Dr. Andreas Osterwalder

Professor

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Biography

Andreas Osterwalder's research focuses on the production of cold neutral molecules and utilizes fundamental chemical and physical research. He is dedicated to developing novel techniques for preparing translationally cold molecules, which are employed in studies of low energy collisions and spectroscopy. His academic background includes a Doctorate in Natural Sciences from ETH Zurich and a diploma in Chemistry from the same institution. He has held several prominent positions throughout his career, including as an Adjunct Professor at EPFL, a Senior Scientist, and a SNSF-funded Professor at EPFL. Additionally, Osterwalder has experience as a group leader at the Fritz-Haber-Institute of the Max-Planck-Society in Berlin and as a postdoctoral fellow at UC Berkeley.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Teaching and conducting research in the field of molecular physics.

Senior Scientist

2015-01-01 — 2022-01-01

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Led research initiatives and mentored students in cold molecule production.

SNSF-funded Professor

2009-01-01 — 2015-01-01

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Established research programs related to cold molecules.

Group Leader

2005-01-01 — 2009-01-01

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

Oversaw research in molecular physics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2002-01-01 — 2005-01-01

UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA, USA

Conducted advanced research under Professor D.M. Neumark.

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)
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

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