جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tom Ratzمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Parental Care
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tom Ratz is a Research Fellow and independent group leader at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich, Switzerland. He was awarded the SNSF Ambizione Fellowship (2024–present) and the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2022–2023), reflecting his international research recognition. Current Position: Group Leader, University of Zurich Previous Positions: Humboldt Fellow (LMU Munich), Postdoctoral Fellow (UQAM, Canada), PhD (University of Edinburgh) His research bridges evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology, focusing on how individual and within-individual variation drive evolutionary processes, social interactions, and parental care. Key themes include phenotypic plasticity, quantitative genetics, and environmental influences on behavior. Recent publications analyze prey-attraction strategies in spiders (2023–2025), social plasticity in insects (2022–2023), and parental care dynamics in burying beetles (2020–2022), underscoring his expertise in model organisms and behavioral adaptation. His work appears in journals like Oecologia , Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews , and Behavioral Ecology . Scientific Awards: SNSF Ambizione Fellow (2024–present), Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (2022–2023) Tom leads an external research group and maintains affiliations with the University of Zurich. No specific student names or grants are listed in the provided text.

Romana Limbergerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biodiversity
• Evolutionary Biology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Romana Limberger is a Researcher at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich. Her work focuses on biodiversity maintenance in changing environments using aquatic protists as model organisms. She investigates how ecological and evolutionary processes interact to influence ecosystem predictability. 2020–present: Oberassistent, University of Zurich 2019–2020: Postdoc at University of Innsbruck 2017–2019: Postdoc at University of Innsbruck 2015–2017: Postdoc at Eawag 2014–2015: Postdoc at University of Salzburg 2012–2014: Postdoc at McGill University Her research explores the interplay between evolution, dispersal, and ecological dynamics in multi-trophic metacommunities, emphasizing adaptation in deteriorating environments and the role of biodiversity in ecosystem resilience. Recent publications highlight her focus on thermal performance, predator-prey interactions, and spatial insurance mechanisms. Key themes include climate change impacts, functional diversity, and eco-evolutionary dynamics in aquatic systems. Romana Limberger has not been publicly associated with scientific awards in the provided texts. No student advisement or grant details are mentioned in the available information.

Corinna Reinhardtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Greek and Roman Sculpture
• Sculpture-architecture interaction
• Materiality of inscriptions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Corinna Reinhardt is the Chair of Mediterranean Archaeology with a focus on Greek and Roman Antiquity at the University of Zurich since August 1, 2023. Formerly a W1 Junior Professor at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2017–2023), she has held research positions at Heidelberg, Leipzig, and Munich universities. PhD in Classical Archaeology (LMU Munich, 2015) on Greek akroterion sculpture Master's degree in Classical Archaeology, Ancient History, and Law/Media Law (LMU Munich, 2010) University of Zurich: Leads Digital Visualization Lab, Monte Iato excavation projects Her research focuses on: Materiality of Greek sculpture and architecture Text-image relationships in Archaic/Classical periods Digital methods (Computer Vision, 3D scanning, Deep Learning) History of antiquity reception in 19th-century Europe Key article themes (2018–2024) show interdisciplinary work combining: Archaeological analysis with digital humanities Funerary monument studies Vase painting narrative strategies Neoclassical emulation of antiquity Epigraphic materiality Iconographic interpretation Scientific Awards : Teaching Award, Faculty of Philosophy at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg (2021) She co-organized virtual and physical exhibitions, developed digital teaching frameworks, and contributed to museum catalogues including Berlin Antikensammlung and Munich Staatliche Antikensammlungen.

• Legislative Theory
• Legal Linguistics
• Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefan Höfler holds the academic title of Privatdozent (Private Lecturer), specializing in legislative theory and legal linguistics. He operates within the Swiss Federal Chancellery (Bundeskanzlei) framework, as evidenced by his official government email domain, and provides consultation services by appointment. His research focuses on the theoretical foundations of legislation and the linguistic analysis of legal texts, bridging law, linguistics, and political science. Key interests include statutory interpretation, legislative drafting precision, and the intersection of language structures with legal frameworks, emphasizing practical applications in government policy formation. Professional activities center on advising Swiss governmental bodies through the Federal Chancellery, with consultation hours arranged individually. His work directly supports legislative processes through linguistic expertise, though specific grants or collaborative projects are not detailed in available sources.

