About Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) is one of Europe's most diverse technical universities and among the youngest institutes of technology worldwide. Hosting students, professors, and collaborators from over 130 nationalities, EPFL embodies both Swiss and international aspirations. Its core missions include teaching, research, and innovation. EPFL collaborates with a vast network of partners, including universities, secondary schools, industry, and the broader public, to make a tangible societal impact.
EPFL is engaged in education and research across various fields, from basic sciences to engineering, architecture, and life sciences. Founded in 1969 and primarily funded by the Swiss Confederation, it comprises five schools, two colleges, 21 institutes, and over 500 laboratories. The university has 18,000 students, 370 internationally recognized professors, and 6,000 research staff.
Ranked 26th in the QS World University Rankings, alongside prestigious institutions such as Princeton and Yale, EPFL is a leading research institution. The Principal Investigator (PI) specialises in materials design and synthesis for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications, making them highly qualified to develop materials for next-generation laser technologies.
Role within SUPERLASER
In SUPERLASER EPFL is primarily involved in the development of 3D/2D superlattices and the exploration of dopants and additives.
