Jürg Alexander Schiffmann

Jürg Alexander Schiffmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. His research is conducted within the Laboratory for Applied Mechanical Design, where he focuses on mechanical design and related engineering applications. He is involved in teaching courses such as Dynamical effects in mechanical design and Heat pump systems. Schiffmann has received several Best Paper Awards at international conferences, including TurboExpo and IEEE events. He also serves on doctoral program committees at EPFL.

Jürg Schiffmann is an Associated Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, specializing in small-scale turbomachinery, gas lubricated bearings, heat pumps, and organic Rankine cycles. His research focuses on the design, optimization, and experimental investigation of turbomachinery components for heat pump applications, including radial compressors and oil-free microcompressor-turbine units. Schiffmann's work also explores advanced bearing technologies, such as herringbone grooved gas bearings and compliant foil bearings, to enhance rotor stability and performance. His publications address energy efficiency, CO2 emissions, and cost analysis in thermal systems, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.