جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Christian Holzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Wearable Technologies
• Mixed Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Christian Holz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Deputy Head of the Institute of Intelligent Interactive Systems at ETH Zürich. His work focuses on advancing human-computer interaction through innovations in wearable technologies, mixed reality systems, and sensor-driven applications. Key research areas include motion capture, physiological signal processing, and adaptive user interfaces. Holz leads the SIPLab (siplab.ethz.ch), producing influential work at the intersection of computer science and biomedical engineering. His research explores cutting-edge topics such as egocentric vision systems, wearable health monitoring devices, and VR/AR applications. Recent studies investigate cybersickness detection via EEG, heart rate estimation from eye-tracking cameras, and scalable motion capture using inertial/UWB sensors. Holz's work emphasizes practical applications in healthcare, education, and human-centered computing. Publications reflect a strong focus on interdisciplinary solutions, combining machine learning with sensor data analysis. Notable contributions include the EgoSim multi-view simulator, WildPPG biomedical dataset, and MiBOT cardiovascular modulation device. His research bridges theoretical advancements with real-world usability in domains like emergency response training, chronic disease monitoring, and immersive education.

Robert Westمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Machine Learning
• Computational Social Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert West is an Associate Professor at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) in the School of Computer and Communication Sciences , leading the Data Science Lab (dlab) . His research focuses on Natural Language Processing , Machine Learning , and Computational Social Science , analyzing human-generated data from the web, social media, and online platforms. Education : PhD in Computer Science (2016) - Stanford University MSc in Computer Science (2010) - McGill University BSc in Computer Science (2007) - Technische Universität München Research Interests : West develops algorithms for analyzing large-scale web data, with emphasis on multilingual NLP , social network analysis , and AI ethics . His work bridges machine learning with social science to understand digital human behavior. Scientific Awards : ICWSM’22 Adamic–Glance Distinguished Young Researcher Award Google Faculty Research Award Facebook Research Award Multiple Outstanding Paper Awards at ICWSM and WWW Advising & Grants : He advises 12 PhD students and has secured funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation , Swiss Data Science Center , and industry partners. His lab maintains collaborations with Microsoft Research and CROSS . Labs & Collaborations : West leads the Data Science Lab at EPFL, which focuses on web-scale data analysis , privacy-preserving machine learning , and AI for social good . The lab develops tools like Wikispeedia and Quotebank for public data exploration.

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.

• Bioelectronics
• Nanotechnology
• CMOS Technology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sandro Carrara is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he leads the Bio/CMOS Interfaces (BCI) laboratory. He is affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI), the Institute of Electrical Engineering (SCI-STI-SC), and the Integrated Systems Laboratory (LSI). His academic leadership spans teaching, doctoral supervision, and editorial roles in major journals including IEEE Sensors Journal and BioNanoScience. Education: Diploma in Electronics, National Technical Institute of Albenga, Italy Master in Physics, University of Genoa, Italy PhD in Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Padua, Italy His research focuses on the integration of biological systems with CMOS technology, particularly in the development of nanoscale biosensors for health monitoring. Key areas include memristive biosensors, wearable and implantable sensors, electrochemical detection, and therapeutic drug monitoring. His work bridges electronics, nanotechnology, and biomedicine to enable point-of-care diagnostics and personalized medicine. His recent publications (2023–2025) show a strong trend toward sustainable printed electronics, machine learning for biosensing, in-memory computing for cancer diagnostics, and remote health monitoring. These works appear in high-impact journals such as IEEE Sensors Journal , Nanoscale , and Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X . Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow (2015) IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award (2016) Distinguished Lecturer, IEEE Sensors Council (2017) Best Paper Award, IEEE MeMeA Symposium (2020) Multiple Gold and Bronze Leaf Prizes at PRIME and IEEE conferences Best Poster Awards at EMBEC and Nano-Tera meetings He actively advises PhD students and leads research projects involving CMOS-based biosensors, wireless implants, and smart sensor systems. His lab collaborates widely across disciplines and institutions, focusing on real-world applications in oncology, neurology, and environmental health. He has also contributed to the development of battery-free wearable devices, optical power transfer systems, and IoT-enabled telemedicine platforms. Laboratories and Teams: Bio/CMOS Interfaces (BCI) Laboratory, EPFL Integrated Systems Laboratory (LSI), EPFL Collaborations with IEEE Sensors Council and Circuits and Systems Society Editorial leadership in IEEE Sensors Journal and BioNanoScience

