Edgard Gnansounou
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1983 Ing. Civil EPFL
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1991 Dr ès Sciences techniques, EPFL
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Directeur du Laboratoire de systèmes énergétiques (LASEN) de 2003 à 2008
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Dès 2008, Responsable du groupe de Recherche en Bioénergie et Planification énergétique
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Co-fondateur du bureau d'étude ENERS Energy Concept
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Président de la Fondation SUD (Solidarités Universitaires pour le Développement)
Je suis membre de différentes associations professionnelles parmi lesquelles figuent le Conseil Mondial de l'énergie (CME) et l'Association internationale pour l'économie de l'énergie (AIEE). Comme membre du groupe d'étude du CME sur les vulnérabilités, j'ai développé les métriques utilisées pour évaluer la vulnérabilité énergétique des pays industrialisés.
Depuis janvier 2008 : membre du Comité d'édition du journal international Bioresource Technology.
Depuis 2009: membre du Comité de la "European Biofuels Technology Platform" Oliver Luca RegazzoniTeaching & PhD Courses UE K : Architecture and Sustainability : performance studies AR-440 This course is based on the team design of a temporary, mobile and sustainable theater. A pedagogical approach which will focus on the introduction of the concepts of sustainability applied to the design of a project with a short life span.
Jonas SchnidrigAs a dedicated researcher and lecturer in sustainable energy policy and planning, specializing in energy system modeling, optimization, and decision support for the energy transition, I focus on bridging research, industry, government, and society by developing strategies that balance ecological, social, and economic dimensions of energy transitions. I have and am contributing to major international projects such as the EnergyScope Community, Net Zero Valais, and am actively engaged in coordinating large re
Augustin FragnièreTeaching & PhD Courses Climate change A: causes, impacts, challenges HUM-121(a) The course deepens global climate-related issues: the climate system; the impacts of climate change; justice issues and governance ; climate objectives and policies. The interdisciplinary approach introduces group work and scientific methodology. Comment enseigner la durabilité I HUM-489 Get involved in sustainability education by exploring learning theories, facilitation, and reflection on the ed
Michka Sylvain MéloTeaching & PhD Courses Design for sustainability I HUM-397 This course explores and practices some of the fundamental tools of designing for sustainability with a focus on the sustainability, desirability, and economic viability of solutions. Design for sustainability II HUM-398 This course explores and practices some of the fundamental tools of designing for sustainability with a focus on the sustainability, desirability, and economic viability of solutions. Sustainability
Simon Elias BibriExpertise
• Sustainable cities• Smarter eco-cities• Sustainable smart cities• Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) • Generative Artificial Intelligence of Things (GAIoT)• Foundation Models (FMs) • Quantum Generative Artificial Intelligence (QGAI)• Urban Digital Twins (UDTs)• Urban Brain (UB) • Smart Circular Metabolism• Urban planning and design• Environmental sustainability and climate resilience• Sustainable smart energy• Sustainable smart transportation• Sustainable smart waste and water management•
Adélie Eliane GarinTeaching & PhD Courses Sustainability ENV-101 This course presents global sustainability issues. It introduces planetary boundaries, their systemic interconnections and social justice issues. The interdisciplinary approach introduces group work and systems thinking (interdependencies in a complex system). Sustainability in my research ENG-650 This course is designed to develop the necessary transversal skills to foster sustainability integration in the present and future rese
Jean-Philippe BonardiTeaching & PhD Courses Strategy, sustainability and innovation MGT-475 The current world of business is changing fast, in particular through the need to find a more sustainable economic model and through the rise of new technologies. These changes generate constraints but also tremendous opportunities to rethink competitive landscapes & to come up with disruptive strat
Cyril Daniel Henri BouquetTeaching & PhD Courses Strategy, sustainability and innovation MGT-475 The current world of business is changing fast, in particular through the need to find a more sustainable economic model and through the rise of new technologies. These changes generate constraints but also tremendous opportunities to rethink competitive landscapes & to come up with disruptive strat
Tobias BorgmeyerCurrent Work
Working on the implementation of sustainability measures in LMSC and related facilities/platforms
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
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
Francisco Xavier Felix Martin Del CampoExpertise
Transdisciplinary researchSocio-metabolic researchMaterial flows and stocks analysisSustainabilityBuilt environmentInfrastructureClimate changeResource securityCircular economyWaste
Francisco has a Civil Engineering background specialized in Resources Management and has several years of professional experience in the construction and engineering sector. He received his Master's degree in Project Management for Environmental and Energy Engineering from IMT Atlantique, France, and his PhD in Sustain
Jean-Louis ScartezziniDirector of EPFL Solar Energy and Building Physics Laboratory (1994-present); Founder & Director of ENAC Institute of Infrastructures, Resources and Environment (2002-2009); Founder & Director of EPFL Doctoral Program in Environment (2002-2009); Co-Director of EPFL Institute of Building Technology (1994-1997); Associate Professor of Building Physics at EPFL (1994-1997); Associate Professor of Building Physics at University of Geneva (1990-1997); Group Leader & Research Fellow at the EPFL Solar Energy Research Group (1981-1989); Research Fellow at the Applied Geophysics Institute of University of Lausanne (1980-1981).
Daniel Alexander Florez OrregoExpertise
• Exergy and Energy Integration of Chemical and Industrial Processes• Cogeneration and Polygeneration, Refrigeration and Heat Pumping Systems• Technical, Economic and Environmental Analyses• Refineries, Biorefineries, Fertilizers Complexes, Hydrogen and Synthetic Fuels (SNG, DME, MeOH, FT, H2, Power-to-X)• Second law of Thermodynamics and Irreversible Thermodynamics• Combustion, Heat Transfer, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Reaction design• Modeling and Optimization of Energy Conversion Systems• Ma
Maximilien StauberTeaching & PhD Courses Law and technology I HUM-410 This course presents the legal framework applicable to certain issues in technical fields, such as construction law, computer law, biotechnology, data protection, digitalisation, robotization. Law and technology II HUM-414 This course presents the legal framework applicable to certain problems. This course presents the legal framework applicable to certain problems in technical fields, such as construction law, computer law,
Christoph HartmannTeaching & PhD Courses Introduction to food science and technology MSE-497 We consider food as a material at molecular & micro-structure levels, in relation to nutritional and organoleptic properties. We will learn about food process engineering principles applied to create taste and texture. We explore aspects of environmental sustainability, economy and public health. Introduction to Food Science and Technology https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/introduction-to-food-science-and-technology- 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
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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
Mirko MusaExpertise
Hydraulic engineering, experimental research, sediment transport, morphodynamics, river mechanics, hydropower, hydrokinetic energy, renewable energy
Mirko Musa is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Hydraulic Engineering within the Institute of Civil Engineering at EPFL. He directs the STREEM Lab (Sustainable River Engineering, Energy, and Morphodynamics). STREEM Lab integrates laboratory experiments, data analysis, and analytical modeling to advance water power technologies, including hydropowe
Sandy IngramExpertise
Programming Languages (C, SQL, Ruby, Rails, Java, Javascript)Recommendation algorithmsSocial media design for collaborative work
Sandy's research is mainly focused on the design and development of Personal Learning Environments and contextual recommender systems. Currently working on the Jumpers CTI project.Also involved in the STELLAR Network of Excellence in Technology Enhanced Learning(EU, FP7). Among other things, she chaired the program for JTEL Winter School 2011.Worked on the ROLE Project (
