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Mathias Lerch serves as Lecturer and Head of the Urban Demography Laboratory (URBDEMO) at the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). With expertise spanning population dynamics, urbanization, and demographic estimation, he bridges demography with urban planning and environmental science through interdisciplinary research on mortality, fertility, and migration patterns. His research centers on Population and Development, International Demography, and Urban Demography, examining how socioeconomic and environmental factors interact with demographic change. Methodologically, Lerch specializes in data collection, linkage, quality assessment, and advanced statistical modeling for demographic estimation and multi-regional projection, with particular focus on migration systems, fertility transitions, and mortality disparities in urban contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) reveals consistent investigation into migration patterns across rural-urban continua, fertility transitions in developing regions, and mortality outcomes in urban environments. His work demonstrates methodological innovation through multi-regional projection techniques and large-scale dataset integration, significantly advancing demographic estimation practices and policy-relevant insights for urban population growth. Dr. Lerch currently advises PhD students Beckendorff Dorothee and Du Wenxiu while teaching courses including Urban Demography and Border Forensics at EPFL. His advisory work focuses on training the next generation of demographers in quantitative methods and urban population analysis. As head of URBDEMO, Lerch leads a research team developing systemic frameworks for understanding urban population dynamics. The laboratory's work integrates demographic methods with urban studies to address contemporary challenges in urbanization, migration flows, and sustainable city development through innovative data linkage and modeling approaches.

• Population and Development
• Demography
• Migration Studies
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Nicolas Chiaruttini is a Lecturer and Scientist at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Life Sciences. He serves in the BioImaging and Optics Core Facility (PTBIOP) and contributes to doctoral education through the EDMS - Teaching program. Institution: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) School: School of Life Sciences Department: BioImaging and Optics Core Facility Roles: Scientist, Lecturer Office: AI 0140, Building AI, Station 15, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland Contact: +41 21 693 96 29 | nicolas.chiaruttini@epfl.ch ORCID: 0000-0003-4722-6245 Unit Websites: BioImaging and Optics Core Facility , EDMS Program His research and professional interests center on bioimaging, optics, and image processing, particularly in the context of life sciences and micro/nano-sciences. These areas are reflected in his dual role supporting advanced imaging technologies and teaching in doctoral programs. He teaches the course Image Processing for Life Science , which integrates computational techniques with biological imaging applications. While no recent publications or awards are listed in the provided text, his work is aligned with interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering, physics, and biology. Nicolas Chiaruttini is actively contributing to both research infrastructure and academic education at EPFL, demonstrating a commitment to advancing scientific methodology and training the next generation of researchers in quantitative imaging and analysis.

• Bioimaging
• Optics
• Image Processing
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Lukas Paul Fesenfeld is a senior lecturer and researcher at ETH Zurich and the University of Bern, affiliated with the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research. He holds a PhD in International Political Economy and Environmental Politics from ETH Zurich and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Bern/EAWAG and the Andlinger Center at Princeton University. His research focuses on environmental policy analysis, political economy of food systems, and climate governance. Notably, he co-founded the non-profit NAHhaft for sustainable food strategies and chairs expert panels on food system transformation. His work combines experimental methods with qualitative and quantitative approaches to study policy feasibility and public support. Education: BA in European Law, International Relations, and Political Economy from University College Maastricht; MPP/MSc from Hertie School of Governance. Professional experience includes roles at Wuppertal Institute, Mercator Research Institute, and the United Nations. His research has been supported by German Academic Foundation, Mercator Foundation, and Heinrich Böll Foundation. Key research interests include the nexus of food and climate policy, political economy of meat system transformation, and behavioral responses to climate policies. Recent projects include the SNIS-funded 'Political Economy of Meat System Transformation' and UBA's 'Transformation of the German Food System'. His articles analyze policy design complexity, public support dynamics, and governance strategies for sustainability transitions. Awards include the SNIS-award for best dissertation in international studies.

