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Chi-Ching Hsu is a researcher at ETH Zurich's High Voltage Engineering department under the Power Systems and High Voltage Lab. Their work focuses on condition monitoring of high-voltage electrical equipment using advanced sensing and machine learning techniques. Key areas include fault diagnostics for circuit breakers, predictive maintenance strategies, and development of edge-sensing platforms for grid infrastructure. Hsu has contributed to experimental studies using vibration and acoustic signals to assess equipment degradation, emphasizing unsupervised learning methods and explainability in AI-driven diagnostics. Education: Doctorate in D-ITET program at ETH Zurich Research interests span electrical grid systems, fault detection methodologies, and the integration of IoT-based solutions for industrial equipment monitoring. Their work bridges mechanical, electrical, and data science disciplines to improve reliability of power transmission components. Publications highlight innovative approaches to transform fault detection into proactive health management systems, with applications in both laboratory setups and real-world grid environments.

• High-Voltage Engineering
• Condition Monitoring
• Fault Detection
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Jean-Luc Emery is a Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zurich. He specializes in the application of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) in engineering projects, with a focus on practical implementation and process optimization. Role: Lecturer Department: Mechanical and Process Engineering Research Interests: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Mechanical Systems Development Industrial Process Optimization

• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)
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Dr. Alexander Erath Rusterholtz is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. He leads the 'Engaging Mobility' research project at the Future Cities Laboratory (FCL) in Singapore, focusing on mobility solutions for dense urban areas. His work integrates agent-based modeling, Big Data, and urban design to analyze travel behavior, particularly cycling and pedestrian mobility. He also directs projects in Switzerland funded by the Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) to quantify pedestrian potential in agglomerations. Education: PhD in Transport Infrastructure Vulnerability (2011, ETH Zurich) Research Interests: Erath’s research emphasizes multi-agent transport demand modeling, activity-based simulations, and the interplay between transport infrastructure and urban design. His work leverages immersive virtual reality (VR) for behavioral studies, Big Data for modeling urban mobility, and agent-based systems for pandemic spread analysis. Key areas include cycling safety, walkability indicators, and policy impacts on transport systems. Grants & Awards: His projects are funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore, Swiss federal agencies, and collaborations with institutions like FCL and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). Notable outputs include the MATSim Singapore transport model and the first behaviorally-based walkability metric for Singapore. Advising & Labs: Erath oversees interdisciplinary teams at FCL and ETH Zurich, focusing on mobility futures and urban analytics. His lab develops tools like the Pedestrian Accessibility Tool (PAT) and VR cycling simulators for experimental research.

• Transportation Planning
• Urban Design
• Agent-Based Modeling
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Dr. Henning Metzmacher serves as a Lecturer at ETH Zürich's Department of Computer Science, affiliated with the Game Technology Center (GTC). His research spans game technology, augmented reality applications for education, and personalized thermal comfort systems. With expertise in human-computer interaction and control systems, he develops innovative solutions ranging from scent-enabled gaming interfaces to AI-driven climatization technologies. His research interests focus on immersive technologies for education and human-centered environmental systems. Recent work explores sensory enhancement in gaming through olfactory feedback systems and augmented reality tools for AI education. Additionally, he investigates personalized thermal management using advanced control algorithms, sensor fusion, and real-time monitoring techniques. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on human-centered technology applications. Early work centered on thermal comfort modeling and building energy systems. Recent publications show strong emphasis on game technologies, augmented reality interfaces, and advanced control systems for personalized environments. This progression reflects expanding research into interactive systems and human-technology interfaces.

