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The project investigates the feasibility of AI-supported conversation simulations in XR for professional communication training. The innovative focus is on capturing and evaluating para- and nonverbal communication signals.

This collaboration between abc biopply, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, and University of Zurich aims to advance drug development by introducing a novel 3D CoSeedis Immuno-Micro-Tumor System. The new system will encompass heterotypic cancer organoids, consisting of cancer, stromal and…

The project is dedicated to a photographic and societal exploration of the built contact zones along the “Röstigraben.” It focuses on Biel/Bienne, Fribourg, and Delémont, where photography and its public exhibition make visible how language, space, and building culture overlap, intersect, and…

The aim of the project EnablEd is to develop an empowerment model for school leaders that supports self-determined digital school development. In doing so, the project provides a practice-oriented contribution to school development in times of digital transformation and responds to ongoing…

The AssisT project, commissioned by the City of Zurich, investigates how digital assistive technologies can enable older adults to live independently in their own homes for longer. With its Ageing Strategy 2035, the City of Zurich aims to make this possible.

Switzerland is positioning itself as an early adopter in nutrient recovery and sustainable wastewater management. By 2026, legislation mandates phosphorus recovery from wastewater or sewage sludge, aiming to reduce dependency on imported fertilizers and preserve finite phosphate resource. In…

This project proposes an innovative approach to improve product quality through early detection of potential manufacturing defects that could lead to premature device failures. It is based development of machine learning models on manufacturing, testing, and field data.

The aim is to further develop and refine the concept as well as to prepare and implement a pilot project in Winterthur’s Old Town. The project focuses on supporting local retail, promoting sustainable mobility, and enhancing the attractiveness of the city center as a space for shopping and social…

The main goal of this research project is to conduct a comprehensive investigation into AI methodologies for Intrusion Detection Systems, with a strong emphasis on the identification of explainable AI (XAI) techniques that are most suitable for improving interpretability and doing an initial…

SPACER will create high‑power‑density, low‑cost electrodes for redox‑flow batteries using hierarchical, multi‑scale structures. Multiscale modelling will guide pore design, followed by micro‑ (stereolithography), meso‑ (3D printing) and macro‑ (textile) prototyping, EPR validation, and mini‑stack…

This project develops an evidence-based policy brief on the use of poppers (alkyl nitrites) in Switzerland in an international context. It analyses regulation, health risks, and provides recommendations for harm reduction and public health strategies.

Most areas of rural Lebanon suffer from inadequate wastewater management and corresponding investments. Current practices drive health issues and lead to vast amounts of greenhouse gases. The proposed project will pilot the application of pyrolysis on locally collected dry sludge in Lebanon to…

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.

SBES's HyFlexGT burner can quickly adapt to various gas turbine models for hydrogen combustion. A versatile thermoacoustic model is needed to predict the behavior of the different burner versions, enabling efficient scaling.

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…

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…

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…

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.