• Environmental Policy Analysis
• Political Economy
• Climate Governance
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Anna-Katharina Praetorius is Professor of Research on Learning, Instruction and Didactics at the University of Zurich's Department of Educational Science within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on conceptual and methodological questions of teaching quality, teacher professionalism, and international comparative educational research. With a distinguished academic career spanning over a decade, she has established herself as a leading researcher in educational psychology and teaching quality assessment. Her research interests center on understanding and measuring teaching quality through multiple perspectives, with particular emphasis on cognitive activation in teaching, the Three Basic Dimensions model, diagnostic competence of teachers, and international comparative studies of instructional quality. She has pioneered work examining contextual factors in teaching quality research and has critically analyzed methodological approaches in the field. Praetorius has published extensively in top educational research journals, with recent work focusing on statistical decisions in teaching quality modeling, context in teaching quality research, and cognitive activation frameworks. Her research shows a clear trajectory toward more nuanced understandings of teaching quality that consider subject-specific, contextual, and methodological complexities. Among her notable recognitions are the 2015 Publication Award in the PostDoc category from the Society for Empirical Educational Research, the 2013 Dissertation Award from the German Psychological Society, and the 2012 Ernst Meumann Prize for outstanding research in empirical educational research. As an active contributor to the academic community, Praetorius serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for research proposals for the German Research Foundation and Swiss National Science Foundation, and reviews for numerous prestigious educational journals including Educational Psychology, Learning and Instruction, and Teaching and Teacher Education. She is a member of several expert associations including the German Psychological Society, European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, and Society for Empirical Educational Research.

• Teaching quality
• Teacher professionalism
• International comparative educational research
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Stefan Zeisberger is an Associate Professor of FinTech and Experimental Finance at the University of Zurich's Department of Finance, with a secondary affiliation as Professor at Radboud University. His research focuses on behavioral finance, experimental finance, FinTech, risk perception, and decision making. His publications frequently explore investor behavior, market anomalies, and experimental methodologies. Recent works (2023-2024) investigate cryptocurrency arbitrage, impact investing, and nonstandard errors in financial research.

• Behavioral Finance
• Experimental Finance
• FinTech
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Eythan Levy serves as Senior Assistant in Digital Archaeology at the University of Zurich's Institute of Classical Archaeology within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Previously, he led an SNSF SPARK project at the University of Bern (2024) and conducted postdoctoral research on stamp seals from the Southern Levant (2022-2023). His research interests focus on computational approaches to archaeological problems, particularly: Computer applications and quantitative methods in archaeology Ancient chronology of the Iron Age Levant Northwest Semitic epigraphy and paleography Archaeology of the Southern Levant Ancient Egyptian archaeology and epigraphy His work bridges computer science and archaeology through innovative methodological frameworks. Levy's publication trends demonstrate consistent interdisciplinary output combining computational methods with archaeological analysis. Recent work focuses on chronological modeling tools, epigraphic analysis of Hebrew seals, multispectral imaging of ostraca, and computational approaches to ceramic typology. His research shows strong emphasis on developing formalized schemes for synchronizing archaeological data and creating specialized software solutions. Levy has developed several significant archaeological software tools : ChronoLog : For computer-assisted chronological modeling Scrypt : Web application for computer-assisted decipherment of ancient inscriptions TPQ Composer : For displaying stratigraphic termini post quem Artifacts Analyzer : For analyzing archaeological artifact datasets These tools represent his commitment to creating practical computational solutions for archaeological challenges. His academic background uniquely combines computer science and archaeology: PhD in Archaeology (Tel Aviv University, 2017-2021) PhD in Computer Science (Université Libre de Bruxelles, 2003-2009) Multiple MA degrees in Archaeology and Ancient Oriental Languages Teaching certificate for higher education This dual expertise enables his innovative approach to digital archaeology.

• Computational Archaeology
• Ancient Chronology
• Northwest Semitic Epigraphy
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Gioele La Manno is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Life Sciences (SV) and the Department of Life Sciences Engineering. He leads the Unité du Prof. La Manno (UPLAMANNO) and holds roles in teaching and doctoral education within the SSV-ENS and Programme doctoral Biologie computationnelle et quantitative . His research focuses on single-cell genomics, cellular heterogeneity, and systems biology approaches to study developmental and neural systems. La Manno’s educational background includes a strong foundation in computational and quantitative biology, reflected in his teaching of courses like Biological data science I: statistical learning and Scientific literature analysis in neuroscience . His lab explores interdisciplinary methods combining genomics, epigenomics, and machine learning to dissect cell fate decisions and tissue organization. He actively contributes to doctoral programs, supervising over a dozen PhD students and advising theses on topics ranging from nervous system development to drug sensitivity profiling. His work bridges basic research with translational applications, such as clinically compliant cell cryopreservation for regenerative medicine. La Manno collaborates across EPFL’s Life Sciences Engineering ecosystem, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies like mass spectrometry imaging and single-cell RNA velocity modeling. His lab’s recent studies address lipidome dynamics, glial diversity in the CNS, and the molecular regulation of midbrain dopaminergic neurons.

