Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Danick Briand is a Senior Scientist at the Soft Transducers Laboratory within the Microsystems for Space Applications Group (LMTS) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His work focuses on MEMS and Microsystems for environmentally friendly technology , integrating flexible and printed electronics with applications in energy harvesting , smart sensing systems , and advanced gas sensing . Research Themes : Environmental sensors using microsystem technology Green microtechnologies and micromanufacturing Ultra-low energy MEMS Energy-saving and harvesting systems Recent Publications : Developed transient biodegradable sensors and microwave sensing technologies using printed and degradable materials Explored flexible piezoelectric systems and wearable sweat analyzers for biomedical applications Advanced inkjet-printed biosensors and eco-friendly fabrication methods Labs & Collaborations : Soft Transducers Laboratory (EPFL) Laboratory for Microsystems (LMTS)
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Edoardo Charbon is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Engineering, where he leads the Advanced Quantum Architecture Lab (AQUA). He also serves on the School Council STI and is Co-Director of STI-SSIQ Administration. Previously, he was a full professor and chair at Delft University of Technology from 2008 to 2016. Charbon received his Elektrotechnik Diploma from ETH Zurich, M.S. from UC San Diego, and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in electrical engineering. His career spans industry experience at Cadence Design Systems and Canesta Inc. before joining EPFL in 2002. His research focuses on ultra high-speed and 3D optical sensors, with applications in LiDAR, FLIM (Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy), PET (Positron Emission Tomography), FCS (Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy), and NIROT (Near-Infrared Optical Tomography). He has pioneered deep-submicron CMOS SPAD technology, which is now mass-produced and used in smartphones, telemeters, and medical diagnostics. His recent work bridges cryo-CMOS circuits for quantum computing with advanced optical sensing techniques. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating quantum technologies with practical imaging applications. His work spans from fundamental device development (SPAD sensors, cryo-CMOS circuits) to applied systems (LiDAR engines, medical imaging devices), with increasing integration of machine learning techniques for real-time processing. 2023 IISS Pioneering Achievement Award Fellow of the IEEE Distinguished visiting scholar, W. M. Keck Institute for Space at Caltech Fellow, Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Delft Distinguished lecturer, IEEE Photonics Society Professor Charbon has authored or co-authored over 500 papers and two books, and holds 27 patents. His research has been supported by collaborations with organizations including Bosch, X-Fab, Texas Instruments, Maxim, Sony, Agilent, and the Carlyle Group. He has driven significant innovation in CMOS SPAD technology, which is now commercially deployed in various applications. He leads the Advanced Quantum Architecture Lab (AQUA) at EPFL, which focuses on the development of advanced sensor systems combining quantum technologies with conventional electronics. The lab has been instrumental in creating SPAD-based imaging systems that push the boundaries of time-resolved optical detection.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Florent Cosandier serves as a Lecturer in the Section of Microtechnology and Research Associate at the Micromechanical and Horological Design Laboratory (INSTANT-LAB) within the School of Engineering at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). His dual roles bridge precision engineering education and advanced research in mechanical systems design. His research centers on compliant and flexure mechanisms with applications spanning horology, space instrumentation, and micro-technology. Key focus areas include parasitic error minimization in translation stages, dynamic balancing for mechanical oscillators, and additive manufacturing of complex compliant systems. Recent work demonstrates experimental validation of zero-force mechanisms and novel pivot designs for high-precision positioning. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant trend in rectilinear stage development (6 articles), horological applications (4 articles), and space telescope assembly systems (3 articles). His work consistently emphasizes experimental validation, large-range motion capabilities, and parasitic shift elimination through innovative parallel mechanism configurations. Cosandier has advised at least one PhD student at EPFL: Kruis Johannes Richard Cornelis Geerit. He contributes to teaching through courses like "Advanced mechanisms for extreme environments" within the SMT-ENS unit. As a core member of INSTANT-LAB, he collaborates on projects involving metallic additive manufacturing for damping systems, micro-vibration suppression platforms, and silicon-based flexure mechanisms. His current research trajectory shows increasing focus on space applications and bi-material additive manufacturing techniques.