April Yi Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology
• Programming Support
• +۴ مورد دیگر

April Yi Wang is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zürich, where she directs the Programming, Education, and Computer-Human Interaction Lab (PEACH Lab). She is a core faculty member at the Institute for Intelligent Interactive Systems and associated with the ETH AI Center. Wang is also an active member of ETH HCI and Swiss CHI communities, contributing significantly to human-computer interaction and educational technology research. Dr. Wang's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Information Science from University of Michigan (2023), advised by Steve Oney and Christopher Brooks M.Sc. in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University (2018), advised by Parmit Chilana B.Eng in Computer Science from Zhejiang University (2016) Dr. Wang's research focuses on human-centered approaches to programming and data science. Her work reimagines programming as a form of literature that communicates with both machines and people, exploring creative representations like text, shapes, animations, and everyday objects. She investigates how to make programming more natural and intuitive through literate programming environments, with applications in professional and educational contexts. Her research spans human-computer interaction, educational technology, and AI-assisted programming tools. Analysis of Dr. Wang's recent publications reveals a strong focus on AI-enhanced educational tools, particularly for programming and data literacy. Her work increasingly integrates large language models to scaffold learning while maintaining user agency. There's a clear trajectory toward developing situated learning approaches that connect abstract concepts to real-world contexts through augmented reality and tangible interfaces. Her research bridges HCI, education, and AI to create more accessible and engaging technical learning experiences. Dr. Wang has received numerous prestigious awards including: 2023 Gary M. Olson Award and Honourable Mention Award at ACM CHI 2022 Rising Stars in EECS and Heidelberg Laureate Forum Young Researcher 2020 Best Short Paper Award at IEEE VL/HCC and Honourable Mention at ACM CHI 2019 Best Paper Award at ACM CSCW Dr. Wang actively mentors students through thesis projects at ETH Zürich, supervising numerous bachelor's and master's students on topics ranging from AI-assisted programming to data literacy tools. Her lab, PEACH Lab, has secured funding including the recent innovedum funding for the Coducate project. She serves on program committees for major conferences including CHI and UIST, and regularly reviews for top HCI and education journals. The PEACH Lab, directed by Dr. Wang, focuses on creating expressive, intelligent, and human-centered systems that make technical topics more accessible. The lab explores textual, visual, and embodied representations for programming, with emphasis on enhancing communication, collaboration, and learning. Current research directions include balancing automation with user agency, supporting diverse learning needs, and developing tools for interdisciplinary technical communication.

Olga Sorkine Hornungمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Geometric Modeling
• Geometry Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Olga Sorkine Hornung is a Full Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zürich, leading the Interactive Geometry Lab. She holds a BSc and PhD from Tel Aviv University (2000 and 2006) and conducted postdoctoral research at Technical University Berlin. Her research focuses on computer graphics, geometric modeling, and geometry processing, with applications in shape editing, digital fabrication, and animation. She has received numerous accolades, including the ACM Fellowship (2020), ERC Consolidator Grant (2020), and the Golden Owl Teaching Award (2021). Her work bridges theoretical foundations and practical algorithms, addressing challenges in parameterization, surface compression, and interactive design tools. Her research interests span: Computer Graphics & Visualization Geometric Modeling & Processing 3D Content Creation & Digital Fabrication Garment Design & Simulation Human Motion Analysis & Animation Awards and grants include: 2024: Best Paper Honorable Mention (EUROGRAPHICS) 2023: Member of Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) 2020: ERC Consolidator Grant 2017: Rössler Prize (ETH Zurich) Her lab focuses on developing novel methods for interactive geometry processing, with recent advancements in garment modeling (e.g., AIpparel, Rags2Riches) and motion retargeting systems like WalkTheDog. She actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including biomedical applications and sustainable fashion technology.

