Dr. Matthias Lütolf

Professor

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Biography

Matthias Lutolf is a Full Professor at EPFL’s Institute of Bioengineering, with a cross appointment at the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering. He trained as a Materials Engineer at ETH Zurich and conducted his PhD studies in collaboration with Jeffrey Hubbell, for which he was awarded the ETH medal. Following his doctorate, he completed his post-doctoral training in Stem Cell Biology with Helen Blau at Stanford University. From 2014 to 2018, he served as the Director of the Institute of Bioengineering. Lutolf is an internationally recognized leader in the fields of stem cell bioengineering and tissue engineering. His research uniquely combines stem cell biology with engineering principles and quantitative thinking. His team, which comprises engineers, chemists, physicists, and developmental biologists, strives to develop technologies with true biological and medicinal applicability. Lutolf’s work has resulted in over 110 peer-reviewed scientific publications in highly reputed journals and more than 25 patents for commercial products. His current research focuses on bioengineering miniature tissues, known as organoids, generated from self-organizing stem cells.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Institute of Bioengineering • EPFL

Led the institute and oversaw its research and development activities in the field of bioengineering.

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.