Leading Astrophysicist at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneFrédéric Courbin is a Professor of astrophysics at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he specializes in observational cosmology, particularly focusing on gravitational lensing and the determination of cosmological parameters. He graduated from the University of Paris XI and obtained his PhD from the University of Liège in Belgium. Courbin has been instrumental in multiple responsibilities related to the European Space Agency's Euclid mission and has developed an online course titled “Introduction to Astrophysics” on the edX platform, aimed at educating a broad audience about fundamental astrophysical concepts. His research interests include galaxy and quasar formation, astronomical signal processing, and he has contributed significantly to time delay cosmography, which measures the Hubble constant and addresses discrepancies in cosmic measurements. Through his work, Courbin aims to enhance understanding of the universe's structure and dynamics while fostering educational initiatives in astrophysics.