EDPY

Physics is a research powerhouse at EPFL, with over 200 doctoral candidates actively engaged in cutting-edge theses within this vibrant field. The EPFL Doctoral Program in Physics acts as both the gateway and academic hub, providing advanced coursework and vital support to empower these driven scholars.

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Around 50 professors and 50 senior research scientists share two key missions: advancing physics research at the highest international level and delivering top-quality education to EPFL PhD students.

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Upcoming public defenses

Gyrokinetic investigation of plasma turbulence self-organization at low magnetic shear in tokamaks

 27.06.2025  

Speaker: Arnas VOLCOKAS
Location:  CE 1 1
Category: Thesis defenses
Target audience: General public

Realization of performance optimized continuous Halbach pattern in magnetic composites for diverse applications

 27.06.2025  

Speaker: Jonathan CHARRIÈRE
Location:  CM 1 4
Category: Thesis defenses
Target audience: General public

Topological Effects in Wave Scattering and Metamaterials

 18.08.2025  

Speaker: Haoye QIN
Location:  ELA 2 &  Online
Category: Thesis defenses
Target audience: General public

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Direction
Prof. Paolo De Los Rios

Administration
Anh Eymann

EPFL AVP-PGE EDPY-GE
PH B2 405
CH – 1015 Lausanne

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