Program Overview

EDRS Program Overview

The EDRS program provides doctoral students with the education necessary to be leaders in multi-disciplinary areas at the intersection of computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Objectives of the Program

Mission

The program focuses on innovative methodologies to synthesize, analyze, and control cyber-physical systems of increasing complexity finding application in a variety of domains, including health, built and natural environment, mobility, energy, pedagogy, human-machine interaction, and manufacturing.

Description

Students gain in-depth knowledge and competences in their specific research area as well as a solid background in system-oriented science and engineering.

Program Details

For Applicants

• How to apply
• Alumni testimonials
• Affiliated labs
  • Center for Intelligent Systems (CIS)
  • Robotics at EPFL
  • EcoCloud
  • eSpace

For PhD Students

• Program regulation
• New PhD Students
• Course book
• Course information
• Mentoring
• Candidacy exam
• Annual report
• End of thesis
• News and events

People

• Committee
• Thesis Directors
• PhD Students
• PhD Student Representatives
• Jury Presidents

Published Theses

• Published theses

Awards

• List of awards
• Awards laureates

Research Areas

The program focuses on innovative methodologies to synthesize, analyze, and control cyber-physical systems of increasing complexity finding application in a variety of domains, including:

• Health
• Built and natural environment
• Mobility
• Energy
• Pedagogy
• Human-machine interaction
• Manufacturing

Upcoming Public Defense

Characterization, Modeling, and Performance Enhancement of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators for Compact Systems

• Date: 10.12.2025
• Speaker: Marjan GHORBANI
• Location: MC A1 272 & Online
• Category: Thesis defenses
• Target audience: General public

Program Structure

The EDRS program is part of the Doctoral Programs at EPFL, which includes:

• Doctoral Studies Structure
• Doctoral Programs
• Doctoral Regulations
• PhD Awards
• Doctoral Surveys
• Doctoral School News
• Events
• Contact

Schools and Colleges

The EDRS program is affiliated with the following schools and colleges:

• School of Architecture, Civil & Environmental Engineering (ENAC)
• School of Basic Sciences (SB)
• School of Engineering (STI)
• School of Computer & Communication Sciences (IC)
• School of Life Sciences (SV)
• College of Management of Technology (CDM)
• College of Humanities (CDH)