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Duccio Testa is a Researcher at the Swiss Plasma Center (SPC) within the School of Basic Sciences at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He holds concurrent Lecturer positions in the School of Engineering (SB-SPH) and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (CDH-SHS). His career spans plasma physics for nuclear fusion, mathematical modeling of complex systems, and archaeology of the Roman and pre-Roman eras. Education : High School Diploma from Liceo Classico Vincenzo Gioberti (1988); Bachelor/Master in Physics from Universita di Torino (1994); Ph.D. in Plasma Physics from Imperial College London (1998); Post-Doc at MIT (2002-2007). His research focuses on plasma diagnostics and magnetic sensor development for tokamaks like JET, TCV, and ITER. He pioneered LTCC sensors and real-time MHD instability detection algorithms (e.g., SparSpec). His work bridges fusion engineering and archaeology , with publications on Etruscan civilization and Pharaonic trade routes. Recent articles highlight advancements in photolithography-based magnetic sensors for DTT and DEMO, high-frequency diagnostics across tokamaks, and fast ion transport modeling . He has received European Community Research Training Grant , Ph.D. Fellowship , and Post-Doc Fellowship . Scientific Awards European Community Research Training Grant (1995) Ph.D. Fellowship (Imperial College London, 1995-1998) Post-Doc Fellowship (MIT, 1998-2007) Testa has mentored numerous Ph.D. students (e.g., Theodoros Panis, Christian Schlatter) and post-doctoral researchers , while contributing to MOOC courses and tutorials on plasma physics. His leadership in international collaborations (EPFL, MIT, UKAEA) underscores his role in fusion technology and diagnostic systems .
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Mehdi Ali Gadiri is a Researcher and Doctoral Assistant at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) , affiliated with the MicroBioRobotic Systems Laboratory within the Institute of Microtechnology (IGM) under the School of Engineering (STI). He also serves as the PhD Student Representative for the Doctoral Program in Microsystems and Microelectronics (EDMI). His research focuses on biomedical robotics, medical device innovation, and microtechnology applications in healthcare. Gadiri holds a doctoral position in Microsystems and Microelectronics, contributing to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of engineering and medicine. His work includes developing advanced medical instruments, AI-driven clinical tools, and diagnostic technologies such as SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing and NT-proBNP detection systems. Gadiri’s contributions span from microactuator design to clinical decision-making frameworks, reflecting a strong emphasis on translating engineering solutions into practical medical applications. He is based at the MED 3 2815 office in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Western Switzerland University of Applied SciencesSwitzerland
Silvia Schintke is a full professor at Haute école d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud (HEIG-VD), part of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland. She leads the Laboratory of Applied NanoSciences (COMATEC-LANS) and the Industrial Systems Engineering program. Professor since 2002 Executive Diploma HSG in General Management (2012-2014) St. Gallen Leadership Certificate (2011) Her research focuses on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials , particularly Functional Surfaces , Nanofiber Fabrication , and Flexible Electrodes . She has developed bio-sourced packaging solutions and metal-free conductive polymers for medical applications. Key projects include: Current: SIENA (electrophysiology networks in agriculture) PRONANO (nanotechnology development) Completed: NAPARDI (France-Switzerland), CORRAL (EU FP7 corrosion protection), NanoSkills (European nanotechnology training) She has secured multiple grants from: innosuisse Swiss National Science Foundation EU FP7 Leonardo da Vinci Program Her publications span conductive hydrogels , nanofiber electrodes , and molecular self-assembly techniques. She collaborates with institutions like Agroscope, Vivent SA, and international universities.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Federico Visentin is a Scientific Assistant at the Laboratory for Biomedical Microfluidics (LBMM) at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering and the Institute of Bioengineering. He is concurrently a doctoral student in the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology and Bioengineering (EDBB), reflecting his dual role in research and academic training. His research interests center on biomedical microfluidics, with a focus on developing microsystems for biological applications such as organ-on-a-chip and point-of-care diagnostics. His work integrates principles from bioengineering, microfabrication, and cell mechanics to innovate in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Federico is actively contributing to research at EPFL's Laboratory for Biomedical Microfluidics, where he supports advanced projects in microfluidic device development. Though no publications or awards are listed in the provided text, his position indicates active engagement in cutting-edge scientific inquiry. He advises no students at this time, and there is no mention of external grants or funding roles. His work is deeply embedded in the interdisciplinary environment of EPFL’s bioengineering initiatives, collaborating within a dynamic research team focused on translational microtechnologies.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
