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Claudia R. Binder is Full Professor at EPFL's School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, leading the Laboratory for Human-Environment Relations in Urban Systems (HERUS) since 2016. Previously, she held professorships at the University of Munich (2011-2016), University of Graz (2009-2011), and University of Zurich (2006-2009). She served as Dean of EPFL's ENAC School from 2020-2023 and holds advisory roles with Swiss federal institutions including the Mercator Foundation since 2024. Her academic foundation includes a Biochemistry degree and PhD in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zurich, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland. This interdisciplinary background underpins her research approach spanning natural and social sciences. Professor Binder's work centers on urban sustainability transitions, examining urban metabolism dynamics through systems science frameworks. She investigates energy-food-transport interdependencies in cities using transdisciplinary methods that integrate material flow analysis, spatial modeling, and socio-technical assessments. Her research particularly emphasizes regulatory mechanisms and transformation drivers in human-environment systems, with case studies across Swiss and global urban contexts. Recent publications reveal evolving focus from foundational urban metabolism studies toward actionable transition strategies. Her 2024-2025 work increasingly addresses social tipping dynamics, circular decarbonization, and spatially explicit waste management, demonstrating methodological innovation through geo-referenced material flow analysis and participatory backcasting frameworks. Key thematic clusters include energy innovation diffusion, plastic waste governance, and demand-side flexibility in residential systems. She actively mentors 7 current PhD candidates while supervising 11 graduates since 2018, with research spanning urban metabolism modeling, sustainability assessment, and transition governance. Her leadership extends to Swiss National Science Foundation committees and National Research Program 71 on energy consumption management. At EPFL, she directs the HERUS laboratory which develops the Sustainability Solution Space methodology for urban assessment. The lab operates at the intersection of data science, environmental engineering, and social theory, maintaining strong field connections in Switzerland, Indonesia, and Germany for empirical validation of transition models.

• Urban Sustainability
• Transition Research
• Urban Metabolism
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Gustavo Valverde Mora is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Power Systems Laboratory in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on distributed energy resources, smart grid technologies, and power system control, with expertise in behind-the-meter DER integration and hosting capacity analysis. His recent work addresses key challenges in renewable energy integration, including voltage control coordination between transmission and distribution networks, data-driven local control schemes for active distribution grids, and unsupervised load disaggregation techniques using smart meter data. He has developed novel methods for DER modeling, GIS-based system analysis, and distribution network planning. Recognized with multiple awards including the 2022 Costa Rican National Technology Award, he actively contributes to IEEE Task Forces on DER integration. His research demonstrates strong emphasis on practical grid applications, combining theoretical power systems knowledge with advanced data analytics. Dr. Valverde teaches Power System Analysis (227-0526-00L) and maintains collaborations with utilities worldwide on renewable integration challenges.

• Power Systems
• Distributed Energy Resources
• Smart Grids
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Professor Kevin Sivula is a Full Professor of Chemical Engineering at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he leads the Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials (LIMNO) and serves as Director of the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC). He teaches courses on Transport Phenomena, Chemical Engineering Practicals, Product design, and solar energy conversion systems. His research focuses on photoelectrochemical solar energy conversion, particularly developing novel nanomaterials for renewable energy applications. Professor Sivula's work bridges chemical engineering, materials science, and renewable energy technologies with emphasis on solar water splitting and hydrogen production. His research group explores organic semiconductors, transition metal dichalcogenides, perovskite materials, and metal oxide photoelectrodes for solar fuel generation. Professor Sivula's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate his leadership in advancing perovskite solar cell technology, developing novel photoelectrochemical systems for hydrogen production, and engineering semiconductor interfaces for improved energy conversion efficiency. His work spans fundamental materials characterization to device engineering, with particular emphasis on stability and scalability of solar fuel production systems. As an academic leader, Professor Sivula has supervised numerous PhD students whose research spans organic semiconductor nanoparticles for solar hydrogen production, perovskite materials engineering, photoelectrochemical CO 2 reduction, and nanomaterials for energy conversion. His research has been supported by various grants focused on advancing sustainable energy technologies.

