Completed Master theses and student projects

Title Student/Institution Year Programme
What are the various techniques for integrating nature in cities; what are their real impact from a climate, health, well-being and biodiversity perspective. An analysis of the strategy of a concrete city: Paris. Ansselin Clara Alice 2019/2020 AR
Using thermal imagery to identify energy hotspots in urban areas Shoji, Kanaha 2019/2020 GC
Optimization of building energy systems in the operation of the NEST SolAce unit Costantini, Carlotta 2019/2020 Free University of Bolzano, MSc
Biophilia : a quantification of how vegetation really improve health and well-being in and urban environment? Milano, Arianna 2019/2020 SIE
Optimization of the Distributed Energy Resources investments using DER-CAM coupled with a complete life-cycle analysis of the technologies Jacovides, Emmanouil 2019/2020 EPFL ME, MSc
Using thermal imagery to identify energy hotspots in urban areas Frisia, Antonia 2019/2020 SIE
Using thermal imagery to identify energy hotspots in urban areas Martin, Océane 2019/2020 GC
Juda, Anna 2019/2020 AR, MSc
Thevenoz, Loris 2019/2020 AR, MSc
Majeux, Marie 2019/2020 AR, MSc
D’Antonio, Grégory 2019/2020 AR MSc énoncé théorique
Guilleux Sophie 2019/2020 AR MSc énoncé théorique
Juda, Anna 2019/2020 AR MSc énoncé théorique
Developing strategies for carbon neutrality in the building sector Dury, Anaëlle 2019/2020 EL
Application systems to ‘re vegetalize’ the city with urban planning strategies that is applicable to the existing city and its constraints. Buffat, Marie Charlotte 2019/2020 AR
Electrochromic materials for advanced windows Cuenod, Blaise 2019 MX
Evaluating the need for energy storage to enhance autonomy of neighbourhoods Ferrero, Alfredo 2019 EPFL ME
Automatic detection of rooftop solar installations in the built environment and prediction of their evolution using Machine Learning methods Chai, Dan 2019 ME-PMH MSc
Modelling of energy demand and optimisation of the supply strategy for an energy autonomous neighbourhood Sahibi, Wassim 2019 MSc
Quantification de l’impact socio-climatique de l’intégration végétation en milieu urbanisé Ardizzione, Laura 2019 AR
Quantification de l’impact socio-climatique de l’intégration végétation en milieu urbanisé Boesch, Félix Samuel 2019 GC
Electrochromic materials for advanced windows Cuenod, Blaise 2019 MX
Building performance classification for renovation strategies in Jonction District based on energy demand Diale, Norberto 2019 EPFL ME
Enhancing conductivity and light
transmittance of Cu thin-layer on dielectric substrate by laser micro patterning
Dolecek, Jelena 2019 MX
Geospatial analysis and optimization of the incoming and stored CO2 emissions within the EPFL campus Mori, Giovanni 2019 Free University of Bolzano, MSc
Thermochromic VO2 films deposited by HiPIMS for smart solar thermal collectors Molliex, Capucine 2019 MX
Modélisation et analyse énergétique d’un bâtiment sur l’ensemble de son cycle de vie – le cas de l’unité NEST-SolAce Tendon, Xavier 2019 SIE MSc
Machine Learning approaches for wind speed time-series analysis Yin, Zeya 2019 STI-IGM
Transfer learning for the detection rooftop solar PV installations in aerial images Romero Grass, Maëlle 2019 SIE
Transfer learning for the detection rooftop solar PV installations in aerial images Jakob, Anthony 2019 SV
Transfer learning for the detection rooftop solar PV installations in aerial images Dhaene, Arnaud 2019 SV
Predicting the diffusion of rooftop solar PV technology in the built environment using socio-economic
features
Zou, Xiaoyan 2019 SC
Predicting the diffusion of rooftop solar PV technology in the built environment using socio-economic
features
Mansat, Paul 2019 MA
Predicting the diffusion of rooftop solar PV technology in the built environment using socio-economic
features
Gachoud, Sébastien 2019 IN
Anomaly detection in building energy consumption time series data using Machine Learning Guido, Margherita 2019 MA
Anomaly detection in building energy consumption time series data using Machine Learning Vidulis, Michele 2019 MA
