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Claudia R. Binder is Full Professor at EPFL's School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, leading the Laboratory for Human-Environment Relations in Urban Systems (HERUS) since 2016. Previously, she held professorships at the University of Munich (2011-2016), University of Graz (2009-2011), and University of Zurich (2006-2009). She served as Dean of EPFL's ENAC School from 2020-2023 and holds advisory roles with Swiss federal institutions including the Mercator Foundation since 2024. Her academic foundation includes a Biochemistry degree and PhD in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zurich, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland. This interdisciplinary background underpins her research approach spanning natural and social sciences. Professor Binder's work centers on urban sustainability transitions, examining urban metabolism dynamics through systems science frameworks. She investigates energy-food-transport interdependencies in cities using transdisciplinary methods that integrate material flow analysis, spatial modeling, and socio-technical assessments. Her research particularly emphasizes regulatory mechanisms and transformation drivers in human-environment systems, with case studies across Swiss and global urban contexts. Recent publications reveal evolving focus from foundational urban metabolism studies toward actionable transition strategies. Her 2024-2025 work increasingly addresses social tipping dynamics, circular decarbonization, and spatially explicit waste management, demonstrating methodological innovation through geo-referenced material flow analysis and participatory backcasting frameworks. Key thematic clusters include energy innovation diffusion, plastic waste governance, and demand-side flexibility in residential systems. She actively mentors 7 current PhD candidates while supervising 11 graduates since 2018, with research spanning urban metabolism modeling, sustainability assessment, and transition governance. Her leadership extends to Swiss National Science Foundation committees and National Research Program 71 on energy consumption management. At EPFL, she directs the HERUS laboratory which develops the Sustainability Solution Space methodology for urban assessment. The lab operates at the intersection of data science, environmental engineering, and social theory, maintaining strong field connections in Switzerland, Indonesia, and Germany for empirical validation of transition models.

• Urban Sustainability
• Transition Research
• Urban Metabolism
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Dr. Anton Lavrinienko is a Lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Biotechnology of Food Systems group. His research focuses on microbiome studies, environmental health, and the impact of pollution and radiation on ecosystems and microbiota. He is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and teaches the course Applied Bioinformatics: Microbiomes (Autumn Semester 2025). His work integrates molecular biology, ecology, and public health to address challenges in food systems and environmental sustainability. Research interests include microbial diversity in polluted environments, radiation effects on wildlife, and the application of genomics to biodiversity conservation. He collaborates on projects such as the European Reference Genome Atlas and studies microbial responses to anthropogenic contamination in urban and natural ecosystems. Dr. Lavrinienko’s studies often involve fieldwork in regions like Chernobyl, investigating how chronic radiation and metal pollution alter microbiota and organismal health. His findings contribute to understanding ecological resilience and human health implications of environmental stressors. He emphasizes open data standards and FAIR principles in microbiome research.

• Microbiology
• Environmental Health
• Biotechnology
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Lilly Shanahan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology , University of Zurich (UZH), and an Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She leads the Risk & Resilience Research Area and co-directs the z-Proso International Research Network . Her affiliations include the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development , the International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course , and Duke University's Center for Developmental Epidemiology . Her research focuses on: Social and biological risk factors for depression and anxiety Long-term developmental consequences of childhood mental/physical health issues Intersection of mental and physical health in adolescence Gender differences in developmental psychopathology Substance use and decision-making dynamics Recent publications analyze maternal mental health impacts, cannabis use trajectories, hormonal biomarkers, and digital mental health interventions. Scientific awards include a NICHD Postdoctoral Fellowship. She collaborates extensively with longitudinal cohort studies like the Zurich Project on Social Development and Great Smoky Mountains Study.

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
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Sara Bonetti is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). She holds roles in the Laboratory of Hydrology and Geomorphology (CHANGE), the Diversity Office at ENAC, and teaching responsibilities in the SSIE - Enseignement division. Her research focuses on hydrology, ecohydrology, and climate change impacts, emphasizing soil-water interactions, landscape evolution, and sustainable resource management. She advises four PhD students and teaches courses on hydrology and ecohydrological modeling. Her work bridges environmental engineering and earth sciences, addressing challenges such as global water model uncertainties, crop water sustainability under climate change, and the dynamics of agrivoltaic systems. She also contributes to institutional leadership through the Diversity Office, promoting inclusivity in STEM education and research. Her recent publications analyze rainfall variability effects on landscapes, soil hydraulic properties, and ecohydrological feedbacks. Her research integrates field observations, computational modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches to advance solutions for water and environmental challenges.

