Lyesse Laloui

Lyesse Laloui is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering (CE) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research focuses on Environmental Geomechanics, Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering, and the Mechanics of Multiphase Porous Materials. He directs the Laboratory for Soil Mechanics and is involved in teaching courses related to soil mechanics, underground seepage, and geomechanics. Laloui's work emphasizes the study of natural and man-made systems, particularly the mechanics of interacting phenomena. He is also engaged in administrative roles within EPFL, including positions in the IIE and ENAC-SGC. His research has led to significant contributions in geomechanics and geo-energy, with a focus on sustainable technologies and renewable energy solutions.

Lyesse Laloui is a Full Professor at EPFL specializing in Geomechanics and Environmental and Energy Sustainability. Her research focuses on the behavior of soils under thermal and mechanical stresses, with an emphasis on unsaturated soil mechanics, energy piles, and geotechnical applications of biogeochemical processes. She investigates the thermo-mechanical and thermo-plastic behavior of clays, the impact of thermal cycling on soil properties, and the performance of energy geostructures. Her work also explores desiccation cracking, water retention mechanisms, and the interaction between soil and concrete under varying temperatures. Laloui's research contributes to sustainable geotechnical engineering solutions for energy and environmental challenges.