Anomaly detection in building energy consumption time series data using Machine Learning Hamm, Daniele 2019 MA
Predicting building energy consumption using Machine Learning Kobayashi, Kenyu 2019 SC
Predicting building energy consumption using Machine Learning Bensoussan, Jérémy 2019 MTE
Predicting building energy consumption using Machine Learning Renauld, Paul 2019 IN
Development of smart solar collector material by vacuum deposition Lemoine, Bruno 2018 MX1
Magnetron sputtering of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 perovskite type thermochromic thin films Bonsack, Loïc 2018 MX1
European Climatic Projections Assessing energy demand (present & 2050 horizon) and optimizing energy supply over European capitals typical city centers Delannoy, Louis 2018 EME MA3
Planning for climate friendly urban energy and greening infrastructures Houmani, Cynthia 2018 EME-MA1
Towards sustainable cities: waste energy nexus Jewell, Louis 2018 GM-MA3
Planning for climate friendly urban energy and greening infrastructures Krafess, Ismaël 2018 EME-MA1
Effectiveness of industry collaborations in our research projects Lüchinger, Richard 2018 Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts,
Feature analysis for modelling of wind turbulence in the built environment Mancini, Gianluca; Nutta, Tullio; Zhang, Tianchu 2018
Optimization of deposition conditions of solid ion conductor for electrochromic devices Proby, Adrien 2018 MTE-MA2
European climatic projections Puri, Sallil 2018 EME-MA2
PV recognition in aerial images using Convolutional Neural Networks Roquette, Simon; Esguerra, Martin; Guerra Alejos 2018
Measurement of turbulence in an urban setup and its impact on energy consumption Schneiter, Marc 2018 MA-MA2
La morphogenèse haussmannienne Dodin, William 2018 AR-PM
Un “Data Island” dans la mer du Nord: une reconsidération des processus métaboliques sociaux au-delà de nos villes Handley, Martin 2018 AR-PM
Sauvegarde et extension d’un groupe scolaire CROCS.Le complexe des Bergières à Lausanne(M. Lévy, B. Vouga, 1968-75) Hoffmeyer, Matthieu 2018 AR-PM
La Chevalière, sauvegarde et extension d’un spécimen de l’habitat intermédiaire français des années 70 Perrier, Clément; Perrier, Delphine 2018 AR-PM
Strategies to maximise the autonomy of neighbourhoods with integration of renewables energies – Case study Weidmatt Basel and Eglantine (Morges) Siraganyan, Karni 2018 SIE
Solar cooking potential in Switzerland: nodal modelling and optimization Chatelain, Timothée 2018 GM-PME
Comparaison des coûts face à l’impact environnemental entre travaux de rénovation sur l’enveloppe et changement de vecteur énergétique de plusieurs projets immobiliers à Genève Fournier, Vincent 2018 EME-PME
Effects of future urban planning on the Urban Heat Island intensity Labendens, Sylvain 2018
Assessment of CO2 emissions on EPFL campus Mori, Giovanni 2018 Universities of Bolzano and Brecia, IT
Modélisation des systèmes énergétiques à l’échelle d’un quartier Siraganyan, Karni 2017 SIE PMH
Project in energy management and sustainability I: European Climatic Projections Puri, Salil 2017 EME-MA1
Project in energy management and sustainability II: Project in energy management and sustainability II Pereira, Joshua; Mosca, Lucas 2017 EME-MA2
Project in energy management and sustainability II: LESO Mdeihli, Nour 2017 EME-MA2
Research project in materials I: Determination of thermal emittance of smart solar absorber coating based on temperature dependent FTIR measurements Masquelier, Eloïse 2017 MX-MA1
Assessment of decentralized urban energy systems models Manquat, Gautier 2017 PH-PMH
Project in energy management and sustainability II: Solar Energy and Building Physics Le Guen, Morgane 2017 EME-MA2
Research project in materials III: Optimization of Cu-Co-Mn black selective coating for solar collectors Lagier, Maxime 2017 MX-MA3
Project in energy management and sustainability II: Energy hub concept Kühner, Antoine 2017 EME-MA2
Project in energy management and sustainability I: Swiss historical and future climatic conditions and their impact on the thermal behavior of buildings Gómez Quintanilla, Miguel  2017 EME-MA1
