From its foundation in 1853 EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) has evolved into a top-ranked research and teaching institution that attracts some of the best intellects in the world. Nearly 10,000 people from 107 nations share this campus located in full view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, one of Europe's most beautiful places. Multi-disciplinary research projects are encouraged by participating in National Centres of Competence in Research and in interna...