in data-driven control theory, optimization under constraints, and energy-efficient systems. Recent work addresses challenges in adaptive building control, distributed traffic flow smoothing, and fault detection using kernel methods. Their approach often integrates physics-based principles with data-driven techniques to ensure robustness and scalability. Grants/Funders: Supported by initiatives including BMBF-Project ENSure II, NSF Creative Research Groups, and the NCCR Automation Project. Research units affiliated include EPFL's La3 and La departments, focusing on control systems and embedded technologies. Labs/Teams: Active in teams developing control algorithms for smart buildings, autonomous vehicles, and power grids, with emphasis on distributed computing architectures.

• Control Systems
• Optimization Algorithms
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roland Schwan is a researcher at the Automatic Control Laboratory (LA) within the School of Engineering at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . His work focuses on control systems, optimization algorithms, and the integration of machine learning with physical models. He is actively involved in projects involving model predictive control (MPC), stability verification of neural network controllers, and real-time optimization-based control for robotics applications. His research interests span physics-informed machine learning , quadratic programming solvers , and embedded systems . Key contributions include the development of the PIQP solver for convex quadratic programming and stability analysis frameworks for neural network controllers. He has also explored applications in hovercraft dynamics identification and rocket trajectory control using advanced MPC techniques. Schwan collaborates closely with institutions like the Swiss National Science Foundation and has published extensively in venues such as IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control and IEEE Conference on Decision and Control . His work bridges theoretical control methodologies with practical embedded system implementations.

• Internet of Things
• Smart Cities
• Digital Transformation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bocchi Yann serves as an Ordinary Professor at HES-SO Valais-Wallis' School of Management within the Economy and Services faculty. His primary appointment resides in the Computer Science Institute where he leads research in Internet of Things, Smart Cities, and Digital Transformation. His work bridges technical innovation with practical urban applications through multiple EU and Swiss-funded projects. His research focuses on IoT architecture design, context-aware systems, and human-centered smart environments. Key contributions include nomadic sensing platforms for cost-effective smart city implementation, geo-aware security protocols for cross-border data exchange, and semantic middleware for heterogeneous technology integration. His work demonstrates particular expertise in translating theoretical IoT concepts into deployable urban solutions through the SmartSantander testbed and other large-scale validations. His publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on IoT interoperability (2014-2017), evolving toward human-centric applications (2015-2016) and energy-aware systems (2020). The research trajectory shows progression from foundational protocol development toward practical smart city implementations with emphasis on data valorization and user experience. As principal investigator, he has secured significant research funding including 820,415 CHF for the EU IoT6 project and 50,000 CHF for GeoTrust from the Hasler Foundation. His collaborative approach spans academic institutions, Swiss cantons, and industry partners including Nokia Research Labs and PostAuto Schweiz AG. He directs the Management Information Technology program while teaching Systems Modeling in the BSc HES-SO in Management Information Systems. His industry partnerships demonstrate strong technology transfer capability, particularly in tourism management systems and cultural heritage applications.

• Digital Transformation
• Tourism Technology
• Digital Marketing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Roland Schegg is a Full Professor at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais-Wallis), where he researches digital transformation in tourism. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Geneva and a B.S. from ETH Zurich. His research spans digital distribution systems, AI in tourism, blockchain applications, and sustainable destination management. Recent projects include developing regenerative hospitality frameworks and tourism observatories. He leads multiple international research initiatives funded by HES-SO and EU programs, focusing on innovation in Alpine tourism ecosystems. Analyzing his recent publications reveals a strong focus on sustainable tourism technology, luxury hospitality segmentation, and generational workforce dynamics. His work consistently integrates big data analytics with practical destination management strategies.

• Energy Economics
• Labor Economics
• Econometrics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Weber Sylvain is an Associate Professor at the Geneva School of Management, part of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO). His academic work focuses on energy economics, labor economics, and econometrics, with particular expertise in discrete choice experiments and statistical analysis using Stata, R, and Qualtrics. His research interests span several critical areas of contemporary economic policy. In energy economics, he investigates carbon taxation, residential heating demand, and transportation energy consumption. His labor economics research focuses on cross-border workers, minimum wage impacts, and labor market dynamics. He has developed methodological expertise in panel data analysis, structural equation modeling, and discrete choice experiments. His recent publications show a strong focus on climate policy effectiveness, with several 2023-2024 publications analyzing carbon taxation, decarbonization pathways, and energy efficiency investments. His work often combines rigorous econometric analysis with policy relevance, frequently examining the interaction between economic behavior and environmental policy. His research has been applied across multiple significant projects including the TEXTS project on solar green roofs (2023), the DECARB project on policy instruments for decarbonization (2024), and several studies on minimum wage impacts in Geneva. Weber Sylvain collaborates extensively with researchers across Swiss institutions, particularly with colleagues at the University of Geneva and other HES-SO schools. His work often addresses practical policy questions while maintaining strong methodological rigor. He teaches courses in Business Economics, Forecasting, and Microeconomics at both bachelor's and master's levels at the Geneva School of Management, contributing to the HES-SO Master in Business Administration program.