• Game Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Augmented Reality
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Andreas Halbleib serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zurich, contributing to academic instruction within mechanical systems and industrial processes. His research expertise centers on: Mechanical Engineering Process Engineering Professional engagement focuses on departmental teaching responsibilities with contact facilitated through halandre@ethz.ch.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Process Engineering

Dr. Sergey Prokudin is a Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Professur für Computer Vision. His research focuses on computer vision, machine learning, medical imaging, and robotics. Key areas include 3D reconstruction, neural fields, and uncertainty quantification in biomedical applications. His work bridges theoretical advancements in neural networks with practical applications in healthcare and robotics. Research interests span dynamic scene understanding, spatiotemporal modeling, and medical imaging processing. Notable projects include digital twin creation for spinal surgery, robust MRI parameter estimation, and avatar generation from single images. He has published extensively on topics like Gaussian splatting, residual neural fields, and point cloud alignment. No scientific awards have been explicitly listed. His advising and grants focus on interdisciplinary projects combining computer vision with medical engineering. He is part of ETH's Computer Vision group and contributes to labs exploring 3D modeling and medical visualization technologies.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Medical Imaging
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Dr. Tilmann Zäschke is a researcher at the Professorship for Computer Science at ETH Zürich, Switzerland. His work focuses on database systems, data structures, and agile software development, particularly in the context of object-oriented databases and multidimensional indexing. Current affiliation: ETH Zürich Research areas: Database systems, data structures, schema evolution, agile development His research explores optimizing spatial data indexing through structures like the PH-tree, improving conceptual data models iteratively, and enabling agile development practices in object databases. Key trends in his publications include advancements in multidimensional indexing, graph data processing, and schema evolution techniques. Dr. Zäschke has contributed to academic literature on topics such as hypercube traversal algorithms, benchmarking graph data management, and adaptive model-driven systems development.

• Computer Science
• Database Systems
• Data Structures
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Vlasios Mavrantzas is Professor at ETH Zürich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. His research focuses on fundamental aspects of chemical engineering including transport phenomena, polymer physics, and computational methods for complex fluid systems. Research interests span computational fluid dynamics, rheology of complex materials, and multiscale modeling of transport processes. His work bridges theoretical foundations with industrial applications in process optimization.

• Chemical Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Dr. Ahmed Morsy is a Researcher in the Chair in Nonlinear Dynamics at ETH Zürich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT). His work focuses on advanced modeling techniques for complex mechanical systems, particularly bolted joints and nonlinear dynamics. He specializes in developing reduced order models, spectral submanifolds, and polynomial chaos expansion methods to predict and analyze dynamic behaviors under uncertainty. His research interests include structural dynamics, vibration analysis, and computational mechanics. Morsy's recent publications emphasize hyper-reduction techniques, model-driven sampling approaches, and experimental validation of nonlinear systems. He contributes to the field of tribomechadynamics by addressing challenges in blind prediction accuracy for novel jointed structures. No scientific awards or doctoral students are explicitly listed in available records. His affiliation with ETH Zürich's D-MAVT reflects a strong institutional grounding in mechanical engineering research and education.

• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Structural Dynamics
• Vibration Analysis
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Dr. Daniel Omidvarkarjan is a Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Chair of Product Development and Engineering Design. His research focuses on additive manufacturing (AM), agile hardware development, and their industrial applications. He emphasizes bridging academic research with practical industry challenges, particularly in scaling AM technologies and optimizing design processes. His educational contributions include developing open-source simulators like Bender and designing curricula for agile methodologies. His work spans material science (e.g., vacuum compatibility of AM materials), automation in design configurations, and crisis-driven prototyping strategies during the pandemic. Key themes in his publications include adoption strategies for AM, neural network-driven quality control, and business model innovations for manufacturing firms. His research often involves collaboration with industry partners to validate tools and methodologies in real-world settings. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. His contact details include an ETH Zürich email address, and he is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

• Additive Manufacturing
• Agile Hardware Development
• Product Development
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Dr. Jan Petrik is a full-time faculty member at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Professorship for Advanced Manufacturing. His research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence with manufacturing processes, particularly in deep learning, reinforcement learning, and computer vision applications for metal forming and additive manufacturing systems. Current position: Professor, Advanced Manufacturing, ETH Zürich Research interests: AI-driven manufacturing optimization, microstructural control, and process modeling Recent work: Development of AI frameworks like DeepForge, RLTube, and CrystalMind for metal forming and additive manufacturing