• Genomics
• Computational Biology
• Cell Biology
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Alexander Damm is a Professor and head of the Remote Sensing of Water Systems (RSWS) group, holding a joint appointment between the Department of Geography at the University of Zurich (UZH) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag). His research integrates advanced Earth observation technologies with environmental science to study water systems under changing climatic and anthropogenic pressures. University: University of Zurich Institutional Affiliation: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) Department: Department of Geography Alexander Damm obtained his MSc and PhD in remote sensing from Humboldt-University Berlin. Since 2008, he has been contributing to UZH’s leadership in imaging spectroscopy and Earth observation science. MSc, Remote Sensing, Humboldt-University Berlin PhD, Remote Sensing, Humboldt-University Berlin His research focuses on the fundamentals of remote sensing as applied to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, particularly in studying water dynamics and environmental change impacts. He specializes in sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF), imaging spectroscopy, and the development of methods to monitor ecosystem productivity, drought responses, and biogeochemical cycles. His work bridges physics, ecology, and environmental engineering to improve understanding of plant-water relations and ecosystem resilience. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in using airborne and satellite-based spectroscopy to assess vegetation health, water stress, forest dynamics, and atmospheric constituents. Key themes include SIF retrieval, drought monitoring, canopy structure modeling, and air quality estimation. These works span applications from croplands and forests to tundra and inland waters, reflecting a broad interdisciplinary approach grounded in quantitative remote sensing. Alexander Damm is involved in several high-profile research initiatives, including: ESA’s FLuorescence EXplorer (FLEX) mission SNSF projects: FLUO4ECO, Spatial-sustainable-finance, DeltAs MeteoSwiss: UrbanNature EU Horizon: NextGenCarbon He leads the RSWS group, which develops and applies cutting-edge remote sensing methodologies for water system monitoring. The team collaborates across disciplines and institutions, focusing on integrating field measurements, airborne campaigns, and satellite data for environmental assessment. Damm’s leadership in projects like FLEX and HyPlant underscores his role in advancing spectroscopic remote sensing for global ecosystem monitoring.

• Remote Sensing
• Earth Observation
• Imaging Spectroscopy
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Kyle Rozema is a Professor of Law at Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. His scholarly work spans multiple areas of legal scholarship with a particular focus on judicial behavior, political ideology in the legal profession, occupational licensing, and diversity in legal education. Rozema's research interests include: Political ideology in the legal academy and judiciary Affirmative action and diversity in law schools Occupational licensing requirements in the legal profession Police misconduct and accountability systems Supreme Court dynamics and reform proposals Tax law and incidence His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with empirical legal studies, often employing quantitative methods to examine questions of legal theory and practice. Rozema frequently collaborates with scholars from other institutions including the University of Chicago, Harvard, and Yale, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work. His research shows clear trends toward examining institutional structures within the legal system and their real-world impacts, with increasing focus on diversity issues and professional regulation in recent years. Professor Rozema has received significant attention for his research, with his papers accumulating over 22,575 downloads and 79 total citations according to SSRN metrics. His work appears in prominent law reviews and interdisciplinary journals. Rozema has made notable contributions to understanding: The ideological composition of the legal academy How law clerk hiring reflects and influences judicial ideology The effectiveness of occupational licensing requirements Patterns of police misconduct and disciplinary responses Historical trends in gender representation in legal education

• Judicial Behavior
• Political Ideology in Law
• Occupational Licensing
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Ricardo Reis serves as the A. W. Phillips Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) within the Department of Economics. His academic work spans multiple institutions as he participates in research networks including the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), and Columbia University. Reis is a prominent macroeconomist specializing in the intersection of macroeconomics with finance, international economics, and applied econometrics. His research focuses on the dynamics of inflation and its expectations, central bank balance sheets and liquidity programs, sticky information and rational inattention models, automatic fiscal stabilizers, and the internationalization of the Chinese renminbi (RMB). His theoretical contributions include developing the sticky information framework that has become influential in understanding how information dissemination affects economic decisions and policy transmission. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on monetary policy challenges, inflation dynamics, and central banking in the post-financial crisis era. Reis frequently contributes to policy discussions through comments on papers presented at NBER conferences and serves as an academic consultant for numerous central banks worldwide. His research combines theoretical innovation with practical policy relevance, particularly in understanding how central banks can maintain price stability amid economic shocks and fiscal challenges. Reis maintains active engagement with policy institutions globally, having served as an academic consultant or lecturer at the Bank of England, Central Bank of Brasil, Federal Reserve Banks (Minneapolis, New York, Richmond), Norges Bank, and the Swiss National Bank. He has also contributed to policy discussions through the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity and various international conferences.

