جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Olga Sorkine-Hornungمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Content Creation
• Geometry Processing
• Shape Representation and Editing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Olga Sorkine-Hornung is a Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich and head of the Institute of Visual Computing. She leads the Interactive Geometry Lab, focusing on theoretical and practical advancements in digital content creation, geometry processing, and shape modeling. Current position: ETH Zurich, Department of Computer Science Previous roles: Courant Institute (NYU), Technical University of Berlin Education: BSc and PhD from Tel Aviv University, postdoc at TU Berlin Her research spans shape representation, digital fabrication, computer animation, and fundamental geometry processing. Key contributions include Laplacian surface editing, as-rigid-as-possible deformation, and generalized winding numbers. She works on applications in VR, AR, and autonomous systems. Awards include Test of Time Awards (2024), ACM Fellow (2020), ERC Consolidator Grant (2020), and EUROGRAPHICS Young Researcher Award (2008). She has supervised numerous students and co-developed software libraries like libigl and Instant Meshes . Co-chair roles for SIGGRAPH, Eurographics, and Pacific Graphics Editorial board member for ACM Transactions on Graphics and other journals Keynote speaker at VMV, CVPR, and SIAM conferences Her work bridges mathematical rigor with practical implementation, advancing computer graphics and geometry processing through intuitive algorithms that maintain surface detail while enabling efficient computation.

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Computational Harmonic Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Pierre Vandergheynst is a Full Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) in the Department of Electrical Engineering, with a courtesy appointment in Computer and Communication Sciences. He serves as EPFL’s Vice-Provost for Education since 2015 and leads the Signal Processing Laboratory 2 (LTS2). His research spans harmonic analysis, sparse approximations, mathematical data processing, and applications in signal/image processing, computer vision, machine learning, and graph-based data analysis. PhD in Mathematical Physics (1998), Université catholique de Louvain Postdoctoral Researcher at EPFL (1998-2001) Assistant Professor at EPFL (2002-2007) His research explores geometry/symmetry in high-dimensional data, redundant dictionaries for dimensionality reduction, and computational harmonic analysis on manifolds. Recent work focuses on protein structure modeling, geometric deep learning, and graph-based signal processing. Key article trends include graph neural networks for protein analysis, geometric deep learning in neuroscience, and structured knowledge priors in neural models. His 2023-2025 publications emphasize interpretable AI, long-range dependencies in graphs, and molecular representation learning. Scientific Awards: IEEE Signal Processing Magazine Best Paper Award (2023) Signal Processing Society Best Paper Award (2022) Apple ARTS Award (2007) De Boelpaepe Prize, Royal Academy of Sciences of Belgium (2009-2010) He has supervised over 30 PhD theses and contributed to foundational work in graph signal processing, compressive sensing, and geometric deep learning. His lab develops tools for data science on non-Euclidean structures, with applications in medicine, astronomy, and wireless systems.

Jean-Philippe Thiranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Imaging
• Medical Image Analysis
• Diffusion MRI
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Prof. Jean-Philippe Thiran is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he serves as Director of the Signal Processing Laboratory (LTS5) and Director of the Institute of Electrical and Micro Engineering. He also maintains a part-time Associate Professor position with the Department of Radiology of the University Hospital Center (CHUV) and University of Lausanne (UNIL). Born in Namur, Belgium in 1970, he received his Electrical Engineering degree and PhD from the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), Belgium, in 1993 and 1997 respectively. He joined EPFL in 1998 and has established himself as a leading researcher in computational imaging. His research focuses on computational imaging , with significant contributions to medical image analysis (particularly diffusion MRI, ultrasound imaging, and digital pathology) and computer vision . His recent work integrates advanced modeling, simulation, and machine learning techniques to extract microscopic tissue information from macroscopic MRI signals. This approach combines hyper-realistic synthetic tissue models, advanced Monte-Carlo simulations, and ML-based estimation techniques for brain microstructure analysis with potential applications to other tissues. Senior Member of IEEE Fellow of the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) Prof. Thiran has authored or co-authored 1 book, 9 book chapters, 250 journal papers and over 270 peer-reviewed conference papers, and holds 12 international patents. He previously served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Signal Processing journal (2001-2005) and associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Image Processing. He has chaired major conferences including EUSIPCO 2008 and IEEE ICIP 2015. His laboratory at EPFL brings together interdisciplinary researchers to develop innovative imaging techniques that bridge macroscopic measurements and microscopic tissue properties, with significant potential for medical diagnostics and treatment planning applications.

