Design research, User experience, Human Experience, Art and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Immersive Media, Media Innovation, Museology, Health and Wellbeing, Environment, Digital Innovation, Sustainable Innovation,

Redefining innovation at the intersection of technology, culture and human perception, the EPFL ECAL Lab is the design research centre of the EPFL (Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne), located in the building of ECAL (University of Art and Design Lausanne). The lab's creative approach, combined with scientific methodologies, has opened new perspectives in fields including health, media, museums, security and immersive environments. Projects aim to produce working prototypes as well as knowledge about adoption factors to define disruptive, yet impactful and sustainable outcomes. This work, involving designers, engineers and psychologists is developed in collaboration with companies, public institutions, foundations and universities.

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Horizon Europe SWITCH project on healthy and sustainable diets, 10-million-euro budget, 20 partners. Project Innovation Manager, work package leader, in charge of three apps, for citizens, chefs and policy makers.
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Mount Resilience on natural solutions for adaptations to climate change in mountain regions, 20-million-euro budget, 50 partners. Swiss leader, demonstrator for new water management in the Alps.
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ANT, Advancing neuro-feedback in the treatment of tinnitus. Swiss National Science Foundation, in collaboration with University of Fribourg and University Hospital of Zurich. Co-applicant, brain stimulus and neurofeedback design.
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Open Books, digital installation and exhibition to engage citizens with photobooks, on show to museum visitors at PhotoElysée, Lausanne. PI, co-curator.
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Evoka, reviving digitized heritage of state libraries to reconnect citizens with collective identity related to geographical regions.