Welcome from the Dean
As Dean, I am deeply honored to lead this remarkable community of scholars, researchers, and students into a new chapter built on excellence, trust, and shared purpose.
Engineering, as Theodore von Kármán once wrote, is what transforms knowledge into creation: “The scientist describes what is; the engineer creates what never was.” This spirit of creation defines our School. It drives us to turn curiosity into invention, to bridge fundamental research with applications that improve people’s lives, and to engineer solutions that respond to humanity’s most urgent challenges.
Our School is home to world-leading institutes in materials, electrical and micro engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering and neuro-X. Building on this excellence, we will continue to expand into emerging domains such as sustainability, energy efficiency, biomedical systems, and quantum and AI technologies; all areas where engineering can make the greatest societal impact.
My vision for STI rests on five pillars: transparent and collaborative governance; research excellence with real-world relevance; transformative and future-ready education; strong partnerships with industry and society; and a culture of collegiality, trust, and well-being. These principles will guide us as we strengthen our School, recruit new talent, and create an environment where creativity and collaboration flourish.
We will invest in our most precious assets: our people. By empowering students and faculty, reducing administrative burdens on faculty, and fostering interdisciplinary initiatives, we will ensure that STI remains a place where ideas can grow into discoveries and discoveries into innovations.
Together, let us reaffirm our commitment to the values that define EPFL and Switzerland in the heart of Europe: excellence, integrity and responsibility. The challenges before us are complex, but our collective imagination is boundless. Together, we will shape a sustainable and inspiring future through the creative spirit of engineering.