Gustavo Alonsoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Databases
• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing Architecture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gustavo Alonso is Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science (D-INFK) of ETH Zurich and Head of the Institute for Computing Platforms . He has been at ETH since 1995, first as a post-doc, then as Assistant Professor from April 1998, and promoted to Full Professor in October 2001. Within the Systems Group he leads the Information and Communication Systems Research Group . Education: 1989 – Telecommunications Engineering (undergraduate), Madrid Technical University (UPM-ETSIT), Spain 1992 – M.S. Computer Science, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) 1994 – Ph.D. Computer Science, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Research Interests: His work spans databases, distributed systems, cloud-computing architecture, FPGAs, hardware acceleration for data science, parallel and reconfigurable computing . The group investigates how modern heterogeneous hardware—from GPUs to SmartNICs—can be integrated into data-processing systems to achieve orders-of-magnitude performance gains, energy savings, and new functionality such as in-network computation and serverless acceleration. Scientific Awards & Honors: Fellow of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Fellow of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Distinguished Alumnus, Department of Computer Science, UC Santa Barbara Four Test-of-Time / Most Influential Paper Awards across databases, programming languages, cloud computing, and software engineering Labs & Projects: He directs the Information and Communication Systems Research Group within the Systems Group ( systems.ethz.ch ). The lab develops open-source platforms such as Coyote v2 for FPGA abstractions, Shuhai for HBM benchmarking, and MicroRec for micro-second recommendation serving, while collaborating with industry on SmartNICs, serverless analytics, and cloud-scale data analytics.

Jean-Claude Besseمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Quantum Computing
• Superconducting Circuits
• Microwave Photonics
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Jean-Claude Besse is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at ETH Zürich, specializing in superconducting circuits and quantum optics. His research focuses on quantum computing, microwave photonics, and artificial atoms. Research Interests: Besse works on the fabrication of superconducting circuits, modular quantum computing processors, and microwave quantum optics using artificial atoms. His work includes single-photon detection, parity measurements, entanglement stabilization, and quantum networking. He has developed technologies like high-fidelity multiplexed readout and tunable ZZ gates. Key Contributions: Besse led breakthroughs in non-destructive single-photon detection, deterministic remote entanglement, and loophole-free Bell inequality violations. His research enables error-corrected quantum communication protocols and scalable microwave quantum systems. Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize modular quantum architectures, entanglement stabilization, and microwave photon engineering. Topics include cluster state generation, defect mode mitigation, and reinforcement learning for quantum feedback systems. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Laboratorium für Festkörperphysik at ETH Zürich, Besse contributes to advancing superconducting quantum technologies and microwave quantum optics.

Kumar Varoon Agrawalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Membrane Technology
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Kumar Varoon Agrawal is an Associate Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), holding the Gaznat Chair for Advanced Separations. He is affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences (SB), the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC), and the Laboratory of Advanced Separations (LAS) in Sion, Switzerland. Additionally, he contributes to the Swiss Doctoral School in Chemical and Bioengineering (SCGC) and serves as Vice President of the Confédération des Chimistes et des Génie Chimique (CCE). Research Focus: Material Chemistry & Engineering at the Ångström scale for high-performance inorganic and hybrid membranes, emphasizing energy-efficient molecular separations. Teaching: Courses include Fundamentals of separation processes , Diffusion and mass transfer , and Chemical engineering product design . Scientific Contributions: His 15 most recent publications (2025-2020) span topics like graphene pore engineering , 2D material synthesis , carbon capture , and gas separation membranes , with keywords such as Nanotechnology , Materials Science , and Molecular Transport . Subfields include Atomic-Scale Pores , Membrane Stability , and Industrial Scalability . Students and Collaborations: He advises 10 current PhD students and has mentored 9 past PhD candidates in areas like graphene membranes , ion separation , and MOF films . He is an Academic Referent for the EPFL Carbon Team and a committee member for the EDCH Doctoral Program in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Raphael Sznitmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Probabilistic Methods
• Statistical Learning
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Raphael Sznitman serves as Director of the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research and Head of the Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging group at the University of Bern, Switzerland, holding a Full Professor position in AI for Medical Imaging since 2015. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University (2011) MSc in Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University (2009) BSc in Cognitive Systems, University of British Columbia (2007) Research Interests: Sznitman's work centers on computational vision , probabilistic methods , and statistical learning applied to medical imaging challenges. His group develops AI algorithms for ophthalmic diagnostics, surgical robotics, and medical image analysis, with emphasis on OCT, surgical phase recognition, and domain adaptation techniques. Key application areas include retinal disease detection and cataract surgery automation. Publication Trends: His 2021-2025 publications reveal concentrated efforts in deep learning for medical imaging , particularly in ophthalmology (OCT analysis) and surgical video understanding. Emerging themes include LLM applications for clinical monitoring, unsupervised out-of-distribution detection for surgical safety, and physics-informed AI for multimodal medical data fusion. Research Leadership: As ARTORG Center Director, Sznitman oversees interdisciplinary research bridging computer science and clinical medicine. His group collaborates extensively with Bern University Hospital clinicians on translational projects, securing funding for AI-driven diagnostic tools and surgical assistance systems. Current initiatives focus on real-time intraoperative guidance and spaceflight ophthalmology applications. Laboratory: The Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging group operates within ARTORG's dedicated facilities, maintaining partnerships with surgical robotics labs and ophthalmology departments for clinical validation of AI systems. Their work integrates multimodal data streams including OCT, VR perimetry, and surgical video feeds.

