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Dear all at D-ITET,
I would like to thank all of you for your flexibility and endurance during the spring semester, which was held mostly online again and which required – once more – enormous adaptations from many of you! At least the practical training – such as first and second year practical training, P&S, lab work, semester projects and Master’s theses – could be continued in the physical presence of students.
ETH Zurich is now planning to allow for physical attendance at all courses and seminars in the autumn semester 2021. However, the situation remains volatile, and we all need to be prepared to return to online teaching if required. Additionally, some lecturers might continue to use online elements when this delivers added value. More information from the rectorate will follow in due course.
Presently, the forthcoming evaluation of D-ITET, which will take place as an online event in the first week of November, is keeping our department busy. D-ITET and its faculty will be assessed by a group of renowned international scientists. This promises to be a stressful week for many of us, but thanks to the good internal collaboration with faculty and administration we are well on track with our preparations.
I would like to wish all D-ITET members a refreshing summer break – and all students good luck for the upcoming exams! Most importantly, let us be optimistic that the containment of the coronavirus pandemic will succeed, allowing us to return to a “new” normal life in the not too distant future.
With my very best wishes,
Klaas Enno Stephan
Head of Department
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| Nako Nakatsuka named Innovator under 35 - Congratulations! |
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Nako Nakatsuka, a Principal Investigator at the Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB), was named one of this year’s Innovators Under 35 by MIT Technology Review. Each year since 1999, exceptionally talented young innovators whose work has the greatest potential to transform the world have been selected to the prestigious list.
In an interview Nako talks about her research and her commitment to different diversity initiatives at ETH Zurich. |
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| Nanosphere at the quantum limit |
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| Prof. Lukas Novotny and his collaborators from the Photonics Laboratory have trapped a tiny sphere measuring a hundred nanometres using laser light and slowed down its motion to the lowest quantum mechanical state. Based on this, one can study quantum effects in macroscopic objects and build extremely sensitive sensors. |
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Crowdfunded energy research at the High Voltage Lab
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| A group of electricity companies join forces to reduce the environmental impact of our electricity grid. Christian Lindner from Axpo and Prof. Christian Franck, head of the High Voltage Lab at D-ITET, give insight into this pioneering project. |
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"Always-on UWB" developed at Center for Project-Based Learning
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| UWB communication is a fast rising technology, which will facilitate indoor localisation, navigation, and boost secure communication between smart devices. Michele Magno, Head of the Center for Project-based Learning (PBL), implements new power-saving features for this technology. |
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| Vanessa Wood: The importance of learning about each other |
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At the beginning of February, I participated in a virtual retreat together with my colleagues from the Executive Board. For me, this retreat reinforced how important it is – particularly in these COVID times – to put extra effort into learning about each other and creating opportunities to communicate.
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| Welcome to D-ITET, Professor Hua Wang! |
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| Professor Hua Wang, currently Tenured Associate Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA, has been appointed as Full Professor of Electronics at D-ITET. Hua Wang conducts research into integrated circuits for applications in communications, sensor technology and bioelectronics. He will take up his new role as of August 2021. |
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| Audrey Djouadi joined Study Administration team |
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| Audrey Djouadi started working at D-ITET's Study Administration team in March 2021, replacing Noëmie Frischknecht. Audrey assists Coordinator of Studies Reto Kreuzer in his tasks and coordinates teaching assignments. She is also responsible for the teaching evaluation at D-ITET. Welcome to D-ITET, Audrey! |
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| Sabrina Baumann now at Departemental Conference |
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| A seat in the Departemental Conference became vacant when Jens Poulsen followed Prof. Vanessa Wood as administrative assistant in her new role as ETH Vice President. In an internal procedure, Sabrina Baumann, administrative assistant at the Automatic Control Laboratory (IfA), was elected to represent the "admin-tech" personnel together with Christine Haller. |
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| Congratulations! |
| Read more Award news on our website! |
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| Past events |
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Master's Ceremony
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25 June 2021Most graduates watched the Master's Celebration online. However, around 30 of them seized the opportunity to attend the D-ITET Master's Ceremony on site at Scherrer Auditorium. Picture gallery and recording
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Vertiefungsrichtungen D-ITET
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1 June 2021Around 175 Bachelor's students joined the call and took the chance to reach out to faculty and study coordinator Reto Kreuzer to learn more about the possible specializations on Bachelor's and Master's level. More information
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"Overcoming Bias in Academia": D+ITET panel discussion
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26 May 2021 The diversity and inclusion team at D-ITET (D+ITET) organized and moderated a panel discussion covering topics including raising awareness for discrimination in academia, the necessity to transform institutional culture, and strategies to strive towards a more equitable environment at Swiss Universities. More information
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| Upcoming events |
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Scientifica 2021: "Künstlich - natürlich"
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4-5 September 2021Scientifica 2021 with its exhibitions, short presentations, science cafés and panel discussions will be held in the main buildings of ETH and the University of Zurich, as well as at campuses Hönggerberg and Irchel. More information
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Studieninformationstage
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8-9 September 2021During this year’s Studieninformationstage, D-ITET will present itself to prospective students – once more online only due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Welcome Day
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20-21 September 2021During the "Welcome Day" all new Bachelor's and Master's students at D-ITET will be provided with important information by Director of Studies Prof. Sebastian Kozerke, Study Coordinator Reto Kreuzer and representatives from the student organizations.
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| Useful links |
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Coronavirus – COVID-19
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Online social event
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| If you would like to register an event or if you have questions, get in touch with us at pr@ee.ethz.ch. |
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