Dr. Anna Neus Igual Muñoz – Head of PHAST
Anna Igual Muñoz, senior scientist at EPFL since 2022, specializes in corrosion, tribology, and functional coatings. She holds a PhD from UPV and did postdoctoral research at the University of Virginia. Her work focuses on materialâenvironment interactions, especially involving metals and oxides.
Alejandro VelĂĄzquez Arbona – Engineer
Industrial Engineer specialized in material science with a focus in corrosion, tribology, and tribocorrosion. Experienced in validating advanced machining processes for metallic biomedical implants.
Yakob Samanes Kruijer – Engineer
Industrial Engineer specialized in structural mechanics and materials, with background in tribology. Experienced in CAD designing, validating and programming mechanical testing systems for research and industrial applications.
Quentin Ursule – Engineer
Materials Engineer from EPFL, with experience and specialization in Corrosion, Tribology, Metallurgy, Surface Analysis and more widely Materials Science.
Dr. StĂ©phane Barril – Business & Innovation Advisor
Stéphane Barril has over 25 years experience in both Medical Devices and Power Generation industries. He is specialised in the management of global programs for new products development and for transformation of industrial operations. He holds a PhD in Materials Sciences from EPFL and an executive MBA from HEC Paris.
Dr. Stefano Mischler – Scientific Advisor
Head of the Tribology and Interfacial Chemistry Group at EPFL, Prof. Mischler is an expert in tribocorrosion, surface science, and wear protection technologies. With a strong background in materials science and surface analysis, his work spans biotribology, microfabrication processes, and advanced surface analytical methods. He brings over three decades of experience in research and academic training in tribology and surface engineering.