Environmental Engineering Institute – IIE

IIE research units pioneer adaptation to environmental changes as part of sustainable design. Our emphasis is on translational science based upon rigorous understanding our environment, seamless integration of data and models, humans as integral parts of environmental systems, and development of novel, leading-edge technologies. More…

Satoshi Takahama and Nikunj Dudani and their prototype. © Alain Herzog / EPFL

Towards a more affordable analysis of air pollution

Innovation

EPFL scientists have developed a new method for chemical analysis of fine particles that they plan to extend on a large scale – including in developing countries – through an Innosuisse innovation grant award and a new startup.

The research station at Bois-Chamblard. © Alain Herzog / EPFL

Planting oats to study the effects of air pollution

Research

A team of EPFL scientists turned Bois-Chamblard park in Buchillon, on Lake Geneva, into a temporary research station for collecting experimental data. Their goal is to better understand how anthropogenic air pollution affects plant growth.

Benoît Ferrari is based at the EPFL Ecotox Center. © Ecotox Center

Benoit Ferrari appointed new director at the Ecotox Centre

Research

On July 1, Benoit Ferrari permanently takes over as director of the Ecotox Centre, which he has already led ad interim for the past two years. He is supported by Etienne Vermeirssen, group leader of Aquatic Ecotoxicology, as deputy director.

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