
Professor Dr. Edoardo Charbon
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Biography
Edoardo Charbon received his Diploma in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zurich in 1988, his M.S. from the University of California at San Diego in 1991, and his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1995. He has consulted for numerous organizations including Bosch, Texas Instruments, and Sony and was a chief architect at Canesta Inc., responsible for developing a wireless 3-D CMOS image sensor. He joined the faculty at EPFL in 2002 and became a full professor in 2015. He held a full professor chair at Delft University of Technology from 2008 to 2016, focusing on cryogenic electronics and quantum computing. His work includes the creation of deep-submicron CMOS technology and advancements in 3-D vision, LiDAR, and super-resolution microscopy among others. Charbon has authored or co-authored over 500 papers, holds 30 patents, and has received several awards including the IISS Pioneering Achievement Award in 2023. His research interests include SPAD imaging, ultra-fast imaging, quantum imaging, and CMOS design.
Research Interests
Experience
Professor
2002-01-01 — PresentEPFL • Neuchâtel, CH
Chief Architect
2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01Canesta Inc. •
Awards
IISS Pioneering Achievement Award
European Paper Award
Predoctoral Achievement Award
Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
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.