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Unit

Ecological Engineering Laboratory

Laboratory

Summary

The Laboratory of Ecological Technology (ECOL) at EPFL, led by Professor D. Andrew Barry, focuses on understanding physical, ecological, chemical, and biological processes to enhance sustainable design. Research areas include water resources management, soil and aquifer remediation, and water quality in natural and built environments. ECOL conducts interdisciplinary research combining laboratory, field, and theoretical work to address environmental challenges. Recent projects have emphasized studying physical phenomena in large water bodies like Lake Geneva.

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David Andrew Barry

Research InterestsSubsurface hydrology, constructed wetlands, ecological engineering, in particular contaminant transport and remediation of soil and groundwater; more generally, models of hydrological and vadose zone processes; application of mathematical methods to hydrological processes; coastal zone sediment transport, aquifer-coastal ocean interactions; hydrodynamics and modelling of lakes.

Paolo Perona

Kristin Becker van Slooten

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Since 2017: - Member of ETH Board (Delegate of School Assemblies of ETH Zurich and EPFL)

Project Leader, Equal Opportunities Office, Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

2006-2016: Advisor to the President and the General Secretary, EPFL 2004-2006: Member of ETH Board (Delegate of School Assemblies of ETH Zurich and EPFL) 2006: Senior Scientist & Lecturer, Head of Research Group in Ecotoxicology EPFL, Ecological Engineering Laboratory, directed by Prof. Andrew Barry 2002-2005: Researcher & Lecturer, Head of Research Group in Experimental Ecotoxicology EPFL, Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, directed by Prof. J. Tarradellas 8/2001: Invited Professor University of Metz, France, Research unit "Ecotoxicité, Biodiversité, Santé environnementale" 1995-2002: Researcher EPFL, Institute of Environmental Technology (IGE), Research Group in Ecotoxicology, directed by Prof. J. Tarradellas -> Publication of 19 ISI papers and 56 proceedings -> Supervision of 4 PhD students, 23 master and 12 postgraduate students

EDUCATION 1990-94: PhD Thesis, Institute for Environmental Technology, Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1992: Advanced Ecotoxicology Course, European Environmental Research Organisation, Texel, Netherlands (scholarship) 1988-89: Advanced Master in Environmental Sciences, EPFL 1982-88: Diploma in Biology, University of Geneva (thesis realised at the Federal Research Institute Liebefeld, Bern) 1977-81: International Baccalaureate, International School of Geneva 1968-77: Undergraduate studies in Hanover, Germany

MEMBER OF COMMISSONS AND ORGANISATIONS

Foundation Council "Schweizer Jugend forscht" (since 2018);
Foundation Council "Les Bois Chamblard" (since 2018);
ETH Board (2004-2006 and since 2017);
Direction Board of Ecotox Center Eawag/EPFL (2010);
Scientific Commission for Chronic Risks, INERIS, France (2003-2006);
Foundation Council, Institut Universitaire Romand de Santé au Travail, Lausanne (2003-2006);
Steering group for Antifouling Emission Scenarios, OECD, Paris (2003);
Organising Committee of the "Certificat d'études complémentaires en toxicologie", University of Lausanne (2000-2005);
Directing Committee of COETOX ecotoxicology courses, EAWAG, CEMAGREF Lyon & EPFL (1999-2006);
Commission of Environmental Toxicology, Swiss Agency for Environment, Forests and Landscape, Berne (1997-2006);
Working Group on Endocrine Disruption, Swiss Agency for Environment, Forests and Landscape, Berne (1996-2003);
School Assembly, EPFL (2000-2003);
Teaching Commission of the section SIE, EPFL (2002-2004);
Research Commission of the faculty ENAC, EPFL (1997-2006);
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, SETAC (1997-2006);
Society of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, SECOTOX (1996-2006);
Lemanic Network of Toxicology (2000-2006).

LANGUAGES Bilingual German - French English: complete fluency Spanish: basic

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Paolo Perona

Kristin Becker van Slooten

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Since 2017: - Member of ETH Board (Delegate of School Assemblies of ETH Zurich and EPFL)

Project Leader, Equal Opportunities Office, Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

MEMBER OF COMMISSONS AND ORGANISATIONS

Foundation Council "Schweizer Jugend forscht" (since 2018);
Foundation Council "Les Bois Chamblard" (since 2018);
ETH Board (2004-2006 and since 2017);
Direction Board of Ecotox Center Eawag/EPFL (2010);
Scientific Commission for Chronic Risks, INERIS, France (2003-2006);
Foundation Council, Institut Universitaire Romand de Santé au Travail, Lausanne (2003-2006);
Steering group for Antifouling Emission Scenarios, OECD, Paris (2003);
Organising Committee of the "Certificat d'études complémentaires en toxicologie", University of Lausanne (2000-2005);
Directing Committee of COETOX ecotoxicology courses, EAWAG, CEMAGREF Lyon & EPFL (1999-2006);
Commission of Environmental Toxicology, Swiss Agency for Environment, Forests and Landscape, Berne (1997-2006);
Working Group on Endocrine Disruption, Swiss Agency for Environment, Forests and Landscape, Berne (1996-2003);
School Assembly, EPFL (2000-2003);
Teaching Commission of the section SIE, EPFL (2002-2004);
Research Commission of the faculty ENAC, EPFL (1997-2006);
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, SETAC (1997-2006);
Society of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, SECOTOX (1996-2006);
Lemanic Network of Toxicology (2000-2006).

LANGUAGES Bilingual German - French English: complete fluency Spanish: basic

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