Covers the integration of sustainability into the EPFL curriculum and available opportunities for students to enhance their environmental responsibility skills.
Explores decoupling economic growth from environmental impacts through the Environmental Kuznets Curve, discussing empirical evidence, limitations, and alternative indicators.
Introduces the fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment, covering sustainability, impact categories, and methodologies for evaluating environmental burdens.
Explores the sustainability of energy systems, the transition to a material-intensive energy system, and the importance of critical minerals in the energy transition.
Delves into the intricate balance between energy, human needs, and sustainability, emphasizing the importance of satisfying human needs within ecological constraints.
Explores the study of natural mountain environments and their sensitivity to global changes, focusing on key species interactions and the impact of climate change.
Covers advanced topics in MEMS technology, including design, packaging, device categories, historical perspective, market trends, and the role of startups.