• Photoelectrochemical solar energy conversion
• Renewable energy
• Chemical engineering
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Nuri Yazdani is a Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zürich, Switzerland. Based at the Institute for Electronics (Institut für Elektronik) in Zurich, Dr. Yazdani contributes to both teaching and research in advanced materials and nanotechnology. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary areas connecting physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering, with particular emphasis on nanocrystal-based materials and their applications in electronics and optoelectronics. Dr. Yazdani's research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanomaterials, particularly semiconductor nanocrystals and quantum dots. His work explores the fundamental physical properties of these materials, including exciton-phonon interactions, structural ordering in multicomponent systems, and charge transport mechanisms in nanocrystal assemblies. He investigates how nanoscale phenomena affect macroscopic material properties, with applications ranging from catalysis to optoelectronic devices. His approach combines experimental techniques like small-angle X-ray scattering with theoretical modeling to understand structure-property relationships in nanomaterials. Analysis of Dr. Yazdani's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on perovskite and chalcogenide nanocrystals, with particular interest in how structural features like cation distribution, octahedral tilting, and surface chemistry affect optical and electronic properties. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications, spanning from quantum optics to energy conversion technologies. A recurring theme is the investigation of size-dependent phenomena and the role of phonons in determining material behavior at the nanoscale. Dr. Yazdani collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions and disciplines, as evidenced by his authorship on numerous multi-investigator publications. His work appears in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Nature Physics, reflecting the significance and interdisciplinary nature of his contributions to nanoscience and nanotechnology.

• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Nanocrystals
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El Mahdi Chayti is a doctoral researcher at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Computer and Communication Sciences and the Department of Computer Science. He works under the Machine Learning and Optimization (MLO) lab, focusing on advanced optimization techniques and machine learning theory. Contact: el-mahdi.chayti@epfl.ch . Current Roles: Doctoral Assistant and PhD Student in Computer and Communication Sciences Research Interests: Machine Learning, Optimization Algorithms, Meta-learning, Second-order Optimization, Energy Forecasting His publications highlight expertise in stochastic and cubic Newton methods, hybrid deep learning models, and personalized collaborative learning. Recent works include Improving Stochastic Cubic Newton with Momentum (2025) and Hybridization of Deep Learning with Physical Knowledge for Energy Forecasting (2019) . Key trends in his research span optimization efficiency , meta-learning frameworks , and integration of domain knowledge into AI models. He emphasizes theoretical guarantees and practical scalability in algorithm design.

• Machine Learning
• Optimization
• Meta-learning
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Dr. Dominik Büeler is a Researcher at ETH Zurich's Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science and staff member of the Center for Climate Systems Modeling (C2SM). His work bridges atmospheric dynamics with practical climate services, focusing on subseasonal prediction systems and their societal applications in Europe. Research Focus: Büeler's work centers on subseasonal-to-seasonal prediction, with emphasis on weather regime dynamics, extratropical cyclone behavior, and stratosphere-troposphere interactions. His research integrates large ensemble modeling, forecast verification, and climate impact assessment, particularly for European weather extremes. Recent projects examine heatwave mortality prediction, energy meteorology applications, and the role of moist processes in atmospheric blocking. Analysis of his publication record since 2021 reveals consistent advancement in subseasonal forecasting methodology, with growing emphasis on societal applications including public health (heat-related mortality) and energy sectors. His work increasingly connects fundamental atmospheric processes with operational forecasting systems, leveraging collaborations through the Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Prediction Project. Affiliations: Center for Climate Systems Modeling (C2SM) - Core Research Staff ETH Zurich Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science MeteoSwiss Collaborator (Energy Meteorology) Büeler contributes to multidisciplinary teams developing climate services, with recent work supporting Swiss operational forecasting systems. His research group within C2SM focuses on improving subseasonal predictability through advanced diagnostics of model biases and atmospheric processes.

• Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Prediction
• Weather Regimes
• Extratropical Cyclones
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Alfredo Pasquarello is a Full Professor at the Chair of Atomic Scale Simulation within the Condensed Matter Theory Laboratory (CSEA) at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . He teaches courses such as Computer Simulation of Physical Systems I and General Physics: Quanta . Education: Physics at Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa (1986), University of Pisa (1986), PhD at EPFL (1991). Research: Focuses on atomic-scale simulations using density functional theory (DFT) and many-body perturbation to study defects in oxides , oxide-semiconductor interfaces , and energy materials like perovskites and photocatalysts. Recent Publications: 15 most recent articles (2022–2024) address band gaps, polarons, water splitting, and defect engineering in materials for photovoltaics and electrochemistry. Awards: Recipient of the EPFL Latsis Prize (1998) . Students: Supervised PhD/Master's students including Stefano Falletta, Thomas Bischoff, Patrick Gono, and Zhendong Guo. Labs: Leads the Chair of Atomic Scale Simulation at EPFL SB IPHYS CSEA.

• Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Computational Materials Science
• Electronic Structure
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Kjell Jorner is an Assistant Professor of Digital Chemistry in the Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering at ETH Zurich's Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences. His research group focuses on integrating computational methods and machine learning to address challenges in chemical synthesis, materials design, and reaction prediction. Education: PhD from Uppsala University (Photochemistry of aromatic compounds) Postdoctoral studies at AstraZeneca UK (Reaction prediction using computational chemistry and ML) Postdoctoral studies at University of Toronto (Molecular design of catalysts and organic electronic materials) Research Interests: Professor Jorner's work bridges computational chemistry, machine learning, and experimental design. Key areas include: Development of quantum mechanics-machine learning hybrid approaches for reaction feasibility prediction Inverse molecular design of functional materials (e.g., singlet-fission systems) Computational catalyst optimization and high-throughput screening methods Digital tools for chemical education and cheminformatics Publication Trends (2023-2025): Recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on machine learning applications in chemistry, including reaction prediction algorithms, catalyst design frameworks, and automated molecular generation. A recurring theme is the development of computational tools to accelerate materials discovery and optimize chemical processes. Laboratory & Team: Leads the Digital Chemistry research group at ETH Zurich (HCI E 137) exploring computational approaches to chemical challenges.

• Digital Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• Machine Learning
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Anne-Sophie Chauvin is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), School of Basic Sciences, within the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering and the Supramolecular Chemistry Laboratory. She actively engages in supramolecular and inorganic chemistry, focusing on f-element (lanthanides and actinides) coordination polymers and luminescent bioprobes for biological and technological applications, including invisible inks and dye-sensitized solar cells. PhD in Bioinorganic Chemistry from University Paris V-René Descartes (thesis on Nitrile Hydratase mimetics) Postdoctoral work at University of Geneva on chiral alcohol configuration analysis Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) from University René Descartes (2006) Her research spans Lanthanide and Actinide Chemistry , Luminescence , Coordination Polymers , Metallacages , and Photovoltaic Materials . Recent publications emphasize catalytic spiro stereocenter formation, actinide coordination polymers, and photoredox-enabled biomolecule functionalization. She has supervised PhD students including Andrei Andreichenko , Julien Andrès , Steve Comby , and Aurélien Willauer . Recognitions include Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and membership in the Swiss Chemical Society (SCS). Current roles include teaching General and Analytical Chemistry to first-year Pharmacy and Biology students at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), overseeing practical sessions, and serving on the EPFL School of Basic Sciences Faculty Council.

• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Lanthanide Chemistry
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Etienne Boutin is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Laboratory of Renewable Energy Science and Engineering (LRESE) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering and Institute of Mechanical Engineering . His work focuses on electrochemical and photo-electrochemical systems for CO 2 and CO reduction, particularly toward methanol production. Email: etienne.boutin@epfl.ch Office: MED 0 2923 (Bâtiment MED), Station 9, 1015 Lausanne His research spans Renewable Energy , Electrochemistry , and Catalysis , with a focus on molecular catalysts, reaction mechanisms, and modeling for low-temperature CO 2 reduction systems. Recent work explores confined molecular catalysts, surface charge boundary conditions, and hybrid solar-driven devices. The LRESE lab at EPFL supports his research into sustainable chemical processes, including the design of photocathodes, porous carbon electrodes, and strategies for carbon utilization. His publications from 2019–2025 highlight advancements in methanol synthesis, formaldehyde quantification, and catalyst stability.

• Renewable Energy
• Electrochemistry
• Carbon Dioxide Reduction
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Noémie Jeannin is a doctoral assistant and PhD student at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Laboratory of Photovoltaics and Thin Films (PV-LAB) within the School of Engineering and the Institute of Microengineering. She is a member of the Energy Doctoral Program (EDOC-EDEY) and serves as the doctoral student representative, contributing to academic governance. Her work is centered on sustainable energy systems, particularly the integration of renewable energy and transportation electrification. Her research focuses on the coupling of photovoltaic (PV) energy production with electric vehicle (EV) charging, using advanced geospatial modeling to quantify energy demand and mobility habits across Europe. She develops methodologies to assess charging flexibility and infrastructure needs, contributing to the European OPENGIS4ET project and the development of the Citiwatts open-source platform for energy transition planning. Her work spans disciplines including energy systems, smart grids, GIS, and sustainable urban mobility. The trends in her publications reveal a strong emphasis on spatial and temporal modeling of energy demand, policy-relevant analysis of electricity tariffs, and innovative solutions for grid integration of distributed energy resources. Her recent articles highlight practical applications in urban energy planning, EV charging behavior, and cost-effective alternatives to grid upgrades. Noémie is actively involved in teaching as an assistant for the course 'Energy Supply Economics and Transition (ENG-410)' and participates in academic service through her representative role. She collaborates with researchers such as A. Pena-Bello, C. Ballif, and N. Wyrsch, and her work is supported by European and institutional research initiatives. She maintains professional profiles on ORCID, Google Scholar, and LinkedIn, and her primary contact is via email at noemie.jeannin@epfl.ch. Her office is located at MC A2 208, EPFL.

