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Peter BurgherrView profile

Researcher

• Energy Systems Analysis
• Comparative Risk Assessment
• Sustainability Assessment
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Peter Burgherr is a researcher and group leader at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), leading the interdisciplinary Technology Assessment (TA) group within the Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis (LEA). He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich and serves as a lecturer at ETH Zurich in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, with additional teaching roles at HSLU, ZHAW, University of Geneva, EPIC (University of Chicago), and KINGS (Busan, Korea). His research focuses on energy systems, particularly comparative risk assessment, sustainability, resilience, and energy security. He is the primary developer of the Energy-Related Severe Accident Database (ENSAD), the world's most comprehensive database on severe accidents in the energy sector. His work integrates Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) frameworks and tools such as Mighty MCDA and MCDA Index Tool to support decision-making in sustainable energy transitions. He has been a Principal Investigator in major research programs including the Swiss Competence Center for Energy Research – Supply of Electricity (SCCER SoE) and the Future Resilient Systems (FRS) program at the Singapore ETH Centre. He regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals, serves on editorial boards for Frontiers in Energy Research and Sustainability , and acts as a reviewer for several scientific journals. Scientific Awards: PSI Diversity Award (First Laureate) He supervises students at all levels (PhD, MSc, BSc, interns), participates in PSI mentoring and diversity training programs, and contributes to education and outreach in sustainable energy systems. He is actively involved in international conferences and collaborative research networks.

Jishnu DasView profile

Professor

• Health Policy
• Education in Low-Income Countries
• Public Health
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Jishnu Das is a Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy and the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. His research spans health and education systems in low- and middle-income countries, with significant contributions to quality assessment, policy design, and large-scale program evaluation. Education: St. Stephen’s College (Delhi), Cambridge (U.K.), Harvard University (USA) Das co-developed the LEAPS project, a 20-year cohort study on education outcomes in low-income settings. His healthcare work includes audit studies on provider quality in India and policy frameworks for health insurance in global contexts. Recent publications focus on financial interventions for private schools, regulatory reforms in health markets, and equilibrium effects of public education spending. Scientific honors include: George Bereday Award (Comparative & International Education Society) Stockholm Challenge Award (ICT in Public Administration, 2006) World Bank Research Academy award (2013, 2017) He served on the Lancet Commission on Covid-19 in India and advised West Bengal’s global pandemic board.

• Behavioral Ethics
• Law and Psychology
• Regulatory Compliance
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Yuval Feldman is a prominent Professor at Bar-Ilan University's Faculty of Law in Israel, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in behavioral ethics and law. His work bridges legal theory with psychological insights to examine how people actually behave in legal contexts rather than how traditional legal theory assumes they will behave. Feldman's research spans multiple institutions through collaborations with scholars from Hebrew University, University of San Diego, Harvard Law School, and other international institutions. Feldman's research interests focus on the intersection of behavioral ethics, law, and psychology. His work examines how subtle psychological factors influence compliance with legal norms, the effectiveness of different regulatory approaches, and how organizations can design systems that account for human ethical limitations. He has made significant contributions to understanding 'bounded ethicality' - the concept that even good people routinely engage in unethical behavior without awareness due to cognitive limitations and situational factors. His research has practical implications for regulatory design across multiple domains including corporate governance, environmental policy, and consumer protection. Analysis of Feldman's most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on how behavioral insights can improve legal and regulatory systems. His work demonstrates how traditional legal assumptions about rational actors need updating with psychological evidence about actual human behavior. Recent articles show increasing attention to polarization's impact on compliance, the role of social identity in legal obedience, and how trust mediates regulatory effectiveness. His scholarship consistently applies experimental methods to test theoretical propositions about law's influence on behavior. Feldman is best known for his book 'The Law of Good People: Challenging States' Ability to Regulate Humane Behavior' (Cambridge University Press, 2018), which synthesizes his research on how legal systems can better account for the psychology of ordinary unethicality. His work has been published in top law reviews including Northwestern University Law Review, Harvard Public Law Working Paper series, and Texas Law Review. Through extensive collaborations with interdisciplinary scholars, Feldman has developed innovative approaches to studying legal compliance that integrate experimental methodologies from psychology with traditional legal scholarship. His research program demonstrates how understanding the psychological mechanisms behind rule-following can lead to more effective regulatory design that acknowledges human cognitive limitations while promoting ethical behavior.

