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ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · 7d

For the first time, a new ultrasound technique allows researchers to stimulate multiple locations in the brain simultaneously. This opens up new possibilities for treating devastating brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and depression in the future.
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Researchers use ultrasound holograms to influence brain networks

For the first time, a new ultrasound technique allows researchers to stimulate multiple locations in the brain simultaneously. This opens up new possibilities for treating devastating brain diseases s...

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · 9d

In an interview with “IEEE Computer Society”, Prof. Onur Mutlu, head of the SAFARI Research Group, reflects on his groundbreaking research in computer architecture and memory systems: ee.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · 9d

During the open house at the Center for Project-Based Learning D-ITET, three outstanding bachelor's students were honoured with the “Best BSc Thesis Award”. In addition, three students of PBL projects received awards. Congratulations to the winners!

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · 10d

Lukas Breitwieser, former doctoral candidate in Prof. Onur Mutlu’s SAFARI Research Group, has received an Impact Award from the Society of Research Software Engineering (RSE) at RSECon25 in Warwick.

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · 15d

Great news from Dr. Christoph Leitner: His project “MiNI: Multimodal Neuromuscular Interface” has been awarded a prestigious #SNSF Ambizione Grant.

Learn more about the project and its impact: ee.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...

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Quantum Center at ETH Zurich @ethz-qc.bsky.social · 16d

The Quantum Center community celebrates its first five years

Last Friday, we celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Quantum Center at @ethz.ch. Read about our enjoyable BBQ event and about the journey so far in the article linked below — and take our quiz.

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · 17d

In our latest interview from the D-ITET professor series, Prof. Mickael Perrin shares his deep fascination with quantum mechanics, reflects on the evolution of the field, and speaks about an ambitious goal.

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · 21d

Exciting news! Prof. Dr. Melika Payvand is joining D-ITET as Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Autonomous Intelligent Agents. Congratulations!

ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · 21d

At its meeting of 17 and 18 September 2025 and upon application of Joël Mesot, President of ETH Zurich, the ETH Board appointed eight professors. The Board also awarded the title of "Professor of Practice" once.

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Eight professors appointed

At its meeting of 17 and 18 September 2025 and upon application of Joël Mesot, President of ETH Zurich, the ETH Board appointed eight professors. The Board also awarded the title of

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Sep 2

In the municipality of Winkel, EKZ and ETH Zurich have conducted a pilot project to investigate how financial incentives or intelligent direct load management can reduce peak loads in distribution grids. Prof. Gabriela Hug from the Power Systems Lab provided insights.

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Pilot project “OrtsNetz”: How financial incentives can reduce peak loads in the grid

In the Zurich municipality of Winkel, the Zurich Cantonal Electricity Works (EKZ) and ETH Zurich have conducted a pilot project to investigate how financial incentives or intelligent direct load manag...

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Aug 28

Philippe Sauter, a doctoral student at the Integrated Systems Laboratory, was awarded the “Best Student Poster” at the prestigious HotChips Symposium in Silicon Valley, USA. Congratulations!

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Aug 28

The IEEE Power Electronics Magazine has recognized the paper “Energy Efficiency is Not Enough!” as the ‘Top Article of 2024’. The first author is Dr. Jonas Huber, lead of the Advanced Mechatronic Systems Group. Congratulations!

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IEEE Power Electronics Magazine honours Dr. Jonas Huber with the ‘Top Article of 2024’

The IEEE Power Electronics Magazine has recognized the paper “Energy Efficiency is Not Enough!” as the ‘Top Article of 2024’. The first author is Dr. Jonas Huber, lead of the Advanced Mechatronic Syst...

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Aug 21

HELIOS: A leap in optoacoustic imaging. Compact laser diodes enable real-time 3D imaging of deep blood vessels – a major step toward accessible biomedical imaging: ee.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...