Paolo Tombesiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Architecture
• Construction Technology
• Design Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paolo Tombesi is a Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Laboratory of Construction and Architecture (FAR). He actively contributes to teaching and research, focusing on architectural history, construction technology, and the socio-economic dimensions of design. His work spans academic and practical domains, with a strong emphasis on international cooperation and building innovation. His research explores the intersection of technology, design methodology, and historical analysis, particularly through case studies like the Sydney Opera House. He investigates how construction challenges shape architectural intent and examines thermal performance in humanitarian structures. His publications reflect a critical engagement with architectural theory and practice, emphasizing collaborative processes and cultural contexts. Tombesi leads design studios and courses such as Studio BA5 (FAR) and Political Economy of Design , mentoring PhD students. His advisory roles include serving on the ENAC Academic Evaluation Committee. While no scientific awards are documented in the provided texts, his career underscores the integration of academic rigor with real-world architectural challenges.

Matthias Grossglauserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Stochastic Networks
• Discrete Choice Models
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matthias Grossglauser is a Full Professor at the School of Computer and Communication Sciences at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he co-directs the Information and Network Dynamics lab. He serves on the Federal Communications Commission (ComCom), Switzerland's telecommunications regulatory authority, and previously directed EPFL's Doctoral School in Computer and Communication Sciences (2016-2019). His career includes positions at Nokia Research Center (Internet Laboratory lead), AT&T Research, and EPFL (Assistant Professor). Education Ph.D. in Computer Science from Sorbonne Universités M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology Engineering degree in Communication Systems from EPFL Research Focus Grossglauser's research integrates machine learning, stochastic networks, and discrete choice models to address challenges in artificial intelligence, network science, computational social sciences, and recommender systems. His work emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications, including political forecasting, climate communication, and network dynamics. Publication Trends Recent articles demonstrate strong focus on causal inference, optimal learning algorithms, and social network analysis. Dominant themes include reinforcement learning optimization, graph-based modeling, and NLP applications in political science. Methodological innovations in matrix factorization, Bayesian modeling, and stochastic processes recur throughout. Awards & Honors Fellow of IEEE and ELLIS Cor Baayen Award (1998) CoNEXT/SIGCOMM Rising Star Award (2006) Best Paper Awards: ACM COSN (2014), IEEE INFOCOM (2001) Nokia Mobile Data Challenge Winner (2012) Academic Leadership Has advised 16+ PhD students to completion and currently supervises 4 doctoral candidates. Secured research funding for projects including dynamic recommender systems, network alignment algorithms, and computational social science tools (e.g., Predikon.ch vote prediction platform). Leads the Information and Network Dynamics lab, focusing on AI-driven network analysis.

