Ivo Kaelin

Dr. Ivo Kaelin is a Lecturer in Mathematics, Physics, and Data Analysis at the School of Life Sciences and Facility Management, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). He serves as Head of Studies, Head of Continuing Education, and Department Director within the Institute of Computational Life Sciences (ICLS).

• University: Zurich University of Applied Sciences
• School: School of Life Sciences and Facility Management
• Role: Lecturer and administrative leader

Research Interests:

• Specializes in Mathematical Modelling, Statistical Data Analysis, and Physics applications
• Focus on dietary patterns and nutritional epidemiology in Swiss populations
• Develops data-driven models for food sustainability and health outcomes
• Investigates environmental impacts on energy systems and public health

Publication Trends: Recent work examines palm oil alternatives, wildlife-vehicle collisions, and meat/dairy consumption patterns using statistical modeling and national survey data.

Projects include: Compensation Study Universities of Applied Sciences Switzerland (2023), food waste data monitoring, and sustainable oils research (PE(K)O Sustain).

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics (ETH Zurich, 2006-2012)
• Diploma of Higher Education in Physics (ETH Zurich, 2003-2006)
• MSc in Physics (ETH Zurich, 1997-2002)
• Continuing Education: Management Course (ZHAW, 2023), CAS Higher Education (PH Zurich, 2017)