Project in energy management and sustainability I: European Climatic Projections (MES) Delannoy, Louis 2017 EME-MA1
Interlayers for microstructure replication for innovative glazing with seasonal-dependant solar gains Chiappinelli, Julien Philippe 2017 MT-MA4
Smart Adaptive Control of Blinds, Electric Lighting and Heating System integrating novel High Dynamic Range (HDR) Vision Sensor Lechot, Camille 2017 MT-PME
“The open Church”.Réaffectation des églises de la Gruyère Fantini, Niels Ange; Gil, Cédric G. 2017 AR-PM
L’esprit hybride, dans le nouvel écoquartier lausannois Haghparast, Zisti; Noori, Noona 2017 AR-PM
Coexistences. Transformation d’une ferme protégée à Bière (VD) Keller, Odile 2017 AR-PM
Development of nickel oxide depositedby magnetron sputtering for electrochromics devices Delphine Petri 2017 MX Materials Sem 3
Study of the shrinkage of a micro-structure in hyper-branched acrylate polymer under accelerated aging tests for a novel glassing system Frank Meyer 2017 MX Materials Sem 3
Surélévation et densification en bois du quartier de Sévelin (VD) Henriques Lopes, Micael; Vauthey, Antoine (Prix de la Commune d’Ecublens) 2017 MSc Architecture
Impact of lighting control systems based on “Non-image-forming” effects of light on electric lighting energy demand and user’s confort and performance Benedetti, Marta (University of Bolzano, Italy) 2016 MSc Energy
Habitat en transition. Approche bioclimatique en milieu urbain Bichsel, Aurélie; Tornberg, Fia-Maria (EPFL) 2016 MSc Architecture
Un hôtel diffus à la montagne. Transformation du hambeau d’Aï à Leysin Grobéty, Nathalie (EPFL) 2016 MSc Architecture
Dans l’épaisseur du mur. Habitat bioclimatique en milieu urbain Bichsel, Aurélie; Tornberg Fia-Maria (EPFL) 2016 MSc Architecture
Development of novel electrochromic material deposited by vaccuum deposition for advanced windows Walet, Tom Charles Maurice (EPFL) 2016 MX Materials Sem 3
Simulating and analyzing the heating, cooling, and electricity demands of a neighborhood of the city of Geneva, for different climate change and refurbishment scenarios Vazquez Canteli, José Ramon
(Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain)
2016
Deposit by magnetron sputtering for advanced windows Mansour, Djamel Eddine
(University of Paris Diderot)
2016
High performance solar cooker Diévart, Alexandre
(Ecole des Ponts Paris Tech)
2016
Realisation of optical microstructures for advanced fenestration systems Delaunay, Antoine Robert Michel
(University of Cranfield, UK)
2016
Il consumo energetico per la climatizzazione degli edifici
e la forma urbana. I casi studio di Torino e Dubai
Carozza, Marta (Politecnico di Torino, Italy) 2016 MSc Architecture
Novel glazing technology for building envelopes: evaluation of the energy performance and its influence on the thermal control Vanzo, Sara (Politecnico di Torino, Italy)
(Award best Master thesis in sustainability and energy savings)
2015 MSc Energy engineering (2)
Le collège de la Sallaz. Réhabilitation et extension Michel, Vincent 2015 MSc Architecture
Habitat partagé à Saint-Paul-en-Chablais (Rhône-Alpes, F) Lenoir, Juliette 2015 MSc Architecture
Projet d’intégration architecturale du solaire en façade à Sévelin (Lausanne, VD) Gramunt, Adrian
Guggisberg, Fabio
2015 MSc Architecture
Elément en béton préfabriqué et la nouvelle situation énergétique: logements collectifs dans la région lausannoise Gorecki, Jan (EPFL) 2015 MSc Architecture
Roof-shape complexity: An urban-scale classification of roof geometries for solar energy applications Guiboud, Bérénice (EPFL) 2015 MSc SIE-PMH
Development of thermochromic coatings for solar thermal collectors Krammer, Anna (Université de Darmstadt, Allemagne) 2015 M2
Solar Energy and Urban Space  Kunckler, Tom (EPFL)  2015 MSc SIE-PMH
Annual Thermal Loads with Microstructured Windows in European Climates Vanzo, Sara (Politecnico di Torino)  2015 MSc (1)
Evaluation and optimization of renewable energy in the Quartier Nord Yang, Yao (EPFL Middle East) 2015 MSc Energy Management & Sustainability
Project in energy management and sustainability I: Leso solar energy and building physics Bill, Andreas 2015 EME MA Sem1
