Mathematics on ETH News
Researchers at ETH Zurich develop the fastest possible flow algorithm
Rasmus Kyng has written the near-perfect algorithm. It computes the maximum transport flow at minimum cost for any kind of network – be it rail, road or electricity – at a speed that is, mathematically speaking, impossible to beat.
Twelve professors appointed
At its meeting of 22 and 23 May 2024 and upon application of Joël Mesot, President of ETH Zurich, the ETH Board appointed twelve professors. The Board also awarded the title of "Professor" four times and the title of "Professor of Practice" three times.
Medical Engineering block course wins prize for innovative teaching
Medical students at ETH Zurich build a gripper hand for elbow exoskeletons in a crash course lasting just one week. This course has now been honoured with the 2024 Kite Award, the ETH prize for particularly innovative teaching.
Gilles Brassard awarded with the Technology Award 2023 by the EDUARD RHEIN FOUNDATION
We congratulate Gilles Brassard and Charles H. Bennett on receiving this special prize.
Rhea Palak Bakshi publishes book in knot theory
We are happy to announce the publication of Rhea Palak Bakshi's book with the title "Lectures in Knot Theory, An Exploration of Contemporary Topics". Congratulations to Rhea Palak Bakshi for this remarkable achievement!