Giovanni De Micheliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Integrated Circuit Design
• Hardware Synthesis
• Logic Optimization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Giovanni De Micheli is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), holding appointments in both the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC) and the School of Engineering (STI). He is affiliated with the Integrated Systems Laboratory (LSI) and serves as Scientific Director of EcoCloud. His primary office is located in INF 341 building at EPFL's Lausanne campus where he conducts research and teaching activities. Professor De Micheli's research spans multiple domains in electronic design automation and integrated circuit design. His primary interests include: Integrated Circuit Design and Hardware Synthesis Logic Optimization and Boolean Methods Nanoelectronics and 2D Electronics Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies Low-Power Electronics and Energy-Efficient Systems Electronic Design Automation for Novel Computing Paradigms His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advancing logic synthesis techniques for both conventional and emerging technologies. Professor De Micheli's work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in adapting traditional EDA methods to novel computing paradigms like quantum computing and superconducting electronics. His research group has made significant contributions to the development of efficient algorithms for circuit optimization across multiple technology domains, with particular emphasis on area, power, and delay optimization while maintaining functional correctness. Professor De Micheli has supervised numerous doctoral students throughout his career at EPFL, mentoring over 40 PhD candidates whose research spans various aspects of electronic design automation, circuit design, and emerging technologies. His students have gone on to make significant contributions in both academia and industry. As Scientific Director of EcoCloud, Professor De Micheli leads research initiatives focused on energy-efficient computing systems and sustainable cloud infrastructure. His laboratory, the Integrated Systems Laboratory, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting computer science, electrical engineering, and materials science, with particular focus on next-generation computing technologies.

Jean-Philippe Thiranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Imaging
• Medical Image Analysis
• Diffusion MRI
• +۵ مورد دیگر

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.

Gonzalo Guillén Gosálbezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Process Systems Engineering
• Sustainable Chemistry
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gonzalo Guillén Gosálbez is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences , ETH Zürich. He holds a PhD in Process Systems Engineering (UPC, 2005) and has held academic positions at Imperial College London (Reader), University of Manchester (Senior Lecturer), and Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Assistant/Associate Professor). His research focuses on Sustainable Chemical Processes , integrating life cycle assessment, optimization techniques, and planetary boundary analysis to evaluate and design low-carbon technologies. Current position: Full Professor, ETH Zürich (2019–present) Prior roles: Imperial College London (2016–2019), University of Manchester (2014–2016), URV Spain (2008–2014) Education: PhD (UPC, 2005), MEng/BEng (University of Murcia) His research explores CO2 valorization , green methanol synthesis , circular marine fuels , and planetary boundary compliance in energy and chemical systems. Recent work emphasizes machine learning for process modeling, single-atom catalysis , and decentralized ammonia production . Scientific contributions include 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2023–2025) in journals like Nature Chemical Engineering , ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering , and Energy & Environmental Science . Key themes: Optimization of hybrid fossil/renewable carbon systems Environmental impacts of energy transitions Catalyst design for sustainable chemistry Life cycle assessment of emerging technologies Awarded UPC Top Doctoral Student Award and Top National Student Award , he combines process systems engineering with sustainability metrics to address global challenges in chemical and energy systems.

