The energy strategy 2050 of the Swiss government (BFE, 2016), which includes the phase-out of nuclear power and its replacement with mostly new renewable electricity sources, requires an increase in both the absolute amount of hydropower production (by 1.5-3 TWh yr-1) and the flexibility to produce power at times ...

Taking into account different personality types in aquaculture and re-stocking measures for open water is important, since the specific characteristics of the animals determine their fate. But different personalities are assumed to be important for the different purposes for which fish are raised. However, ...

Switzerland is not supplied with sufficient amounts of protein for feed production, but has to import the main proportion from other countries. Duckweed can show high growth rates and protein contents on diluted manure and can reach production rates per squaremeter which are comparable to commonly used terrestrial ...

The goal of this project is to develop an innovative course format for biocatalysis in life science BSc curricula, which is able to meet the above-named challenges by utilizing a blended learning concept. The core element of the new course will be an online learning platform (Virtual Campus Biocatalysis; VICAB) that ...

Despite major breakthroughs in the identification of new promising drug candidates, translating these findings into the clinic is often hampered by challenges in delivering an efficacious drug dosage to the site of the disease. In an effort to address this challenge, researchers are deciphering the natural ...

Development of a novel immunization method in rabbits that improves the generation of antibodies against the native form of human proteins e.g. cell surface receptors. Subsequent validation of the method through functional characterization of candidate therapeutic antibodies in vitro and in vivo. The aim is the ...

Globalisation of the food trade leads to various impacts on the economy, the environment, and society. Emerging economies that have expanded their agricultural trade and have become net agricultural exporters are particularly affected. The proposed research collaboration aims at combining interdisciplinary research ...

The simulation and optimization is predestined for high performance computing (HPC). Many computing operations are necessary and huge amounts of data are being generated. The requirements have also increased in recent years as the models become more complex. In addition, simulation-based optimization needs a large ...

Within the scope of this pilot project, a nationwide training program for operators of biogas & composting plants will be developed and implemented. The aim is to prepare and provide courses on the topic of disposal of organic biowaste. Appropriate exams are developed and carried out for the courses.  ...

Safety and quality prediction are topical issues in food industry. We are developing a novel IoT approach in the framework of a collaboration with Genossenschaft Migros Zürich (GMZ), ZHAW (represented by the institutes IAS and ILGI) and Axino Solutions AG. The main goal of the project is to provide a robust, ...

Food from Wood is a research project about edible insects, which do not feed on staple food of humans. Rhinoceros beetles and flower chafers stand in focus. The larvae spend their development inside the soil until pupation and they feed on dead wood. After pupation, the larvae can be sieved out of the substrate and ...

The feasibility study supported by the CTI (today Innosuisse) is being carried out in intensive cooperation with the three business partners. For each business partner, the project specifies how sustainable real estate services (e. g. multi-year planning, operational optimization, energy modernization, facility ...

The tried and tested forest edge key (Krüsi et al. 2017) is suitable for recording the initial condition and later monitoring the success of forest edge enhancements, as it provides reproducible results and is easy to use (Fuhrer et al. submitted). For this reason, this forest edge key is to be further developed ...

Aqu@teach responds to the lack of adequately skilled personnel to design and operate innovative aquaculture and aquaponics Technology, by equipping students with transversal skills that will provide them with a competitive Advantage in the labour market. This Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership for Higher Education, ...

To improve the livelihoods perspectives of smallholder coffee farmers, the project will generate and promote knowledge in origin countries on domestic quality markets, increased added value of coffee and coffee cherry products for coffee farmers and their organisations within origin countries and beyond. The project ...

Swissuniversities project to promote PhD programs at ZHAW in the field of Data Science.

Food is responsible for a large proportion of global consumption of natural resources and for many environmental impacts. The focus is on animal foods in particular. The high and growing consumption of meat and milk is a global challenge. Switzerland must also participate in the search for ways of achieving ...

Which processes in a hospital are particularly resource-intensive? How can cost-efficiency in hospitals be increased and environmental impact be reduced? How can life cycle innovation be applied in the health care sector in order to increase its sustainability? The Life Cycle Assessment Research Group of the Zurich ...