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Jess Gerrit SnedekerView profile

Professor

• Tendon Biomechanics
• Orthopedic Biomechanics
• Biomaterials
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Jess Gerrit Snedeker serves as Full Professor of Orthopedic Biomechanics at ETH Zurich (Department of Health Sciences and Technology) and University of Zurich since March 2022. He concurrently holds positions as Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Orthopedics at University of Zurich and Chief Scientific Officer at Balgrist Campus. His academic career at ETH Zurich progressed from Assistant Professor (2006) to Associate Professor (2008) before his promotion to Full Professor in 2022. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich (2004) M.Sc. in Bioengineering from Pennsylvania State University (2000) B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University (1995) Prof. Snedeker's research centers on tendon disease mechanisms and healing , cell-biomaterial micro-interactions , and clinical biomechanics for orthopedic implants . His laboratory employs multidisciplinary approaches spanning molecular biology, computational modeling, and in vivo studies to investigate how mechanical forces regulate tendon homeostasis and how biomaterial properties influence cellular responses. Current work emphasizes mechanotransduction pathways involving SPARC and PIEZO1 proteins, and the role of advanced glycation in tendon aging. Analysis of his 2009-2021 publications reveals evolving focus from fundamental tendon biomechanics (collagen mechanics, viscoelasticity) toward integrated mechanobiological models linking molecular pathways to tissue function. Recent work increasingly incorporates genetic factors and in vivo human performance metrics, demonstrating translational impact from molecular mechanisms to clinical outcomes in tendon disorders. The Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory under his leadership operates as a collaborative hub between ETH Zurich, University Hospital Balgrist, and University of Zurich. The team combines engineering expertise with clinical orthopedics to develop novel diagnostic methods and implant technologies, currently investigating polycaprolactone-based tendon scaffolds and microtissue models for scar prevention.

Vasileios Thomas ArgyriouView profile

Lecturer

• Critical Data Studies
• AI and Ethics
• Migration and Mobility Management
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Vasileios Thomas Argyriou serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS) of ETH Zurich, concurrently conducting doctoral research within the Technology and Governance (TaG) group. His work critically examines data practices, knowledge production, and decision-making in EU digital border control infrastructures, with specific focus on epistemological and political implications of data quality in socio-technical risk assessment systems. His academic foundation includes: MSc in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (HPST) from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens & Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, thesis: "The technopolitics of Smart Borders in EU: From biometrics to biomarkers (2020)" Specialisation in Science and Public Policy from ESST/University of Maastricht BSc in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Argyriou's research synthesizes critical data studies, AI ethics, and migration governance through interdisciplinary lenses. He investigates how Science, Technology, and Innovation reshape security frameworks, emphasizing the political dimensions of data quality in border control infrastructures and ethical challenges in digitized critical systems. His work bridges technical implementation with societal consequences in migration management. His scholarly output demonstrates emerging expertise in technology ethics, exemplified by the 2020 publication "Ethical robots in networks" addressing societal implications of autonomous systems within digital studies. This work establishes foundational connections between robotic ethics and networked governance that inform his current border control research. His dissertation is conducted under the CURATE project, funded by an ERC/SERI Starting Grant supervised by Matthias Leese, investigating data quality mechanisms in European law enforcement cooperation. This research directly contributes to evidence-based technology assessment in high-stakes security contexts. As an integral member of ETH Zurich's Technology and Governance research group, Argyriou participates in cross-disciplinary analysis of digitization's impact on critical infrastructures, particularly examining how datafication transforms security governance and mobility management in the Schengen Area.

Louis BosshartView profile

Professor

• Media Entertainment
• Journalism Studies
• Media Ethics
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Prof. Dr. Louis Bosshart (born January 7, 1944) served as a Full Professor of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Fribourg from 1982 until his retirement in 2013, concurrently leading the Department of Communication and Media Research (DCM). He was pivotal in expanding the department into a multi-faculty unit with six professorships and numerous research positions. His academic journey included studies and a doctorate at the University of Fribourg, followed by research and teaching roles in the UK, USA, and Germany. Education: Studied German and Journalism at the University of Fribourg (1965–1972), with a habilitation in 1979 on television entertainment dynamics. Research Focus: Pioneered media entertainment studies, journalism ethics, and the role of media in society. His works include groundbreaking analyses on women in mass media and media policy. Visiting Roles: Held visiting professorships at Stanford University (1993–1994), Baylor University, and the University of Klagenfurt. Taught summer courses on media entertainment at Stanford. Awards & Roles: Honorary Doctorate, member of the Swiss Federal Commission for Women’s Issues (1981–1987), and President of the Swiss Society for Communication and Media Studies (1984–1993). His research emphasized empirical methods in humanities, notably linking entertainment to public communication. He also contributed to media policy through roles like Head of Press Office during Pope John Paul II’s 1984 visit to Fribourg.

