Dr. Michele Ceriotti

Professor

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Biography

Michele Ceriotti received his Ph.D. in Physics from ETH Zürich and has spent years as a Junior Research Fellow at Merton College, Oxford. In 2013, he began leading the laboratory for Computational Science Modeling at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), focusing on method development for atomistic materials modeling based on statistical mechanics and machine learning. He is a core developer of several open-source software packages including MetaTensor, IPI, and Chemiscope, and serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Chemical Physics. Ceriotti is also an editorial board member of Physical Review Materials and has held various roles in the atomistic modeling community including moderator of the physics.chem-ph section on arXiv. His current research encompasses atomistic computer simulations, statistical mechanics, machine learning, molecular dynamics, and the study of molecular materials and high-entropy materials. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Volker Heine Young Investigator Award and the ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council.

Research Interests

Experience

Laboratory Leader

2013-01-01 — Present

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne

Leads laboratory for Computational Science Modeling, focusing on atomistic materials modeling.

Awards

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Volker Heine Young Investigator Award

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ERC Starting Grant

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IUPAP-C10 Young Scientist Prize

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ERC Consolidator Grant

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Fellow

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E. Bright Wilson Prize

Courses

Introduction to Atomic-Scale Modeling Scientific Machine Learning Statistical Mechanics Statistical Methods in Atomistic Computer Simulations

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
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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.