• Hydrology
• Environmental Engineering
• Ecohydrology
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Dr. Jamie Allen is a Senior Lecturer/Researcher at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, based in the Institute Experimental Design and Media Cultures (IXDM) at the Basel Academy of Art and Design. His work bridges artistic practice, media theory, and environmental science, focusing on infrastructures, ecological justice, and planetary systems. He holds a PhD in media and infrastructure studies and has held roles including Canada Research Chair in Infrastructure, Media and Communications at NSCAD and Head of Research at CIID. Academic Affiliations: Senior Researcher at Critical Media Lab Basel, Adjunct Professor roles in institutions globally Education: Degrees in chemical/electrical engineering, music composition, media arts, and communication philosophy Research interests center metabolic creative practices, infrastructural modernism critiques, and planetary intimacy. Notable projects include the Anthropocene Curriculum platform and the Shift Register media-geological project. His articles explore themes like planetary scale analysis, ecological mythologies, and labor dynamics in digital capitalism. Awards include grants from Swiss National Science Foundation, SSHRC, and Denmark/Canada arts councils. Key collaborations include work with the Nam June Paik Art Centre, transmediale festival, and institutions like Tate Liverpool. Current projects include Geognostics: A Planetary Manual and Didn't You Get the Memo?, addressing institutional practices and ecological futures.

• Media Studies
• Environmental Science
• Infrastructure Studies
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Susi Kriemler is a Professor at the University of Zurich, leading the Child & Adolescent Health department. Her research focuses on physical activity and health in children, including those with chronic conditions like cystic fibrosis and cancer survivors. Fields of Interest : Physical Activity and Health, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Chronic Disease Management in Children, Epidemiology, Public Health. Research Trends include global health studies, pediatric physical activity interventions, and chronic disease management through longitudinal and population-based analyses. Collaborations : Works closely with Milo Puhan’s team on school-based research, including the CIAO CORONA seroprevalence study. Ongoing Projects : FLiP (respiratory symptoms in premature children), CIAO CORONA (school-based pandemic impact study). Closed Projects : ACTIVATE-CF (exercise trials in cystic fibrosis), SPLASHY (preschool health), SURFit (exercise in cancer survivors).

• Physical Activity and Health
• Pediatrics
• Sports Medicine
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Prof. Dr. Arno Schmidt-Trucksäss is a faculty member at the University of Basel , holding the position of Professor in the Department of Rehabilitative and Regenerative Sports Medicine . His research focuses on preventive sports medicine, exercise physiology, and vascular aging, with particular emphasis on cardiopulmonary exercise testing and rehabilitation science. Department: Rehabilitative and Regenerative Sports Medicine University: University of Basel Research Themes: Vascular aging, exercise longevity, microvascular dysfunction, sports rehabilitation His recent work includes international collaborations on exercise longevity, vascular aging diagnostics, and molecular responses to training. While no formal scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts, his leadership in research projects like the HIT-GLAUCOMA sub-study and the MOBITEC series demonstrates significant academic engagement. Key students/advisory relationships include supervision of Dr. Justin Carrard , who conducted a fellowship in Qatar under his guidance. The department maintains strong ties with institutions like Aspetar Hospital in Qatar and collaborates with European research networks.

• Preventive Sports Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• Vascular Aging
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Stefana Parascho serves as Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), specifically in the Institute of Architecture (IA). She leads the Laboratory for Creative Computation (CRCL) and concurrently heads the Diversity Office at ENAC, demonstrating dual commitments to technological innovation and institutional equity. Her research pioneers intersections of digital fabrication, robotics, and sustainable architecture, with particular focus on transforming construction waste into valuable resources. Through computational design and robotic assembly, she develops novel methodologies for upcycling concrete rubble and timber into structurally sound building components, directly addressing circular economy challenges in construction. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with physical prototyping, emphasizing human-robot collaboration and material reintegration. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a cohesive trajectory toward waste valorization through digital processes, with concrete rubble masonry and timber reuse forming the core technical pillars. These investigations consistently integrate robotic fabrication, structural validation, and circular design principles across 15+ publications since 2023, establishing new paradigms for resource-efficient construction. As an academic advisor, she supervises four PhD candidates (Grangeot Maxence, Skevaki Eleni Maria, Vallat Gabriel Rémi, Wang Jingwen) while contributing to architectural education through courses like "Digital design and making: A critical introduction" that merge technical skill development with theoretical critique. Her leadership extends to the ENAC Teaching Committee and institutional diversity initiatives, reflecting comprehensive engagement with academic community development. Her operational base at CRCL (https://crcl.epfl.ch) provides the technical infrastructure for robotic experimentation, while her Diversity Office role (https://www.epfl.ch/schools/enac/about/diversity-office/) demonstrates parallel commitment to inclusive academic environments. This dual focus positions her at the forefront of both technological innovation and cultural transformation within architectural academia.