Hatice Altugمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanophotonics
• Plasmonics
• Optical Biosensors
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Hatice Altug is a Full Professor at EPFL's Institute of Bioengineering within the School of Engineering, where she leads the Bionanophotonic Systems Laboratory. Her research integrates nanophotonics, plasmonics, and microfluidics to develop advanced biosensors for real-time molecular diagnostics. She holds dual roles in EPFL's doctoral programs and academic committees. Education: PhD in Applied Physics, Stanford University (2000-2007) B.S. in Physics, Bilkent University (1996-2000) Her research centers on creating label-free, high-sensitivity optical biosensors using nanophotonic technologies. Key innovations include dielectric metasurfaces for mid-infrared spectroscopy, AI-enhanced detection platforms, and portable nanoplasmonic imagers for point-of-care diagnostics. Her work bridges fundamental light-matter interactions with clinical applications like sepsis monitoring and cancer biomarker detection. Her publications emphasize nanophotonic biosensor design, metasurface applications, and single-cell analysis. Recent trends show increased focus on AI integration, vibrational spectroscopy, and wafer-scale manufacturing for clinical translation. Awards & Honors: Optical Society Fellow (2020) Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE, 2011) ERC Consolidator Grant (2016) IEEE Photonics Society Young Investigator Award (2011) She mentors numerous PhD students and leads interdisciplinary teams developing optofluidic platforms. Her laboratory pioneers nanoplasmonic microarrays and collaborates globally on projects like neurodegenerative disease biomarker detection. She co-directs EPFL's doctoral program in photonics and champions women in STEM through executive roles in diversity initiatives.

• Food Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Biophysics
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Thijs Defraeye is a Senior Scientist at Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) and Adjunct Professor at Dalhousie University. He holds a PhD in Building Physics from KU Leuven (2011) and a Master's in Civil Engineering (2006). His work focuses on optimizing food supply chains through multiphysics simulations and digital twins, addressing challenges in refrigerated transport, postharvest quality preservation, and energy-efficient food processing. He leads the SimBioSys group, developing solutions for perishable goods logistics and electrohydrodynamic technologies. Research interests include: Biophysics of food systems Digital twin applications in agriculture Electrohydrodynamic drying Thermal management in cold chains Sustainable food technologies Recent work emphasizes reducing food loss through physics-based modeling of refrigerated containers, ventilated packaging optimization, and scalable evaporative cooling systems. His studies bridge engineering principles with biological processes, aiming to enhance global food security and environmental sustainability.

Damian Nale Dailisanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Computational Social Science
• Machine Learning
• Multi-Agent Systems
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Dr. Damian Nale Dailisan is a Lecturer in the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Computational Social Science group. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of the Philippines, specializing in traffic modeling and machine learning applications. His research focuses on multi-agent systems, particularly in transportation and urban systems. He has held postdoctoral roles and contributed to projects like the ACCeSs@AIM lab. His work bridges computational methods with real-world challenges, including traffic control optimization, AI-driven decision-making, and smart city infrastructure. Notable projects include FAIRLANE for priority lane management and studies on democratizing traffic control systems. Dailisan’s publications span journals like Transportation Research Part C and IEEE Access, addressing topics such as reinforcement learning in traffic signals and ethical AI frameworks. He has presented at workshops like 'Back to the Future' at ETH Zurich and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance urban mobility solutions. His technical expertise includes Python, network analysis, and agent-based modeling, with contributions to open-source tools for earthquake networks and social systems analysis.