Amirreza Razmjoo FardView profile

Researcher

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Control Theory
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Amirreza Razmjoo Fard is a PhD student and Researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI) and the Robot Learning and Interaction (RLI) Group at the Idiap Research Institute. Supervised by Dr. Sylvain Calinon, he focuses on developing adaptive, efficient, and intelligent robotic control methods for contact-rich environments and constrained scenarios. Research Areas: Generative AI (diffusion models, flow matching), Model composition (product of experts), System dynamics, Control theory, Physics-based simulation (Isaac Sim) Key Goals: Bridging theory and real-world applications, enhancing robot autonomy, interaction, and physical intelligence His work spans publications at top robotics conferences like IROS, CoRL, RSS, and ICRA, with a Best Paper Finalist recognition at RSS 2024. Notable methods include CCDP for diffusion policy composition, CDF for differentiable robot geometry, and D-LGP for hybrid planning. He has also collaborated with Honda Research Institute Europe during a six-month internship.

• Ethics in Social Work
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Epistemology and Philosophy of Science
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Peter A. Schmid ist ein Schweizer Hochschuldozent und Projektmanager an der Hochschule Luzern – Soziale Arbeit. Er ist hauptsächlich am Lucerne School of Social Work tätig und lehrt auch am Departement Informatik. Als nebenamtlicher Dozent und aktiver Part-Time Lecturer verbindet er ethische Grundlagen mit digitalen Innovationsfragen. Bildung: Studium der Philosophie und Staatsrecht an der Universität Zürich Assistenzarbeit am Philosophischen Seminar (6 Jahre) Forschungsschwerpunkte: Ethische und normative Fragestellungen der Sozialen Arbeit Digitale Ethik und künstliche Intelligenz Grundlagen der ethischen Entscheidungsfindung Publikationstrends: Seine Arbeiten fokussieren auf die Intersektion von Ethik, Sozialer Arbeit und digitalen Technologien, mit historischen Bezügen zu Philosophen wie Hermann Cohen und aktuellen Anwendungen in Bildung, Mediation und Gesundheitswesen. Projekte: Masterstudiengang Soziale Arbeit (2015–2022) Serviceprojekt 'Handeln im Spannungsfeld' Soziale Arbeit bewegt, stützt, begleitet Inklusion und Exklusion durch Normierung im Sozialstaat

• Non-destructive Testing
• X-ray physics
• Physical modelling and simulation
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Philipp Schütz is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU), part of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He holds dual appointments in the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology (IME) where he leads the CC Thermal Energy Storage research group, and the Institute of Natural and Social Sciences (ING). His office is located in Room E300/E311 at Technikumstrasse 21, 6048 Horw, Switzerland. Dr. Schütz earned his Physics degree from ETH Zürich with specialization in theoretical physics and optics. He completed his PhD in 2009 at the University of Zürich's Biochemical Institute, focusing on computer-aided modeling of spectroscopy experiments and pattern recognition in biochemical networks. From 2010-2014, he worked as a researcher at Empa in Dübendorf developing non-destructive testing methods before joining HSLU in September 2014 as a Physics lecturer. He completed a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Higher Education Didactics in 2015 and the 'Exzellenz in der Lehre' program in 2019. Professor Schütz's research spans Non-destructive Testing with emphasis on X-ray computed tomography , Energy System Modeling , and Computational Physics . His work on phase change materials and thermal energy storage has led to significant advancements in understanding calcium chloride hexahydrate solidification and salt hydrate behavior. He combines experimental work with sophisticated computational modeling, including Monte Carlo simulations and high-performance computing approaches. His expertise in algorithm development for large image datasets has applications across energy systems, materials science, and archaeological conservation. His publication record shows a clear evolution from fundamental physics toward applied engineering solutions, with recent work (2023-2025) increasingly focused on practical thermal energy storage applications for residential and district heating systems. The integration of X-ray computed tomography with energy system modeling represents his unique interdisciplinary approach. Professor Schütz actively leads numerous research initiatives including SWEET PATHFNDR, SWEET DeCarbCH TES, WindCoEconomy, and INTERSTORES. He teaches Mathematics & Physics for Engineering students and Time Series Analysis in the Master of Science in Applied Information and Data Science program. His research group operates advanced X-ray computed tomography facilities for studying material properties, energy storage systems, and conservation methods for archaeological materials, bridging theoretical physics with practical engineering applications in the energy sector.