John McKinney is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Life Sciences (SV) and the Global Health Institute (GHI). His research focuses on microbiology, microtechnology, and bacterial pathogenesis, particularly in understanding mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and bacterial persistence in Mycobacterium tuberculosis . He leads the McKinney Lab, which integrates experimental and technological approaches to study host-microbe interactions and develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Roles: Full Professor, Director of the McKinney Lab, and academic leader in microbiology and infectious diseases. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided text. Research interests include bacterial physiology, single-cell analysis, and the development of microfluidic tools for studying microbial behavior. His work bridges fundamental biology with translational applications in combating tuberculosis and other infectious diseases. Publications span topics like antibiotic tolerance, bacterial morphogenesis, and high-resolution imaging techniques. He has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, contributing to advancements in microbial pathogenesis and drug discovery. Grants and collaborations focus on tuberculosis research, with projects funded by international agencies. His lab collaborates with institutions worldwide, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to global health challenges.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Paolo Germano is a Lecturer and Scientific Collaborator at EPFL's School of Engineering (STI), affiliated with the Department of Integrated Actuators (LAI) and the STI-SMT teaching unit. His work focuses on electromechanical systems, inductive energy transfer, and automation. He holds an EPFL engineering degree in microtechnology (1990) and has been with LAI since 1990, leading projects in motor systems, biomedical devices, and industrial automation. Key contributions include the Solar Impulse motor system, the Serpentine inductive vehicle project, and the ColoStim biomedical stimulation device. Education: 1990: EPFL Engineering Degree in Microtechnology 1985: Scientific Maturité Research Interests: Paolo's work bridges theoretical and applied electromechanical engineering. He specializes in contactless power systems for vehicles and biomedical applications, motor design optimization, and automation testing infrastructure. His projects emphasize energy efficiency and system integration, with notable contributions to inductive charging systems for industrial robots and medical implants. Publications Trends: His publications span 1995-2007, focusing on inductive energy transfer (42%), testing systems (33%), and biomedical applications (25%). Recent work emphasizes electrostatic discharge modeling in consumer electronics and clinical stimulation systems. Labs & Teams: Based at the Integrated Actuators Laboratory (LAI), he collaborates with industry partners like Medtronic, Swatch Group, and Montech AG on applied projects. His lab develops both hardware and software solutions for advanced electromechanical systems.
Soichiro Tsujino is a Senior Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and holds a Visiting Professor position at the Research Institute of Electronics, Shizuoka University, Japan, since April 1, 2025. His research spans Ultrasound Mechano-Biology , Acoustic Levitation , Coherent Electron Sources , Wavefront Engineering , and Vacuum Nanoelectronics . He specializes in integrating ultrasound and electron beam technologies for applications in Structural Biology , Microfluidics , and Nanoscale Imaging . His recent publications reflect a strong focus on acoustic manipulation for protein crystallography , including high-speed droplet mixing and electron beam interference control . Collaborations with institutions like Forschungszentrum Jülich, ESRF, and Swiss Nanoscience Institute highlight his interdisciplinary impact. 2025 : IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control (acoustic tweezing in microfluidics) 2024 : Japanese Journal of Applied Physics (electron beam control); Droplets (inertial mixing for crystallography) 2022 : Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B (electron beam coherence); Scientific Reports (thin film levitation for structural studies) Dr. Tsujino has been recognized as a Top Reviewer in Applied Physics Letters (2018) and mentored PhD candidates like Shichao Jia (University of Basel, 2025), Pooja Thakkar (University of Basel, 2021), and Soheil Hajibaba (University of Zürich, 2024). Current grants include support from the Swiss National Science Foundation , Innosuisse , and the European Union's Horizon 2020 for projects combining acoustic levitation with synchrotron beamline technologies .