Christian RossiView profile

Lecturer

• Religious Studies
• Art Education
• Biblical Studies
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Christian Rossi is an Office Manager at ETH Zurich's Department of Computer Science since 2005 and concurrently a Lecturer at the University of Zurich. He holds a Swiss bank commercial and business diploma, a sign language interpreter diploma, and a BA/MA in Religious Studies, Biblical Studies, and Psychology from the University of Zurich. He is also a doctoral student there. Education: BA and MA in Religious Studies, Biblical Studies, and Psychology (University of Zurich) Swiss bank commercial & business diploma Sign language interpreter diploma for deaf and deaf-blind His research interests bridge artistic practice and education, emphasizing visual narratives, spiritual silence, and rhythmic exploration in art. He advocates for art education as companionship, fostering students' self-discovery through structured yet flexible frameworks. His own pictorial work informs his teaching, creating a reciprocal empowerment between artistic creation and pedagogy. No academic articles are explicitly listed in the provided texts. He has no stated scientific awards. His current roles do not mention formal advising or grants, though his doctoral studies may involve related activities. No lab or team affiliations are detailed.

• Public International Law
• Migration Law
• International Human Rights Law
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Dr. Monika Plozza is a Senior Academic Assistant and Lecturer at the University of Lucerne’s Faculty of Law, specializing in Public International Law, Migration Law, and International Human Rights Law. She concurrently serves as an advisor on the human right to science for the Geneva Science Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA), an independent foundation supported by Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Her academic journey includes a doctoral program at the University of Lucerne (completed 2024 with highest distinction), supported by research stays at the Universities of Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Oxford through the Mobility Grant for Doctoral Students. She was selected as a Schindler Junior Scholar (2021/2022) at the University of Zurich’s Institute for International and Comparative Constitutional Law. Her research focuses on justiciability of the human right to science, migration law, and science policy frameworks. She actively participates in academic governance through roles in the Swiss Network of young Migration Scholars (SNyMS), the Association for Scientific Staff Members (MOL), and the University of Lucerne’s Senate and Working Group for Diversity. Her most impactful work includes her award-winning doctoral thesis «The Human Right to Science – Down to the Core» , which examines legal mechanisms to enforce scientific rights internationally. She regularly contributes to debates on AI ethics, open science, and environmental law intersections.

• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• Computational Neuroscience
• Machine Learning
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Sander de Haan is a Research Fellow and PhD student at the University of Lucerne's Institute for Social Ethics (ISE), concurrently pursuing a computational neuroscience PhD at ETH Zurich under Prof. Benjamin F. Grewe and Prof. Peter G. Kirchschlaeger. His research integrates ethical analysis with artificial intelligence and biological learning systems. Education: Master's in Computer Science Engineering from EPFL, with projects in theoretical machine learning, medical diagnostics AI, and deep learning for pose estimation/cell segmentation. Prior experience includes AI internships at Logitech (brain-machine interfaces), medical psychedelic data science, and teaching roles at EPFL/ETHZ. Research focuses on ethical dimensions of AI, principles of learning systems, and interdisciplinary connections between neuroscience and ethics. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. Labs/teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Neuroinformatics (ETH Zurich) and the Lucerne Graduate School in Ethics (LGSE).

Ugo SiravoView profile

Lecturer

• Fusion Energy
• Plasma Physics
• Tokamak Technology
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Ugo Siravo is an ETS/HES Engineer at the Swiss Plasma Center (SPC) within EPFL's School of Basic Sciences (SB), specializing in TCV Tokamak Physics and International Installations. Concurrently, he serves as a Lecturer for the Doctoral School of Physics (EDPY-ENS), teaching “Fusion and industrial plasma technologies” under EPFL's Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs. His work bridges engineering execution and academic instruction in fusion energy systems. His research spans Fusion Energy Engineering , Plasma Physics Applications , and Tokamak Technology Development , with specialized expertise in Gyrotron Systems , Neutral Beam Injection , and Electromagnetic Compatibility . This focus drives innovations in TCV tokamak operations, particularly power supply optimization, heating system integration, and ITER-related component validation. His methodology combines experimental validation with numerical simulation to solve high-power RF engineering challenges in nuclear environments. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2011-2025) reveals consistent contributions to TCV tokamak engineering, with escalating focus on ITER-compliant systems. Key trends include gyrotron collector thermal management (2023), dual-frequency operation (2019-2024), and electromagnetic compatibility for fusion environments (2011, 2017, 2023). His work demonstrates progression from component testing (2011) to integrated system optimization (2022-2025), emphasizing reliability in high-stress fusion applications. As a Lecturer, Siravo contributes to EPFL's doctoral education in physics but no advising details or grant activities are documented. His professional identity remains anchored in engineering execution within the Swiss Plasma Center framework. He operates within EPFL's Swiss Plasma Center (SPC), which manages the TCV tokamak—one of the world's most flexible magnetic confinement devices. The SPC maintains critical partnerships with ITER and European fusion initiatives, positioning Siravo's work at the nexus of experimental tokamak engineering and international fusion development.