Project in energy management and sustainability I: LESO Crettaz, Jean-Philippe 2015 EME MA Sem1
Research project in materials I: realization of optical microstructures for advanced fenestration system D’Angelo, Antonio 2015 MX MA Sem1
Thermochromie Demière, Fabrice 2015 MX MA Sem1
Project in energy management and sustainability I: Energy and Urban Form Fournier, Vincent 2015 EME MA Sem1
Electrochromie Walet, Tom Charles Maurice 2015 MX MA Sem1
Project in energy management and sustainability I: How the urban form influence the renewable energy potetial in the neighbourhood Wang, Zhengchao 2015 EME MA Sem1
Built Form and Energy Efficiency (case study: Fribourg) Gantet, Max Lucas (EPFL) 2015 M Arch semester 1
Energy and Urban Form Minnig, Morgane (EPFL) 2015 M Arch semester 1
Effect of doping on VO2 thermochromic thin films deposited by magnetron sputtering A. Krammer (FAME Master Program, Grenoble INP Phelma) 2014 MSc
Energy use in Swiss building stock with changing climate Dagsland Halderaker, Ingrid (NTNU Norway) 2014 MSc
Ecobilan comparatif ventilation double-flux / ventilation hybride Favre, Adrien (EPFL) 2014 M SIE
semester 2
Ecobilan comparatif ventilation double-flux / ventilation hybride Martinasso, Mélanie (EPFL) 2014 M SIE
semester 2
Planification des concepts énergétiques dans le cadre du développement immobilier d’un quartier durable appliqué à une entreprise totale Amchikak, Marwan 2014 MSc Civil Engineering
Les Bouquetins, une nouvelle cabane sur la haute route Chamonix-Zermatt (F, CH). Pisanova, Barbora
Hasler, Stéphanie Aline
2014 MSc Architecture
Complex Geometry Facade Design and Daylighting Analysis Shafeiminabad, Ayda 2014 MSc Architecture
Effect of doping on VO2 thermochromic thin films deposited by magnetron sputtering Krammer, Anna (FAME Master Program, Grenoble INP Phelma) 2014 MSc
Diagnostic et expertise énergétique d’un bâtiment administratif Minergie Eco construit en paille à Lausanne Chaussinand, Adrien (INSA Strasbourg) 2014 MSc Génie climatique et énergétique
An “Energy hub” on the EPFL campus:
heat demand and supply
Walter, Emmanuel (EPFL Middle East) 2014 MSc Energy management and sustainability
Un écoquartier pour le plus grand nombre Y. Mezzour (EPFL)
J.D. Vesco (EPFL)
2013 MSc Architecture
A bioclimatic approach to design and optimize a hypothetical Masterplan for the new EPFL Research Center in Ras al Khaimah (UAE) it | fr S. Coccolo (Politecnico di Torino) 2013 MSc Architecture
Bottom-up modelling for stochastic prediction of residential and work-place occupancy G. Virard (EPFL) 2012 Term Project MS Management + Sustainability
Architecture de montagne et écologie: un bâtiment public à Verbier (VS) L. Berset (EPFL)
S. Martin (EPFL)
2011-2012 MSc Architecture
Un bâtiment de logements comme réponse économique et sociale, à Mégève (F) M. Chardon (EPFL) 2011-2012 MSc Architecture
Restructuration d site des Usines Metallurgiques de Vallorbe G. Cochand (EPFL)
P. Gautschi (EPFL)
2011-2012 MSc Architecture
Centre sportif sur le site de la Tronchennaz à Villeneuve M. Huck (EPFL) 2011-2012 MSc Architecture
Masterplan EPFL Research Center in Ras al Khaimah (UAE) (English versionoriginal in Italian) S. Coccolo (Politecnico di Torino) 2011-2012 MSc Architecture
Simulation urbaine d’un quartier de logement social à Bogotà, Colombie A. Cifuentes (EPFL) 2011-2012
Solar Photovoltaic Installation in Chaurikharka Secondary School & Energy Study for Lukla Primary School, Nepal J. Waehlti (EPFL) 2011-2012 MSc Sciences et Ingénierie de l’Environnement
Standards Minergie dans les pays à climat tropical humide F. Aabid  (EPFL) 2011-2012 MSc Mech. Eng.
Analyse de sensibilité de l’outil CitySim Ch. Marguerite (Ecole des Mines de Nantes, France) 2010-2011 MSc Sciences Techniques
Building Energy Analysis Programmes A. Deconinck (KU Leuven, Belgium) 2010-2011 MEng Arch.
Application d’un logiciel de simulation de système urbain à un bâtiment de Martigny C. Dorsaz (EPFL) 2010-2011 M Mech. Eng.
Thèse semest.
Etude d’un quartier zurichois d’un point de vue énergétique à l’aide du logiciel CitySim D. Besson (EPFL) 2010-2011 M Mech. Eng.
Thèse semest.
