Materials for the future
Joël Mesot
President of ETH Zurich
Game-changing materials
Materials shape the world around us – from the steel and concrete in our buildings to the silicon in chips for regular and quantum computers and the polymers in the packaging of our food. Today’s advancements in materials research are making once-unthinkable possibilities a reality and drive significant technological progress in sectors ranging from energy to healthcare and beyond.
At ETH Zurich, we work across disciplines to create materials with improved properties, focusing on greater efficiency, lower resource consumption and optimal reusability. Take Natanael Lanz – whose spin-off Chiral arose from a research project involving ETH, EMPA and EPFL – who aims to push the boundaries of Moore’s law by merging nanomaterials with robotic manufacturing technology.
Discover more about our researchers and young entrepreneurs who, supported by donors, are pioneering new frontiers in their fields.
Boosting battery power
Achieving the energy transition requires new storage solutions. In her doctoral research at ETH Zurich, Ayça Şenol Güngör is looking at ways to develop more efficient batteries from sustainable materials. read more
The great potential of the smallest materials
With ETH spin-off Chiral, Natanael Lanz and his co-founders are looking to set new standards in nanomaterial processing. Their goal: a new generation of computer chips. read more
Where the future materialises
Whether in the construction industry, the food tech sector or the field of biodiversity: thanks to the innovative use of materials and new manufacturing technologies, ambitious entrepreneurial researchers at ETH are helping to shape a more sustainable future. read more
New bonds
Marina and Steffen Meister first met during their studies. Now they’re often seen in and around ETH again – not only because their three sons are students here, but also thanks to their philanthropic efforts. read more
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Material research with market potential
ETH Professor André R. Studart's dedication extends well beyond his academic research. Many an entrepreneurial career has started in his lab. read more