• Law and Economics
• Corporate Governance
• Institutional Economics
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Massimiliano Vatiero is an active academic with dual affiliations: Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) , and Associate Professor of Political Economy at the University of Trento . He has been affiliated with USI's Law Institute (IDUSI) since 2010 and holds formal appointments ratified by both universities. His work bridges law, economics, and institutional analysis. His research focuses on Law and Economics, Corporate Governance, Institutional Economics, Transaction Cost Economics, and Contract Theory . He explores the interplay between legal frameworks and economic behavior, with particular interest in smart contracts, blockchain, corporate hierarchy, and the historical evolution of economic thought. His recent publications reflect a strong engagement with digital transformation and governance innovation. The analysis of his 15 most recent articles (2023–2025) reveals a thematic concentration on smart contracts and their transaction costs , corporate governance and political economy , automation and labor markets , and critical reassessments of classical economic theories (e.g., Clark, Patten, Williamson). His work combines theoretical depth with empirical and historical insights. He has received recognition through research funding and fellowships, including: Research Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation (2014) Fellow, Comparative Corporate Governance and Finance Program, Harvard Law School Vatiero actively contributes to the academic community as Principal Investigator of the DigitChart project (funded by USI), and he serves on the editorial boards of several journals, including Journal of Industrial and Business Economics , Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice , History of Economic Ideas , and Review of Economics and Institutions . He is a founding member of the Italian Society of Law and Economics (SIDE) and the World Interdisciplinary Network for Institutional Research (WINIR) . He has held visiting positions at Chicago-Kent College of Law , University of Hamburg , and Harvard Law School , underscoring his international academic engagement.

• Quantitative Finance
• Model Risk Management
• Credit Risk
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Massimo Morini is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), and also serves as a professor at Bocconi University. He holds a PhD in Mathematics and combines academic research with a leading role in industry as Head of Rates and Credit Modelling at Banca IMI, part of Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank. His research focuses on quantitative finance , model risk management , credit risk , and the application of blockchain technology and smart contracts in financial markets. He pioneered blockchain research in finance as early as 2013 and authored the first article proposing blockchain as a solution for modernizing financial infrastructure. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward decentralized finance, trusted computation, collateral optimization, and regulatory innovation. These works span disciplines in blockchain, financial engineering, cryptography, and risk modeling, with subfields including smart contracts, DeFi, XVA adjustments, and enterprise blockchain applications. Massimo has been a consultant to the World Bank, CFTC, and various regulators, and his work has been cited in the US Senate. He has served on scientific boards including Numerix (NYC) and the Blockchain Lab (Swiss consortium), and was a board member of the R3 banks’ consortium, leading the Valuation, Collateral & Risk Management working group. Member, Scientific Board, Numerix (New York) Board Member, R3 Consortium (Valuation, Collateral & Risk Management Working Group) Member, Scientific Committee, Blockchain Lab (Swiss Bitcoin Developers Consortium) Consultant, World Bank, CFTC, and financial regulators He frequently speaks at major industry events such as SIBOS and London Tech Week. His research has been featured in Risk Magazine , Coindesk , Harvard Business Review , and Bitcoin Magazine . He has also authored seminal books on model risk and collateral, available via his publication links. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in academic programs—such as serving as MSc Director at Politecnico di Milano—demonstrates a strong commitment to education and mentorship. He was previously a Research Fellow at Cass Business School, City University of London. Massimo leads research initiatives in blockchain-enabled financial systems and is actively involved in shaping the future of financial market infrastructure through trusted computation and decentralized protocols.

• Medical Sciences
• Regenerative Medicine
• Human Medicine
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Grégoire Schrago is a Lecturer in the Medicine Section at the Faculty of Science and Medicine, University of Fribourg, Switzerland. He is actively involved in teaching within the medical sciences domain and contributes to the academic mission of the institution. His primary affiliation is with the Medical Section, which encompasses departments such as Endocrinology, Metabolism and Cardiovascular System; Oncology, Microbiology and Immunology; Community Health; Neuroscience and Movement Sciences; and Medical-surgical disciplines. This institutional context suggests a strong foundation in clinical and biomedical education. Research interests are inferred from his academic placement and include areas such as Medical Sciences, Regenerative Medicine, Human Medicine, and Biomedical Research. While no specific publications or research projects are listed in the available text, his role supports advanced medical education at the university level. No scientific awards or honors are mentioned in the provided content. There is no information available regarding student advising, grants, or leadership in labs and research teams. However, as a lecturer, he likely participates in teaching activities, curriculum development, and student supervision within the medical program.