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SAFARI Research Group @safari-eth.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to @agyaglikci.bsky.social on receiving a 2025 ACM SIGARCH/IEEE-CS TCCA Outstanding Dissertation Award Honorable Mention! Giray will soon join @cispa.de where he will contribute to high-performance and sustainable computing systems.
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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Aug 18

Members of the COMSEC (Computer Security) group, headed by Prof. Kaveh Razavi, have received a Distinguished Paper Award, a Distinguished Artifact Award, and a Distinguished Artifact Reviewer Award at the 34th USENIX Security Symposium in Seattle, USA. Congratulations!

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Andreas Wallraff @andreasateth.bsky.social · Aug 9

If you are studying #Physics or #Quantum #Engineering (or any other subject) at @ethz.ch #Zürich and are interested in #quantum #science and #technology check out our new advanced class on "Quantum Science with Superconducting Circuits: Advanced Topics".
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ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · Aug 6

Researchers at ETH Zurich have found that even large objects containing millions of atoms exhibit #Quantum behaviour at room temperature, opening the door to #Future technologies.

Pure quantum state without the need for cooling

Even large objects with several hundred million atoms can exhibit quantum mechanical behaviour – without cooling and at room temperature, as researchers at ETH Zurich have shown. This yields exciting ...

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Jul 24

Maitraya Desai, doctoral student at Prof. Gabriela Hug’s Power Systems Laboratory, has won the "Basil Papadias" Best Paper Award at PowerTech 2025 in Kiel, Germany. Congratulations!

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SAFARI Research Group @safari-eth.bsky.social · Jul 17

🏆 Congratulations to our group members Mohammad Sadrosadati and Abdullah Giray Yağlıkçı on being inducted into the International Symposium on Computer Architecture (ISCA) Hall of Fame at #ISCA2025!
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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Jul 18

Congratulations to Prof. Hua Wang, head of the Integrated Devices, Electronics, and Systems (IDEAS) Group, and his team for receiving the prestigious IEEE Microwave Prize!

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Jul 3

Cheers to D-ITET's Master’s graduates 2025! On 27 June, we celebrated the success of over 200 graduates in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Energy Science and Technology, and Quantum Engineering! Huge congratulations to all!

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ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · Jun 25

Florian Dörfler develops algorithms that keep our power grids stable using mathematics and, as he says, a strong willingness to take risks. He has now been awarded the Rössler Prize, the most prestigious honour for young professors at ETH Zurich.

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Fighting blackouts with mathematics

Florian Dörfler develops algorithms that keep our power grids stable using mathematics and, as he says, a strong willingness to take risks. He has now been awarded the Rössler Prize, the most prestigi...

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Jun 24

A major success for the D-ITET- and Empa-spin-off BTRY at this year's Venture Awards. Congratulations to the team!

ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · Jun 24

Proud to celebrate 4 ETH Zurich spin-offs named winners at the 2025 Venture Awards: MYNERVA, BTRY, rrreefs, and Terensis—leading in health, energy, environment & AI.

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Who won the venture startup competion in the past years? Discover the success stories of the early stage Swiss entrepreneurs.

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ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · Jun 19

ETH Zurich ranks 7th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 — and #1 in continental Europe. With global research impact and a top-2 spot in hashtag#Sustainability, we’re proud to keep driving #Science and #Education forward.

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QS rankings: ETH Zurich secures 7th place once again

According to the recently published QS World University Rankings 2026, ETH Zurich ranks among the world’s ten best universities once again this year. It took the top spot in continental Europe, with o...

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Jun 18

Cross-Forming Control: "Our algorithm could be a key enabler for integrating more renewable energy"
Maitraya Desai, doctoral student in the Power Systems Laboratory, explains a novel control approach for grid-forming converters
#Energy #ETH

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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 ap...

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ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · Jun 10

As part of the ETH Studienwoche, 20 high school students explored our department, built their own drones with support from the Center for Project-Based Learning, and got a glimpse into electrical engineering. Thanks to everyone who made this inspiring week possible!

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