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Dr. Wenlong Liao Appointed Full Professor at Southeast University

Published:05.12.25 — Dr. Wenlong Liao, recipient of China’s Talent Young Scientist Fund, will join Southeast University, one of China's top universities (ranked #155 globally in the latest US News world university ranking), as Full Professor in 2026.

Mohammad Wins the Best Poster Award at ENAC Research Day 2025

Published:02.12.25 — Mohammad Jamshidmofid received the Best Poster Award at ENAC Research Day 2025 for his poster entitled “An Analytical Approach to Modeling Wind Turbine Wake Dynamics.”

Ph.D. Completion of Dr. Tristan Revaz

Published:02.12.25 — In June 2025, Dr. Tristan Revaz completed his Ph.D., presenting research that advances the understanding of wind turbine wake behavior and power efficiency using large-eddy simulations and analytical modelling.

Dr. Dara Vahidi Earns His Ph.D.

Published:02.12.25 — In September 2024, Dr. Dara Vahidi successfully completed his Ph.D., presenting a body of work that brings new clarity and physical insight into the evolution of wind turbine wakes within the atmospheric boundary layer.

Dr. Arslan Dar Concludes His Ph.D. Research

Published:02.12.25 — Dr. Arslan Dar completed his Ph.D. in June 2024, presenting research that deepens the understanding of how complex terrain shapes the behavior and performance of wind turbine wakes.

New study improves the trustworthiness of wind power forecasts

Published:29.01.25 — By applying techniques from explainable artificial intelligence, engineers can improve users’ confidence in forecasts generated by artificial intelligence models. This approach was recently tested on wind power generation by a team that includes experts from EPFL.

Congratulations to our new Doctor of Science, Dr. Mou Lin

Published:22.09.23 — Last Thursday marked the public defense of Mou Lin, in which he presented his doctoral thesis entitled "Wind Turbine Wakes in Active Yaw Control: Numerical and Theoretical Studies."

“Fluid mechanics is a fascinating field because it's very visual”

Published:01.12.22 — EPFL professor Fernando Porté-Agel has won the ENAC Polysphère Award for the second time in under a decade. He uses concrete examples and novel teaching methods to make fluid mechanics a fun, interactive topic to study. 

Striking the right balance between wind energy and biodiversity

Published:12.03.19 — EPFL researchers have developed a simulator that can calculate the performance of wind farms over 30 years while also factoring in the need to preserve local biodiversity. Tested at a site in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania, the simulator could be applied to the Swiss Jura region, which has a similar landscape.

Tall trees are crucial for the survival of the Amazon rainforest

Published:08.03.19 — An EPFL study has shown that Amazonian trees measuring more than 30 meters are more resistant to precipitation variations than other, shorter trees. This information is key to more accurately predicting how the rainforest, which is an important component of the carbon cycle, will react to climate change.