Pascal R. BersierView profile

Lecturer

• Private Banking
• Wealth Management
• Financial Consulting
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Pascal R. Bersier is a Lecturer and Head of the Continuing Education Program in Private Client Consulting at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences. He leads the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Private Client Consulting Advanced, focusing on professional development in private banking and financial advisory services. His expertise lies in private banking, wealth management, and client consulting, with a professional interest in the application of social media in financial services. His work emphasizes practical training and continuing education for finance professionals. No recent scholarly articles or research publications are listed, indicating a focus on professional instruction rather than academic research. There are no recorded scientific awards or honors mentioned in the available information. Pascal R. Bersier is involved in academic leadership and teaching within a specialized finance education program. He does not appear to supervise students in a formal research capacity, and there is no mention of research grants or funding. No associated research labs or teams are specified in the provided text.

Jonas SchmidView profile

Researcher

• Renewable Energy Policy
• Wind Energy Permitting
• Actor-Centered Institutionalism
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Jonas Schmid is a PostDoc researcher at the Institute of Political Science, University of Bern, affiliated with the Chair of Comparative Politics in the SWEET-EDGE project. He previously served as an Assistant and PhD candidate at the Chair of Swiss Politics (2018–2023). His work focuses on renewable energy policy, particularly wind energy permitting, administrative federalism, and digitalization of political institutions in Switzerland. Education includes a Master's in Comparative International Studies from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich (2013–2015), and a BA in International Affairs from the Universities of Geneva and Bern (2008–2012). His research explores topics such as federalism's impact on energy policy implementation, subsidy effectiveness for renewable energy, and practical federalism in administrative practice. Recent publications analyze Swiss wind energy authorization procedures, biomass deployment policies, and the challenges of energy federalism. His conference presentations address energy transition dynamics in decentralized systems and the role of cantonal policies. Teaching includes seminars on renewable energy social acceptance and digitalization of political institutions, with a focus on methodological training for political science students. Collaborations include projects on municipal energy management (Seecon GmbH), SBB strategy development, and cybersecurity research with ETH Zurich. His work bridges theoretical political science with practical policy analysis, emphasizing the interplay between institutional frameworks and real-world governance challenges.

• Climate Economics
• Environmental Policy
• International Climate Agreements
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Seraina Buob is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of St. Gallen and currently serves as School Manager for the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS-HSG). She holds a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Bern (2005–2009) and has extensive professional experience in program development, academic administration, and climate policy research. Her roles include Assistant to the President's Board at FHS St. Gallen (2018–2019) and Project Manager for Program Development at the University of St. Gallen (2012–2018). Education: Business Education, University of St. Gallen (2015–2017) Doctorate in Economics, University of Bern (2005–2009) Studies in Economics, University of Bern (2000–2005) Research Interests: Seraina Buob's work focuses on climate economics, environmental policy, and the strategic interplay between climate mitigation and adaptation. She explores funding mechanisms for adaptation, international environmental agreements, and the economic implications of climate policy. Her research has been published in leading journals and contributes to global discussions on sustainable development and climate justice. Teaching: She teaches courses such as Economics (Assessment Level), Introduction into Academic Writing, and Integrationswoche BWL (Economics). Her teaching emphasizes practical application of economic principles and academic rigor. Professional Contributions: Her volunteer work includes projects with the Khmer New Generation Organization in Cambodia and African Impact in Tanzania, reflecting her commitment to community development and global equity.

