Some highlights
Materials Science Section celebrates 50 years
The Materials Science Section (SMX) in the School of Engineering celebrated its 50th birthday with an event highlighting the history and future of materials research and education at EPFL.
RRL Demo Day: Discover how technologies can transform our daily lives
Since 2016, the RRL Demo Day has been an annual must-see event where students showcase their innovative soft robotic technologies. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore futuristic applications of these technologies in everyday life
The School of Engineering’s Highly Cited Researchers in 2024
In the latest rankings issued by Clarivate, three distinguished professors from EPFL’s School of Engineering have been recognized as part of the elite group of the most cited researchers of the year.
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Research
An injectable hydrogel for local bone densification
EPFL researchers have combined injections of a novel hydrogel with systemic osteoporosis drugs in rats, achieving rapid local increases in bone density. The results offer hope for future fracture prevention therapies in osteoporosis patients.
Education
“Curiosity and patience are essential”
Ghalia Dhaoui came to EPFL from her home in Tunisia to do a bachelor’s in microengineering. Next spring, she will graduate from the first ever class of the EPFL Master’s program in Quantum Science and Engineering, where she specializes in quantum hardware, works in the Hybrid Photonics Laboratory, and is a student assistant for the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE).
Innovation
EPFL robotics spin-off MIROS unveils smart workspaces
MIROS Technology has announced the first commercial implementation of their transformable workspace: a smart system developed using technology patented in the Reconfigurable Robotics lab led by Jamie Paik in EPFL’s School of Engineering.