Démolition-reconstruction de bâtiments de logement des années 1940/50. Le cas de la Cité Villars à Genève (co-tutelle: Prof L. Ortelli) M. Zimmermann (EPFL) 2009-2010 MSc Architecture
Park Haus: un abri souverain pour une microville à basse consommation énergétique (Gudelfingen, Basel) (co-tutelle: Prof L. Ortelli) E. Moresi (EPFL) 2009-2010 MSc Architecture
Optimization and Fabrication of a Two-Dye Luminescent Solar Concentrator by Sol-Gel Dip Coating Process C. Galantine (EPFL) 2009-2010 MSc Physics
Analysis of the Financial Cost, Environmental Effects and Quality of Swiss and Belgian Passive Houses A.-S. Goudeseune
(KU Leuven, Belgium)
2009-2010 MEng Architecture
Bilan thermique, comportement dynamique et améliorations d’une habitation unifamiliale A. Allain (EPFL)
P. Jourdan (EPFL)
2009 MSc Civil Eng.
MSc Civil Eng.
Low emissive transparent conductive oxide coatings: ITO and AZO J.K. Mantri (IIT Madras) 2009 Summer Internship
Bilan énergétique d’un bâtiment, confort thermique et améliorations V. Nidegger (EPFL) 2009 MSc Civil Eng.
CIE Standard Skies in Switzerland: relative Occurrence and Impact on Daylighting System Performance F. Alotto (Politecnico di Torino, Italy) 2009-2010 MSc Land­scape Eng.
Implantation d’un nouveau quartier à Maglaj (Bosnie) M. Hadzikadunic (EPFL) 2009 MSc Architecture
A public  Powerplant for urban  Tokyo N. Chollet (EPFL)
Y. Gramegna (EPFL)
2008 MSc Architecture
Optimising the Sustainability of Low Income Housing E. Crawels (Univ. de Louvain-la Neuve) 2008 MSc Architecture
Thermochromic Films of Vanadium Dioxide for Solar Applications A. Paone (Politecnico di Torino) 2008 MSc Physics
Processus Sol Gel pour Déposition de Couches Minces M. Joly (Ecole Centrale de Paris) 2007 MSc Engineering
Construire en pierre massive. Reconstruction d’un îlot d’habitation à Ortigia, le centre historique de Syracuse (I). M. Di Leone (EPFL),
F. Spinelli (EPFL)
2007 MSc Architecture
Role of Insulation in Energy Consumption in Office and Commercial Buldings R. Jayanthi (IIT Delhi, India) 2007 MTech Construction
Optical Characterization of Photoluminescent Quantum Dot for Solar Concentrators M. Valle Del Olmo (Univ.Politecnica de Madrid) 2006 MSc Physics
Development of a Monte Carlo Ray Tracing Software for the Simulation of Solar Concentrators A. Kostro (EPFL) 2006 MSc Computer Science
Fluorescence of quantum dots M. Python (EPFL) 2004-2005 MSc Physics
Techno-economical analysis of solar water heating within the framework of sustainable development P. Simonin (EPFL) 2004-2005 MSc Civil Engineering
Building integration of anidolic systems – School refurbishment in Boston (USA) S.A. Kleindienst (MIT, USA) 2004-2005 MSc Building Technology
Optimisation of a side lighting complex fenestration system M. Mac Guire (MIT, USA) 2004-2005 MSc Building Technology
Sol-gel coating of nanoporous thin films H. Chelawat (IIT Bombay/India) 2004-2005 MTech Metallurgy & Material Science
Energy and thermal comfort performance analysis of  a highly glazed building< V. Cecafosso (Università di Roma La Sapienza) 2004-2005 MArch
Relationship between health risk within buildings and sick building syndrome N. Johner (EPFL) 2003-2004 MSc Physics
Physical analysis of corrosion resistant low emittance coatings for unglazed façade collectors R. Carera (Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm, Sweden) 2003-2004 MSc Sustainable Energy
Deposition of nanocomposite low refractive index materials on solar collector glasses D. Dutta (IIT, Delhi) 2003-2004 MTech
ton tBiocide effects of essential oils on microbiological organisms A. Goel (IIT, Delhi) 2003-2004 MTech
Evaluation of the solar experimental LESO building using the emergy method F. Meillaud (EPFL & University of Florida) 2002-2003 MSc Physics
A heating controller based on user presence prediction M. Scherz (EPFL) 2002-2003 MSc Physics

A list of currently possible master topics is available at www.epfl.ch/labs/leso/master_subjects.