Prof. Andrea Rinaldo left on retirement

Professor Andrea Rinaldo, Full Professor of Environmental Engineering in the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), retired at the end of September 2024. Andrea Rinaldo joined EPFL as a full professor in 2008 and founded the Ecohydrology Laboratory (ECHO). He works in the field of ecohydrology and hydrogeomorphology, and is internationally recognised for his innovative approaches. His research has won numerous prizes, including the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize, which is regarded as the highest honour in his area of activity. He is a very committed lecturer who has held a number of offices within EPFL. These include several years as head of the Environmental Engineering Institute.

We warmly thank Professor Andrea Rinaldo for his commitment to our School.