• Deep learning
• Reinforcement learning
• Computer vision
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Racine Tanguy is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Neuchâtel's Faculty of Science, affiliated with the Centre for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN). His work focuses on karst geomorphology, cave morphological mapping, chronostratigraphy, and speleothem-based paleoclimatology. He completed his PhD at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, studying Alpine cave ice's paleoclimatic signals through age modeling and stable isotope geochemistry. Current research involves high-resolution LiDAR mapping of karst conduits to quantify geometric controls on hydrological flow and transport. He uses mobile LiDAR scanning to create 3D models of cave walls and develop cartographic products. His expertise spans LiDAR mapping, stable isotope geochemistry, and stochastic hydrogeology. Teaching includes courses on environmental system analysis and geosciences sustainability. His publications (2020-2025) address glacial cave dynamics, karst conduit geometry, and paleoclimatic reconstructions. He contributes to the Stochastic Hydrogeology and Geostatistics group and maintains an active Google Scholar profile.

• Karst Geomorphology
• Cave Morphological Mapping
• Chronostratigraphy
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Professor Bruno Bürgisser holds a full professorship at the Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture (HES-SO), leading the Institute for Applied Plastics Research (iRAP). With 20 years of industrial experience and 10 years in academia, his expertise spans plastics processing, ceramic injection molding (CIM), and mechatronics integration through overmolding. He specializes in developing innovative manufacturing solutions for industries such as medical devices and high-end consumer products. His research focuses on optimizing plastic and ceramic manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Notable projects include the Assytronic initiative, which explores integrating sensitive electronic components into plastic products via injection overmolding, supported by eight industry partners. He also leads the CIM++ project, advancing ceramic molding techniques with variotherm control systems. Recent articles highlight energy efficiency in plastics production, sustainable materials substitution, and advanced CIM applications in automotive and luxury sectors. His work emphasizes collaboration between academia and industry, addressing challenges like dynamic stress management during overmolding and improving process monitoring through sensor technology. Bürgisser actively contributes to the Swiss Plastics Cluster and collaborates with companies like Phonak and Fischer Connectors. His iRAP institute provides cutting-edge facilities for R&D in plastics and ceramics, supporting industrial innovation.

• Plastics Engineering
• Ceramic Injection Molding
• Mechatronics Integration
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Favre Boivin Fabienne is a Full Professor and Co-Head of Institute at the Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture (HES-SO), with a secondary Lecturer role at the School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud. She specializes in soil protection, water treatment, and sustainable urban development, focusing on biochar applications, soil quality assessment, and urban hydrology. Her research integrates geospatial technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration to address environmental challenges. Her teaching includes BSc programs in Civil Engineering (Fribourg) and Geomatics (Vaud), covering topics like soil sciences, wastewater management, and environmental bases. She leads and collaborates on multiple projects funded by public and private entities, such as the IQS soil quality index and biochar-based water treatment systems. Projects emphasize practical solutions for soil protection, urban water management, and climate resilience. Key research initiatives include the LASOL Living Lab for soil inclusion in urban planning and the SMACC project promoting biochar use in urban filtration systems. She also contributes to hydrological monitoring, micropollutant treatment, and decision-support frameworks for sustainable land use. Her work bridges academia and industry, fostering innovation in environmental engineering and urban sustainability.

• Soil Protection
• Water Treatment
• Biochar
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Laurent Gantel is a Researcher at the Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Genève (Geneva School of Engineering and Architecture), part of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland. His role focuses on FPGA-based technologies, embedded systems, and reconfigurable architectures. He holds a BSc in Information Technology Engineering from the same institution. Key research areas include FPGA design, heterogeneous computing, and cryptographic hardware for space applications. Notable projects include developing fault-tolerant FPGA platforms for nano-satellites and embedded systems for monitoring physical activity in wheelchair users. He collaborates with teams across HES-SO and industry partners like Cysec S.A. His work spans over 8 years of projects funded by HES-SO, Innosuisse, and other academic partners, totaling CHF 1.3+ million. Projects include the DyReCte cryptographic engine for satellites and the ACTIDOTE wheelchair activity tracking system.

• FPGA-Based Systems
• Reconfigurable Architectures
• Embedded Systems
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