Institute of chemical sciences and engineering ISIC

Chemistry at EPFL - Mission & Challenge

     We appreciate your interest in our Institute. We provide an educational and research environment in chemical sciences and engineering for undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates.
     The chemical sciences are of vital importance in the modern world, and the research undertaken in our Institute spans fundamental studies in theoretical chemistry and biochemistry to applications in devices and engineering. Fundamental research in our Institute led to the discovery of dye sensitized solar cells and drugs and diagnostics developed within our Institute are now in widespread use. We continue to take a leading role in all aspects of chemistry including research at the interface of biology and physics as well as in sustainability and nanoscience.
     The links on this page should help to provide a more detailed picture of our Institute and reveal that it is exciting environment in which to conduct research in the chemical sciences and engineering.

NEWS

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	10.05.12 - Kai Johnsson elected member of EMBO.On the 9th of May 2012  the "European Molecular Biology Organization"  has welcomed prof. Kai Johnsson  as new member of the organization. Prof. Kai Johnsson of the "Laboratory of Protein Engineering (SB)" and    >>>
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	20.04.12 - The presence of water changes the structure of an antibiotic. EPFL chemists have shown how the three-dimensional shape of an antibiotic changes when it is in an aqueous environment. This could lead to a better understanding of how drugs interact with biological molecules. >>>
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	22.02.12 - Michaël Grätzel awarded the Albert Einstein World Award of Science. The Interdisciplinary Committee of the World Cultural Council has selected Prof. Michael Graetzel (LPI) as the winner of the ALBERT EINSTEIN World Award of Science 2012.   >>>
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	06.02.12 - The Swiss Chemical Society awards the 2012 Werner Prize to Prof. Nicolai Cramer (Laboratory of Asymmetric Catalysis and Synthesis - LCSA), for his pioneering studies in metal catalyzed C-C and C-H activation reactions and their applications in organic synthesis.   >>>
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	03.02.12 - How to turn leaves into solar panels. Photovoltaic panels made from plant material could become a cheap, easy alternative to traditional solar cells. >>>
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	23.01.12 - Microreactors: improving manufacturing by going small. Manufacturing products and drugs will be safer and more efficient in the future, thanks to the use of microreactors that are being developed at EPFL.    >>>
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