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Prof. Dr. Eling de Bruin is a Lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on developing and evaluating exergame-based interventions targeting neurocognitive disorders, motor-cognitive training for aging populations, and stroke rehabilitation. He leads studies on personalized exergame protocols (e.g., PEMOCS framework) and their impact on cognitive function, gait recovery, and fall prevention. His work integrates wearable sensor technology, biofeedback systems, and clinical assessment tools to improve outcomes for chronic conditions like stroke, diabetes, and sarcopenia. Key areas include exergame design, hybrid training modalities, and biomarker validation (e.g., heart rate variability for neurocognitive screening). His research also explores sports biomechanics in youth athletes and injury prevention strategies for alpine skiers. Collaborative projects involve interdisciplinary teams from rehabilitation medicine, biomedical engineering, and computer science to create user-centered exergame solutions. Current initiatives emphasize home-based interventions and tele-rehabilitation to enhance accessibility for older adults and long-term care residents. Methodological contributions include validation of motor-cognitive assessment systems using virtual reality and inertial measurement units.

• Health Sciences
• Gerontology
• Neurocognitive Disorders
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Professor Maurizio Caon is a faculty member at HES-SO (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland). His primary research areas include Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Transformation, and User Experience Design, with a focus on aging populations and health technology. He leads the HumanTech Institute and contributes to projects like NESTORE COACH and PEGASO, which develop virtual coaching systems for elderly well-being and adolescent health behavior change. His research explores tangible interfaces for e-coaching, gestural interaction design for professional cyclists, and data privacy mechanisms using pictograms. While his publications span topics from AI implementation in HRM to posthumanist perspectives on enhancement, his core work centers on applying digital technologies to improve health outcomes across age groups. He collaborates with institutions like Politecnico di Milano and contributes to European Union-funded initiatives. Professor Caon's recent work examines conversational agents for life-course health interventions, virtual reality exergame design, and wearables' impact on body awareness. His projects integrate behavioral change theories with IoT architectures and human-centered design principles. Despite active research engagement, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Transformation
• User Experience Design
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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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Christian Scherer is a Researcher at the ZHAW School of Management and Law's Centre of Information Systems - People & Technology. His roles include Scientific Associate (2024–present) and Scientific Assistant (2023–2024). He holds a Master's (2020–2022) and Bachelor's (2015–2020) in Computer Science from ETH Zurich. Research focuses on healthcare technology, virtual reality applications, and human-computer interaction. Key projects include: Technology-supported stress management training for nursing professionals Virtual Reality Biofeedback for teachers Smart Hospital Integrated Framework (SHIFT project) Recent publications address VR-based patient education in chronic disease management and exergames for children with special needs. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining technology with healthcare and education challenges. Team collaborations include ESRI R&D Center Zurich (2020 internship) and partnerships with institutions like ETH Zurich. Current investigations explore longitudinal biofeedback applications and AI-driven medical education systems.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Healthcare Technology
• Virtual Reality Applications
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Dr. Eleftheria Giannouli is a Lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on leveraging technology to enhance exercise optimization, cognitive-motor assessments, and mobility interventions for older adults. She specializes in exergame-based telerehabilitation systems, personalized home-based training programs, and the development of tools like the MOBITEC-GP app for real-time mobility assessment. Her work addresses challenges such as fall prevention, functional mobility improvement, and cognitive-motor integration in clinical and community settings. Key areas include stroke rehabilitation, GIS-based interventions for walking habits, and evaluating the impact of technology on older adults’ health outcomes. Giannouli collaborates on projects like the My Active and Healthy Aging (My-AHA) ICT platform, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to aging-related health issues.

• Gerontology
• Rehabilitation Science
• Exercise Physiology
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Julia Seinsche is a Researcher at Careum University of Applied Sciences for Health, where she has been working as a research associate since October 2024. She also maintains an affiliation with Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences. Dr. Seinsche completed her doctorate at ETH Zurich from May 2021 to May 2024 on the topic of "Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Motor-Cognitive Telerehabilitation Program for Older People," which was part of the AAL-funded COCARE project where she served as research leader. Her primary research interests focus on: Geriatric rehabilitation and technology-based systems for elderly care Motor-cognitive telerehabilitation programs for older adults Living space mobility of older people and intervention options Exergames and digital health solutions for physical and cognitive functions Fall prevention and risk assessment in elderly populations Digital health literacy and self-management behaviors Dr. Seinsche's publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach bridging gerontology, rehabilitation science, and digital health technologies. Her work focuses on practical applications of technology in community settings, with emphasis on usability, acceptance, and effectiveness of home-based interventions for older adults. She has developed assessment tools like the German version of the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire, showing attention to cultural adaptation and measurement validity. Her current research projects include: INSIDE: Exploring Digital & Navigational Health Literacy and Self-management Behaviors in Cancer Survivors in Switzerland (2024-2026) RESONATE: Strengthening Bonds through Music in Neonatal Care and Beyond (2024-2026) FINK: Chronic illness and financial burden in Switzerland (2024-2027), where she serves as Lead Researcher Prior to her academic career, Dr. Seinsche worked in various physiotherapy institutions and senior care facilities, providing practical foundation for her research in geriatric rehabilitation.

• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Motor-cognitive telerehabilitation
• Exergames for older adults
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Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken is a Professor of Design Science at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), where she serves as Head of the Institute for Design Research (IDR) and Deputy Director of the Department of Design. She leads the interdisciplinary Digital Health Design Living Lab (DHD LL), which develops innovative solutions for digital healthcare systems through collaboration with institutions like the University of Zurich and Zurich University of Applied Sciences. Education: Magister and PhD in Sports Science from Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany Her research focuses on human-centered, evidence-based design and evaluation of technology-driven health solutions, including Serious & Applied Games, Exergames, and AI-based healthcare tools. She has pioneered projects like the ExerCube League, the world’s first physical inclusive eSports league, and contributes to interdisciplinary co-design methods in healthcare. Awards: SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award, multiple Best Paper Awards, Switzerland’s 100 Digital Shapers 2020, FIBO Innovation & Trend Awards, German Innovation Award, German Design Award She co-founded Sphery Ltd, a fitness gaming startup spun off from ZHdK, which has received international acclaim for its research-based products. Additionally, she chairs the International Mixed Reality Sports (XRS) Association and the RAL Quality Mark for Serious Games.

• Game Design
• Serious & Applied Games
• Health Informatics
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Andreas Ihle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, where he also serves as Research Group Leader at the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Gerontology and Vulnerability. His research examines human development across the lifespan through psychological, sociological, economic, and technological lenses, with emphasis on vulnerability, cognitive reserve, and physical-cognitive health interactions. Education: PhD in Psychology (2013), University of Geneva Diploma (M.Sc.) in Psychology (2010), Technische Universität Dresden Research Focus: Dr. Ihle's work integrates vulnerability development, reserve accumulation (cognitive, relational), pathological trajectories, and individual differences in aging. He employs advanced statistical modeling of longitudinal datasets and experimental designs to investigate how socioeconomic factors, physical activity, and life events influence cognitive aging and health outcomes in diverse populations across Europe. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary convergence between gerontology, sports science, and public health. Dominant themes include: 1) Cognitive-physical health mediation in aging populations, 2) Athletic performance/biomechanics in soccer, 3) Mental health trajectories in European cohorts, and 4) Lifestyle interventions for healthy aging. Methodologically, studies emphasize longitudinal designs, mediation analyses, and systematic reviews. Labs & Teams: Leads research initiatives at the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Gerontology and Vulnerability, collaborating extensively with European institutions on aging-related projects involving large-scale datasets like SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe).

• Lifespan Development
• Cognitive Aging
• Vulnerability and Resilience
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Schmid serves as Professor and Head of the Spinal Movement Biomechanics Group at Bern University of Applied Sciences' School of Health Professions. He is also Deputy Head of Research at the Division of Physiotherapy and a Privatdozent at the University of Basel. PhD in Biomechanics (ETH Zurich, 2016) Habilitation in Experimental Medicine (University of Basel, 2021) His research focuses on spinal biomechanics, musculoskeletal modeling, and movement analysis, particularly for: Low back pain mechanisms Scoliosis treatment optimization Workplace ergonomics Machine learning applications in biomechanics Recent publications emphasize: Spinal movement pattern quantification Pain-related fear analysis Computational spine modeling Wearable sensor validation He leads multiple funded projects including: ScolioGroMod (SNSF-funded spinal growth modeling) LBPredict (AI-based lifting risk assessment) International collaborations with Harvard Medical School and Polytechnique Montréal

• Biomechanics of the spine
• Motion analysis
• Musculoskeletal modeling
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Maurizio Caon is a Full Professor and Head of Institute at the Fribourg School of Management (HES-SO), specializing in Human-Computer Interaction and Digital Transformation. His research focuses on health technology interventions for aging populations and adolescents, with a particular emphasis on e-coaching systems, wearable devices, and participatory design. He leads EU-funded projects like NESTORE (2017-2021), developing virtual coaches for older adults' well-being, and PEGASO (2013-2017), targeting adolescent health through gamified mobile platforms. Education: Not explicitly stated in text, but expertise in Ergonomics and Information Systems is implied through research focus. Research Interests: Designing human-centered technologies for health promotion, including tangible interfaces, behavior change models, and cross-cultural co-design. Key areas include aging workforce strategies, digital self-tracking, and ethical data practices. His work bridges HCI, healthcare innovation, and social impact. Publications highlight innovations in e-coach systems (e.g., NESTORE's multi-domain pathway), wearable technology's psychological impact, and VR exergames for seniors. Projects involve partnerships with Politecnico di Milano, EIA HumanTech Institute, and international teams. Grants: Principal investigator and co-investigator on EU H2020 and FP7 grants totaling over 890,000 CHF. Team: Collaborates with researchers like Leonardo Angelini, Elena Mugellini, and Omar Abou Khaled on interdisciplinary projects. Labs/Teams: Leading the NESTORE and PEGASO teams, focusing on digital health solutions for aging and youth populations. Involved in design processes for inclusive public spaces and ergonomic interfaces for cyclists.

• Human Computer Interaction
• Digital Transformation
• User Experience Design (UX)
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