• Digital Fabrication
• Robotic Construction
• Sustainable Architecture
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Adrienne Grêt-Regamey serves as Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, where she heads the Institute for Spatial and Landscape Development. Her academic career spans over 15 years at one of Europe's leading technical universities, with significant leadership roles including Head of the Engagement Platform for Future Cities Lab Global since 2021. Her research focuses on the complex interactions between human activities and landscape evolution across temporal and spatial scales. Specializing in landscape planning and environmental science, she investigates land-use decision models through forecasting and backcasting approaches. A key innovation in her work involves developing state-of-the-art 3D visualizations and auralizations within her laboratory to understand public perception of landscape changes and create decision support tools for participatory planning processes. Her methodology emphasizes iterative design-science collaboration to develop place-specific solutions that balance human well-being with environmental sustainability. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research integrating spatial analysis, ecosystem services assessment, and participatory decision-making. Her work increasingly addresses urgent global challenges including renewable energy transitions, climate adaptation strategies, and urban-rural dynamics, often employing advanced computational methods like machine learning and immersive virtual reality environments. Dandelion Entrepreneurship Award (2023) Most Influential Female Award in Land System Science (2022) ERC Starting Grant for GLOBESCAPE project (2017) Swiss National Science Foundation Transdisciplinary Award (2013) ETH Silver Medals for both Master and PhD theses Grêt-Regamey actively contributes to scientific governance as Member of the Swiss Science Council (since 2024) and Advisory Committee of the Wyss Academy for Nature. She serves as Associate Editor for Landscape and Urban Planning and Editor for disP - The Planning Review. Her research program has secured significant funding including an ERC Starting Grant and multiple Swiss National Science Foundation projects, with current work focusing on integrating design and land system science to foster place-making in peri-urban landscapes. Her laboratory at ETH Zurich specializes in developing immersive 3D environments for landscape assessment and planning, with recent work extending into therapeutic applications of virtual reality. She leads the Future Cities Lab Global engagement platform, facilitating knowledge exchange between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers on sustainable urban development challenges worldwide.

• Landscape Planning
• Environmental Science
• Ecosystem Services
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Francisco Xavier Felix Martin Del Campo is a Scientist at the Laboratory on Human-Environment Relations in Urban Systems (HERUS) and a Lecturer with the Teaching Service for Environmental Sciences and Engineering (SSIE-ENS) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). He contributes to urban sustainability through research and education. Education: PhD in Sustainability Management, University of Waterloo, Canada Master’s in Project Management for Environmental and Energy Engineering, IMT Atlantique, France His research focuses on socio-metabolic systems, material flows and stocks, circular economy, and climate resilience in urban environments. He applies systems thinking and transdisciplinary methods to understand how cities can transition toward sustainability, particularly in resource-constrained settings. His work integrates engineering, environmental science, and policy analysis to support resilient urban development. The recent publications highlight trends in assessing socio-metabolic risks in island nations, analyzing resource security in the Caribbean, and evaluating the impacts of sea-level rise on urban material stocks. These works reflect a strong emphasis on sustainability science, urban metabolism, and climate adaptation, particularly in vulnerable coastal regions. Scientific Awards: No formal awards mentioned in the provided text. Francisco actively supervises Master’s theses and semester projects, guiding students in areas such as critical raw materials, life cycle assessment of IT equipment, and decarbonization of marine mobility. He is involved in key research initiatives including the Swiss 'Urban Twin' project and the Innosuisse Flagship 'BlueCity,' which aim to model urban resource flows and inform sustainable policy. These projects are supported by interdisciplinary collaboration and data-driven modeling, positioning him at the forefront of urban sustainability research. He is affiliated with HERUS and SSIE-ENS, where he contributes to teaching courses on material flow analysis, energy transition economics, and circular economy. These educational efforts are integrated with real-world applications, using the EPFL campus and the city of Lausanne as living laboratories for sustainability innovation.

