Frédéric Courbin and Ivo Furno named Adjunct Professors

Frédéric Courbin is an internationally acclaimed astrophysicist who specializes in gravitational lensing. He has exceptional scientific expertise and will in particular boost the visibility of EPFL and the Laboratory of Astrophysics through his analysis and interpretation of data relating to Euclid, the ESA’s planned space telescope.

Ivo Furno is regarded as a world expert in the field of plasma physics. He focuses on how this field of physics can be applied in practice, such as in fusion reactors or industry. Ivo Furno contributes significantly to the Swiss Plasma Center and to EPFL by creating synergies within plasma physics as well as with the basic and engineering sciences.