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Viktor Sigrist is a Swiss academic and structural engineer currently serving as the Dean of the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture and Professor of Structural Engineering. Having earned his PhD from ETH Zurich, he has held significant roles at Hamburg University of Technology (Vice President from 2012) and actively contributed to concrete structure analysis research. Born: 1960, Lucerne, Switzerland Education: Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Lucerne), Diploma in Structural Engineering (ETH Zurich), PhD in Concrete Structures (ETH Zurich) Academic Roles: Professor (2002), Vice President (2012), and Dean (2015) at Hamburg University of Technology and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Research Focus: Structural concrete, shear behavior, punching shear mechanics, and practical norms for construction. His work bridges engineering theory and real-world applications, emphasizing standardized design and material performance. Collaborative Projects: Led research initiatives like Strukturen im Gebäude als System , advised on Hamburg's Großmarkthalle renovation, and organized innovation transfer events with over 150 participants. His publications address critical topics in concrete analysis and structural standards. Leadership Roles: Member of University Management, Head of the Standing Committee on Research and Development at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Structures
• Shear Analysis
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Thomas Staubli is a Lecturer in Fluid Mechanics and Hydro Machines at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology (IME) at Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSR), part of Hochschule Luzern. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from ETH Zurich and has conducted post-doctoral research at Lehigh University. His career includes roles at Sulzer Hydro and heading the Hydro Machinery Laboratory at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on hydraulic machinery, hydro-abrasive erosion in Pelton turbines, flow-induced vibration, and acoustic discharge measurement techniques. He has authored/co-authored over 100 publications in journals like Journal of Fluid Mechanics and Renewable Energy . Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich MSc in Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich Research Interests: Hydro-abrasive erosion mechanisms and mitigation strategies in hydropower turbines Flow dynamics and instability phenomena in pump-turbines Acoustic and ultrasonic flow measurement technologies CFD simulation of turbine performance and fluid-structure interactions Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes Pelton turbine erosion analysis, sediment impact modeling, and efficiency optimization in hydropower plants. His 2024 studies explore jet deflector torque and partial jet cutting control, advancing turbine regulation techniques. Ongoing projects include erosion monitoring at HPP Fieschertal and acoustic measurement improvements in non-ideal conditions. Labs/Teams: Leads research at IME's Fluid Mechanics and Numerical Methods group, collaborating with industry partners like Andritz Hydro and Swiss hydropower operators.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Hydraulic Machinery
• Hydro-abrasive Erosion
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Aurelio Muttoni is an Honorary Professor at EPFL’s School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), where he led the Concrete Construction Laboratory from 2000 to 2024. He holds a diploma and doctorate in civil engineering from ETH Zurich (1982 and 1989). His teaching focuses on structural design, concrete structures, and bridge design. Research interests include concrete behavior, innovative structural design, shear forces, nonlinear analysis, bond mechanics, and ultra-high-performance concrete. He co-founded engineering consultancies Muttoni Partners and Lurati Muttoni Partner. Key awards include the Freyssinet Medal (2022), Chester Paul Siess Award (2010), and Wason Medal (2014). He co-authored the Eurocode EN 1992-1-1 (2023). Education: Diploma in Civil Engineering, ETH Zurich, 1982 Doctorate in Civil Engineering, ETH Zurich, 1989 Research Highlights: Behavior and design of concrete structures Innovative structural concepts (e.g., textile/concrete composites) Shear force analysis and punching shear Aggregate interlocking and material durability Ultra-high-performance concrete applications Professional Contributions: Advised 30+ PhD/Master’s students at EPFL Co-founded engineering firms focusing on structural design and consultancy Lead role in drafting Eurocode 2’s second generation Recent Article Trends: Focus on experimental methods (e.g., crack kinematics imaging), bond-slip mechanics, and shear failure verification in modern concrete structures. Emphasis on integrating advanced models into codes like Eurocode 2.

