Appointment of EPFL's School of Engineering professors

Dr Gregor Jotzu, currently Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter in Hamburg, Germany, as Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Technology in the School of Engineering (STI)
Gregor Jotzu undertakes fundamental research into quantum materials and topological materials. He is internationally recognised as one of the most promising researchers in his field. His innovative work using unique experiments is set to have a major impact on the future of quantum research. This appointment will strengthen EPFL’s reputation and contribute to the education of students in this emerging area of basic and engineering sciences.

Dr Zhengmao Lu, currently Postdoctoral Researcher at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, as Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering (STI)
Zhengmao Lu’s work focuses on the interface between liquids and gases. He translates his fundamental studies into applications in the domain of cooling systems across scales, from electronics to buildings. His innovative, creative research contributes to major societal challenges such as reducing energy consumption. Zhengmao Lu’s expertise will facilitate partnerships between research and industry and will further strengthen the School and EPFL as a whole in this promising area.

Promotions at EPFL

Professor Christophe Moser, currently Associate Professor at EPFL, as Full Professor of Microtechnology in the School of Engineering (STI)
Christophe Moser carries out research in applied photonics and has been head of the Laboratory of Applied Photonics Devices (LAPD) since 2010. He is an acknowledged expert in additive production processes, imaging and multimode fibres. Over the course of his career as a physicist who also tackles engineering challenges, he has been able to conduct research in a variety of areas. Christophe Moser is not only internationally recognised for his specialist knowledge and innovative achievements, but is also highly esteemed for his teaching activities. He will continue to enhance EPFL by contributing his creative and innovative research and his network.

Professor Dominique Pioletti, currently Associate Professor at EPFL, as Full Professor of Bioengineering in the School of Engineering (STI)
Dominique Pioletti’s research is concerned with developing biomaterials for orthopedic applications and hydrogels for biomechanical applications. The Laboratory for Biomechanical Orthopedics (LBO), which Dominique Pioletti has headed since 2006, has, in recent years, brought together considerable expertise on dissipation in functional materials. This innovative and internationally acclaimed researcher has thus been enabled to manufacture hydrogels with unusual mechanical and adhesive characteristics.

Professor Guillermo Villanueva, currently Tenure Track Assistant Professor at EPFL, as Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering (STI)
Guillermo Villanueva works in the field of nanotechnology and nanomechanics. Resonators are his primary interest, and he has made exceptional contributions to the investigation of autonomous nanostructures. He is the author or co-author of five patents and is regarded as an international expert on piezoelectric materials and nanoelectromechanical systems. The School and EPFL as a whole will be further strengthened by his excellent research and teaching, as well as his extensive network and numerous collaborations.