Dominik PetkoView profile

Professor

• Educational Technology
• Teaching Methodology
• Teacher Beliefs and Skills
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Prof. Dr. Dominik Petko is a Full Professor of General Didactics and Media Didactics at the University of Zurich's Institute of Education since 2019. He previously served as Professor and Dean for Research and Development at the Schwyz University of Teacher Education (2013-2019) and as Professor at the University of Teacher Education Central Switzerland Schwyz (2003-2013). From 2020-2024, he directed the Teacher Education Programme for Upper Secondary Education at the University of Zurich. His educational background includes: 2017: CAS Governance and Leadership in Higher Education, University of Zurich 2004: PhD in Social Sciences, University of Göttingen (Dr. disc. pol., summa c. l.) 1999: Master in Pedagogy and ev. Theology, University of Göttingen (with honors) 1989-1999: Studies of Pedagogy and ev. Theology in Göttingen, Zürich, Sao Leopoldo 1989: Baccalaureate at the Elsa Brändström Gymnasium in Hannover (Germany) Prof. Petko's research focuses on teaching methodology and educational technology, with particular emphasis on teachers' technology-related skills and beliefs, technology integration in schools, game-based learning, digital technologies in teacher education, and media education. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in educational settings, examining how digital transformation affects teaching practices, student engagement, and educational outcomes across various school contexts. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on the TPACK framework (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge), digital transformation in secondary education, and the impact of emerging technologies like AI on teaching and learning. His research spans both general and vocational education contexts, with particular attention to how personal and contextual factors influence technology integration in schools. Prof. Petko has received numerous prestigious awards for his work: 2024: Outstanding Poster Award at EdMedia 2024 2023: SITE Judi Harris Research into Practice Award 2023: Best of Swiss Apps Award, Silver in Extended Reality 2022: SITE TPACK SIG Ann Thompson Excellence in Research Award 2016: Best Paper Award at GMW 2016 2010: Best of Swiss Web Award, bronze in Innovation and Public Affairs Prof. Petko currently supervises multiple doctoral students working on topics related to digital transformation in education, including Vito Candido, Tessa Consoli, Zoi Dellios, Judit Martínez Moreno, Maria-Luisa Schmitz, and Thomas Wicki. His research has been supported by significant grants including projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (DigiTraS II project), Mercator Foundation (perLen project), and other national education initiatives. He has led several major research projects examining technology integration in schools and digital transformation in teacher education. Prof. Petko leads the Chair of General Didactics and Media Didactics at the University of Zurich, which includes researchers like Tessa Consoli, Eliana Brianza, Hanna Laura Hampe, and Katharina Neumann. His team has developed innovative educational tools including the ClassVRoom app, which won a Silver Award in the Extended Reality category at Best of Swiss Apps. The team collaborates extensively with schools, educational institutions, and technology developers to create evidence-based approaches to technology integration in education.

Miriam AltermattView profile

Associate Professor

• Neural Control of Movement
• Neurophysiology
• Neurorehabilitation
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PD Dr. Miriam Altermatt is a Privatdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor) at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) of ETH Zurich. She serves as a tutor for the Master's program in Health Sciences and Technology, specializing in Medical Technology, Human Movement Science and Sport, Neuroscience, and Rehabilitation and Inclusion. Her research spans several key areas in neuroscience and rehabilitation: Neural Control of Movement Neurophysiology Neurorehabilitation Resilience Her group actively investigates neural control of bimanual movements, motor fatigability, regulation of the arousal system, and upper limb rehabilitation, aiming to translate basic science into clinical practice. Dr. Altermatt leads the Neural Control of Movement group (www.ncm.hest.ethz.ch), which is dedicated to advancing the understanding of human movement and developing innovative technologies for neurorehabilitation.

Ljiljana MorvajView profile

Researcher

• Muon Physics
• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
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Dr. Ljiljana Morvaj is a researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, specializing in muon physics and particle detection within the Laboratory for Particle Physics. Her work centers on cutting-edge experimental research at the intersection of particle physics and precision measurement. Her primary research interests include: Searching for charged lepton flavor violation (cLFV) and new resonances in muon decays via the Mu3e experiment Measuring the muon electric dipole moment using the muEDM experiment Coordination of the Proton Irradiation Facility (PIF) and Electron Monochromator (EMON) Previous involvement in Higgs boson decay analyses at the ATLAS experiment, LHC Her experimental focus spans precision muon physics, exotic particle searches, and detector system development for high-energy physics applications. Current work emphasizes probing beyond-Standard Model physics through rare muon decay channels and precision electromagnetic measurements. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Morvaj leads critical facility operations at PSI while contributing to international collaborations including Mu3e and muEDM. Her technical coordination of PIF and EMON supports diverse radiation testing and electron beam applications. Prior LHC experience at ATLAS demonstrates cross-experiment expertise in new physics searches. She maintains active experimental programs through facility leadership and participation in major international particle physics initiatives.