Barbara Solenthaler

Barbara Solenthaler is a Senior Research Scientist at ETH Zurich's Computer Graphics Laboratory, leading the Simulation and Animation Group. She holds a Hans Fischer Fellowship at the Technical University of Munich (TUM-IAS). Her research focuses on physics-based simulations for computer graphics applications, integrating deep learning to enhance efficiency and artist control. She has co-founded Apagom AG, providing real-time fluid engines using machine learning.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, University of Zurich

Research Interests:

• Physics-driven simulations for visual effects, games, and biomedical computing
• Data-driven methods and neural networks for fluid dynamics
• Real-time computation and artist-controllable workflows

Awards:

• Hans Fischer Fellowship (2019)
• Best Paper Awards (2017, 2011)
• Swiss National Science Foundation grants

Advising & Grants:

She has led research projects funded by SNSF, ETH Zurich, and Innosuisse. Her work bridges academic research and industry applications through collaborations like Apagom AG.

Labs/Teams:

Leads the Simulation and Animation Group at ETH Zurich and contributes to TUM-IAS's Simulation and Digital Twin focus group.