Paolo PeronaExpertise
River mechanics and morphoydnamics, Erosion processes, Ecohydraulics, Plant roots biomechanics, Watershed and catchment hydrology, Water Resources Management, General hydraulics, Time Series Analysis, Dynamical Systems Theory, Stochastic Processes
Expertise
River mechanics and morphoydnamics, Erosion processes, Ecohydraulics, Plant roots biomechanics, Watershed and catchment hydrology, Water Resources Management, General hydraulics, Time Series Analysis, Dynamical Systems Theory, Stochastic Proces
Nino David Julian JordanExpertise
Environmental policy and governance, in particularly related to embodied environmental impacts.
Current Work
Nino is currently working on the "Sustainable and Resilient Energy for Switzerland" project.
Nino has been addressing environmental challenges since 2010, starting with the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy and later working with the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources.He earned degrees in political science and international relations from the University of Bremen.
Matteo FaveroExpertise
Dynamic thermal comfort, Indoor environmental quality, Occupant-centric modelling, Human-building interaction, Multi-domain environmental exposure, Building physics, Building performance simulation, Thermal flexibility, Climate-adaptive buildings, Multilevel modelling, Statistical thinking, Causal thinking, Simulated-data experimentation.
Matteo Favero is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. He is currently a member of the Human-Oriented Bu
Eric JondeauTeaching & PhD Courses Financial Econometrics FIN-702 Comprehensive course about the econometric tools that are essential to estimate financial models, both for asset pricing and for forecasting purposes. Sustainable & entrepreneurial finance FIN-429 This course deals with the role of finance in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Students learn how to apply asset allocation techniques to build sustainable portfolios, understand the entrepreneurial ecosystem,
Jeremy LuterbacherExpertise
Biomass conversion Heterogeneous catalysis
See: https://www.epfl.ch/labs/lpdc/luterbacher/ Education Postdoc | Chemical Engineering 2014 – 2014 Univsersity of Wisconsin-Madison PhD | Chemical Engineering 2012 – 2012 Cornell University Master | Chemical Engineering 2010 – 2010 Cornell University Master | Chemical Engineering 2007 – 2007 �cole Polytechnique F�d�rale de Lausanne Bachelor | Chemistry and Ch Federica ZeniTeaching & PhD Courses Sustainable Finance FIN-400 The Sustainable Finance course is an interdisciplinary program designed for masters' students seeking to understands - on one hand - how climate change and sustainability are reshaping financial markets, and - on the other - how financial markets can be leveraged to address the climate challenge. Sustainable Management and Finance HUM-289 This course provides the foundations of sustainable management and finance : reviewed c
Anna Elisabeth PontaisTeaching & PhD Courses Médiation scientifique I HUM-490 This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of science outreach and public engagement. This year, it will culminate in the creation and delivery of an educational and interactive workshop for a group of young people. Médiation scientifique II HUM-492 This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of science popularization. Urban dialogues: sustainability and mediation PENS-233 Thi
Solomzi MakohlisoTeaching & PhD Courses Development engineering ENV-470 This course teaches the fundamentals of technologies for development (Development Engineering) to design, pilot, and deploy appropriate, affordable and robust technologies to address sustainable development challenges and especially those related to extreme poverty in Low-income settings. Science, Technology & Vulnerability HUM-287 This course explores how science and technology can address extreme vulnerability caused by
Zhanyun WangTeaching & PhD Courses Sustainable chemicals manufacture: concepts/tools CH-480 This course introduces the foundational concepts and tools of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD), a forward-looking framework for the development of future chemicals and materials. It also offers insights into relevant regulatory and industry frameworks at the Swiss, EU, and global levels.
Jaafar Ibrahim YounesExpertise
Human Thermo-Physiological Modeling and Personalization Personalized Thermal Sensation and Comfort Urban Climate: Thermal Challenges and Mitigation Sustainability and Resilience of Built Environments
Education PhD | Mechanical Engineering 2024 – 2024 American University of Beirut MS | Energy Studies 2021 – 2021 American University of Beirut BE | Mechanical Engineering 2019 – 2019 Phoenicia University
Awards Best Student/Postdoc Present
Patrick Vincent HeadonTeaching & PhD Courses Sustainable transformation and future-fit business MGT-546 This course explores how companies can address their social and environmental impact, examining sustainability drivers, the need for systemic change, and the role of businesses. Students will engage in a practical project with a company to identify and implement strategic impact improvements.
Luca ChiapperinoExpertise
Social Studies of Science; Science and Technology Studies; Public Health Ethics; Applied Philosophy; Sustainability Transitions
Teaching & PhD Courses Health A: Innovation, Equity, Sustainability HUM-125(a) The course provides an interdisciplinary examination of key global health challenges, focusing on biomedical innovations, pharmaceuticals, sustainability, mental health, and health policies. It offer a critical skillset to engineering students approaching these complex health ch