• Concrete Structures
• Structural Engineering
• Material Science (Concrete)
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Dr. Moritz Gold is a researcher affiliated with the Professorship for Sustainable Food Processing at ETH Zurich's Department of Health Sciences and Technology. His work focuses on scalable approaches to recycle biowaste into marketable products, aiming to reduce environmental impact, offset waste management costs, and improve public health. He is currently a visiting researcher at the Singapore-ETH Center. His research integrates microbiology, environmental engineering, and agricultural science to optimize black soldier fly (BSF) larvae processing of organic wastes. Key areas include biowaste pretreatment, microbial community dynamics in rearing residues, and the nutritional value of BSF-derived products in animal feed. Collaborations include studies with institutions like Eawag and Huazhong Agricultural University, exploring topics such as faecal sludge utilization and heavy metal transfer in food chains. Gold's publications emphasize practical applications of insect-based biowaste recycling, including feed substitution for poultry and nutritional safety assessments. His work also addresses global sanitation challenges, such as dewatering faecal sludge for fuel production in Sub-Saharan Africa. Experimental methods in his lab include in vitro digestion modeling and electron beam sterilization techniques. Notable contributions include demonstrating the potential of BSF larvae to process aflatoxin-contaminated substrates and the impact of residue microbes on rearing performance. His interdisciplinary approach bridges laboratory research with industrial-scale applications, contributing to circular economy principles in food systems.

• Sustainable Food Processing
• Biowaste Management
• Environmental Engineering
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Arefeh Abbasi is a researcher at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Professorship for Computational Mechanics. Her work focuses on advanced mechanical engineering problems involving structural stability, magnetic actuation, and computational modeling of complex systems. Institution: ETH Zürich Department: Computational Mechanics Email: abbasia@ethz.ch Her research explores buckling mechanics in imperfect shells, bistable magnetic structures, and smart materials. She has developed frameworks for analyzing magneto-elastic systems and refined finite element models for composite and functionally graded plates. Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding defect interactions in spherical shells, magnetic actuation of bistable beams, and tunable buckling behaviors in smart structures. These works span computational modeling, experimental validation, and reduced-order theoretical frameworks. She employs finite element analysis and numerical simulations to study nonlinear mechanical phenomena, with applications in adaptive structures and human-computer interaction technologies like refreshable braille displays.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Computational Mechanics
• Structural Stability
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Dr. Christian Roth is a Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zürich. His research focuses on the mechanical behavior of materials under extreme conditions, including high strain rates, elevated temperatures, and complex loading scenarios. Key areas include fracture mechanics, additive manufacturing, anisotropic plasticity, and the development of advanced material models using machine learning. He is affiliated with the 'KI in Mechanik und Fertigung' (AI in Mechanics and Production) group and teaches courses such as 'Dynamic Behavior of Materials' (151-0525-00L). His work integrates experimental techniques (e.g., in-situ laminography, miniature testing) with computational methods to characterize material properties and predict failure mechanisms in applications like armor systems, battery casings, and lightweight composites. His research has addressed topics such as laser-welded hybrid materials, strain-rate-dependent fracture of aluminum alloys, and neural network-based modeling of material hardening. He emphasizes high-throughput testing and the application of AI to improve material design and analysis.

• Materials Science
• Mechanical Behavior of Materials
• Additive Manufacturing
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Dr. Thomas Tancogne-Dejean is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zürich. His research focuses on advanced materials and metamaterials, with particular emphasis on mechanical behavior under extreme conditions, additive manufacturing processes, and computational modeling. Key areas include damage mechanics, fracture analysis, and the design of energy-absorbing structures through experimental and numerical methods. His work integrates machine learning techniques to optimize metamaterial designs and predict material behavior under various loading conditions. He has contributed extensively to understanding the mechanical properties of lithium-ion batteries and additively manufactured metals like stainless steel 316L and AlSi10Mg. Dr. Tancogne-Dejean’s publications span topics such as nanoindentation of viral particles, hierarchical lattice structures, and high-throughput testing methodologies. His research bridges theoretical mechanics with practical applications in energy storage systems and aerospace materials. He holds a prominent role in advancing interdisciplinary approaches to material science, combining experimental rigor with computational innovation.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Additive Manufacturing
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Dr. Evren Mert Turan is a Lecturer at ETH Zürich's Department of Energy and Process Systems Technology. His academic background includes a Bachelor's and Master's in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town, followed by a PhD in Process Systems Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on integrating machine learning and optimization techniques to address decision-making challenges under uncertainty in energy systems and process engineering. Evren's expertise spans model predictive control, real-time optimization, and data-driven approaches for complex systems. He has contributed to advancements in semi-infinite programming, feedback control policies, and steady-state detection algorithms. His work emphasizes practical applications in sustainable energy systems and industrial process optimization. Key research trends include the development of neural network-based control strategies, convex optimization methods for reduced computational complexity, and experimental validation of novel algorithms. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches blending machine learning with traditional engineering methodologies. Evren currently teaches the course 'Introduction to Modeling and Optimization of Sustainable Energy Systems' and actively engages in collaborative research at ETH Zürich. His contributions to scientific machine learning aim to enhance robustness and reliability in dynamic systems analysis.

