Laboratory of Soil Mechanics ‐ EPFL

Prof. Lyesse Laloui Featured in Ground Engineering Magazine

Discover the latest insights from Prof. Laloui, who discusses pioneering energy geostructures, sustainable urban innovation, and the future of geotechnical engineering in his interview with Ground Engineering Magazine.

Energy geostructures: analysis and design

Expand your expertise in energy geostructures.
EPFL invites you to attend the specialized Energy Geostructures: Analysis and Design course from 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵–𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Join us either in person at the 𝗘𝗣𝗙𝗟 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 or participate online from 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.

Honourary lecture

Professor Laloui selected to deliver the prestigious John Mitchell Lecture

“Here at the Laloui Group, our experimental and modelling expertise allows us to explore the mechanical properties of the ground beneath our feet. Our aim is to ensure a safe and sustainable future for us all by addressing the challenges of climate change, global energy demand, sustainable urban design and construction and safe and environmentally friendly waste disposal systems, through the development of unique analytical tools and innovative technologies.”

-Professor Lyesse Laloui, Director

Our research activities

Achieving sustainable and resilient communities and the environment has become one of the global challenges of the 21st century. It requires energy security for a growing population, a sustainable food supply, and resilience to natural hazards and extreme events. Securing the future for the next generations relies on our capability to mitigate global warming, access to renewable and efficient energy resources, and building resilience to natural hazards and extreme events.