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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.

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.

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.

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,…

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…

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…

In a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation into everyday practice, the gap between high-level principles and real-world implementation is becoming increasingly visible. While frameworks for trustworthy AI are evolving, their translation into concrete decisions,…

The pilot project “Volunteering and Digitalization” led by the Stiftung Zürcher Gemeinschaftszentren and supported by the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, explores how volunteer networks can be translated into hybrid and digital formats to strengthen participation, community ties, and…

The project aimt to develop an experimental system for cryopreservation of kidneys for organ transplantation and donation.

Science Fiction Prototyping for Human-AI Interaction – A Transdisciplinary Workshop with Japanese and Swiss Researchers

Switzerland's growing regulatory push for recycled building materials, from SIA  standards to Zurich's 50% recycled concrete mandate, has driven steady demand for products like R-concrete. Yet manufacturers struggle with a fundamental bottleneck: end-of-life construction materials are sourced from a…

GFRP bogies could make rail freight transport quieter, lighter and less maintenance-intensive. On behalf of the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, this project analyses market potential, industry requirements and viable business models. The project provides a decision-making basis for further…

Nurses working in acute care are often confronted with sexual harassment by patients. The StopSH project aims to develop effective, practical interventions for preventing and dealing with sexual harassment, in collaboration with nurses.

In collaboration with the Integrierte Psychiatrie Winterthur – Zürcher Unterland, the ZHAW is developing the strategic foundation for a digitalisation roadmap and investment proposal for their facility management department.

The shoulder is one of the most mobile but also one of the most complex joints in the human body. The muscles of the rotator cuff control its movement and stability. This project is developing an adaptive method that measures the effect of these muscles more precisely in order to create a better…