Dr. Sophia Haussener

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sophia Haussener is an Associate Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where she leads the Laboratory for Renewable Energy Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on the design and modeling of thermal, thermochemical, and photoelectrochemical energy conversion reactors. With a strong background in mechanical engineering, she obtained her MSc and PhD from ETH Zurich, subsequently completing a postdoc at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Haussener's research interests encompass thermal sciences, fluid dynamics, charge transfer mechanisms, and complex multi-phase media processing. She has published over 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the fields of renewable energy technologies and solar energy conversion.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Berkeley, CA, USA

Conducted research in the Energy Environmental Technology Division.

Assistant Professor

— Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Focused on renewable energy technologies and education in mechanical engineering.

Awards

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Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation Prize

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ETH Medal

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ABB Forschungspreis

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Yellott Award

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Raymond Viskanta Award

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.