Podcast Episodes

Teaching Drones to See with Margarita Chli

Episode 59

In this episode, host Susan Kish speaks with Professor Margarita Chli, a leading figure in robotic vision and autonomous systems. As the head of the Vision for Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich and the Univ…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

From the Amazon to the World: Forging Global Climate Solutions – Benjamin Bollmann

Episode 58

In this follow-up episode, Benjamin Bollmann, CEO of Swissnex Brazil, delves into Brazil’s prominent role in global climate initiatives, particularly with the upcoming COP30 in the Amazon. He explain…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

From ETH Zurich to São Paulo: Leading Innovation Ecosystems – Benjamin Bollmann

Episode 57

ETH alumnus Benjamin Bollmann, CEO of Swissnex Brazil, discusses his diverse path from ETH Zurich to his leadership role at Swissnex, connecting science, innovation, and education. With a background …

Published on 8 months ago

Reimagining Architecture with Traditional Craft and Modern Design with Guillaume Othenin-Girard

Episode 56

ETH alumnus Guillaume Othenin-Girard, an assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong and co-founder of the Architectural Land Initiative, explores how architecture connects history, sustainabi…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Unraveling Marine Mysteries of Walking Fish and Vanishing Sharks – Fabienne Ziadi Künzli

Episode 57

Fabienne Ziadi Künzli, a Swiss fish ecologist and ETH Zurich alumna, takes us from Zurich to Okinawa, where she studies the intricate world of fish behavior and marine ecosystems. From the astonishin…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

How Does Quantum Computing Work? – Fabio Scafirimuto

Episode 54

Learn about quantum computing with ETH alum Fabio Scafirimuto, who shares quantum basics, career opportunities, and his inspiring journey from ETH Zurich to IBM Quantum.

ETH alum Fabio Scafirimuto, Ed…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Transforming Space Travel with Nutrient Recycling – Grace Crain-Wright

Episode 53

Grace Crain-Wright, a plant ecologist and STEM educator, takes us on an extraordinary journey from her academic roots in the US to her cutting-edge research at ETH Zurich. As a key figure in the Euro…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Transforming Waste into Resources – Christophe Gence

Episode 52

ETH alumnus Christophe Gence shares his journey from mechanical engineering to leading Paprec, exploring innovations in recycling and the importance of lifelong learning and networking.

ETH alumnus Ch…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

From Architecture to Sustainable Vertical Farming – Mark Essam Zahran

Episode 51

Mark Essam Zahran, ETH alumnus, co-founder and CEO of Swiss vertical farming pioneer Yasai, shares how he transitioned from architecture to revolutionizing food production with innovative systems lik…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Host Takes the Spotlight: Susan Kish's Journey and Insights

In this special We Are ETH episode, host Susan Kish shares her inspiring career journey, Nordic roots, and behind-the-scenes podcast insights.

For this special episode, the tables turn as our regular …

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago