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

Sustainable aviation fuels can significantly reduce the climate impact of aviation. This project is investigating how these fuels affect the stability and safety of aircraft engines.

AGNES (A-PNT and GBAS Navigation Enhanced Solutions) strengthens the resilience, continuity and performance of European Communications, Navigation and Surveillance by developing, integrating and validating next-generation Positioning, Navigation and Timing. The project targets the Work Programme…

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…

DIDIT closes a key knowledge gap regarding the modeling of dopants and ionic defects in organic semiconductors and halide perovskites. Through the development and experimental validation of new models, the project aims to elucidate degradation mechanisms and enable higher-performance devices.

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.

In «NavShield» we investigate the feasibility of deployable sensor systems for the detection and localization of GNSS interference sources: / Task 1 – Development of a Deployable GNSS Interference Detection and Localization System / Task 2 – Experimental Validation of Interference Detection and…

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.

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.

The E-Mobility Study in the city of Zurich examines, through a standardized survey of car-owning residents of the city of Zurich, which barriers and obstacles prevent them from purchasing an electric car and which factors encourage the transition. The role of public charging stations is also…

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…

The ELAKE project is establishing a cross-border electric boat pilot route on Lake Constance, and the ZHAW is conducting scientific research into the charging infrastructure, user behavior, and new business models.

We investigate how movement, behavioural, and biometric data can be translated into personalised, evidence-based coaching interventions. The project establishes the scientific and technical foundation for adaptive AI coaching that supports sustained healthy behaviour.

Wildfires have become a rapidly escalating global threat, with major economic, ecological, and social consequences. Single events can cause multi-billion losses, and climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of fire outbreaks through higher temperatures, prolonged dry periods, and…