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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…

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.

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…

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…

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

Delirium DynamiX harnesses high-resolution USZ ICU data with on-prem LLMs and novel time-series Additive Bayesian Networks. This interpretable modeling of dynamic causal chains enables / earlier delirium detection, / targeted interventions, external validation, / a co-designed dashboard, and / a…

The project EZRA aims to integrate and further optimise all required network equipment of a 5G network into a single compactdevice. Increased data throughput is addressed by hardware acceleration of the most complex components like FFT and LDPCcoder as well as by improvements in the analog signal…

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…

We investigate sustainable nanomaterials using ultra-broadband terahertz (THz) spectroscopy to understand their fundamental properties and enable new functionalities for next-generation THz technologies.

We will develop language technologies for imperfect Swiss German speech. These technologies are crucial to build AI applications for persons with speech disorders, e.g chatbots for children in speech therapy or diagnosis tools for patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

Innosuisse project evaluating WindtracX box-wing configurations via a coupled aerodynamic–tether flight mechanics model. ZHAW develops the simulation framework, runs geometry trade-off studies across box-wing arrangements and tether attachment options, and recommends optimal designs for performance,…

The JETSTREAM project investigates aviation emissions through measurement campaigns and modeling. Its focus areas include the use of up to 100% SAF (including LCA), the analysis and toxicology of organic engine emissions on lung cells, and the integration of non-CO2 effects.

NEXTPro develops a 177Lu-based radioligand therapy targeting prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) for prostate cancer patients not responding to PSMA therapies. The project validates the lead candidate NEXTPro-131 through / translational biodistribution, / dosimetry, / efficacy, and / safety…

VINTAGE – Vineyard INTelligence for Agronomic Guidance & Evaluation. The project explores how agronomic, climatic, and georeferenced field data can be transformed into management recommendations.

We are developing the first clinically usable platform for automated speech and language analysis in Swiss German. By combining advanced speech recognition with language and voice biomarkers, the system will support faster, more accurate diagnosis and monitoring of disorders such as developmental…

This EU Horizon project focuses on developing scalable cultivation systems for macroalgae (seaweed) to create regenerative, bio-based value chains. The envisioned end products include food, cosmetics, and insulation building materials. A life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) as well as a…

Vibration Inspection for Bridge Repair Alerts develops a reference-free vibration monitoring system for bridge safety using Spiking Neural Networks and a digital twin. The solution eliminates baseline data requirements, enabling immediate deployment on aging infrastructure with 10+ year autonomous…

TwinMind uses AI and RAG to automate Digital Product Passport creation by extracting data from PDFs into compliant Asset Administration Shells. Designed for SMEs, it ensures high field accuracy and regulatory compliance without requiring complex PLM/ERP integration, protecting market access and…