Projects
Institute of Computational Life Sciences
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Employing Natural Language Processing to identify inconsistencies in companies’ non-financial communication
NLP &ML tools for Swiss asset managers and owners for identifying inconsistencies in companies’ financial and non-financial communication
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Simulation-based comparison of an end-to-end and a platform configuration for injection molding line
The project partner received two layout proposals for a new production line and wanted to compare them in terms of their suitability and performance. In the injection molding process, failure of individual injection molding cavities can occur, which leads to systematic or random missing parts. The system's modules ...
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PE(K)O Sustain – Physically modified oils as sustainable alternative to tropical fats for the baking and sweet goods industry
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Optical Character and Content Recognition for Intelligent M-Learning Platform
We plan to develop a novel, data-driven, student-centric “blended-learning platform”, where the advantages of m-learning platforms and human coaching are combined. In order to enable the envisioned learning platform, a matching module will be developed to match a student in need of assistance with a suitable coach, ...
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Extension SARS-CoV-2 Intervention modelling
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Classification of drone signals
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Predictive Analytics for Hospital Supply Chain Management
Preliminary/feasibility study for a comprehensive AI-based solution in hospitals for demand-oriented assortment and efficient inventory Management ordering with a focus on security of supply and cost Efficiency planning of reprocessing planning of personnel deployment cost and income planning ...
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Designing Business Models for the IoT
This project aims at developing a business model simulation software for evaluating IoT business models. The holistic approach leverages advanced simulation methods and will create new revenue opportunities for Swiss manufacturing companies.
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A top-down indicator of lean-green alignment in small and medium-sized enterprises
To address the challenge from global warming, the UNFCCC has given rise to several initiatives to channel financial capital into decarbonization efforts. Among investors, demand increasing for investment vehicles that offer both environmental sustainability as well as economic performance benefits. We aim to design ...
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Digital Simulation of the Swiss Vaccination Center Winterthur
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Digital Tools for Codon Optimization
This project proposes to develop, study and apply mathematical models to optimize protein production of a gene that stems from one organism in a different organism. The focus will lie specifically on genes involved in the biosynthesis of suberin. Suberin is a carbon-rich decay-resistant biopolyester, found majorly ...
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Smart Learning Spaces for Students
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Machine learning for NMR spectroscopy
The goal of this project is to make NMR spectroscopy available to a wider range of applications and to non-experts by the automation of data reduction and analysis steps, in particular by combining deep learning methods for the extraction and a Bayesian approach for the integration and refinement of information. ...
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Dynamik Knowledge Platform
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Trans-omic approach to colorectal cancer: an integrative computational and clinical perspective
Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is an important cause of cancer-related mortality world-wide. The Consensus Molecular Subtypes represent the first comprehensive molecular classification with clinical implications, but many aspects are still missing. We use a transomic approach to improve the stratification, prognosis, and ...
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Predicitve Waste Management for SBB Train Stations
We develop a system to optimize the waste collection and disposal on SBB's train stations. The new system will use a container fill level sensor network, a novel waste accumulation forecasting algorithm, and state of the art methods for simulation-based tour-planning.
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Detection of drone signals
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Cocoa in Numbers – from data to knowledge
Nowadays consumers of cocoa and chocolate products are not only interested in safe high-quality products but also in products which are sustainable and produced under fair ecological and social conditions. The demand for transparency of information on the condition of cultivation, production and trade as well as on ...
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Development of a web-based food frequency questionnaire
The aim of this study is to develop a web-based food frequency questionnaire (eFFQ-CH), using the menuCH photo book and the framework of a food frequency questionnaire developed at ZHAW Wädenswil (the ZHAW FFQ). The development work will follow a unique approach based on the results of the menuCH Survey, the first ...
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Development of a validated questionnaire for the assessment of sleep quality based on a cosmetics line
The aim of this project was to develop a care product that demonstrably improves the quality of life. This forms the basis for a new innovative product group in the personal care sector. In use, the pilot product's formulation, texture and novel combination of active ingredients (neurofragrance) demonstrated a ...