Lyesse Laloui named Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer 2026
Le professeur Lyesse Laloui a rejoint l'EPFL en 1994. EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0
Civil engineering professor Lyesse Laloui has been named the 2026 Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer by the International Society for Porous Media (InterPore) in recognition of his pioneering work on porous media and sustainable geo-energy systems.
The Academia Europaea has announced that Professor Lyesse Laloui, member of the Academy's Earth and Space Sciences section and director of the Soil Mechanics Laboratory at EPFL, has been named Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer 2026 by the International Society for Porous Media (InterPore).
This prestigious international award honors researchers who have made outstanding contributions to the study of porous media. A world-renowned expert in geomechanics and geothermal energy systems, Professor Laloui has distinguished himself through his innovative work on carbon storage, bio-stabilized soils, and sustainable underground energy systems.
The jury praised him as a renowned scientist, respected engineer, innovative inventor, committed mentor, and influential figure in the field. His international lecture series, scheduled for 2026, will focus on two major themes:
- Bio-geochemical engineering to adapt soil properties
- CO₂ injection into deep aquifers: a geomechanical perspective
His appointment reflects the growing recognition of porous media research in addressing global environmental challenges and climate resilience.