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Zurich University of Applied Sciences/ZHAW

University

Winterthur, Switzerland

About

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is based in Winterthur, with additional campuses in Zurich and Wädenswil. It is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

The university comprises eight departments, offering a wide range of academic disciplines including architecture, civil engineering, health, linguistics, life sciences, facility management, applied psychology, social work, engineering, management, and law. It currently provides 34 bachelor's and 20 master's degree programs. While most courses are taught in standard German, there is a growing emphasis on English instruction. For instance, the International Management bachelor's program at the School of Management and Law is conducted entirely in English, as are many courses designed for exchange students.

The School of Engineering offers both bachelor's and master's degrees in various fields such as aviation, computer science, medical informatics, data science, electrical engineering, and engineering management. Students can specialize in areas like industrial engineering, business mathematics, enterprise computing, mechanical design, materials and process engineering, mechatronics, and transportation systems.

Data technologies, data ecosystems and cross-linking

Data ecosystems for the realisation of circular value creation exploiting the full potential of digitalisation – e.g., harnessing existing, purpose-built platform solutions.(AI based) recognition systems (e.g. image recognition) to evaluate materials, components and products and determine the best use paths(AI based) process and system control technologiesSimulation models and predictive analytics to assess the scalability of circular processes across industriesAlgorithm that shows the (positive) impact of a Circular Economy process or Circular Economy productApproaches to support SME fully exploit the value of existing CVC-related data

Other enabling technologies

Manufacturing and machine learning, e.g., to increase the flexibility of industrial processes, modular approaches, reduce use of materials, quality assurance and certification of products)Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, big data analytics) for monitoring and managing circular value chainsLife cycle assessment / Product life cycle management – e.g., Digital Twin / Digital Product Passport

Representatives

Jochen Wulf

Senior Lecturer

Zurich University of Applied Sciences/ZHAW

Christof Brändli

Professor

Zurich University of Applied Sciences/ZHAW

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