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Sascha Feldmann wins Klung Wilhelmy Science Award

Published:19.10.26 — EPFL professor Sascha Feldmann has been awarded the prestigious Klung Wilhelmy Science Award for Chemistry in recognition of his groundbreaking research on interactions between light and matter, particularly in the fields of chirality and next-generation energy materials.

Pierre Wets translates physics into experiments

Published:15.10.26 — Designing physics experiments is no ordinary job. But at an engineering school like EPFL, it’s a fundamental one. Pierre Wets, who holds this role at our School, is one of the winners of this year’s Outstanding Commitment Award in recognition of his hard work, creativity and enthusiasm.

Philippine Milward, the voice of her peers

Published:08.10.26 — Philippine Milward, a PhD student at EPFL’s Hybrid Quantum Circuits Laboratory and a representative of the School’s scientific staff, is one of the winners of the 2026 Outstanding Commitment Award.

A laser that stays locked without active control

Published:02.10.26 — EPFL researchers have developed a chip-based laser that keeps a very stable frequency across its tested operating range, without needing active electronic control.

Rare quantum state reveals particles with quarter-electron charge

Published:23.09.26 — Researchers at EPFL, Princeton, and the Weizmann Institute of Science have measured particles behaving as if they carry one quarter of an electron’s charge. The finding provides a key step towards understanding a rare quantum state with potential links to topological quantum computing.

New MAKE project aims to make quantum computing more accessible

Published:18.09.26 — Students from the EPFL Master’s in Quantum Science and Engineering are starting a new MAKE project in fall 2026 with the ambitious aim to build affordable and accessible educational quantum devices.