• Transportation Systems Analysis
• Discrete Choice Models
• Operations Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michel Bierlaire is a Full Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Transport and Mobility Laboratory (TRANSP-OR). He holds additional roles as Director of the Transport Center and the Doctoral Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering at EPFL, and as a Research Affiliate at MIT and Extraordinary Professor at the University of Stellenbosch. His expertise spans transportation systems analysis, discrete choice models, operations research, and nonlinear optimization. He has authored over 113 journal articles, 4 books, and 39 book chapters, with an h-index of 51 on Google Scholar. Bierlaire is the founder of the European Association for Research in Transportation (hEART) and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the EURO Journal on Transportation and Logistics. His research focuses on modeling transportation demand, traffic management systems, and urban mobility solutions. Notable contributions include work on pedestrian flow dynamics, vehicle sharing systems, and policy-driven transport optimization. He has led projects on decarbonizing urban transport and enhancing mobility through advanced discrete choice models. Awards and recognitions include editorial roles at major journals and international leadership in transportation research associations. His work integrates behavioral economics, data science, and engineering to address complex urban and transportation challenges.

Ji Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Photonics
• Optics
• Nonlinear Optics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ji Zhou is a Researcher at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering and the Department of Photonic Systems (PHOSL). His research focuses on advanced photonics technologies, including nonlinear optics, microresonators, and integrated optical systems. Zhou's work emphasizes developing novel approaches for frequency conversion, ultrafast optics, and optical signal processing. He contributes to projects involving silicon nitride platforms and epsilon-near-zero materials, aiming to advance chip-scale optical technologies. His recent publications highlight breakthroughs in quasi-phase matching, broadband frequency doubling, and noise-like pulse generation. Zhou's research is supported by the doctoral program in photonics at EPFL. Lab Affiliation: Laboratoire de systèmes photoniques (PHOSL) Key Research Tools: Microresonators, nonlinear optics setups, and integrated photonics platforms His publications span topics like resonant frequency doubling, all-optical poling, and intracavity dynamics, showcasing contributions to both fundamental and applied photonics.

Yves Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Public Health
• Global Health
• Healthcare Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yves Jackson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Geneva, specializing in public health with a focus on vulnerable populations, including migrants and homeless individuals. His research emphasizes healthcare equity, infectious diseases (notably Chagas disease), and the socio-economic impacts of migration policies. He has contributed to studies on the mental health of undocumented migrants, the effects of regularization on health outcomes, and pandemic response strategies for marginalized groups. Dr. Jackson collaborates with institutions like the NCCR on the Move and EPFL Press, publishing extensively in journals such as Scientific Reports and Swiss Medical Weekly . His work bridges clinical practice and policy, addressing systemic challenges in providing equitable healthcare access. Key Roles: Assistant Professor (Doctor of Medicine), Researcher in Global Health Equity Research Interests: Migrant Health, Healthcare Access, Chagas Disease Management, Policy Evaluation Publications highlight longitudinal studies on migrant work conditions, the socio-economic consequences of the pandemic, and innovative approaches to healthcare delivery for underserved communities. He has co-authored books analyzing regularization effects and regularization's impact on social security, demonstrating multidisciplinary contributions to public health discourse.

• African History
• Digital History
• Cultural Heritage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Julia Tischler is a Professor of African History at the University of Basel's Department of History, serving as Head of Department and member of the Steering Committee of the Center for African Studies Basel. Her research focuses on African history, digital history, and cultural heritage in the digital age. She oversees doctoral programs and supervises research projects in these areas. Affiliations: Faculty of Humanities, Center for African Studies Basel Key Roles: Department Head, Academic Leadership Her research explores colonial and postcolonial dynamics in Africa, with a strong emphasis on decolonial methodologies and digital preservation of historical narratives. She actively participates in initiatives like the 'Basel History Factory' and organizes events such as the BGSH Annual Conference. Prof. Tischler collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, integrating digital tools to enhance historical analysis. Her work addresses global historical questions with a regional focus on Africa.

Tobias Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Migration
• Labor Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tobias Müller is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Economics and Econometrics, University of Geneva. His research focuses on the economic aspects of international migration, labor market effects of immigration, and the political economy of migration. He leads projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, Swiss Federal Administration, and the EU, and is a member of the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) 'On the Move'. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Geneva. Research Interests : Economic impacts of migration Labor market integration of refugees Policy analysis of tax-benefit reforms European integration and labor markets Grants & Projects : Swiss National Science Foundation (multiple projects) European Union-funded migration studies NCCR 'On the Move' membership Teaching : Executive courses in Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, and Mathematics at the University of Geneva. Recent Workshops & Conferences : Presentations on migration's labor market effects at the World Bank, CESifo Venice Summer Institute, and EU/US migration policy forums.