Find research projects
-
Exploration of Microwave-Based Dynamic Thermal Imaging for Lymphedema Diagnosis
The project has two objectives: / Develop a novel diagnostic approach for lymphedema using microwave-based dynamic thermal imaging, specifically Active Microwave Thermography (AMT). / Design and fabricate polymer-based skin phantoms, perform microwave-stimulated thermal measurements, and analyze…
future, 01/2026 - 05/2026
-
Innovative Spatio-Temporal multi-criteria decision analysis Interface to support informed decision-Making for real-world applications…
This project develops a digital spatio-temporal MCDA tool integrating GIS, computational methods, and real-time data to support informed decisions. Case studies and stakeholder input will assess its effectiveness in managing dynamic, real-world challenges.
future, 11/2025 - 10/2028
-
Language learning in the age of Artificial Intelligence (ALIA)
Neural translation systems are transforming multilingual communication – and increasingly also in spoken contexts. While this development is opening up new opportunities, it is also raising didactic questions for foreign language teaching. Which skills will be important in the future if AI can offer…
future, 09/2025 - 09/2028
-
ParticlePAT4Mills: Next-generation wet grinding technology with integrated real-time particle size measurement as process analysis…
The ParticlePAT4Mills project intends to integrate real-time particle-size monitoring and control into wet-milling equipment. With those next generation wet-mills, grinding processes for solids will become more efficient in terms of cycle time, energy consumption and ultimately quality. …
future, 09/2025 - 08/2027
-
Robot Process Automation for securing and expanding the market and increasing efficiency (IPP-RPA)
Automation of software processes to secure and expand markets and increase efficiency analyses the feasibility of automating processes in existing software systems.
future, 09/2025 - 06/2026
-
Re-Imagining Intellectual Development: Thinking Skills for Human-AI Interaction
Overall Objective: To reconceptualize writing pedagogy in higher education by investigating the evolving relationship between writing and thinking in the context of generative AI.
future, 09/2025 - 12/2025
-
Comparison of combined cooling and heating systems in office buildings
Many office buildings still rely on inefficient fossil-fuel heating and separate air conditioning systems. This project compares three integrated heating and cooling systems using different refrigerants to identify the most efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for decarbonization.
current, 08/2025 - 04/2027
-
Examining socio-spatial and health-related determinants of refugees’ social integration to improve the Swiss Integration Agenda …
The Swiss Integration Agenda requires refugees to actively integrate into local social structures and neighborhoods within seven years of receiving their asylum decision. But how can this be achieved when a large proportion of refugees perceive their own health status as poor and the asylum centre…
current, 08/2025 - 07/2028
-
High performance AI stereo matching
For the further development of an intraoral scanner (IOS), various AI stereo matching algorithms are being examined for their suitability for use in the product. The aim is to identify a suitable model for training and implementation, to convert it to TensorRT and to optimize the real-time…
current, 08/2025 - 10/2025
-
History of “eco-architecture” in Switzerland, 196X-199X. An architectural-historical, corpuslinguistic and gender-theoretical analysis (ÖKO)
Architecture has a major influence on the climate and is currently looking for solutions. However, this is not new: topics such as re-use or regenerative materials were already being investigated and incorporated into experimental buildings after the Second World War. This project aims to…
current, 08/2025 - 12/2028
-
Antimicrobial Resistance Tracker (AMR)
The goal of the project is to strengthen surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in animals and food products, with a focus on international travelers. The project will explore (and quantify the uncertainty of) using AI-based text and image mining techniques to extract data on the prevalence of…
current, 08/2025 - 07/2028
-
Education Initiative on Unconscious Bias in Health Care
The goal of this project is to raise awareness on the topic of unconscious bias in health care among faculty of medical and health care professions at Swiss universities.
current, 08/2025 - 12/2026
-
Exploring the Triad of Academic Writing, Critical Thinking and AI Literacy: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Undergraduate Thesis Writing…
The TRAI project examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming academic work, particularly when students write their Bachelor’s theses.
current, 07/2025 - 06/2029
-
Skin assessment near catheters using sensors (AseptuvaINNO)
Aseptuva aims to enhance its existing UV disinfection device by integrating a diagnostic feature that detects early signs of catheter-related infections. The device, already positioned near catheter-entry sites, will use optical sensing (UV, infrared, visible light) to detect temperature changes…
current, 07/2025 - 12/2025
-
AquaChain - Connecting the trophic levels of a freshwater aquaculture food chain
The objective of the proposed project is to follow the fate of essential fatty acids from the primary producer through three trophic levels of a model freshwater food chain. This work is carried out by three research partners from Bulgaria, Romania, and Switzerland, which all contribute their…
current, 07/2025 - 06/2029
-
AI for Child Protection: Developing and Evaluating Machine Learning Applications for Decision Support in Child Protection
This project aims to develop and evaluate AI applications to support evidence-based, unbiased decision making in child protection. Using administrative data and case notes, we will build predictive models that estimate intervention success, ensure algorithmic fairness, and explore practitioner…
current, 07/2025 - 06/2027
-
Unknown Radio Signal Clustering
current, 07/2025 - 09/2026
-
Radio Signal Object Detection
current, 07/2025 - 09/2026
-
Innovating Nepalese aquaculture: Technology advancement, integration in the WEFH nexus and social inclusion (NEPAQUA)
NEPAQUA is an international research and innovation project designed to drive a sustainable transition in Nepal’s aquaculture sector. By combining scientific, technical, and community-based approaches, NEPAQUA aims to enhance / food security, / resource efficiency, and / local livelihoods. The…
current, 07/2025 - 06/2026
-
New edition and translation myStudybox
The development of competence grids serves as the basis for a differentiated and competence-oriented assessment system that can contribute to the continuous improvement of degree programs. With a suitable feedback system, program heads, lecturers and students receive central information for focusing…
current, 06/2025 - 12/2026