Prof. Christian Theiler promoted to Associate Professor
Prof. Christian Theiler © Aain Herzog / EPFL
The ETH Board has promoted prof. Christian Theiler to Associate Professor of Physics in the School of Basic Sciences (SB).
Christian Theiler works in the field of plasma physics, with a particular focus on investigating nuclear fusion and the behaviour of ultra-hot plasma.
At EPFL he has already led several important experiments using the variable configuration tokamak (TCV) nuclear fusion reactor. He has also coordinated a number of international collaborative projects on the simulation of turbulent flows. Christian Theiler is a leading researcher in his field, and is also highly esteemed for his commitment to EPFL and for the quality of his teaching.