Soft Materials
Learn more about soft materials
Soft materials research at EPFL’s School of Engineering focuses on developing innovative materials that combine flexibility, durability, and advanced functionalities for various applications.
Our experts
Our experts specialize in the design, synthesis, and characterization of soft materials, including polymers, hydrogels, and elastomers. Their work is crucial in advancing technologies such as wearable sensors, soft robotics, and tissue engineering.
Our laboratories
Our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped to conduct pioneering research in soft materials. These facilities enable high-precision fabrication, detailed mechanical testing, and in-depth material analysis, facilitating the transformation of innovative concepts into real-world applications.
Our spinoffs
Explore the forefront of innovation through our dynamic startups focused on soft materials. These ventures, nurtured within EPFL’s ecosystem, are developing groundbreaking applications that range from medical devices to flexible electronics.
Education
Discover unparalleled opportunities for education, research, and hands-on experience in soft materials at the School of Engineering. Join the next generation of pioneers and contribute to a world where advanced soft materials enable new technologies and improve lives.
NEWS
Stay informed with the latest news and breakthroughs in soft materials from EPFL’s School of Engineering. Our researchers are pioneering advancements in flexible electronics, biomedical devices, and other innovative applications. Explore our news section to learn about the cutting-edge research shaping the future of soft materials science and technology.
VIDEOS
Watch our videos to gain insights from EPFL’s leading researchers in soft materials. Discover the latest advancements in flexible electronics, biomedical devices, and other groundbreaking applications. Join us as we delve into the science and technology driving innovation in soft materials and see how our work is shaping the future.
Deployable electrodes for minimally invasive craniosurgery
Technology that makes it feel like you’re touching virtual objects
A haptic device to reproduce softness
An ink for 3D-printing flexible devices without mechanical joints
Material may offer cheaper alternative to smart windows