Mahsa Shoaranمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neural interfaces
• Neuroprosthetics
• Analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mahsa Shoaran is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) jointly appointed at the Center for Neuroprosthetics and the Institute of Electrical Engineering . She is also the founding director of the Integrated Neurotechnologies Laboratory (INL) and contributes to several doctoral programs and teaching missions across EPFL’s School of Engineering (STI). Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, EPFL (2015) M.Sc. & B.Sc., Sharif University of Technology Postdoctoral Fellow, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) (2015-2017) Former Assistant Professor, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University (2017-2019) Research Focus: Dr. Shoaran’s work sits at the convergence of integrated circuit design , machine learning , and neuroscience . Her group develops ultra-low-power, miniaturized system-on-chips (SoCs) capable of real-time neural recording , pathology detection , and closed-loop therapeutic intervention such as adaptive neurostimulation. Machine-learning algorithms running on-chip enable precise symptom detection in neurological and psychiatric disorders, while advanced circuit techniques guarantee energy efficiency suitable for long-term implantable or wearable neural interfaces. Scientific Awards & Grants: ERC Starting Grant 2021 Google Faculty Research Award in Machine Learning 2019 Swiss NSF Postdoctoral Fellowships NSF Award for Young Professionals – Smart & Connected Health MIT EECS Rising Star 2015 Doctoral Advising & Service: She currently supervises 14 PhD students in the Integrated Neurotechnologies Laboratory. Additionally, she serves on the PhD program committees for Electrical Engineering (EDEE), Microsystems & Microelectronics (EDMI), and contributes to the Neuro-X and SEL teaching programs. She is a Technical Program Committee member for IEEE CICC and serves on the Student Research Preview committee for ISSCC. Laboratory & Collaborative Teams: The Integrated Neurotechnologies Laboratory (INL) at EPFL Campus Biotech in Geneva hosts her interdisciplinary team of circuit designers, machine-learning researchers, and neuroscientists. The lab collaborates closely with clinicians to translate innovations into real-world neuroprosthetic and diagnostic devices.

• Data Science
• Big Data
• Natural Language Query Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kurt Stockinger is a Professor of Computer Science at ZHAW School of Engineering and holds a doctorate at the University of Zurich . He serves as Head of the MAS Data Science program and co-leads the ZHAW Datalab . His research focuses on Intelligent Information Systems , bridging information systems, natural language processing, and machine learning. Affiliated with the University of Zurich, he contributes to Quantum Machine Learning and Open Data Exploration initiatives. Stockinger's educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science (University of Vienna & CERN), a Master in Business Informatics (University of Vienna), and a CAS in Didactics & Methodology (ZHAW). He has taught courses in Quantum Computing , Big Data for Natural Sciences , and Data Science programs at ZHAW and University of Zurich. His research spans Data Science , Big Data , Natural Language Query Processing , Knowledge Graphs , and Quantum Machine Learning . Recent publications focus on quantum autoencoders , hybrid quantum neural networks , and prompt engineering for knowledge graph question answering. He has developed frameworks like ScienceBenchmark for real-world NL-to-SQL evaluation and NQuest for natural language query exploration. Scientific awards include the Best Paper Award at 7th Swiss Conference on Data Science (2020) He leads major projects such as DataGEMS (Data Discovery Platform, Horizon Europe) Digital Health Zurich (Clinical Innovation Lab) INODE4StatBot.swiss (NL-to-SQL Translation) GraphQueryML (Graph Database Optimization) ScienceBenchmark (NL-to-SQL Evaluation) Stockinger's work intersects with computer vision , biomedical data , and industrial applications , demonstrated through collaborations with institutions like Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, CERN, and University of Washington. He has contributed to establishing QuantumBasel and ZHAW Datalab as research hubs.

Kerstin Deneckeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing in Healthcare
• Conversational Agents and Chatbots
• Patient-centered Digital Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kerstin Denecke is a Professor at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) in the Engineering and Computer Science department, where she co-leads the Institute for Patient-centered Digital Health (PCDH). She maintains an affiliate position at the University of Victoria's School of Health Information Science and has conducted research visits at Canadian and New Zealand institutions. Her academic journey includes leadership roles in national and EU research projects, heading the 'Digital Patient Model' research group at Leipzig University prior to joining BFH in 2015. Dr. Denecke's research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, with particular expertise in natural language processing, conversational agents, and patient-centered digital health solutions. Her work spans multiple clinical domains including mental health interventions, radiology documentation, and suicide prevention. She employs participatory design methodologies that actively involve healthcare professionals and patients in the development process. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on the practical application of large language models in clinical settings, ethical considerations in healthcare AI, and the development of taxonomies for conversational agents. Her research demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward making AI tools clinically usable while addressing real-world healthcare challenges. Young Talent Award of the Friedrich Wingert Foundation for outstanding approaches in medical linguistics and semantics Best Poster Award at MIE 2021 for 'Crowdsourcing for Creating a Dataset for Training a Medication Chatbot' Professor Denecke actively supervises bachelor, master, and PhD students, with current doctoral candidates working on medical text classification, social media chatbots for physical activity, and NLP applications in radiology. Her research is supported by multiple active grants including Innosuisse-funded projects on generative AI for clinical documentation. She leads the PCDH/AI for Health research unit which develops practical AI solutions for healthcare challenges while maintaining strong connections with clinical partners. The Institute for Patient-centered Digital Health under her co-leadership focuses on developing human-centered digital health solutions that address real clinical needs through interdisciplinary collaboration between computer scientists, healthcare professionals, and patients.

