Joël Chapuis
Postdoctoral Associate
Energy Team
Research Interests
Joël is a mechanical engineer dedicated to applying his expertise toward the decarbonization of heavy-duty vehicles. At MIT, he focuses on problem scoping and identifying research opportunities to address key challenges in hydrogen fuel-cell drivetrains, with particular emphasis on the design automation and simulation of hydrogen storage vessels. Before joining the GEAR Center, Joël completed his PhD under the supervision of Professor Kristina Shea, where his research focused on incorporating active materials into additively manufactured machine components. He also investigated the simulation of shape-memory polymers and stochastic, voxelated digital materials.
Education
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich, 2025
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich, 2020
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich, 2017
Honors and Awards
Hock E. Tan Fellowship, MIT (2025-2026)
Hobbies
3D printing, machining, woodworking, skiing, painting