Appointment of EPFL women professors

Dr Yanina Shkel, currently Research Associate at EPFL, as Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Communication Systems in the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC)
Yanina Shkel’s research covers theoretical aspects of data science as well as statistics, data protection and cryptography. She has received a competitive SNSF Starting Grant 2023 for her remarkable work. The appointment of Yanina Shkel not only strengthens the School’s research results but is also a perfect match with EPFL’s strategic aim of developing information theory, security and data protection.

Promotions at EPFL

Professor Tamar Kohn, currently Associate Professor at EPFL, as Full Professor of Environmental Engineering in the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC)
Tamar Kohn works in the field of environmental chemistry and environmental virology, in which she has established herself as one of the world’s leading researchers. Her current focus is on the fate of human viruses in the natural and built environment, such as in sewage treatment plants or in aerosol particles. During the COVID-19 pandemic, her research results enabled SARS-CoV-2 viruses to be identified and tracked in wastewater. She serves on a number of expert bodies, has been appointed to advisory committees of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and is an Adjunct Researcher at Eawag.

Professor Karen Mulleners, currently Tenure Track Assistant Professor at EPFL, as Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering (STI)
Karen Mulleners studies non-stationary aerodynamics with a special focus on the analysis and modelling of unsteady vortex-dominated flow phenomena, with applications in bio-inspired propulsion, design of wind turbine rotor blades and gust interactions. She is an internationally recognized innovator, committed to high-quality teaching at EPFL. With her highly innovative research and wide network of partnerships, Karen Mulleners is contributing to the future development of this area of research at EPFL.

Professor Vasiliki Tileli, currently Tenure Track Assistant Professor at EPFL, as Associate Professor of Materials Science and Technology in the School of Engineering (STI)
Vasiliki Tileli's research focuses on the the characterisation of nanomaterials using in situ electron microscopy methods and electron microscopy. Her studies have applications in the areas of energy conversion, energy storage and electronic devices. Thanks to her original research approach, Vasiliki Tileli is one of the leading researchers in this field worldwide. Her activity is contributing key academic partnerships, high-quality teaching and innovative research to EPFL.