Colin Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optimal Control
• Model Predictive Control
• Optimization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Colin Jones is an Associate Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the Automatic Control Laboratory, School of Engineering. He earned his BASc and MASc in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from the University of British Columbia (1994-2002) and a PhD in Control Theory from the University of Cambridge (2002-2005). Prior to EPFL, he was an assistant professor there and a senior researcher at ETH Zürich. Current role: Director of the Robotics, Control, and Intelligent Systems Doctoral Program at EPFL Research focus: Optimization-based and model predictive control (MPC) for renewable energy systems, green energy management, and data-driven control methods His recent work (2023-2025) spans high-speed predictive control , smart grid optimization , and physically consistent neural networks , with applications to buildings, hovercrafts, and power systems. He has secured an ERC Starting Grant for his research on optimal control of building networks. Publications include over 200 papers in journals like Automatica , IEEE Transactions , and Energy and Buildings . Notable article trends include distributed optimization , data privacy in energy systems , and nonlinear MPC for autonomous vehicles . Scientific Awards : ERC Starting Grant for optimal control of building networks Advising : Supervises 10 current PhD students and has advised 19 past PhD students, including Alessandretti Andrea and Diwale Sanket Sanjay. Grants and projects emphasize smart energy systems , predictive demand response , and nonlinear control .

Verena Zimmermannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Usable Security
• Privacy
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Verena Zimmermann serves as Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) for Security, Privacy and Society at ETH Zurich within the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences. She leads the Security, Privacy and Society research group, focusing on human-centered approaches to safety, IT security, and privacy challenges in emerging technologies. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Usable Security from TU Darmstadt, where her dissertation From the Quest to Replace Passwords towards Supporting Secure and Usable Password Creation earned dual awards from the German Association for Data Protection and Data Security (GDD) and the Ernst-Ludwigs-Hochschulgesellschaft. Zimmermann's research pioneers the shift from viewing humans as security vulnerabilities to recognizing them as integral solutions. Her work spans password security, phishing interventions, smart home privacy, and cybersecurity education, consistently applying human factors principles to design systems that align with natural user behavior. Current projects explore emotional dimensions of security engagement, quantum governance frameworks, and LLM-related privacy concerns through interdisciplinary lenses combining computer science, psychology, and safety science. Recent publications reveal strong thematic trends toward understanding user motivations in security behavior, developing personalized training through augmented reality and adaptive systems, and translating safety science principles to cybersecurity incident management. Her work increasingly addresses societal implications of emerging technologies like quantum computing and generative AI. Her distinguished recognitions include: GDD Dissertation Award for Usable Security research Ernst-Ludwigs-Hochschulgesellschaft Dissertation Award IANUS Award (2nd place) for Moving from a 'Human-as-Problem' to a 'Human-as-Solution' Cybersecurity Mindset Zimmermann actively mentors through ETH's Human-Centered Security and Privacy Lab while collaborating internationally with institutions including ATHENE (German National Center for Applied Cybersecurity), Abertay University's Cybersecurity Division, and the Safety Science Innovation Lab. Her research receives support from Swiss and European funding bodies focused on privacy-preserving technologies and organizational security behavior. At ETH Zurich, she directs the Security, Privacy and Society group which employs design thinking, LEGO Serious Play, and mixed-methods research to tackle real-world security challenges. The team partners with industry stakeholders to develop practical solutions for phishing resistance, smart home privacy, and cybersecurity education while maintaining strong ties to the Research Training Group 2050 Privacy and Trust for Mobile Users.

Michael Moorمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Medical AI
• Machine Learning in Healthcare
• Causal Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Michael Moor is a tenure-track Assistant Professor for Medical AI at ETH Zurich's Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering in Basel. Previously, he conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University under Prof. Jure Leskovec, focusing on medical foundation models. His work spans causal learning, multimodal AI, and sepsis prediction. Moor holds an MD from the University of Basel and a PhD from ETH Zurich's Machine Learning and Computational Biology Lab under Prof. Karsten Borgwardt. Research Interests: Generalist medical AI models Multimodal medical reasoning Zero-shot and few-shot learning Clinical causal inference Retrieval-augmented language models Sepsis prediction systems Key Achievements: Published foundational work in Nature (2023) on generalist medical AI Developed Med-Flamingo multimodal model (2023) Zero-shot causal learning framework accepted to NeurIPS 2023 (Spotlight) International sepsis prediction study with 156k ICU patients (2023) Lab Activities: Leads ETH's Medical Foundation Models group, collaborating with Stanford HAI and NASA Ames. Active in creating medical AI benchmarks like AgentClinic and developing retrieval-augmented systems like Almanac.