• Visual Communication
• Data Visualization
• Graphic Design
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Robert Bossart serves as a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts School of Design and Art, teaching interaction design, data visualization, typography, and screen design across Bachelor's and Master's programs since 2002. He concurrently co-manages the design studio "Reflector Visuelle Gestaltung" while instructing in the new BA Spatial Design program since 2020. His educational background encompasses federal certification as a sign and advertising painter, training at the Lucerne Jazz School, and graphic design studies at HSLU where his diploma thesis won the 2001 Lucky Strike Junior Designer Award. Bossart's research centers on visual communication and data visualization, particularly application-oriented projects in energy data representation and didactic visualization. His work bridges design theory with practical implementation in complex systems like building automation, emphasizing user-centered approaches to transform technical data into accessible visual narratives. Publications spanning 2001-2012 reveal an evolution from graphic design history toward architectural data visualization, culminating in his 2012 book on building systems that demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of environmental data and user experience. Key recognitions include: German Design Award (2016) for Excellent Communications Design, Editorial Lucky Strike Junior Designer Award (2001) for Reflector – Diploma thesis With extensive teaching experience since 2002, Bossart has shaped design curricula while participating in KTI-funded research projects on energy visualization and building systems. His industry practice through Reflector provides students with real-world design methodology exposure, though specific advisees aren't documented. As co-founder of Reflector Visuelle Gestaltung, he leads a multidisciplinary team executing design projects while contributing to research initiatives including "Bottom-up energy visualization" and "LARA", maintaining active industry-academia collaboration beyond reduced research participation since 2016.

• Quantum Computing
• Financial Technology
• Computer Science
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Shaelom Fischer serves as a Lecturer and Diversity Officer in the Department of Computer Science at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, based at Campus Zug-Rotkreuz in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. His office is located on the 8th floor (Suurstoffi 1, 6343 Rotkreuz) with contact number +41 41 349 30 66. His research focuses on quantum computing applications in financial systems, particularly exploring quantum advantage in finance through computational modeling. This interdisciplinary work bridges theoretical computer science with practical financial engineering challenges, emphasizing algorithmic innovation for complex market simulations. Current efforts target quantum solutions for risk analysis and portfolio optimization. Fischer concurrently leads diversity initiatives within the Department of Computer Science, developing inclusive frameworks for academic environments while maintaining active teaching responsibilities in computer science curricula.

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Engineering
• Quantum Systems Design
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Samuele Bisi is a Researcher and Assistant-doctorant at the Laboratory of Quantum Architecture (AQUA) within the School of Engineering (STI) at EPFL. He is concurrently registered as a student in the Doctoral Program in Electrical Engineering (EDOC/EDEE). His affiliation includes dual roles under the STI and ETU divisions at EPFL. Research Focus: Bisi’s work is centered on quantum architecture, encompassing quantum computing hardware design, nanoscale device integration, and theoretical frameworks for quantum systems. His contributions likely address challenges in scalable quantum technologies and materials engineering for quantum applications. Labs/Teams: Primary affiliation with the AQUA Lab (https://aqua.epfl.ch/), a leading group in quantum systems research. No specific grants or advising roles are documented in the provided texts.

• Formal Verification
• Programming Languages
• Cybersecurity
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Dr. Marco Eilers is a **Lecturer** in the **Department of Computer Science** at **ETH Zürich**, Switzerland. His research focuses on formal verification, programming languages, and cybersecurity, with particular expertise in smart contract verification for blockchain systems like Ethereum and Libra’s Move language. He has contributed to tools such as Viper’s symbolic execution backend and frameworks for modular program verification. His work emphasizes practical applications of formal methods to ensure security and correctness in concurrent, distributed, and GPU-based systems. Key research areas include static analysis for information flow security, product program models, and SMT-based type inference for languages like Python. He is affiliated with the Professur für Software Technology at ETH Zürich’s CAB H 89 laboratory. Publications highlight advancements in verifying real-world systems such as internet routers, GPU kernels, and blockchain smart contracts. Though no awards are explicitly listed, his contributions reflect significant impact in formal verification and programming language research. Eilers’ advising and grants are not detailed here, but his involvement in cutting-edge projects like Igloo and modular product programs indicates active collaboration in distributed system verification and secure software development.

