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Machine Learning-Driven Optimization of Polymer Encapsulation Layers for Enhanced Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as one of the most promising candidates for next-generation photovoltaic technology, achieving impressive power conversion efficiencies of more than 26 %. However, their widespread application is hindered by issues related to instability under real-world…
future, 06/2026 - 12/2026
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Advancing musculoskeletal research: iterative learning control-driven system identification in a physical glenohumeral simulator for…
The shoulder is one of the most mobile but also one of the most complex joints in the human body. The muscles of the rotator cuff control its movement and stability. This project is developing an adaptive method that measures the effect of these muscles more precisely in order to create a better…
future, 04/2026 - 09/2026
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Predictive warning system prototype for the prevention of failures in electrical grids
The rapid integration of renewable and distributed energy resources, coupled with the growing electrification of transportation and heating, is making grid operation increasingly complex and dynamic. Therefore, research that focuses on the prevention of catastrophic events and the maintenance of…
future, 04/2026 - 12/2026
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Local Adaptation and Sustainability in Grain Legume Cultivation with Soybean as a Proof of Principle (FoodN'Feed)
The project FoodN'Feed aims to fill the gap in the development of native microbial communities for Swiss-adapted sustainable grain legume cultivation by capturing the true nodule rhizobial community and associated root microbiomes for the three most relevant grain legume crops for Switzerland…
future, 04/2026 - 03/2030
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AI4Flex.Data: AI-Driven Cross-Engine Optimization of Concurrent Workloads (AI4Flex.Data)
Modern data systems are fragmented, making efficient and portable workloads difficult. A unified abstraction is missing. AI4Flex.Data decouples workload definition from execution, uses AI for engine selection, and enables flexible, optimized multi engine processing.
future, 04/2026 - 01/2030
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Explainable RL and Agentic Physical AI for Assistive Mobile Manipulation (CareBot)
Human-Centric and Explainable Robot Learning for Mobile Manipulation: Vision-Language-Action models and Reinforcement Learning assistive mobility and humanoids in healthcare, with Swiss industry and academic partners
future, 04/2026 - 03/2028
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Dr. Chiller - Immersive AR Framework for First-Level Maintenance Support (CHILLER)
Dr. Chiller develops a modular, device-agnostic ICT framework with an embedded AAS gateway enabling interoperable connectivity between industrial assets and digital twins. Using IoT communication, AI analytics, and AR-based support, it enables predictive maintenance and lifecycle data integration.
future, 04/2026 - 09/2027
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Exploring the political in public health: Perspectives from practitioners and academics about the political determinants of health (LHMENA)
Exploring the political in public health: Perspectives from practitioners and academics about the political determinants of health
current, 03/2026 - 02/2027
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From Clinic to Daily Life: Digitally Transforming Gait Assessment in Multiple Sclerosis through Wearable Technology
Every step tells a story – especially in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), where gait reveals important health insights. This project digitizes gait assessments in people with MS using wearable sensors. By comparing therapist-rated outcomes withbiomechanical data, we aim to identify key gait parameters and…
current, 03/2026 - 02/2028
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SmartRecipe - Real-Time Production Optimization
Real-time recipe optimisation for the process industry by data integration, simulation and AI, to increase quality and sustainability.
current, 03/2026 - 11/2027
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Next Generation Bioproduction
Support of Subprojects / Subprojekt 1: TipsYeast -Tailoring Pichia pastoris (Komagataella phaffii) for Ethanol driven protein production / Subprojekt 2: CirculH2 –Hydrogenases for Large Scale Deployment of H2 as a Circular Energy Carrier in Industrial Biotechnology Based on Enzymatic Catalysts. …
current, 03/2026 - 12/2028
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Care for Rare Navigator: Digital AI-supported counseling service for families with rare diseases (Care4RareN)
The Care for Rare Navigator develops a digital, AI-supported counsel-ling system for families affected by rare diseases, providing needs-oriented, everyday support that complements existing care structures. Expected outcomes include strengthened orientation and self-efficacy as well as psychosocial…
current, 02/2026 - 02/2028
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Smart Heat, Smarter Tools: Unlocking District Energy Design with AI Agents (KI-Planeto)
TESSA integrates AI agents via Model Context Protocol to democratize district heating design. By enabling natural language interfaces, consultants can access advanced thermal simulation and storage optimization without specialist expertise—accelerating the energy transition and supporting…
current, 02/2026 - 12/2026
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Automated Music Track Extraction and Identification from Full-Length Movies (soundtrackID )
We are developing an end-to-end system for the automatic detection, segmentation, and identification of music in full-length movies. Audio is analyzed in one-second windows using pretrained models, merged into candidate tracks, reviewed, and submitted to external APIs; identification accuracy is…
current, 02/2026 - 03/2027
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Cyclical cake filtration for separating cell cultures
Cell cultures, mainly antibody producing Chinese Hamster Ovary cells, but also Human Embryonic Kidney cells or stem cells, are cultivated in chemically defined medium. After cultivation is terminated, the cells are separated from the cell culture medium using cyclical cake filtration and the…
current, 02/2026 - 08/2027
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Next-Gen Feedback Mining: Insights and Actions through AI Dialogue
Traditional surveys are often limited in their ability to deliver in‑depth insights for strategic decision‑making. By introducing LLMs to conduct dynamic feedback conversations, relevant topics, patterns, and causal relationships can be systematically extracted, as LLM‑driven dialogues enable…
current, 02/2026 - 08/2026
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Person-centred care of persons with dementia receiving community care services: co-design of an intervention focusing on developing…
Background: In Switzerland, people with dementia often receive community care services (called “Spitex”). People with dementia report several physical, emotional, social or practical symptoms and needs throughout their disease trajectory and while under the care of such community services. In this…
current, 02/2026 - 01/2028
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Lightweight Multimodal Multilingual Context-Aware Machine Translation for AI Documents (LEXICAI)
AI is becoming increasingly important in research, industry, and everyday life. However, many documents that explain or discuss AI, such as reports, articles, and blog posts are difficult to understand or available only in a few languages. The LEXICAI project aims to make such AI-related texts…
current, 02/2026 - 01/2029
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Exercise is Medicine Switzerland: contextual analysis for the implementation of physical activity counselling in physiotherapy
Exercise is medicine. The Swiss national strategy for the prevention of non-communicable diseases aims to promote exercise as medicine in the context of primary and secondary prevention. The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health has prepared the ground for the national implementation of Exercise is…
current, 02/2026 - 12/2027
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Cirkel Supply: AI4Alps
In the Innosuisse project AI4Alps, the ZHAW is investigating how customer decisions and booking processes change when information is no longer primarily found via traditional search engines and websites, but increasingly via AI-based response systems and digital assistants. Current knowledge shows…
current, 02/2026 - 08/2027