• Computer Architecture
• Datacenter Systems
• Cloud-Native Server Architecture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Babak Falsafi is a Full Professor at the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC) at EPFL, leading the Parallel Systems Architecture Laboratory (PARSA). He is a renowned expert in computer architecture, datacenter systems, and cloud-native server design. His research focuses on post-Moore era computing, emphasizing heterogeneous architectures, energy efficiency, and scalable IT infrastructure. Falsafi is the founder of EcoCloud, an EC-sponsored industrial-academic consortium investigating sustainable information technology. He holds ACM and IEEE fellowships, a Sloan Research Fellowship, and has contributed to major projects like Optimus Prime (data transformation acceleration), AstriFlash (flash-based online service systems), and Midgard (virtual memory re-design). His work spans hardware-software co-design, memory systems, and security. Falsafi advises numerous PhD students and collaborates with industry partners such as Google and Cavium. Key achievements include pioneering scalable multiprocessor architectures, snoop filters in IBM BlueGene, and spatial memory streaming in ARM cores. His lab develops open-source tools like QFlex for server simulation. He frequently presents at top conferences (HPCA, ISCA, MICRO) and chairs workshops on post-Moore infrastructure. Teaching roles include leading courses in computer architecture and parallel systems across multiple EPFL departments (SIN, EDIC, SSC, SMA). His work addresses datacenter challenges like the 'data tax' and mitigating latency through specialized accelerators.

Otmar Hilligesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Otmar Hilliges is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zurich. He leads the AIT lab and serves as the head of the Institute of Intelligent Interactive Systems. His research focuses on spatio-temporal understanding of human movement and interaction, leveraging algorithms and representations from videos, images, and sensor data for applications in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Human-Robot Interaction. Education: Diplom (MSc) in Computer Science, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany PhD in Computer Science, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), Germany (2009) Research Interests: Hilliges' work spans computer vision, robotics, and human-computer interaction. He develops methods for 3D human pose estimation, generative models for realistic avatar creation, and physically plausible simulation of human-object interactions. His research emphasizes practical applications in AR/VR and assistive robotics, aiming to bridge the gap between perception and action. Grants & Contributions: ERC Consolidator Grant (2022-2027): 'AI-Perceive: Robust Human-Centric Computer Vision for Advanced AI-Agents' Google Research Agreement (2020-2025): 'Generative Modelling of Humans' Microsoft Research Grants: Focus on human-centric robotics and interactive technologies Labs & Teams: Leads the AIT Lab at ETH Zurich, which pioneers research in intelligent interactive systems, emphasizing human-centric AI and robotics. The lab collaborates on projects ranging from drone cinematography to haptic feedback systems.

Iason Siderisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Additive Manufacturing
• Advanced Materials Processing
• Path Planning Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Iason Sideris is affiliated with ETH Zürich's Department of Neue Fertigungstechnologien (New Manufacturing Technologies), holding a Researcher position within the Professorship for Advanced Manufacturing. His work focuses on advancing additive manufacturing techniques, particularly in path planning optimization, temperature control, and material processing. He contributes to fields like Direct Energy Deposition, Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), and data-driven finite volume methods. Key Research Areas: Additive Manufacturing, Thermal Modeling, Process Optimization, Materials Science Recent research emphasizes scalable path planning for temperature uniformity in AM processes, with publications addressing challenges in WAAM thermal management and real-time simulation methods. His work combines computational modeling with experimental validation to enhance manufacturing efficiency and material properties.