• Macroeconomics
• Inflation Dynamics
• Central Banking
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Aleksandra Radenovic is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) holding multiple positions across the institution. She is a Full Professor at the Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology (LBEN) within the School of Engineering (STI), a Full Professor in Teaching at the School of Life Sciences (SV), and a Full Professor in Teaching at the School of Engineering (STI). Additionally, she serves as Co-Director of both the IBI-STI and IBI-SV administrative units, and is a Member of both the STI School direction and SV School direction. Dr. Radenovic received her PhD from the University of Lausanne in 2003, where she worked with Prof. Dietler in the Laboratory of Physics of Living Matter. Prior to that, she studied physics at the University of Zagreb from 1994-1999, and completed her baccalaureate at a Classical gymnasium in 1994. She conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California, Berkeley from 2004-2007 in the group of Prof. Liphardt. Her research focuses on single molecule biophysics, with particular emphasis on developing techniques and methodologies based on optical imaging, biosensing, and single molecule manipulation. Her laboratory works on three major research directions: (i) developing and using nanopores as platforms for molecular sensing and manipulation, particularly solid-state nanopores in glass nanocapillaries and 2D-material membranes; (ii) studying biomolecular function, especially protein and nucleic acid interactions, using force-based manipulation techniques like optical tweezers and Anti-Brownian Electrokinetic traps; and (iii) developing super-resolution optical microscopy based on single molecule localizations for quantitative cellular imaging. Her work bridges physics, engineering, and biology to create innovative tools for understanding molecular processes at the nanoscale. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on nanofluidics, 2D materials (particularly MoS 2 and hBN), nanopore sensing, super-resolution microscopy, and the development of novel instrumentation for biophysical applications. Her research demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating materials science, nanotechnology, and biological applications to address fundamental questions in molecular biophysics. Dr. Radenovic has received numerous prestigious awards and grants, including: 2021: ERC Advanced Grant 2021: Optica Fellow 2016: CCMX Materials challenge award 2015: SNSF-ERC Consolidator Grant 2010: ERC Starting Grant 2003: SNSF Fellowship She has successfully advised numerous PhD students whose research spans single molecule biophysics, nanofluidics, and optical techniques. Her laboratory, the Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology (LBEN), is well-equipped for advanced biophysical research, with capabilities in nanopore fabrication, optical trapping, super-resolution microscopy, and 2D materials characterization. Dr. Radenovic has secured significant research funding through competitive grants, including multiple ERC grants, which have supported her innovative research program at the intersection of physics, engineering, and biology.

• Single molecule biophysics
• Solid State Nanopores
• 2-D materials
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Prof. Dr. Annette Liesegang serves as a Professor at the Institute of Animal Nutrition and Dietetics within the Vetsuisse Faculty of the University of Zurich. Her research focuses on bone and cartilage physiology, obesity, and clinical nutrition impacts across multiple animal species including ruminants, dogs, reptiles, pigs, and birds. Her primary research interests encompass bone metabolism, mineral nutrition, comparative physiology, and veterinary diagnostics. She specializes in bone marker analysis, bone mineral density measurement via quantitative peripheral computed tomography, and calcium absorption mechanisms using immunohistochemical methods. Her work investigates physiological and nutritional influences on bone resorption/formation dynamics during critical periods like gestation and lactation, with extensive species-specific expertise. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant research themes in calcium metabolism (particularly in sheep/goats), urolithiasis pathogenesis across species, vitamin D optimization, and clinical dietary interventions for conditions like intestinal malabsorption. Methodological innovations include in-vitro digestion models and UVB-irradiated feed development, reflecting her translational approach from basic bone physiology to practical animal nutrition solutions. Scientific awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Prof. Liesegang mentors thesis students and leads collaborative research projects, notably with Prof. Brigitte von Rechenberg on growth plate physiology in foals and lambs. Her work leverages institutional facilities including specialized CT equipment and laboratory infrastructure for biochemical analysis, though specific grant details remain unreported in the source text. The Institute of Animal Nutrition and Dietetics operates dedicated animal research facilities with stables for multiple species and managed sheep/goat herds under veterinary supervision. These resources enable controlled studies on bone metabolism, dietary interventions, and species-specific nutrition, supporting her extensive publication record in veterinary and comparative nutrition science.

