All projects from the School of Life Sciences and Facility Management
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ADSC isolation by pure mechanical means
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Drone Signal Dataset
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Maximizing the Benefits of Organic Fertilizers: A Data-Driven Approach to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Pollution
The project aims at assessing the use of soil enzymatic activity to improve the use efficiency of nitrogen in agriculture to fulfill environmental goals and climate targets. We work together with ETH spin-off Digit Soil who already developed a device measuring on-site biological activity, an important soil process ...
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Evaluation of modification in aerospace regulations using generative artificial intelligence models
Creation of a proof of concept for innovative analytics for aerospace compliance using machine learning.
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Novel method for geosmin reduction using probiotics in aquaculture
Novel method for geosmin reduction using probiotics in aquaculture: Upcycling of waste nutrients (backwash slurry of drum sieve filter) to biofloc which will further increase water quality by further nitrification process and simultaneously degradation of the above mentioned off flavor substances by the Genus ...
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Stroke DynamiX
Stroke DynamiX explores data-driven stroke management using machine-learning techniques in a consortium of statistics researchers, translational enablers, and clinical partners. We implement statistical tools to dynamically model stroke epidemiologically and predict real-time sepsis onset in the clinic. ...
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Automatic individualization of mathematics tasks
In this project, the exercises provided to the students are to be automatically individualized. For this purpose, the exercises and exams solved by the students are analyzed and theand the missing competences will be identified. This approach should generate exercises optimized for each student and therefore provide ...
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Construction kit online didactics
Due to the limited resources of rooms and the increased demand for offers of part-time study, the online part of teaching and the quality of e-learning didactics in online courses are becoming more and more important. In the project "Building Blocks for Inspiration in Online Didactics", lecturers from diverse ...
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Molecular Sensory Guided Flavor Improvement of Plant-Based Egg
This project utilizes the methodologies of Sensomics to enhance the flavor of plant-based eggs by bridging the molecular-level flavor gap. Through reverse engineering, the specific molecular components responsible for the flavor of chicken egg are identified and utilized to optimize the flavor of plant-based ...
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Reference values and quality criteria for biodiversity in settlement areas
The potential for promoting biodiversity in urban areas is great, and the willingness of actors to get involved is increasing. In order to be able to do this, planners, developers and municipalities need - in addition to knowledge and legal foundations - well-supported and practicable benchmarks for biodiversity ...
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ReFoCus – Innovative application of bio-processing for nutritionally enhanced and minimally processed animal-free food products
We target to develop centre-of-the-plate food products through an innovative application of texture- and nutrient-optimized bio-processing, assisted by data-driven process optimization. From sustainability perspective, the product aims for minimal processing and up-cycling of agro-food side streams. ...
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Comparison of roasting
Comparison of roasting with different head/energy sources. This will be conducted first (2023) on three shop roasters and later (2024) on two industrial roasters.
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Development of a sustainable packaging system for refrigerated transport
The aim of the project is to prepare a potential study for the development of a sustainable packaging system (consisting of thermobox, cooling element and latent heat storage material) for refrigerated transport. The use of bio-based and/or biodegradable or recyclable materials as well as suitable manufacturing and ...
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Digital Health Zurich – A practice lab for patient-centred clinical innovation
Digital Health Zurich researches digital health solutions in the hospital context and implements them efficiently and with practical relevance. Core topics are Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROMs), remote monitoring, integrated care and related technologies as well as empowerment of patients and staff. Our ...
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Participatory decision-making for food system transformation
In this inter- and transdisciplinary research project, we investigate with the local actors the sustainability of "terroir" agri-food systems. First, we will co-define sustainability in the local context with direct engagement with stakeholders. Second, we will facilitate the co-creation of pathway towards improving ...
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Synthesis of peptidic active ingredients
In this project a compound library of peptidic drugs will be synthesized.
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Therapy for the NRAS melanoma subtype
Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in Switzerland and the most lethal skin cancer. NRAS (neuroblastoma ras viral oncogene homolog)-mutated melanoma is the most aggressive subtype, with no effective therapy after immunotherapy failure. The goal of this project is to develop the first effective targeted therapy ...
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ToViPoRe: massive detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus by high-throughput sequencing
Swiss agriculture is at risk with the emergence of a new viral disease epidemic caused by the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), also know as Jordan virus. This plant disease attacking tomato and peppers can lead to a complete yield loss thus generating significant economic losses for Swiss growers. This ...
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Data and Team Sports
The project will assess the feasibility of automatic quantification of two very important aspects of a team game: fatigue, and quality of decision making. If successful, we intend to develop the idea further by creating a well-coordinated consortium of academics and companies in Switzerland and create a cutting edge ...
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Digital Physio: prescriptive rehabilitation for pediatric patients with cerebral palsy
This project aims at creating a machine learning-based tool for predicting success in functionalmobility treatment with Lokomat device for children with cerebral palsy (CP).
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FM 4.0
The degree of digitalisation in the facility management (FM) and real estate (RE) sector is still relatively low. However, there are significant potential opportunities that digital transformation (DT) offers FM and RE.The complexity of understanding DT and its many interrelated factors present a considerable ...
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Compensation Study Universities of Applied Sciences Switzerland 2023
Every two years, FH SCHWEIZ conducts a cross-sectional and longitudinal study in all national languages (G, F, I) among its members and graduates of universities of applied sciences on the topic of salary and its influencing factors, as well as other supplementary key topics. The data collection is designed as a ...
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Development of a hemp bitter extract and application in beer production
This project aims at brewing beer with hemp instead of hops, without changing the sensorial characteristics of the beer. The project proposed is seen as a collaborative work between the different research groups of ILGI institute. The goals are: to develop a hemp bitter extract that could be used in beer brewing to ...
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Development of analytical methods specific to aquaculture
The aim of this project is to establish and further develop analytical methods specific to aquaculture so that they can be used in future projects. The methods to be established are: Trace analysis for off-flavour detection: an existing method for measuring geosmin and 2-MIB in water samples (using HS-SPME-GC/MS) ...
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DSembedded: Integrating discipline-specific Know How into Data Stewardship