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Prof. em. Kolar named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
In recognition of exceptional accomplishments in innovation and invention to benefit society, Prof. em. Johann W. Kolar was inducted as a Fellow by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Congratulations!
Venture Award for D-ITET-spin-off BTRY
The D-ITET- and Empa-spin-off BTRY has received the Venture Award in the category Industrials and Engineering. The company develops high-performance solid-state batteries.
Cross-Forming Control: "Our algorithm could be a key enabler for integrating more renewable energy"
Maitraya Desai is a doctoral student in the Power Systems Laboratory, researching at the intersection of power systems, power electronics and control. In this interview, he explains a novel control approach for grid-forming converters that could enhance the stability of future power grids, especially with high penetration of renewable energy sources.
D-ITET welcomes Prof. Dr. Fook-Choe Cheah for Fellowship in Digital Paediatric Health
Prof. Dr. Fook-Choe Cheah from the Department of Paediatrics of the National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia-UKM) has joined D-ITET for an 11-week research stay, supported by a fellowship from the Basel Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH).
QuadrupETH secures first place in ICRA Quadruped Robot Challenges
The QuadrupETH team from the Center for Project-Based Learning (PBL) claimed first place in the Quadruped Robot Challenges at the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) held in Atlanta.
Melanie Gabriel joins ETH AI Center as Co-Director and COO
Melanie Gabriel, the co-founder of Yokoy, a Swiss FinTech and AI company, strengthens the entrepreneurial & business perspective of the ETH AI Center. As Co-Director and COO, she will oversee operations, communications, and innovation activities. Congratulations!
ETH spin-off Invariant Labs acquired by Snyk, the leading company in secure AI software development
Invariant Labs, a deep-tech spin-off from ETH Zurich, has been acquired by the cybersecurity company Snyk – less than a year after its founding. The move highlights both the rapid rise of AI-native software and the critical need for robust security innovation.
ETH Zurich students gain AI skills using the “Alps” supercomputer
A recent course offering at ETH Zurich entitled “Large-Scale AI Engineering” helps students hone necessary skills for developing and optimising next-generation AI technologies. With access to “Alps,” one of Europe’s largest AI-ready systems, participants are gaining practical experience at the frontier of generative AI on a world-class supercomputer.
"Our goal is to position ETH Zurich well and provide students with an excellent education"
For 18 years, Denise Spicher shaped the study administration of the D-INFK – now she is retiring. In this interview, she describes the changes in the department, talks about the source of her commitment and recalls a special incident with a student.
ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn delegation at TECH 2025
At TECH 2025 in Heilbronn, ETH Zurich joined a continental conversation on sovereignty, science, and the future of European tech leadership. Professor Markus Gross was part of the ETH delegation. He discussed the development of digital humans in collaboration with DisneyResearch|Studios.