• Process Systems Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Optimization
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Zwicky Daia is an Ordentlicher Professor (Full Professor) at the Haute école d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Fribourg (HEIA-FR), part of the HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland. He leads the iTEC Institute (Institut des technologies de l'environnement construit), focusing on civil engineering and sustainable construction. His research emphasizes ecological construction, multifunctional materials, timber-concrete composites, and structural analysis. Key projects include exploring the use of hardwood in construction, optimizing recycled concrete mix designs using machine learning, and developing demountable structural systems. He has secured over CHF 2.2 million in funding for projects like the 'Potentiel d'utilisation des bois feuillus' and 'Optimized Recycled Concrete mix design.' Daia’s research bridges structural innovation and environmental sustainability, with a focus on reducing carbon footprints through material optimization and recycling. His work spans experimental testing, numerical modeling, and practical applications in building design and urban densification. Publications highlight contributions to textile-reinforced concrete, lightweight aggregates, and structural performance of existing buildings. His interdisciplinary approach involves collaborations across engineering, material science, and environmental studies.

• Civil Engineering
• Ecological Construction
• Structural Engineering
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Dr. Andreas Lichtenberger is a Lecturer at the Department of Physics at ETH Zürich. His research focuses on advancing physics education through innovative technologies like augmented reality and exploring effective teaching methodologies. His work emphasizes conceptual understanding in electromagnetism, kinematics, and vector fields, with a particular interest in formative assessment strategies and the role of multiple external representations (MER) in learning. Key research areas include: Technology-enhanced learning (AR/VR in physics education) Cognitive aspects of physics concept acquisition Gender differences in representational competence Experimental validation of educational interventions His publications highlight contributions to: Designing AR tools for Lorentz force visualization Concreteness fading pedagogy in secondary physics Eye-tracking analysis of student problem-solving Development of competency assessment inventories No scientific awards are explicitly listed. He collaborates widely with educational researchers and physicists, contributing to both theoretical and applied aspects of STEM education.

• Physics Education
• STEM Education
• Augmented Reality in Learning
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Winnie van Dijk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Yale University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on the intersection of poverty, housing markets, and public policy, with particular emphasis on eviction dynamics and their societal impacts. She maintains active collaborations with leading economists including Robert Collinson, John Eric Humphries, and Daniel Tannenbaum. Dr. van Dijk's research interests span poverty measurement, housing market dynamics, inequality, and evidence-based policy evaluation. Her work frequently employs quasi-experimental methods and large-scale administrative data to examine how housing instability affects educational outcomes, economic mobility, and public health. She has developed expertise in linking diverse datasets to create comprehensive windows into eviction and poverty dynamics in American cities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on eviction as both a cause and consequence of poverty, with increasing attention to policy interventions that might mitigate housing instability. Her work spans multiple disciplines including labor economics, urban economics, public finance, and health economics, demonstrating interdisciplinary approach to complex socioeconomic problems. Through her Twitter presence and conference organization activities, Dr. van Dijk actively engages with the broader academic community and policy stakeholders. She recently co-organized the Cowles Labor and Public Economics Conference at Yale and has been hiring research assistants to support ongoing projects related to rental housing markets and consumer credit.

• Poverty
• Inequality
• Housing Markets
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Blaise Melly is a Professor of Econometrics and Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Bern. He also serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Business and Economic Statistics . His research focuses on econometric methods, labor economics, and empirical microeconomics, with a strong emphasis on quantile regression techniques and their applications in policy analysis. Key research interests include panel data analysis, counterfactual analysis, treatment effects, and wage gap studies. He has developed influential Stata modules (e.g., QRPROCESS) and contributed to software tools for quantile regression. His work addresses issues like public vs. private sector wage gaps, informal labor markets, and policy evaluation using advanced statistical methodologies. Melly’s articles span methodological advancements (e.g., fast algorithms for quantile processes) and applied analyses (e.g., gender wage gaps, public sector wage dynamics). He actively contributes to the academic community through editorial roles and software development.

