Dr. Jean François Molinari

Professor

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Biography

Jean-François Molinari is a professor at EPFL, specializing in computational solid mechanics. He became a full professor in 2012 after joining the institution in 2007. Molinari previously held positions at institutions including Johns Hopkins University and Ecole Normale Supérieure. His research focuses on damage mechanics, multiscale modeling, and the mechanical properties of materials and structures. He is the director of the Computational Solid Mechanics Laboratory and has made significant contributions across atomistic to macroscopic scales. His teaching encompasses Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels, covering topics such as Continuum Mechanics and Finite-Element Method. Molinari has been recognized for his scholarly contributions, receiving the Eugenio Beltrami Senior Scientist Prize in 2023 and has numerous publications in reputable journals. He is actively involved in editorial duties and advisory roles within various academic organizations.

Research Interests

Courses

Continuum Mechanics Fracture Mechanics Numerical Modeling of Solids and Structures

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
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Specialization Notes

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