Appointment of two professors at ENAC

Professor Martin Ackermann, currently Full Professor at ETH Zurich, is additionally appointed as Full Professor of Microbial Systems Ecology in the ENAC School.
Martin Ackermann's research focuses on the biology and ecology of bacteria in the environment.Alongside his professorship at ETH Zurich, he spent ten years as head of a 50-strong research department at Eawag that is a leading centre for solution-oriented research in the field of aquatic microbiology. He also served from April to July 2020 as Vice-Chair, and from August 2020 to August 2021 as Chair, of the Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force. The Federal Council has selected Martin Ackermann to succeed Janet Hering as Director of Eawag.

Entry into office: 1 January 2023.

Professor Jérôme Chappellaz,currently Director of Research at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), France, is appointed as Full Professor of Environmental Engineering (Environmental Observation under Extreme Conditions) is nominated in the ENAC School.
Jérôme Chappellaz investigates biogeochemical cycles of greenhouse gases andpolar sciences. His research has led to significant findings and a patent. He has received numerous awards, including an ERC Advanced Grant 2011 and an ERC Proof of Concept Grant 2016. The appointment of Jérôme Chappellaz represents a unique opportunity for the School and for EPFL as a whole to become a key player in a research area that is of great relevance to society.

Entry into office: 1 November 2022.