• Econometrics
• Labor Economics
• Empirical Microeconomics
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Maddalena Davoli serves as a PostDoc researcher at the Professorship of Prof. Backes-Gellner, actively contributing to the Business and Personnel Economics Team. Her academic journey spans multiple international institutions with a strong focus on economic research methodologies. Her educational foundation includes: B.A. and M.Sc. in International Relations and Economics from the University of Bologna Exchange studies at Sciences Po Lille (France) and University of British Columbia (Canada) Ph.D. in Economics from Goethe University Frankfurt (2022) Visiting scholar appointments at City University of New York (2018-2019) Dedicated to interdisciplinary economic research, Davoli investigates how cultural frameworks and gender dynamics shape financial decision-making and educational outcomes. Her work bridges household finance with broader socioeconomic structures, emphasizing empirical analysis of financial literacy disparities across demographic groups. She employs sophisticated econometric techniques to examine institutional effects on financial behavior, with particular attention to educational interventions and cross-cultural comparisons. Her publication record reveals a concentrated research trajectory examining financial literacy through multiple lenses: demographic heterogeneity, gender gaps, institutional contexts, and educational pathways. Recent work demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication in analyzing large-scale datasets while maintaining policy-relevant insights about financial education systems and socioeconomic development. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Information regarding student advising or grant funding remains unspecified in available sources, though her research assistant background at Goethe University Frankfurt and the Institute for Public Policy Evaluation indicates substantial collaborative research experience. Currently embedded within the Business and Personnel Economics Team, Davoli's work likely intersects with organizational behavior research and personnel management studies, leveraging her expertise in educational economics to examine workforce development and human capital formation.

• Economics of Education
• Culture and Gender Economics
• Household Finance

Paolo Ghisletta is a Full Professor of Psychology at the University of Geneva's Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades at the university, he has progressed from Assistant Professor to his current position as Full Professor since 2015. His academic journey includes significant research contributions in cognitive aging, methodological approaches to longitudinal data analysis, and the study of individual differences in cognitive development across the lifespan. Ph.D. in Quantitative Psychology and Methodology, University of Virginia (1999) MA in Quantitative Psychology and Methodology, University of Virginia (1996) BA Mathematics and BA Psychology, Clarion University, Pennsylvania (1994) Ghisletta specializes in methodologies for analyzing multivariate data in lifespan development research, with particular expertise in Structural Equation Models and Multilevel Models. His work examines cognitive aging in relation to health, activities, and sensory functioning, as well as the management of psychological resources in adults and the elderly. He has made significant contributions to understanding inter- and intra-individual variability over the lifespan, exploring how these variations relate to cognitive performance, health outcomes, and aging trajectories. An analysis of Ghisletta's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on cognitive aging, particularly examining memory systems, longitudinal changes, and the relationship between cognitive performance and health outcomes. His methodological expertise is evident in numerous papers on statistical approaches for analyzing longitudinal data. A recurring theme is the investigation of individual differences in cognitive aging trajectories and their predictors, including cognitive reserve, social factors, and genetic influences. His research often employs sophisticated statistical techniques to disentangle complex relationships between cognitive variables across time. Ghisletta maintains an active research program with numerous collaborations across international institutions, particularly within European aging research consortia. His work has significant implications for understanding normal cognitive aging processes and identifying factors that may contribute to healthy cognitive aging or vulnerability to decline.

• Cognitive Aging
• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Structural Equation Modeling
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Amy Nivette is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University (Netherlands). She holds research affiliations with the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), the Violence Research Centre at the University of Cambridge, and the Zurich Project on Social Development (z-proso). Her work focuses on police legitimacy , legal cynicism , violent extremism , and life course criminology . Education : PhD in Criminology (2012), M.Phil in Criminological Research (2009) from University of Cambridge, B.Sc. in Justice Studies (2008) from University of Idaho. Positions : Associate Professor (2021–present) and Assistant Professor (2015–2021) at Utrecht University Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford (2012–2015) Her recent research includes NWO-funded studies on police legitimacy and violent behavior, global analyses of COVID-19 lockdown impacts on crime , and collaborations across Asia , Brazil , Switzerland , and Australia . Publications span experimental criminology , comparative crime data , and youth development .

• Criminology
• Sociology
• Police Legitimacy
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