Western Switzerland University of Applied SciencesSwitzerland
Mauro Carpita is a full Professor at HES-SO (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland), serving as Director of the Institute of Energy . His work focuses on power electronics, smart grids, and energy conversion systems , with extensive collaboration in industrial and academic projects . Research Interests: Power Electronics for renewable energy integration Smart Grid Stability and control systems Energy Conversion technologies for high-altitude aviation and industrial applications Digital Controllers and system simulation Recent Publications address grid forming inverters, MVDC distribution modeling, residential energy consumption causality, and stochastic optimization for active distribution networks. These works emphasize grid stability, converter efficiency, and renewable energy integration. Project Leadership includes Innosuisse-funded initiatives like Limitless and Prisys , as well as collaborations with industry partners DEPsys, RUAG Aerospace, and ABB Sécheron . Projects span soft open point systems, fuel cell converters, and electromagnetic compatibility in smart grids.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Petru Constantinescu is a Scientist at the Chair of Analytic Number Theory (TAN) and Lecturer in the Mathematics Teaching Section (SMA-ENS) within the School of Basic Sciences at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). He joined EPFL in August 2022 as a postdoctoral researcher under Philippe Michel after earlier postdoctoral work at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn. He holds a PhD from the London School of Geometry and Number Theory (UCL), supervised by Yiannis Petridis, and previously studied at the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London. His research specializes in Analytic Number Theory, Automorphic Forms, Spectral Theory, and Additive Combinatorics. Recent work explores distribution properties of modular symbols, dissipation of correlations in automorphic forms, and non-vanishing periods, with applications in geometric and spectral analysis. At EPFL, he teaches analytic number theory courses and supervises student projects. Key supervisory roles include: Othmane Rih: 'L-functions and Quantum Unique Ergodicity' Matthew Dupraz: 'Analytic properties of Hecke L-functions' Kevin Rizk: Master's thesis on Bhargava's proof Alec Schmutz: 'Bounded gaps between primes' He actively organizes academic events, including the 2023 ArStAFANT conference at EPFL and YoBo conference at MPIM Bonn, and founded the Informal Number Theory Seminar.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Anna Lachowska serves as a Lecturer in the Section of Mathematics (SMA-ENS) and as a Scientist at the Chair of Analytic Number Theory (TAN) within the Mathematics Institute at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), School of Basic Sciences. Her office is located at MA B3 445, Station 8, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland, where she maintains active research and teaching responsibilities. Dr. Lachowska's research focuses on representation theory with particular emphasis on quantum groups at roots of unity. Her work bridges pure mathematics and mathematical physics, exploring the intricate structures of small quantum groups and their centers. She has made significant contributions to understanding the representation theory of quantum groups in singular blocks and principal blocks, with applications to geometric representation theory and mathematical physics. Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory of research in quantum algebra since the early 2000s, with recent work (2021-2023) focusing on derived centers, affine Springer fibers, and tensor powers of representations. These publications appear in prestigious journals including Selecta Mathematica, Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society, and International Mathematics Research Notices, demonstrating the high impact of her work in the mathematical community. As an educator, Dr. Lachowska has taught a wide range of courses from foundational mathematics to specialized topics. She co-authored the book Beautiful, Simple, Exact, Crazy: Mathematics in the Real World (Yale University Press, 2015) with A. Khare, which aims to make mathematical concepts accessible to students outside the sciences. Her teaching portfolio includes Analysis I & II, Algebra, Representation Theory, Coxeter Groups, and Reflection Groups. Dr. Lachowska has been invited to speak at notable institutions including the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics (2022), Münster University (2021), and Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (2019), reflecting her standing in the international mathematics community. Beyond her academic work, she maintains an active interest in art, documenting her experiences at major exhibitions across European museums.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Bruno Marchand is an Honorary Professor at EPFL's School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), specifically within the PH-ENAC department. His research focuses on architecture, urban planning, and historic preservation, with notable contributions to architectural history and sustainable urban development. He has supervised over ten PhD and master’s theses. His work includes publications on architectural design, urban renewal, and historical urban contexts, often analyzing case studies like the Gare-du-Flon development and architectural collaborations. He maintains an active presence in academic circles through editorial roles and peer-reviewed articles. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement. His advising contributions highlight his mentorship in architectural and urban studies disciplines.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Prof. Maryna Viazovska is a Full Professor and holds the Chair of Arithmetics at the Institute of Mathematics (EPFL SB MATH TN) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). She also serves as a Full Professor in the SMA-ENS division, part of the School of Basic Sciences (SB). Additionally, she leads the Theoretical Number Theory (TN) group , directs the MATH-GE unit, and is a member of the Bernoulli Center's Executive Committee (CIB) and the SB Faculty Board. Her roles reflect her leadership in both research and academic governance. Her research focuses on sphere packing , lattice theory , modular forms , and Fourier analysis . She is celebrated for solving the sphere packing problem in dimensions 8 and 24, a breakthrough integrating modular forms and harmonic analysis. Her work bridges number theory, discrete geometry, and mathematical physics, with implications for coding and cryptography. Prof. Viazovska has advised doctoral students including Matthias Gröbner Nihar Prakash Gargava Gauthier Leterrier Martin Peter Stoller Her teaching includes courses such as Discrete Mathematics , Riemann Surfaces , and Number Theory II.b - Modular Forms . She actively contributes to EPFL's academic infrastructure, including the Institute of Mathematics and the Bernoulli Center .