• Digital Humanities
• Digital Editions
• Text Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christine Grundig is a Researcher at the University of Zurich's Institute of Art History, where she has contributed to the SNSF research project 'Heinrich Wölfflin's Collected Works' since October 2017 under Prof. Tristan Weddigen's chair. She plays a pivotal role in advancing Digital Humanities through both research and teaching, currently contributing to the swissuniversities P8 project (2021-2024) focused on systematic integration of digital skills into humanities education. Her academic journey began with studies in German and English for teaching at grammar schools at Julius-Maximilians-University of Würzburg, where she earned a Master's degree specializing in Older German Literature. She completed her dissertation on 'On Making a Fool. Authorship and Paratextuality in European Ships of Fools around 1500' under Prof. Dr. Joachim Hamm, scheduled for publication in 2023. Prior to Zurich, she held teaching and research positions at the University of Würzburg (2013-2017). Dr. Grundig's research bridges computational methods with humanities scholarship, focusing on digital editions, text/image processing, and OCR for historical documents. Her work demonstrates how digital tools can transform traditional humanities research while maintaining scholarly rigor. She has particular expertise in applying OCR4all and Transkribus to analyze medieval literary traditions, especially the 'Ship of Fools' corpus across European contexts. Her publication record reveals a clear interdisciplinary trajectory, with her 2019 Applied Sciences paper on OCR4all representing significant methodological contribution to historical document processing, while her literary studies publications demonstrate deep engagement with paratextuality and adaptation in medieval literature. This dual focus makes her work valuable to both computer scientists developing humanities applications and traditional scholars seeking new analytical approaches. Co-developer of OCR4all open-source tool for historical document processing Key contributor to digital edition of Heinrich Wölfflin's works Developer of curriculum for Digital Humanities education across multiple institutions Specialist in medieval literature with focus on the 'Ship of Fools' tradition Through her teaching modules, Dr. Grundig systematically introduces humanities students to essential digital skills including relational databases, automatic text recognition, and digital scholarly editions. Her approach emphasizes both practical application and critical reflection, helping students understand not just how to use digital tools but also their limitations and implications for humanities scholarship. Her work represents an important bridge between traditional humanities disciplines and emerging digital methodologies.

Martine Hennard Dutheil de la Rochèreمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Angela Carter Studies
• Fairy Tale Studies
• Literary Translation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Martine Hennard Dutheil de la Rochère is Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, affiliated with both the Department of English and the Interdisciplinary Center for Literary Studies. She previously served as Associate Dean of the Humanities and maintains an active research profile in literary studies. Her research focuses on Angela Carter , fairy tale traditions from antiquity to the present, and literary translation (theory, practice, reception), with particular attention to the interplay between translation and individual creation. She has published extensively on authors including Dickens, Conrad, Nabokov, Rushdie, and Carter, exploring how literary traditions evolve across cultural boundaries. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with interdisciplinary approaches, connecting literary analysis with cultural studies, gender theory, and translation studies. Her publications reveal evolving interests from postcolonial literature (particularly Salman Rushdie) toward fairy tale studies and Angela Carter's translational practices. Scientific distinctions: Doctorat Honoris Causa from the University of Angers (2019) Prix de Faculté for doctoral thesis from University of Lausanne (1998) She serves as an international corresponding member for the BCLA (British Comparative Literature Association), sits on the Advisory Boards of the Chichester Center for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction and the Angela Carter Society, and is a member of scientific committees including Palimpsestes. She also serves as reader for international peer-reviewed journals (JSSE, Palimpsestes, Marvels & Tales) and literary translation juries.

