Organization

Composition of the Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee consists of representatives of both EPFL and ZEISS.

For ZEISS: For EPFL:
Dr Christoph Hauger Prof. Yves Bellouard
Dr Michael Kempe (Chairman) Prof. Babak Falsafi
Dr Michael Totzeck Prof. Negar Kiyavash
Ralf Wolleschensky Dr. Robert Giezendanner-Thoben 

 

Role of the Scientific Committee

  • Launch the Call for Proposals, typically once a year.
  • Evaluate, suggest changes to and select the projects to be funded by ZEISS.
  • Define the appropriate type of contract in accordance with ZEISS and EPFL laboratory/ies and TTO.
  • Follow-up the research results and advice for potential continuation.
  • Organize workshops related to the calls and projects at least once a year.
  • Award the ZEISS price for the best EPFL PhD/master thesis.
  • Explore, suggest, initiate and coordinate other formats of engagement between EPFL and ZEISS.

Contact

Vice Presidency for Innovation

EPFL Innovation Park, Building J

CH – 1015 Lausanne

[email protected]