Professor Rizlan Bernier-Latmani is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering. She leads the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory (EML), focusing on geomicrobiology, bioremediation, and isotope geochemistry. Her research explores microbial processes in extreme environments, including radioactive waste repositories and contaminated aquifers. She holds academic roles in teaching and curriculum design, and serves on committees such as the Diversity Office at ENAC and the EPFL Academic Evaluation Committee. Her work integrates molecular biology, geochemistry, and field studies to address environmental challenges. Research interests emphasize microbial redox cycling, uranium transformation mechanisms, and environmental microbiology applications. She has supervised numerous doctoral theses, advancing understanding of microbial biogeochemistry and its impact on ecosystems. Her lab develops novel methods for microbial isolation and bioremediation strategies, with recent contributions to studies on clay barriers, radioactive waste management, and microbial interactions in subsurface environments. Publications highlight advancements in uranium oxide dynamics, microbial adaptation in confined spaces, and the role of microbial communities in geochemical cycling. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental science with practical solutions for environmental sustainability.