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)Switzerland
Dr. Guido Sartoris is a researcher at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) in the School of Engineering, affiliated with the ICP Multiphysics Modeling and Imaging group. Based at Technikumstrasse 71, Winterthur, he maintains active research contact via email guido.sartoris@zhaw.ch and phone +41 (0) 58 934 77 95. His research spans multiphysics computational modeling with distinct focus areas: biomedical engineering (blood flow/pressure diagnostics for INOCA), fuel cell technology (solid oxide and polymer electrolyte systems), and organic electronics (OLED device physics). Current projects include completed work on PhysioCath-microcatheter systems for coronary artery diagnostics, demonstrating interdisciplinary application of engineering principles to medical challenges. Publication trends from 2003-2013 reveal evolving expertise from fundamental nanotechnology and fuel cell modeling toward biomedical applications. His computational work consistently addresses transport phenomena, microstructural effects, and multi-dimensional simulation challenges across energy and medical domains, with recent emphasis on cardiovascular diagnostics. Dr. Sartoris participates in research projects as team member, notably the completed INOCA diagnostic initiative. No student advisement details are provided in available materials. He operates within ZHAW's ICP Multiphysics Modeling and Imaging framework, which integrates advanced computational techniques for complex engineering problems requiring coupled physics simulations.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Olivier JF Martin is a Full Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), where he heads the Nanophotonics and Metrology Laboratory (NAM) within the School of Engineering (STI). He is also actively involved in teaching and doctoral program leadership across various departments. Education: Physical Engineering degree (1989) and PhD in Nano-Optics (2001) from EPFL Research Focus: Plasmonics, numerical simulations for Maxwell's equations, nanofabrication techniques His research explores optical antennas, metasurfaces, and nanoscale optical forces with applications in biosensing and document security. He has directed the EPFL Doctoral Program in Photonics (2005-2017) and Microtechnology Section (2016-2020), introducing the Master's in Robotics. Notable honors include: European Research Council Advanced Fellowship (2016) Optica Fellow As a mentor, he has supervised over 30 doctoral students at EPFL. His lab specializes in advanced micro/nano-manufacturing and optical engineering.
Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and TechnologySwitzerland
Prof. Dr. Antonia Neels is Head of the Center for X-ray Analytics at Empa and a Titular Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Fribourg, Switzerland. She leads cutting-edge research in X-ray based analytical methods, with applications spanning materials science, chemistry, biology, and microtechnology. Her research focuses on the development and application of advanced X-ray techniques—including diffraction, scattering, and imaging—for understanding the structure and dynamics of new materials, particularly at nano-scale and under non-ambient conditions. Key research areas include polymers, nanoparticles interacting with proteins, metallic glasses for space and medical technology, semiconductor defects, and multimodal X-ray analysis of blood clots. She is actively involved in national and international scientific communities, having served as President of the Swiss Crystallographic Society (2018–2021), and as a member of the European Crystallographic Association, the International Union of Crystallography (Commission on Powder Diffraction), and the European Powder Diffraction Commission. She is also affiliated with EXCITE Zurich and several Swiss scientific societies. At the University of Fribourg, she teaches the master's course XRD Basic Principles & Applications each spring semester and contributes to the CCMX course on Advanced X-ray Diffraction Methods for Coatings . Leadership: Head of Center for X-ray Analytics, Empa Academic Role: Titular Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Fribourg Teaching: Master-level courses in X-ray diffraction Service: Executive roles in Swiss, European, and International crystallography organizations She supervises doctoral researchers, including Dan Stefanita, whose work involves drug release mechanisms and multimodal X-ray methods. Her laboratory leverages state-of-the-art X-ray instrumentation for in-situ and nano-scale analysis, contributing to both fundamental science and technological innovation.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Caglar Ataman is a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) , affiliated with the EDMI-ENS unit under the Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs (VPA-AVP-DLE). His academic role focuses on teaching, specifically in the domain of optical MEMS and micro-optics. Research Focus : Optical MEMS design, micro-optics fabrication, photonic device integration, and microsystem applications in imaging and sensing. Academic Context : EPFL's EDMI-ENS unit emphasizes interdisciplinary education and research in emerging engineering fields.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Michael Stuer is a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Engineering's Department of Materials Science and Engineering (STI-SMX-ENS). As an invited guest, he specializes in teaching materials engineering with a focus on processing-structure-property relationships across polymers, metals, and ceramics.
