Professor Dr. Konstantinos Karapiperis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Konstantinos Karapiperis is an Assistant Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, directing the Data-Driven Mechanics Laboratory (LMD). His research lies at the intersection of mechanics, multiscale modeling, and data science, focusing on applications involving geomaterials and structural materials. Before joining EPFL, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer at ETH Zürich, where he worked on topics related to mechanics and material science. Karapiperis holds a PhD in Applied Mechanics with a Minor in Applied Mathematics from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He has contributed to various journal articles and conference papers, addressing themes such as topology-informed design, hierarchical learning for geomaterials, and data-driven computational mechanics. His work aims to advance the understanding and design of materials using cutting-edge computational techniques and methodologies, emphasizing the integration of data science into traditional engineering disciplines.

Research Interests

Solid Mechanics Multiscale Modeling Machine Learning Geomechanics Fracture Mechanics Granular Materials Architected Materials

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Directing Data-Driven Mechanics Laboratory (LMD), focusing on intersection of mechanics, multiscale modeling, and data science.

Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer

— Present

ETH Zürich • Zürich, Switzerland

Worked on various research projects in mechanical and material science supported by a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship.

Courses

Multiscale Modelling Mechanics Soil Mechanics Flow Porous Media

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.