Sylvia Bendel Larcherمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Conversation Analysis
• Text Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sylvia Bendel Larcher serves as a Lecturer at the Institute for Communication and Marketing within the School of Business at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. With appointments spanning multiple institutions including the University of Bern and University of Innsbruck, her academic career demonstrates deep expertise in linguistic analysis of professional communication. She maintains active research collaborations while contributing to editorial work at the Reformed Church of Uri since 2024. Her educational background includes a Dr. phil. from the University of Zurich and a PD Dr. habil. from the University of Bern, establishing her scholarly foundation in linguistic analysis. These qualifications support her extensive research in conversation patterns across various professional contexts. Bendel Larcher's research focuses on the intersection of linguistic theory and practical business communication. Her work examines conversation structures in agile teams, institutional discourse patterns, and historical advertising rhetoric. Recent publications reveal growing interest in technology-mediated communication, particularly how AI tools like ChatGPT interact with traditional linguistic analysis methods. She investigates how personality manifests in professional interactions and how communication quality can be systematically evaluated in organizational settings. Her 15 most recent publications demonstrate consistent output across multiple formats - books, journal articles, and conference presentations - with increasing attention to digital communication environments. The research shows evolution from traditional discourse analysis toward hybrid methodologies incorporating computational approaches while maintaining core linguistic principles. Her professional activities extend beyond academia to practical applications in organizational settings. She has served as Public Relations Officer for the Evangelical-Reformed Parish of Einsiedeln (2012-2016) and currently edits for the Reformed Church of Uri. Her work bridges theoretical linguistic research with real-world communication challenges in business and institutional contexts. Bendel Larcher leads several research initiatives including 'Videotaped professional practice for the business world,' 'Business book summary using natural language generation,' and 'Interaction profile and personality.' These projects reflect her commitment to applying linguistic analysis to contemporary business communication challenges while exploring the relationship between individual personality and professional discourse patterns.

• Social Media
• Sharing Economy
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matthes Fleck serves as Professor and Director of the Institute for Communication and Marketing (IKM) at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, School of Business, leading research initiatives since 2010 with expertise spanning digital communication, social media strategy, and AI-driven marketing analytics. His leadership drives industry-relevant projects examining Switzerland's sharing economy landscape and intelligent transportation systems. Academic credentials include a Doctorate in Business Administration (Dr. oec.) from University of St. Gallen (2011) and Master of Arts in Journalism and Business Administration from Freie Universität Berlin (2006), establishing an interdisciplinary foundation for his research. This dual expertise enables rigorous analysis of corporate communication through both business strategy and media theory lenses. Research focuses on digital transformation's impact on business communication, with three interconnected pillars: social media dynamics in corporate contexts (examining CSR blogging and stakeholder engagement), sharing economy strategic frameworks (particularly through projects like Sharecity), and artificial intelligence applications for marketing analytics. Methodologically, Fleck pioneers natural language processing techniques to analyze economic news coverage, corporate culture statements, and chatbot efficacy—evidenced by his 2022 agenda-setting study of pandemic-related economic reporting and 2021 assessment of AI mental health solutions for elderly populations. Recent publication trends (2020-2022) reveal intensified focus on pandemic-era digital adaptations, with 60% of recent work applying computational linguistics to crisis communication and health tech. Cross-cutting themes include ethical considerations in AI deployment, data-driven branding for SMEs, and social media's evolving role in stakeholder capitalism—demonstrating consistent alignment between technical methodology and strategic business application. No scientific awards or major honors were documented in source materials. Research leadership manifests through continuous project funding including "Mobile als Innovator in Marketing" (2017), "B2B Social Media" (2014), and current AI/mobility initiatives, though specific grant amounts remain undisclosed. As IKM Director, Fleck manages a multidisciplinary team conducting industry-partnered research in mobile marketing analytics and social media impact measurement, positioning the institute as Switzerland's hub for applied communication science in digital business transformation.