Dr. Sandrine Gerber

Professor

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Biography

Sandrine Gerber studied chemistry at the "Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris" and earned a chemical engineering diploma in 1993. She obtained her Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from University Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI, France) in the same year. Sandrine completed her PhD in Organic Chemistry under the supervision of Prof. Jean-Pierre Genêt at the same institution between 1993 and 1996. Following her doctorate, she undertook a post-doctoral research stint at the University of Lausanne with Prof. Pierre Vogel in 1996. Sandrine was appointed as a Maître-Assistante at the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the University of Lausanne in 1998. Since then, she has achieved significant milestones, including receiving her habilitation from University Pierre et Marie Curie in 2003, and being appointed as a senior scientist at EPFL in 2006, before being promoted to Adjunct Professor in December 2014. Notably, she has also served as the Deputy Director of the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC) at EPFL since 2007. Her research focuses on the design and synthesis of functionalized nanomaterials with applications in biomedicine, particularly targeting cancer therapy. Sandrine has received various awards for her contributions to organic chemistry and teaching excellence throughout her tenure in academia.

Research Interests

Experience

Deputy Director

2007-09-01 — Present

Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC) • Lausanne, Switzerland

Responsible for managing the ISIC service platforms and coordinating infrastructure projects.

Adjunct Professor

2014-12-01 — Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Involved in teaching and supervising graduate students.

Maître-Assistante

1998-09-01 — 2007-08-31

University of Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Involved in teaching and research activities.

Awards

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Excellence Teaching Award

2018-10-01
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Fellow

2020-01-01
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Prize Eugène Schueller

1997-01-01
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Prize Claude Dufour

2005-01-01
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Werner Prize

2010-01-01

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.