Dr. Ivo Furno

Professor

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Biography

Ivo Furno is an accomplished researcher and professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) where he focuses on plasma physics and its applications. His extensive work has contributed to advances in plasma diagnostics, magnetic confinement fusion, and negative ion sources. He has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, including the Chemical Engineering Journal and Physical Review Letters, covering topics such as water recirculation in plasma-activated water reactors, surface degradation processes in humid air, and the dynamics of relativistic proton bunches in plasma. Furno has also been involved in several experimental programs at the TCV tokamak, studying edge plasma phenomena, and contributing to the understanding of plasma behaviors in fusion experiments. Additionally, he guides PhD students in a comprehensive curriculum emphasizing the connection between theoretical plasma physics and experimental diagnostics, preparing the next generation of scientists to tackle the challenges in fusion energy research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Leading research in plasma physics and education in plasma diagnostics and fundamental physics.

Courses

General Physics: Thermodynamics Plasma Diagnostics Basic Plasma Physics Devices Tokamaks: Principles Practice

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
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  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
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  • 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.