Dr. Andreas Osterwalder

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andreas Osterwalder is an Adjunct Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and has a substantial background in molecular physics. He served as a Senior Scientist at EPFL from 2015 to 2022 and has held positions including SNSF-funded Professor and Group Leader at the Fritz-Haber-Institute of the Max-Planck-Society in Berlin. His academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley, and earning his PhD under the supervision of Professor F. Merkt at ETH Zurich. Dr. Osterwalder has a strong commitment to teaching, having engaged numerous PhD students in various disciplines, including chemistry, chemical engineering, and physics. He is actively involved in student relations at EPFL, contributing to bridging opportunities for student engagement and faculty collaboration.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Teaching courses in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Physics.

Senior Scientist (MER)

2015-01-01 — 2022-12-31

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Conducting research in molecular physics.

SNSF-funded Professor

2009-01-01 — 2015-12-31

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Leading research group and mentoring graduate students.

Postdoc Group Leader

2005-01-01 — 2009-12-31

Fritz-Haber-Institute of the Max-Planck-Society • Berlin, Germany

Leading research projects and supervising PhD students.

Postdoc

2002-01-01 — 2005-12-31

UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA, USA

Engaging in advanced research in molecular physics.

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.