• Photovoltaic Energy
• Electric Vehicle Charging
• Energy Systems
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Angela Steinauer is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, leading the Laboratory of Biomolecular Engineering and Nanomedicine (LIBN). She holds academic affiliations within the School of Basic Sciences (SB), specifically in the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC) and the Section of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (SCGC). Her roles include teaching advanced chemistry courses, nanobiotechnology, and supervising doctoral students in the Chemical Biology program. She is also a member of the doctoral program committee for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Dr. Steinauer's research focuses on biomolecular engineering and nanomedicine, emphasizing protein engineering, drug delivery systems, and endosomal escape mechanisms. Her work integrates chemical synthesis, biophysical techniques, and molecular biology to develop innovative therapeutic carriers. Key educational milestones include a Ph.D. in Chemical Biology from Yale University (2018) and a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Zurich (2007–2012). Her teaching responsibilities include courses such as Advanced General Chemistry I , Nanobiotechnology , and Chemical Biology Seminar Series . She actively supervises five doctoral students, fostering interdisciplinary research in biomolecular innovation. Her recent publications highlight advancements in peptide delivery mechanisms, protein cage assembly, and stimulus-responsive nanocarriers, reflecting her commitment to bridging fundamental research with translational applications in medicine and biotechnology.

• Biomolecular Engineering
• Nanomedicine
• Drug Delivery Systems
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Dr. Sergii Yakunin is a Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences at ETH Zürich, specializing in inorganic functional materials. His research focuses on advanced materials for radiation detection, semiconductor devices, and optoelectronic applications. Key areas include perovskite nanocrystals, quantum dots, and photodetector technologies. He leads the Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry (LAC), emphasizing material synthesis, characterization, and device integration. Research interests encompass radiation detection systems, energy materials, and nanotechnology applications. Recent work highlights advancements in X-ray/gamma detectors using perovskites, colloidal nanocrystal fabrication, and compact optical spectrometers. His contributions bridge fundamental material science with applied technologies for medical imaging, energy harvesting, and photonics. Publications emphasize detector performance optimization, nanocrystal stability, and novel material designs. Current efforts address challenges in detector sensitivity, environmental stability, and scalable manufacturing. Collaborative projects focus on integrating functional materials into wearable and compact devices for next-generation applications.

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Material Sciences
• Nanotechnology
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Tiffany Abitbol is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Sustainable Materials Laboratory (SML) and the SMX Teaching Unit. Her research focuses on sustainable materials, particularly nanocellulose and mycelium-based composites, addressing challenges in environmental engineering and industrial waste utilization. She holds teaching responsibilities in Materials Science and Engineering, guiding PhD students in advanced materials research. Her academic journey and education details are not explicitly provided, but her professional roles emphasize cutting-edge materials innovation. Abitbol’s work spans interdisciplinary fields including biodegradable materials, optical and mechanical material properties, and renewable energy applications like perovskite solar cells. She actively contributes to courses such as 'Sustainability and Materials' and 'Engineered Living Materials,' integrating practical and theoretical insights. Research interests include leveraging fungal adaptations for material design, developing eco-friendly packaging solutions, and advancing optoelectronic devices using sustainable substrates. Her laboratory, SML, is a hub for exploring novel material synthesis techniques and applications in energy, environment, and technology. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her prolific publication record highlights contributions to nanocellulose processing, lignin integration, and biocomposite development. Abitbol supervises seven PhD students, fostering their research in areas like mycelium composites, nanocellulose films, and sustainable manufacturing. Her work emphasizes translating academic findings into real-world solutions for environmental sustainability and industrial innovation.

• Sustainable Materials
• Nanocellulose
• Biodegradable Materials
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Evelyne Knapp is a Researcher at the ZHAW School of Engineering, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, within the Organic Electronics & Photovoltaics research focus area. Her work centers on advanced materials science, semiconductor physics, and machine learning applications in energy systems. She has led major projects such as 'Uncertainty quantification in ML Prediction for PV Quality Assurance' and contributed to innovations in perovskite solar cell optimization, organic semiconductor characterization, and device simulation models. Her research interests span photovoltaic technologies, charge transport phenomena, and optoelectronic device development. Key areas include: Perovskite solar cell performance analysis and degradation mechanisms Machine learning-driven parameter extraction for semiconductor materials Electro-thermal modeling of organic light-emitting devices Frequency-domain analysis of large-area solar cells Knapp's publications (over 30 peer-reviewed articles) demonstrate expertise in device simulation, material characterization, and interdisciplinary approaches merging computational methods with experimental data. Recent work highlights include: Advancing ML techniques to identify limiting parameters in perovskite solar cells Developing inverse models for solar cell parameter estimation Quantifying charge transport dynamics in organic semiconductors Her contributions have been presented at leading conferences including the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference and the Society for Information Display Symposium.

• Organic Electronics
• Photovoltaics
• Material Science
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