Dr. Giulia Tagliabue

Associate Professor

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Biography

Giulia Tagliabue is an Associate Professor in the Institute of Mechanical Engineering at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, where she heads the Laboratory of Nanoscience Energy Technologies. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering, graduating cum laude from the University of Udine in Italy, where she simultaneously obtained a diploma from the Scuola Normale Superiore. In 2015, she earned her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich with a thesis focused on nanophotonic design for light-to-heat and light-to-charge conversion devices. Dr. Tagliabue was a Swiss National Science Foundation Fellow from 2015-2018, conducting postdoctoral research at Caltech's Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis. Her research primarily investigates coupled light, heat, and charge transfer processes in nanophotonic structures for low-dimensional materials and sustainable energy conversion. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Rising Stars Light Award in 2020, and has held editorial positions, such as the Managing Editor for the journal Nanophotonics. Additionally, Dr. Tagliabue has been recognized with grants and prizes from various institutions, emphasizing her contributions to the field of nanophotonics and energy conversion.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Head of the Laboratory of Nanoscience Energy Technologies.

Awards

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Rising Stars Light Award

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Early Career Award Nanophotonics

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Zellner Prize in Physical Chemistry

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Daniela-Pucci Prize

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Latsis University Prize

Courses

Heat Mass Transfer Nano-Scale Heat Transfer

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.