Research Groups


About: We are interested in the understanding at a very fundamental level of the structure-properties relationship of complex food systems composed by biopolymers, proteins, biocolloids and surfactants, as well as in the study of their synthetic counterparts, which are used as model reference systems. 

Website: https://fsm.ethz.ch/


About: In SuNMIL we combine fundamental science research on solid-liquid interfaces with inspiration from Nature to create new molecules and new materials for a variety of applications. 

Website : https://www.epfl.ch/labs/sunmil/


About: At SML, we focus on the self-assembly of bio-based building blocks into functional materials. Within the context of the JI, we are interested in converting waste protein feedstocks into new materials, for instance as barrier films for packaging. For more information about our research, please check out our group website.

Website : https://www.epfl.ch/labs/sml/


About: The Laboratory of Energy Science and Engineering (LESE) has three research pillars: (i) Development of solid CO2 sorbents for CO2 capture from industrial streams and direct air capture; (ii) Discovery of new catalysts for key reactions for sustainable chemistry including CO2 hydrogenation and the oxygen evolution reaction; (iii) experimental and numerical study of single- and two-phase granular systems.  For more information about our research, please check out our group website.

Website: https://lese.mavt.ethz.ch/


About: Our lab aims to understand naturally existing structures in wood based resources and tailor interactions between renewable polymers, nanoparticles and colloids. The major goal of this work is to find energy efficient routes to build high performance materials contributing to a sustainable future. To this end, we collaborate with researchers and industry together addressing important technological challenges.

Website: https://www.empa.ch/web/s302


About: In the Environmental Risk Assessment and Management (ERAM) group, we are developing new methods for sustainability and risk assessment of advanced materials and chemicals, with a focus on bio-based materials. As part of the JI, we are taking the lab-scale methods of turning protein waste into functional materials, and assessing what environmental and societal role these could play with up-scaled use. Driving our prospective and holistic approach is the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) principle, to ensure emerging technologies are safe for humans and other living things, and have a sustainable impact on the environment as a whole.

Website: https://www.empa.ch/web/s506/eram