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Eight Professors Appointed at ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich’s Board appointed eight new professors in September 2026, covering computer science, information technology, mechanical engineering, management, robotics, computational genomics, health sciences, and biosystems. The appointments bring expertise in AI, machine learning, robotics, bioinformatics, and related fields, enhancing the university’s research capacity and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Several appointments also strengthen ties with industry partners such as AMD, Google, Amazon, and academic institutions worldwide.

Published
24 Sept 2026
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ETH Zurich’s Board appointed eight new professors in September 2026, covering computer science, information technology, mechanical engineering, management, robotics, computational genomics, health sciences, and biosystems. The appointments bring expertise in AI, machine learning, robotics, bioinformatics, and related fields, enhancing the university’s research capacity and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Several appointments also strengthen ties with industry partners such as AMD, Google, Amazon, and academic institutions worldwide.

Why it matters

These appointments deepen Swiss AI research by adding leading experts in machine learning, robotics, and computational biology, thereby strengthening ETH Zurich’s role as a national hub for AI innovation and industry collaboration.

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