Yves Leterrier

Yves Leterrier is a Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE). His research focuses on the Laboratory for Processing of Advanced Composites, with expertise in polymer composites, multilayer materials, and hybrid materials. He explores photopolymerization, sol-gel processes, and roll-to-roll manufacturing techniques. His work also addresses sustainable materials and processes. Leterrier teaches courses on rheology and fluid mechanics, UV-induced polymerization, and soft microsystems processing. He has published extensively in areas such as polymer coatings, flexible electronics, and nanocomposites.

Yves Leterrier's research focuses on the development and characterization of advanced materials for sustainable and high-performance applications. His work explores the durability and mechanical integrity of nanosized oxygen-barrier coatings on polymers, as well as the adhesion properties of silicon oxide layers on poly(ethylene terephthalate). He investigates the life cycle assessment of biofibres replacing glass fibres in plastics and the recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) into closed-cell foams. Additionally, his research includes the study of dielectric and mechanical behavior of elastomers for actuator applications and the development of sustainable polyesters through direct functionalization of lignocellulosic sugars. His contributions span material science, polymer engineering, and sustainable technologies.