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EPFL AI4Science initiative
The EPFL AI4Science Fellowship gives outstanding and highly motivated young researchers the chance to collaborate with a broad range of EPFL faculty on accelerating the use and furthering the understanding of machine learning methods in the scientific discovery process. The Fellowship focuses on excellence and interdisciplinarity. Therefore fellows will work with several laboratories at EPFL and will be granted ample freedom to develop their own research agenda. Check out all the information about the program. Application deadline is October 31st 2022.
NEWS
Transforming concentrated solar light, heat and water into hydrogen
Researchers at the Laboratory of Renewable Energy Science and Engineering (LRESE) and the Group of Energy Materials (GEM), at EPFL’s School of Engineering, have demonstrated a high-temperature electrolysis reactor transforming concentrated solar light and water into hydrogen.
Researchers discover a material that can learn like the brain
EPFL researchers have discovered that Vanadium Dioxide (VO2), a compound used in electronics, is capable of “remembering” the entire history of previous external stimuli. This is the first material to be identified as possessing this property, although there could be others.
New world records: perovskite-on-silicon-tandem solar cells For the first time, an efficiency of 30% for perovskite-on-silicon-tandem solar cells has been exceeded thanks to a joint effort led by scientists at EPFL’s School of Engineering Photovoltaics and Thin Film Electronics Laboratory in partnership with the renowned innovation center, CSEM.
“I very much like the collaborative aspect of research” Marianne Liebi, a new tenure-track assistant professor at EPFL and the Paul Scherrer Institute, is setting up a lab at EPFL to further explore the structure of soft matter materials using X-ray scattering.
A novel soft cardiac assist device based on a dielectric elastomer augmented aorta: An in vivo study Scientific results show the effectiveness of the dielectric elastomer augmented aorta that allows to relieve the heart. This work was carried out in collaboration with the University of Bern.
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EVENTS 07-09.09.2022 |
Summer Series
Giant wheel used to test a linear motor
Jérémie Pochon has built a test bench for evaluating the type of motor that could one day drive the Hyperloop transportation system.
Boosting biogas conversion with longer-lasting catalysts
Yosua Hanria assessed the performance and lifespan of catalysts used to convert biogas into heat and electricity. His research will support the development of new, more efficient solid oxide fuel cells.
Sewing machine is a marvel of engineering
A group of around 15 EPFL students spent a semester working on projects using BERNINA sewing machines, dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes in the process.
Turning plastic waste into building bricks
Selina Heiniger took on a challenge that’s aligned with her desire to help preserve the environment. She’s developing a new building material that’s made from plastic waste, concrete and terracotta.
Read more about the School of Engineering
Read all the news from the School of Engineering and learn more the nominations at the School, professor Cristina Benea-Chelmus recognized at Women in Ultrafast Science Global Award, the Young Scientist Award received by Yasaman Jahani, empowering young people on International Youth Day, and much more...
