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The project investigates how, since the 1960s, a distinct planning culture has emerged along the Swiss German–French language border (Röstigraben), materializing in architecture and urban design, becoming visible and negotiable in social practices, and exhibiting specific characteristics of building…

We develop a new system for condition-based maintenance of train bogies and railway tracks, using existing operational data together with cost-efficient IoT sensors installed onboard in-service trains. By continuously monitoring the condition of both vehicles and infrastructure, the system enables…

This study investigates the lived experiences of women school leaders in educational institutions within the eThekwini district of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland, focusing on how they perceive, navigate, and make sense of their leadership roles.

SIM-SCERA is an open-source simulation tool that assesses the resilience of interdependent critical infrastructures to digital disruptions. By integrating simulation modeling with GIS, it enables visualization of disruption scenarios and recovery strategies, supporting resilient planning and…

AZTA continuously strengthens companies' cybersecurity by analyzing logs, configurations, metrics, and network data to identify areas for improvement. An additional industry benchmark based on zero-trust principles enables companies to specifically enhance their cybersecurity.

The project develops advanced AI algorithms to enable new digital services for industrial automated assembly tools, including process quality monitoring, automatic fault detection, diagnostics, and prediction of remaining useful life in an industrial environment.

International workshop on dynamic stability challenges of the future power grids DynPOWER 2026 regarding research and development in the field of energy system dynamics and control, with a particular focus on the development of low-inertia energy systems.

AirTwin DPP develops an AI-powered digital twin for pneumatic systems in machine tools. It detects and localizes compressed-air leaks in real time and reduces consumption by 5–10%. Via the Asset Administration Shell and Digital Product Passport, it generates standardized, auditable energy and CO₂…

Wildfires have become a rapidly escalating global threat, with major economic, ecological, and social consequences. Single events can cause multi-billion losses, and climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of fire outbreaks through higher temperatures, prolonged dry periods, and…

This project addresses unequal access to safe water and sanitation in South Africa by advancing low-tech greywater treatment solutions (LTGS) that are simple, affordable and locally maintainable. Greywater is produced in large volumes at household level and, if treated appropriately, can reduce…

Translated texts are inadequately discoverable in library catalogues, prolonging a long tradition of their invisibilisation that ultimately undermines multilingual open science. This project will identify data management and retrieval practices that feed into “discovery layers”, with the aim of…

Development of a new, innovative generation of enthalpy heat exchangers, made possible by a dimensionally stable membrane material. The project aims to achieve higher efficiency, a more compact design, and increased durability for modern ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Many people fail to claim social benefits they are entitled to – often due to language and administrative barriers. Simplify! identifies these hurdles, develops clearer materials together with practice partners, and scientifically evaluates whether they improve access to social benefits.

The ISGAN-SIRFN initiative provides collaborative testing and evaluation capabilities for the international community, supporting the improved design, implementation, and validation of smart grids and their functionalities. A key focus is the reliable integration of clean energy technologies into…

The Lifecycle Compass examines how lifecycle-based financial advice can be translated into an understandable, usable, and scalable digital advisory solution.

Fish farms in remote tropical regions, such as Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania, face significant challenges with limited and unreliable access to electricity and inefficient resource utilization. This leads to high production costs and limited investment opportunities in local aquaculture…