Johannes Broedel is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Hamburg, Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences, where he conducts advanced research in theoretical physics. Education: PhD in Physics, Humboldt University of Berlin His research program centers on the mathematical structures of quantum field theory and string theory, with particular emphasis on scattering amplitudes, modular forms, and algebraic geometry. Broedel bridges theoretical physics with pure mathematics to solve complex problems in quantum gravity and particle physics. Recent publications, including his 2025 work on higher-genus Fay identities, demonstrate sustained innovation in deriving mathematical frameworks for string theory applications, revealing deep connections between meromorphic functions and quantum gravitational phenomena. No specific scientific awards are documented in the available sources. Beyond publication records, details regarding student supervision, grant funding, and laboratory affiliations remain unspecified in current academic profiles.
Özlem Imamoglu is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mathematics at ETH Zurich, a position she has held since 2005. Her academic journey includes prior appointments as Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich (2002-2005), Associate Professor at UC Santa Barbara (2003-2004), and Visiting Professor at Sabanci University (2000-2001). She teaches core undergraduate courses including Complex Analysis and Algebra II, with upcoming instruction scheduled through 2025. Her educational background features a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1987), followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mathematics from UC Santa Cruz (1992). Ph.D. Mathematics, UC Santa Cruz (1992) M.Sc. Mathematics, UC Santa Cruz B.S. Electrical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1987) Professor Imamoglu's research centers on number theory with emphasis on modular forms , mock modular forms , and cycle integrals . She investigates connections between automorphic forms and geometric invariants, particularly through special values of modular functions on hyperbolic spaces and applications to real quadratic fields. Her work bridges analytic and algebraic number theory, often revealing deep relationships between L-functions and dynamical systems like Lyapunov exponents. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals intensifying focus on hyperbolic 3-space geometry and modular function dynamics since 2018, with 6 publications in 2024 alone exploring twisted traces, Lyapunov exponents, and Kaneko's conjectures. Her research maintains strong connections to classical number theory through Hurwitz's method while incorporating modern geometric perspectives. As an active participant in the ETH Number Theory Seminar and co-organizer of the triannual Number Theory Days conference (EPFL/ETH/UniBasel), she provides students with collaborative research opportunities. Her international co-authorship network—including researchers from UCLA, Eötvös Loránd University, and University of Luxembourg—facilitates global academic exchange despite no formal lab structure. Professor Imamoglu remains a vital contributor to ETH Zurich's mathematics community through both her sustained research output and commitment to undergraduate education, with courses scheduled through 2025 demonstrating ongoing academic engagement.
University of Applied Sciences and Arts LucerneSwitzerland
Christoph Flury serves as a Lecturer at the Institute of Architecture within the School of Engineering and Architecture at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), based in Horw, Switzerland. His academic work is deeply integrated with professional architectural practice through Flury + Furrer Architects, where he has operated since at least the early 2000s. His research and professional focus centers on sustainable architectural methodologies, emphasizing historical preservation through minimal intervention, material reuse, and site-specific collective construction processes. Flury's philosophy prioritizes adaptive engagement with existing structures, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design to achieve historically sensitive yet functionally innovative outcomes. His work consistently demonstrates how architectural interventions can transform industrial heritage sites into vibrant cultural spaces while maintaining structural integrity. Flury maintains a longstanding collaborative relationship with the Sitterwerk Foundation and Kunstgiesserei in St. Gallen, where his firm has executed over 20 projects spanning exhibition design, building transformations, and cultural space development since 2002. Notable works include the Badehaus Sittertal conversion, implementation of Fischli/Weiss's 'Haus' sculpture at the Guggenheim Museum, and comprehensive renovations of medieval structures like the Jänischhüs in Gspon. His architectural practice operates through direct collaboration with artists, heritage conservationists, and local craftsmen, often employing construction teams formed from on-site personnel. Projects consistently feature energy-efficient retrofits, modular spatial solutions within historic constraints, and thoughtful integration of natural light - demonstrating how sustainable principles can be implemented within strict preservation frameworks.
