Dr. Tamar Kohn

Professor

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Biography

Tamar Kohn is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where she leads research on environmental virology and the fate of waterborne and airborne pathogens. With a strong academic background in environmental engineering from Johns Hopkins University, she transitioned into academia after several years of postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley. Her work primarily focuses on the development of sanitation technologies and understanding viral dynamics in various ecosystems. Kohn has earned several awards for her contributions to environmental science, including recognition from esteemed organizations such as the American Chemical Society and Academia Europaea. She is dedicated to mentoring students and currently engages in teaching environmental engineering and chemistry courses, integrating real-world challenges of pollution and sustainability. Additionally, she actively collaborates with Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, to further her research goals.

Research Interests

Disinfection Waterborne Pathogens Airborne Pathogens Environmental Virology Sanitation Hygiene

Experience

Full Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

EPFL • Lausanne

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2023-01-01

EPFL • Lausanne

Adjunct Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Eawag • Dübendorf

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — 2013-12-31

EPFL • Lausanne

Postdoctoral Researcher

2004-01-01 — 2006-12-31

UC Berkeley • Berkeley

Awards

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Member

2023-01-01
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Excellence Review Award

2021-01-01
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Outstanding Reviewer Award

2019-01-01

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.