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Greengrocer develops robust data and models for sustainable food systems. In this context, ZHAW is fundamentally advancing the Food Chain Model by integrating nutrition, processing and food waste, thereby making it usable for advisory, research and AI-driven applications.

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 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.          …

Automation of software processes to secure and expand markets and increase efficiency analyses the feasibility of automating processes in existing software systems.

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. Within the project, assistive…

This research project is focused on development of an artificial intelligence-based method for optimizing the control functionality of Belimo's HVAC field devices in order to significantly reduce the energy consumption in buildings.

Evaluation of the implementation of the cantonal digital strategy, including interviews, portal comparison, and usability testing of the online service counter.

This project develops an AI-assisted assessment system building on prior research. The system will be implemented and evaluated using real student data and feedback.

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.

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 aim of the proposed study is to develop a toolbox to support nursing homes in building organisational capacity to implement and sustain person-centred dementia care.

The research project investigates the extent of reuse potential in Winterthur and the technical, legal, and organizational requirements that need to be met in order to enable the circular use of building components in an urban context.