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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…

Developing next-generation lithium-free electron injection materials for longer-lasting, more sustainable OLEDs, supported by predictive modelling, device validation, and advanced simulation tools.

We pioneer neuro-symbolic methods that retain the interpretability and mechanistic grounding of classical phylogenetics while integrating the representational richness of genomic large language models. Beyond improving phylogenetic accuracy, this enables detailed study of evolutionary dynamics in…

Coral reefs are critical ecosystems that support a third of all marine species. Yet they are rapidly degrading due to climate change, nutrient overload, and overfishing—mass bleaching and ocean acidification are weakening reef resilience. There is a pressing need for scalable, non-invasive…

The framework incorporates the site development plan model (Gestaltungsplan) and different interpretations of the new Building and Zoning Regulations (BZO). These are translated into transparent assumptions and simulation scenarios for Smart Buildings.

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.

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…

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.

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…

We aim to develop two hardware-software products also available as services: the CaliWeld portable calibration and OptiWeld modular optimization stations, combining arc-plasma emissions with physics-based models for industrial TIG welding quality assurance and process optimization.

The INSIGHT project introduces compressed yet informative-preserving indicators for power quality (PQ) monitoring in low-voltage distribution grids increasingly dominated by power electronics.

Numerous cantons have now come to terms with the history of compulsory social welfare measures and placements in care (FSZM). The canton of Basel-Stadt has yet to do so. This research project examines FSZM in the canton of Basel-Stadt as they affected adults and young people between 1930 and 1980.…

Dysmenorrhea refers to severe pain during menstruation and affects over 87% of young women in Switzerland. Yet knowledge and care remain inadequate. The project examines menstrual health, health literacy and healthcare provision among 16- to 20-year-olds, laying the foundation for effective pain…

AI video interviews (AVI) can mistake circumstance — language, disability, neurodivergence or technical setup — for low competence, resulting in unfair outcomes. This project will identify factors and strategies that enable fairer AI-based competence assessment.