Welcome to the Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Ferroelectricity

The LGEF (Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Ferroelectricity) is an associated research team (EA682) of INSA Lyon (National Institute of Applied Sciences). It comprises around thirty people, including 17 permanent staff. It occupies the third floor and part of the basement of the Gustave Ferrié building. Part of the premises is classified as a restricted access zone (ZRR).

The laboratory conducts research focused on "multiphysics coupling in conversion materials and their use in dedicated systems." Its activities draw on several disciplines, ranging from electroactive materials (ceramics, single crystals, polymers, composites, etc.) to the systems and functions developed: energy harvesting, vibration control, autonomous and self-powered devices, flexible actuators, and much more.

By the nature of its research, the laboratory contributes to the major societal challenges of the Institute: "Energy for sustainable development", "Transport: structures, infrastructure and mobility" and "Global health and bioengineering".