EDEY – Energy
About the program
EDEY fosters a multidisciplinary environment where students advance science and technology in energy and thermal sciences. By integrating diverse research domains, the program tackles complex challenges through the development of new materials, devices and conversion technologies supported by world-class facilities.
Access to a wide range of laboratories ensures students gain a holistic view of the field, transcending their specific research topics. Our graduates emerge as future leaders, driving progress through academic research, industry leadership, or entrepreneurship via startups.
Applying to EDEY
Applications can be submitted two times a year.
Deadlines: Submission prior to April 15 or December 15.
- Check out how to apply to EDEY for specific information.
- Visit the web page to get an idea of ongoing research in Energy.
- Be aware that only complete applications are reviewed.
- Candidates with a 4-or 5-year Bachelor’s degree in energy related fields or similar disciplines and an excellent track record may apply, explaining the specifics of their education in the statement of objectives letter. Admission is not guaranteed and prerequisites and additional courses during the first year will be required.
Further information on the EDOC admission criteria and application procedures visit the webpage.
Energy is a complex but critical societal subject and an extremely important research topic at EPFL. Our doctoral students come from various backgrounds ranging from physics, materials science, mechanical or electrical engineering to architecture and mathematics. This is one of the most multidisciplinary doctoral programs at EPFL. All research personnel involved in this program aim to perform excellent research in energy at an international level and to provide the highest quality education for EPFL students majoring in energy.
As a doctoral student, my “drop in the ocean” within this collective effort is to develop new, more informative and accurate mathematical models to assess the real-time “health” of power grids
Energy is the backbone of modern societies, and its widespread availability has historically shaped our economies, provisioning systems, and even social behavior. Today, power systems are undergoing profound transformations driven by large-scale renewable integration, rising electrification and digitalization, and the growing role of prosumers and smart grid-connected technologies, giving rise to new paradigms such as energy communities. These shifts call for more ambitious standards for system efficiency, reliability, and resilience.
As a doctoral student, my “drop in the ocean” within this collective effort is to develop new, more informative and accurate mathematical models to assess the real-time “health” of power grids. Because this challenge sits at the intersection of power engineering, data, and system operations, the EPFL Doctoral School promotes a systemic approach by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across laboratories and anchoring research in practice through validation on state-of-the-art infrastructure and close partnerships with external stakeholders. Its academic excellence and international reputation also provide access to leading experts in the field and high-quality training, while actively encouraging research mobility.
For applicants
Further information: how to apply, program details, testimonials
For PhD candidates
Practical information: what you need to know as an EDEY PhD student
People
Who is who: all you need to know about the EDEY community
Upcoming public defense
News highlights
Contact
Program Director
Prof. Drazen Dujic
Administration
Cecile Taverney
EPFL EDEY program
ELH 110, Station 11
CH-1015 Lausanne