Dr. Guillermo Villanueva

Associate Professor

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Biography

Guillermo Villanueva is an Associate Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, in the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IGM). His expertise lies in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS), focusing on the design and characterization of sensors and actuators. He joined EPFL after serving as a Marie Curie post-doctoral scholar, with previous experience at DTU (Denmark) and Caltech in California. Villanueva has received an M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Zaragoza, Spain, and a PhD from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. His academic pursuits include over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals and numerous contributions to international conferences. He has served on program committees for various IEEE conferences and has been active in editorial roles, including being the chief editor for a section of MDPI Sensors. His research interests cover fundamental noise processes, nonlinear dynamics, sensor fabrication, and MEMS/NEMS applications, positioning him as a leader in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-09-01 — 2025-09-01

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Teaching and researching in mechanical engineering, specializing in MEMS and NEMS.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor

2017-09-01 — 2022-09-01

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Led research and teaching in micro/nano-mechanical devices.

Marie Curie Post-Doctoral Scholar

2012-09-01 — 2013-09-01

DTU • Denmark

Conducted advanced research in mechanical engineering.

Post-Doctoral Researcher

2009-09-01 — 2012-09-01

Caltech • California, USA

Worked on cutting-edge research in nanotechnology.

Research Assistant

2002-09-01 — 2006-09-01

CNM-IMB-CSIC • Spain

Assisted in research projects related to nanosensors.

Awards

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SNSF Professorship

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.