Markus Hackenfort
Professor of Human Factors Psychology, School of Applied Psychlogy

After Markus completed his education as a childcare professional and psychology teacher, in his PhD he devoted himself to the question of how young people perceive risks and how this knowledge can be used to prevent accidents. After several years working in occupational safety, Markus spent 15 years working in the field of human factors in traffic safety. Together with his team, he set up the Driving Simulation Lab to investigate issues of road safety in general and in particular the effects of automation on drivers and cyclists in traffic. 

Nadina Müller
Professor for sustainable food processing

Nadina Müller is both a dedicated food scientist and a food enthusiast. Together with her team, she passionately explores innovative processing methods to enhance the sustainable use of food. Her research delves into the intricate interplay between processing techniques, product structure, and final product properties, while also assessing the impact on the ecological footprint of the resulting food products.

With a background in food science and over a decade of experience in the food and machinery industry, she is committed to conducting interdisciplinary, solution-driven research. By working closely with food processors, she strives to translate scientific innovation into practical applications. Nadina is married and the mother of two teenagers.

Thilo Stadelmann is Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the ZHAW School of Engineering in Winterthur/Switzerland, where he is the Founding Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence. A computer scientist by training with a Doctor of Science degree from Marburg University, Germany, he held engineering and leadership roles in the automotive industry for several years prior to his appointment at the ZHAW. He is (co-)founder and part of the senior leadership of several organizations in the digital space. His current research interests include representation learning and the societal implications of AI. Thilo is married and father of one.