Dr. Marcel Drabbels

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marcel Drabbels studied experimental physics at Radboud University in the Netherlands and obtained his Ph.D. in 1993. He later moved to the University of California at Santa Barbara where he focused on the dynamics of highly vibrationally excited molecules and developed innovative detection techniques for investigating molecule photodissociation. In 1996, he returned to the Netherlands to join the FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics in Amsterdam, working on new types of infrared imaging streak cameras. In 1997, he was awarded a fellowship from the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences and moved to the Free University of Amsterdam to explore collision dynamics of molecules, initiating photodissociation experiments using ultrafast lasers. Dr. Drabbels has been a senior scientist at EPFL since 1998, where he specializes in spectroscopy and dynamics of nanoscale systems, and has published extensively in this field. In his current role, he serves as the associate director of the Section Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and has been appointed as an adjunct professor in 2021.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

1998-01-01 — Present

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Conducting research in spectroscopy and molecular dynamics.

Adjunct Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Teaching and mentoring students in the field of chemistry and chemical engineering.

Courses

Quantum Chemistry CH-244 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics CH-343 Introduction to Optical Spectroscopy

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
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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.