Egor RumiantsevView profile

Researcher

• Computational Science
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Quantum Chemistry
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Egor Rumiantsev is a Doctoral Assistant at the Laboratory of Computational Science and Modelling (COSMO) within the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMX) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . He is concurrently enrolled in the Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering under the École Doctorale de Mécanique (EDMX). His research focuses on advancing computational methods for materials science through machine learning integration, quantum chemistry, and atomistic simulations. Research Interests: Egor’s work emphasizes developing neural network models for molecular property prediction, optimizing long-range atomistic simulations, and exploring doping effects in materials like FeRh alloys. His projects bridge machine learning innovations with traditional computational chemistry techniques to enhance predictive accuracy and scalability. Recent Contributions: Key works include LAGNet (2025) for electron density prediction, advancements in reinforcement learning for molecule generation (FREED++), and studies on FeRh alloy doping mechanisms. These reflect his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in computational materials science. Labs/Teams: COSMO Lab at EPFL, collaborating on cutting-edge computational modeling projects within the IMX Institute.

• Signal Processing
• Computer Science
• Communication Systems
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Amel Abdelraheem is a Doctoral Assistant at the Signal Processing Laboratory 4 (LTS4), part of the Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEM) within the School of Engineering (STI) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). She is concurrently pursuing her doctoral studies in the Doctoral Program in Computer and Communication Sciences (EDIC), under the Education division (ETU) at EPFL. Her academic work is situated at the intersection of signal processing and computer science, with potential applications in data analysis, machine learning, and communication technologies. Given her affiliation with LTS4, a lab known for advanced research in statistical signal processing and data modeling, her research likely involves algorithmic development, optimization, and inference in complex systems. The trend in her academic environment emphasizes interdisciplinary research in information and communication technologies, particularly in areas such as sparse modeling, inverse problems, and AI-driven signal analysis. While no publications are listed, her involvement in a leading signal processing lab suggests active contribution to cutting-edge research. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: There is no explicit information about students she advises or grants she leads. As a Doctoral Assistant, she may support teaching and research supervision at the graduate or undergraduate level, but no advisees are mentioned. Labs and Teams: She is a member of the Signal Processing Laboratory 4 (LTS4) at EPFL, a research group focused on foundational and applied aspects of signal processing, machine learning, and data science. The lab is part of the broader STI and IEM ecosystem, which fosters collaboration across engineering disciplines.

• Computer Systems
• Data Centers
• Distributed Systems
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Konstantinos Prasopoulos is a Doctoral Assistant at the Data Center Systems Laboratory (DCSL) within the School of Computer and Communication Sciences at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He is concurrently a doctoral student in the Doctoral Program in Computer and Communication Sciences, specializing under EDIC (Computer Science, Communication Systems, and Information Security). His research is centered on data center systems, with a focus on performance, efficiency, and scalability in large-scale computing environments. These interests align with the mission of the DCSL lab at EPFL, which investigates next-generation data center architectures and infrastructure optimization. No recent publications or scientific awards have been listed in the provided information. As a doctoral candidate, he is likely engaged in independent research under faculty supervision, contributing to ongoing projects within the lab. He does not appear to have advised students at this stage. His work is supported through his appointment as a Doctoral Assistant at EPFL, indicating institutional funding or research assistantship. He is part of the DCSL (Data Center Systems Laboratory), a research group focused on advancing the design and operation of modern data centers, including topics like resource management, networking, and energy efficiency.

Mikhail TerekhovView profile

Academic

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Mikhail Terekhov is a Doctoral Assistant at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Computer and Communication Sciences and the Institute of Electrical Engineering. He is part of the CLAIRE research group under the Lab for AI Research led by Caglar Gulcehre, and is concurrently enrolled in the Doctoral Program in Computer and Communication Sciences (EDIC). His research interests lie in the domain of artificial intelligence and machine learning, with a likely focus on deep learning and natural language processing, given the context of his lab and departmental affiliations. No publications were listed in the provided content, so no trend analysis can be performed on article topics. No scientific awards were mentioned in the text. Mikhail Terekhov is actively serving as a Doctoral Assistant at EPFL. There is no mention of advising students or receiving grants in the provided information. He is associated with the Caglar Gulcehre Lab for AI Research at EPFL, which focuses on cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and deep learning methodologies.