Dr. Jürgen Brugger

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Biography

Jürgen Brugger is a Full Professor of Microengineering at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and is co-affiliated with the Materials Science department. He leads the Microsystems Laboratory (LMIS1), where his research significantly advances micro- and nanomanufacturing applications, including MEMS, wearable systems, and biomedical devices. He has received various accolades including being elected as an IEEE Fellow in 2016, awarded an ERC Advanced Grant in 2017, and recognized as a MNE Fellow in 2022. In 2024, he was elected to the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW). Jürgen is dedicated to mentoring students and has supervised 25 PhD candidates, many of whom have achieved successful academic and entrepreneurial careers. He emphasizes the importance of translating fundamental research into practical applications and actively collaborates with startups emerging from his lab. His work in manufacturing science is coupled with a commitment to training the next generation of engineers and scientists.

Research Interests

MEMS Nanotechnology Micro/Nanomanufacturing Cleanroom Process Training Digital Education Using Mixed Reality

Experience

Full Professor

2016-01-01 — 2025-01-01

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Leading research in microengineering and nanomanufacturing.

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — 2015-01-01

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Conducted research and taught courses in microengineering.

Assistant Professor

2001-01-01 — 2009-01-01

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Engaged in academic research and supervision of graduate students.

Research Program Coordinator

1998-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of Twente • Netherlands

Coordinated nano-related research programs.

Research Staff Member

1996-01-01 — 1998-01-01

IBM Forschungslabor Rueschlkon • Switzerland

Involved in research projects relevant to microsystems.

Postdoc

1995-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Hitachi Central Research Laboratory • Tokyo, Japan

Conducted postdoctoral research in electronics.

Awards

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Elected Full Member

2024-01-01
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MNE Fellow

2022-01-01
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IEEE Fellow

2016-01-01
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ERC Advanced Grant

2017-01-01

Courses

Advanced Additive Manufacturing Technologies Digital Manufacturing Advanced Microfabrication Practicals Advanced Topics in Micro- and Nanomanufacturing Introduction to Additive Manufacturing MOOC: Micro Nanofabrication (MEMS) Nanotechnology Selected Topics in Advanced Manufacturing Soft Microsystems Processing Devices

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
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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.