• Sustainability
• Socio-metabolic research
• Material flows and stocks analysis
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Emmanuel Rey is an Associate Professor at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and founder of the Laboratory of Architecture and Sustainable Technologies (LAST) . His work bridges architectural design, urban sustainability, and low-carbon technologies, with a focus on translating sustainability principles across scales—from urban planning to construction details. PhD from Université Catholique de Louvain (2006) European postgraduate diploma in architecture and sustainable development (1999) Research interests include sustainability transitions , urban brownfield regeneration , bioclimatic architecture , and neighborhood-scale climate adaptation . He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between architects and engineers. His recent articles examine carbon flows in neighborhoods , urban river renaturation , and energy performance of renovation projects , reflecting a focus on climate resilience and post-carbon urbanism . Awards include the Swiss-academies award for transdisciplinary research (2015) and the European Gustave Magnel Prize (2009) . Rey also contributes to architectural exhibitions and competitions, notably with the firm Bauart.

• Sustainable Architecture
• Urban Design
• Sustainability Transitions
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Stephan Oelhafen is a Lecturer at the Bern University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health, Department of Obstetrics . He focuses on ethics, psychosocial aspects of birth, moral distress, and epidemiology in perinatal care. Educational Background: Lic.phil. in Psychology (2004-2008), University of Bern Dr.phil. in Psychology (2008-2012), University of Bern Research Leadership: Deputy Head of R&D Obstetrics Key projects: Traumatic birth experiences , Moral distress in healthcare , MidEthics model for ethical competence Research Trends: Recent work examines digital health in rural/urban perinatal care , overestimating moral distress prevalence , and informal coercion during childbirth Earlier studies address working memory training effects and perinatal mental health epidemiology Publications: 15+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like DIGITAL HEALTH , Journal of Health Psychology , and Swiss Medical Weekly Collaborative projects with institutions in Finland, Estonia, and Switzerland Methodological Expertise: Qualitative interviews and focus groups Quantitative survey analysis Ethics education curriculum development

• Ethics
• Psychosocial aspects of pregnancy and birth
• Moral Distress
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Consuelo De Moraes is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zürich. Her research centers on chemical signaling in ecological interactions, particularly plant-insect relationships, with applications in sustainable agriculture, conservation, and human health. She teaches courses in insect biology, plant-insect interactions, and ecological communication for Environmental Systems Science and Biology students. Research Focus: Her work explores sensory cues in shaping multi-trophic interactions, including olfactory signaling, disease transmission by vectors, and plant defense mechanisms. Current projects address ecological questions with implications for agroecosystems and public health. Scientific Awards: Nan-Yao Su Award for Innovation and Creativity in Entomology (2018) Fellow of the Entomological Society of America (2013) International Society of Chemical Ecology Silverstein-Simeone Award Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2011) National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2007) Beckman Foundation Young Investigator Award (2003) David and Lucile Packard Foundation Award (2002) Academic Leadership: She oversees the ETH Zurich Entomological Museum, managing over two million specimens. The museum supports research, education, and public outreach through digitization efforts and guided tours.

• Chemical Ecology
• Plant-Insect Interactions
• Multi-Trophic Interactions
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Dr. Christian Bogdal is Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering and Head of the Chemical Analytics Laboratory at the Zurich Forensic Science Institute. His research spans environmental chemistry and forensic analytics. Primary investigations focus on environmental fate of persistent pollutants, forensic detection methods for novel psychoactive substances, and machine learning applications in chemical analysis. Bogdal develops analytical approaches for complex environmental and forensic matrices. Recent publications cover forensic toxicology, fire debris analysis, and environmental monitoring techniques. Applied research supports pollution management and forensic investigations through advanced chemical characterization methods.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Pollutant Dynamics
• Forensic Analysis
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Nicolas Salliou is a Lecturer at ETH Zürich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. His research examines participatory approaches to socio-ecological systems, focusing on urban resilience and sustainability transitions. Education: Master's degree in Rural Development, AgroParisTech, 2008 PhD, INRA Toulouse, 2017 His work develops agent-based models, Bayesian networks, and serious games to facilitate stakeholder co-creation of sustainable solutions. Current research coordinates the Future Cities Lab Global project in Antananarivo, Madagascar, exploring blue-green infrastructure for climate-resilient cities. Publications span urban ecology, food systems, and environmental governance, with recent emphasis on nature-based solutions and consumption sustainability. Methodological innovations include participatory modeling frameworks that bridge scientific and local knowledge. He coordinates transdisciplinary projects with international partners and teaches modeling techniques for social-ecological challenges. No awards or student advising information is provided.

• Participatory Modeling
• Agent-Based Modeling
• Urban Resilience
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