• Bone Metabolism
• Mineral Nutrition
• Animal Nutrition
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Prof. Catherine De Wolf is an Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering and Deputy Head of the Institute of Construction and Infrastructure Management. She leads the Chair of Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA), an interdisciplinary lab focused on automating building material reuse through digital innovation. Her work bridges academia, government, and industry, exemplified by partnerships with institutions like the Centre Pompidou and initiatives like Anku and the Digital Circular Economy (DiCE) Lab. She is also a faculty member at ETH Zurich's AI Center and collaborates with EMPA's Urban Energy Systems Lab. Her roles include Chair of the Design++ Advisory Board and PI in the National Centre of Competence in Research on Digital Fabrication (DFAB). Education: Catherine holds a PhD in Building Technology from MIT, with prior studies in Civil Engineering and Architecture at VUB and ULB. She has additional training in documentary filmmaking and postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge and EPFL's Structural Xploration Lab, funded by Marie Sklodowska-Curie and Swiss Excellence scholarships. Research Interests: Her work centers on digital tools for circular construction, including blockchain-based material passports, AI-driven design, and automated deconstruction planning. Key areas include: Material reuse and lifecycle analysis Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications Decentralized data networks in construction Carbon reduction in structural systems Interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, architecture, and computer science Awards: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (European Commission) Swiss Excellence Scholarship Advising & Grants: Catherine has overseen projects funded by EU initiatives and industry partnerships. Her research group actively collaborates with firms like Arup and Thornton Tomasetti through initiatives such as the Structural Engineers 2050 Commitment. She advises on policy frameworks like the EU's Level(s) sustainability standard. Labs & Teams: Her CEA lab operates with 20+ researchers and has pioneered tools like the '5D Digital Circular Workflow.' The lab's work is showcased in real-world projects such as the Centre Pompidou material reuse case study.

• Circular Engineering
• Sustainable Construction
• Digital Innovation
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Dr. Nils Andri Bundi is a Senior Lecturer at the ZHAW School of Engineering, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). His primary research focus includes blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), quantitative finance, and network theory. He holds a PhD in Financial Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology (2014–2022). Research interests span financial risk management, big data analytics in finance, and the application of network theory to financial systems. His work emphasizes scalable architectures for financial data analysis and real-time market monitoring. Education: PhD in Financial Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology Publications highlight contributions to cryptocurrency market analysis, big data-driven risk modeling, and SQL optimization in financial systems. Bundi is a key member of the ZHAW Data Science Laboratory and the DeFi Collective. He has contributed to projects like RENERG2 (renewable energy systems) and Real-time price anomaly detection for market data quality monitoring. His professional activities include advising startups and maintaining active roles in industry networks like the Risk- and Finance-Lab. Bundi also serves as a founder of VESU XYZ and actively engages with DeFiScan_info initiatives.

• Blockchain Technology
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• Quantitative Finance
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Prof. Zerihun Tadele is a Professor and Group Leader in the Department of Crop Breeding and Genomics at the University of Bern's Institute of Plant Sciences. His research focuses on improving the orphan African cereal Eragrostis tef (tef) through genomic, agronomic, and biotechnological approaches. Key areas include drought tolerance, genetic diversity, and sustainable agricultural practices. He leads projects on tef variety development, mutant breeding, and mycorrhizal symbiosis effects. Research emphasizes Genetic improvement of tef and other underutilized crops Omics technologies for crop resilience Climate-smart agricultural techniques Seed systems and policy for orphan crops Recent work highlights innovations like somatic embryogenesis for Ethiopian potato and nitrogen-use efficiency studies. His team collaborates on global initiatives to enhance food security through underutilized crops. Publications (2022–2025) span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on tef genetics, breeding strategies, and environmental adaptation. He actively promotes tef as a strategic crop for Africa's food systems.

• Plant Breeding
• Genomics
• Agricultural Science
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