Appointments in the School of Engineering

New appointment

Dr Cosima du Pasquier, currently Postdoctoral Researcher at Stanford University in California, USA, as Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engieneering in the School of Engineering (STI)
Cosima du Pasquier’s work is distinguished by an integrated approach that combines expertise in advanced manufacturing, computational modeling, and user-centered design. She develops soft-material devices capable of adapting to the human body through precise control of anisotropy and the distribution of mechanical properties. Her innovations include new clean 3D printing techniques, and multi-material knitting to create smart textiles with haptic feedback. By collaborating with EPFL experts in robotics, textiles, and human–machine interfaces, Cosima du Pasquier will foster interdisciplinary innovation and help position EPFL at the forefront of embodied robotics and sustainable wearable technologies.

Promotions

Professor Michele Ceriotti, currently Associate Professor at EPFL, as Full Professor of Materials Science in the School of Engineering (STI)
Michele Ceriotti has made major contributions to the integration of machine learning into atomistic simulations, improving both their accuracy and efficiency. He has developed methods capable of predicting electronic properties and enhancing the transferability of models across different systems. His research combines artificial intelligence with traditional physical approaches, and he has introduced tools to estimate the uncertainty of predictions and better assess their reliability. These advances are applied to a wide range of materials, from molecules to high-entropy alloys and solid electrolytes. With his group, Michele Ceriotti also collaborates with industry to integrate these innovations into research and development.

Professor Roland Logé, currently Associate Professor at EPFL, as Full Professor of Materials Science in the School of Engineering (STI)
Roland Logé stands out for major scientific contributions to the understanding and control of the microstructural evolution of metals, developing innovative methods that also have a tangible impact on the performance and reliability of materials in both scientific and industrial fields. For example, he developed a novel process that integrates laser shock peening directly into laser-based additive manufacturing. Through his original approaches and his drive in studying thermomechanical metallurgical phenomena, Roland Logé is a leading scientific figure. At EPFL, he helps to strengthen important academic collaborations and foster innovative research.

Professor Mahsa Shoaran, currently Tenure Track Assistant Professor at EPFL, as Associate Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the School of Engineering (STI)
Mahsa Shoaran’s research addresses crucial challenges at the intersection of circuit design and algorithm development, with a particular focus on biomedical and neural interfaces. In her Integrated Neurotechnologies Laboratory, she conducts cutting-edge studies on the development of next-generation neurotechnologies for the treatment of disorders of the human central and peripheral nervous systems. Mahsa Shoaran is considered a leader and a rising star in her field and has received several awards, including an ERC Starting Grant in 2022.

Professor Giulia Tagliabue, currently Tenure Track Assistant Professor at EPFL, as Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering (STI)
Giulia Tagliabue leads the Laboratory of Nanoscience for Energy Technologies, where she conducts research on nanoscience applied to energy technologies, nanophotonics, and the nanoscale control of energy conversion processes. In her work, she uses light as an energy source and develops techniques related to the capture, conversion, and storage of light energy. Her research ranges from understanding fundamental concepts to building demonstration devices. Giulia Tagliabue has received several major international awards, including the prestigious EPFL Latsis Prize in 2024.