ETH Zurich (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich), the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, is a public research university founded in 1855 and part of the ETH Domain. It educates engineers and scientists and conducts research across disciplines including chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental science, and data science. Relevant units include the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences and the Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering.
For the chemical industry, ETH Zurich contributes fundamental and applied research in areas such as catalysis, reaction engineering, process systems, polymers and soft materials, energy conversion, sustainability, and circular economy. The university operates advanced laboratories and interdisciplinary centers, collaborates with industrial and public partners, and supports technology transfer and spin-offs. Its work informs innovation in chemicals, materials, and related process technologies, as well as training of highly skilled graduates for the sector.
Also known as Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
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