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PD Dr. Michele Magno achieves IEEE Fellow Status
Effective 1 January 2026, PD Dr. Michele Magno, Head of the Center for Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Senior Lecturer at D-ITET, has been named an IEEE Fellow by the IEEE Board of Directors. The Board honours his “contributions to low-power wake-up radios and energy harvesting for smart sensors”.
Prof. Florian Dörfler named IEEE Fellow
The IEEE Board of Directors has named Florian Dörfler, Full Professor for Complex Systems Control and Deputy Head of the Automatic Control Laboratory (IfA), an IEEE Fellow effective on 1 January 2026. The Board honours his “contributions to the control of power systems and data-driven control”.
The Chicken-and-Egg problem of AI: How autonomous systems become trustworthy
From self-driving cars to drone swarms and air traffic control, machines that act without human oversight are becoming part of everyday life. But ensuring they operate safely in unpredictable environments is one of the biggest challenges in modern engineering. We spoke with Lars Lindemann, Assistant Professor at the Automatic Control Laboratory, and Omid Mirzaeedodangeh, doctoral student in Lars Lindemann’s group, about their research on algorithms that make autonomy trustworthy.
Prof. John Lygeros granted IFAC Fellowship
John Lygeros, Full Professor for Control and Computation and Head of the Automatic Control Laboratory (IfA) at D-ITET, has been awarded the fellowship of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC).
Farewell after three decades of light and leadership at ETH Zurich
Ursula Keller, Professor of Physics at ETH Zurich, will deliver her farewell lecture on Monday, 15 December 2025. Her talk, entitled “Ultrafast science: a 32-year journey in Physics at ETH Zurich,” marks the close of more than three decades at the forefront of ultrafast laser science – a field she helped build from the ground up.
“I want to integrate functional materials into electronic devices that mimic the brain’s computing strategies”
Laura Bégon-Lours is Assistant Professor of Neuromorphic Electronics with Oxides within the Institute of Integrated Systems. In this interview, she reflects on Zurich as a hub for neuromorphic engineering, possible future applications for her devices and the excellence of students at ETH Zurich.
Prof. Kaveh Razavi promoted to Associate Professor
Prof. Kaveh Razavi, head of the Computer Security Group (COMSEC) and currently Tenure Track Assistant Professor, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Systems Security.
Eleven professors appointed
At its meeting of 3 and 4 December 2025 and upon application of Joël Mesot, President of ETH Zurich, the ETH Board appointed eleven professors. In addition, seven adjunct professorships were awarded.
Schülerinnen*tag 2025: Exploring tomorrow’s opportunities
For the 13th time, the student organisation LIMES invited around 60 young women* to explore the study programmes in electrical and mechanical engineering at the Schülerinnen*tag. During the all-day event on Friday, 28 November, the participants toured the campus, visited different laboratories, and attended inspiring presentations by female leaders from the Departments of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) and Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET).
Dr. Komron Shayegan honoured with Rising Star of Light Award
Dr. Komron Shayegan, a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Prof. Lukas Novotny’s Photonics Laboratory, has received a Rising Star of Light Award. The global campaign, initiated by “Light: Science & Applications”, recognises outstanding young scientists in optics-related topics.