• Organic Electronics
• Photovoltaics
• Perovskite Materials
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Prof. Beat Ruhstaller is a Professor at the ZHAW School of Engineering, leading research in Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics. He specializes in perovskite solar cells, OLEDs, and optoelectronic device simulation. His work focuses on improving device efficiency through charge transport analysis, photon recycling, and material characterization. He heads multiple projects including 'Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics Projects', 'Perovskite-on-Silicon Tandem Photovoltaics', and 'Advanced Materials for Opto-Electronic-Ionic Devices'. Research Interests: Organic Electronics, Photovoltaic Technologies, Perovskite Materials, Device Simulation, Charge Transport Phenomena, and Optoelectronic Devices. His interdisciplinary approach combines experimental and computational methods to tackle challenges in energy-efficient optoelectronics. Key Projects: Tandem solar cell design, perovskite stability, and OLED degradation mechanisms. Over 90 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including contributions to Nature Communications , Advanced Materials , and Physical Review Applied . Active in international conferences like EU PVSEC and SID.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Prof. Frank-Peter Schilling is a Senior Lecturer at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) School of Engineering and Deputy Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI). He leads the Intelligent Vision Systems group and coordinates the PhD Programme in Data Science with the University of Zurich. As an Adjunct Professor at Victoria University of Wellington, he specializes in AI, Machine Learning, and applications in healthcare and physical sciences. His research focuses on deep learning-based computer vision, MLOps, and trustworthy AI certification frameworks. Education: PhD in Physics (University of Heidelberg, 2001) Dipl.-Phys. (MSc equivalent in Physics, University of Heidelberg, 1998) CAS University Didactics (PH Zurich, 2024) Research Interests: Developing AI systems for medical imaging (e.g., CBCT artifact reduction) Certification schemes for AI trustworthiness (e.g., certAInty project) Applications of deep learning in particle physics and industrial vision Achievements: Recipient of the EPS HEP Prize (2013) for contributions to the Higgs boson discovery at CERN Lead author of over 20 peer-reviewed articles on AI, MLOps, and medical imaging Principal investigator for projects like AI-BRIDGE (responsible AI development) and GenAI4SKA (Square Kilometre Array simulations) Teaching: Courses in MLOps, Machine Learning Operations, and Computer Vision at BSc and MSc levels. Developed the CAS Advanced Machine Learning program. Labs & Networks: Active in ELLIS (European Lab for Learning and Intelligent Systems), CLAIRE (AI research), and ZHAW’s Digital Health/Datalab initiatives.

• Motor Control
• Neuroplasticity
• Sports Science
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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Taube is a leading academic at the University of Fribourg , affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Medicine and specializing in Motor Control and Neuroplasticity within the Movement and Sport Sciences department. His work bridges Neuroscience , Physiology , and Rehabilitation through rigorous experimental designs. Role: Professor Location: PER 21 bu. F429, Bd de Pérolles 90, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland Contact: wolfgang.taube@unifr.ch ORCID: 0000-0002-8802-2065 His research explores neural mechanisms of motor learning , age-related adaptations , and interventions to enhance balance and sensorimotor function . Key areas include: Modulation of GABAergic inhibition through training fNIRS/fMRI studies on cortical activation patterns Biomechanical analysis in sports performance Neurorehabilitation strategies for chronic pain Recent publications demonstrate a focus on age-related neuroplasticity , external focus of attention , and technology-driven training interventions across sports like football and swimming. Methodologically, he integrates randomized trials , meta-analyses , and machine learning applications in motor control studies.

• Seismology
• Earthquake Early Warning Systems
• Volcanology
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Frédérick Massin is a researcher at ETH Zürich's Swiss Seismological Service (SED), specializing in seismology, earthquake early warning systems, and volcanic monitoring. He is affiliated with the Bedretto Underground Lab (BULGG) and contributes to global seismic research. His work focuses on developing advanced algorithms for rapid earthquake rupture characterization (e.g., FinDer), improving earthquake early warning (EEW) systems in regions like Central America and New Zealand, and analyzing seismic data to enhance disaster preparedness. Key research areas include: Earthquake Source Physics and Real-Time Modeling Seismic Data Center Innovation and Global Networks Volcanic Seismicity and Lahar Detection Socio-Technical Aspects of EEW Systems Recent projects involve assessing EEW impacts in Central America, improving seismic catalogues (FEAR-1), and investigating lake ice seismicity. He collaborates internationally on initiatives such as the Nepal School Seismology Network and Yellowstone volcano-tectonic studies.

Laura Galazzoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Biophysics
• Protein Dynamics
• Molecular Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Galazzo is a Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Institute of Molecular Physical Sciences (IMPS). Her research focuses on biophysical chemistry and molecular dynamics, employing advanced spectroscopic techniques like Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) to study protein structure, phase transitions, and membrane transport mechanisms. She investigates topics such as liquid-liquid phase separation in proteins, ABC transporter function, and nitroxide radical dynamics in aqueous environments. Dr. Galazzo also contributes to methodological advancements in pulsed dipolar spectroscopy and neural network applications in spectroscopic data analysis. Her work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches, combining computational methods (e.g., ab initio molecular dynamics) with experimental techniques to address complex biological systems. Key areas of study include protein aggregation, conformational changes in large complexes, and the interplay between solvent effects and biomolecular behavior. Recent research highlights include studies on mycobacterial iron uptake mechanisms and the structural dynamics of pro-apoptotic peptides. Dr. Galazzo’s publications reflect a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, integrating spectroscopy, computational modeling, and structural biology. Her contributions have advanced methodologies for distance measurements in biomolecules and provided insights into fundamental biological processes such as phase separation and membrane-mediated transport. She is actively engaged in promoting sustainable education through initiatives like the EquipSent project, aiming to enhance global access to scientific resources.