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Bradley Nelson elected Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Bradley Nelson, Professor of Robotics and Intelligent Systems in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zurich, has been inducted as a Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), one of the highest honours China awards to scientists from outside the country. The induction ceremony took place in Beijing on 7 July 2026.
Prof. Salvador Pané wins ERC Advanced Grant
The Advanced Grants from the European Research Council (ERC) are some of the most prestigious research funding that scientists at a European university can receive. With this funding, the ERC supports ambitious research with the potential to expand the boundaries of knowledge. Each of the grants is endowed with around 2.5 million euros (2.3 million Swiss francs), plus additional funding for research infrastructure if necessary.
Microrobots repair spinal cord
A research team from our Multi-Scale Robotics Lab, ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich (UZH) has developed a novel approach to treating spinal cord injuries: controllable microrobots deliver stem cells directly to the site of an injury, where they promote nerve cell regeneration. In animal experiments, this approach significantly improved mobility.
Top viewed article in Small Science (Wiley) in 2025 - Prof. Salvador Pané
Our paper, “Breaking the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Chain”, published in Small Science (Wiley), has been recognized as a Top Viewed Article of 2025!
Bradley Nelson elected to the AIMBE College of Fellows
Bradley Nelson, Professor of Robotics and Intelligent Systems at ETH Zurich, has been named a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). He was honored for his pioneering contributions to microrobotics, nanorobotics and medical robotics, and their successful translation into commercial applications.